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The Surrey Docks

BarsLondon, ENG

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(2,449 reviews)

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020 7394 2832
185 Lower Rd, London SE16 2LW, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 133 people

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About The Surrey Docks

A couple of minutes' walk from Surrey Quays Station, The Surrey Docks is a pub on Lower Road with a marble-topped bar, sofas and pavement tables out front. Cask ales on handpump, including a porter, sit alongside an American pale ale and a range that takes in Ruddles, Bell's Original and Worthington's, with Westons Stowford Press for cider drinkers. The kitchen runs to nachos, steak pie, a burger with chips and an English breakfast brunch option, part of a menu of 178 dishes overall, brought to the table once ordered. A front garden faces the street, and an outdoor smoking area at the back holds several benches and ash trays. The pub opens daily and takes walk-ins only. It gets very busy on Millwall match days, and indoor seating can be limited at busier times, with customers sometimes struggling to find a table.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Menu & Prices

178 dishes · mains £2–5
  • Ruddles£1.89
  • Bell's Original£1.89
  • Worthington's£1.89
  • Westons Stowford Press£1.99
  • Bud Light£1.99
  • Blue Raspberry£2.15
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Reviews

4.1/5
2,449 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention outdoor smoking area/garden, cask ales selection, steak pie and nachos.

5★
1,192
4★
679
3★
342
2★
100
1★
136

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers repeatedly point to the food and prices as the draw, with nachos and an American pale ale for under a tenner, six cask ales on handpump, and an English breakfast brunch all singled out for good value. Several also flag quick service even when the pub is packed, notably on Millwall match days, and outdoor seating and a front garden get mentioned as pleasant spots to sit. The praise isn't universal on the plates themselves: one diner found a steak pie missing its steak with flattened, overly firm mash, while another noted a burger's chip count fell short. Staff draw the widest split. Most describe them as friendly and helpful, but one reviewer reports overhearing staff discussing a friend's rape charge at a nearby table and being served by a waitress who silently reached over their plates without acknowledgment, leaving them unsettled enough to leave after eating. Another visitor described a confrontation over an unspecified policy that staff ultimately resolved with flexibility. A recurring gripe on busy days is simply finding a seat inside.

Featured reviews

  • dave p
    “Decent pub by the Surrey Quays shopping centre. It's very busy here especially on Millwall footy days. Loads of tables, good outdoor space and all the usual good prices and beer selection.”
  • Matt Westferry
    “On a busy day, this lively pub has managed to minimise waiting and created a peaceful atmosphere despite small staff numbers and large customer numbers! I have had drinks and food delivered promptly and without delay. Even though I know they are neck deep in glasses that need washing and are exhausted!”
  • Hari Thapasya
    “I had a fantastic experience at The Surrey Docks - JD Wetherspoon in Canada Water. The atmosphere is always warm, welcoming, and relaxed, making it a perfect place to meet friends or simply unwind after a long day. The food is consistently delicious, served quickly, and offers excellent value for money. The drinks selection is impressive, with plenty of choices at very reasonable prices. What really stands out is the friendly and hardworking staff, who always make customers feel welcome with great service and a smile. The pub is clean, spacious, and has a great local community feel. Its location near Surrey Quays and Canada Water also makes it incredibly convenient. If you're looking for quality food, affordable drinks, and a great atmosphere, this is definitely one of the best Wetherspoon pubs in South East London. Highly recommended! ⭐🍻”
  • Sam
    “Came here for dinner with the mrs and sat near the back looking for a quiet table. 3 staff members were sat there evidently on a break talking about their friend who had an upcoming court case for a rape charge and has apparently “dun nuffin’ wrong”. Very off putting. The girl who served the food was blank and emotionless but worse was another waitress who later came and pulled one of our tables away reached over out plates to take the menu without saying a word or even acknowledging us. When i looked at her puzzled she just awkwardly starred me out. Lovely food and good value as Spoons often is but the staff were the worst ive ever encountered and we left straight after the meal.”
  • L. McK
    “Very busy pub, reasonable prices, pleasant staff and quick service. The Shiraz was very pleasant to drink. Unfortunately the steak pie was missing the steak and the mash had been flattened on the plate with a fork (maybe to heat it quickly) and one part was on the hard side as if burnt. I did eat it as I was hungry.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Expansive, Cask Marque-approved Wetherspoons pub with marble-topped bar, sofas and pavement tables.”

  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves food at bar
  • Casual
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  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves food
  • Serves spirits
  • Has table service
  • Good for watching sport
Offerings· 3
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves wine
Accessibility· 1
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Highlights· 2
  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Parking· 1
  • Difficult to find a space
Dining options· 1
  • Has seating
Popular for· 1
  • Good for solo dining
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups

Location

Bars near The Surrey Docks

The Surrey Docks
£10–20
4.12,449
  • Kings Arms4.52,549
    1.9 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids

    fish and chips, sunday roast, garden terrace/courtyard

  • 2.2 mi£10–50Reservations

    chicken pie and mash, dickens history connection, slow service/wait times

  • Red Lion4.4928
    2.5 mi£10–30ReservationsGood for kids

    steak and ale pie, crispy squid, crispy smashed potatoes

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