Great place. Great Sam Smith's pub. Cheap, friendly staff, fantastic food and great views. Decent cider selection too. What more do you want?
Converted warehouse, big pub with great beer garden by river. Beer is usual Sam Smiths fare but cheap for area. Restaurant upstairs ok - bit expensive for what it is
Another Sam Smith pub, hurrah!
What Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese proffered in medieval authenticity this pub trumped with location. Nestled amongst the wharfs and terraces of Wapping the Captain Kidd's Thameside beer garden was the loveliest place to sit. Loads of space and plenty of picnic tables and riverside benches for you to take a pew at.
Plumped for the white wine on this occasion (though with hindsight it was a bit nippy & we should have probably been on the brandy) and it was a very drinkable, very mild one. Will definitely be going for that again on future visits!
Unfortunately we were too late for anything from the kitchen so I can't pass comment there; but I'm sure we'll be going back again shortly, the draw of the location and the array of drinks is bound to lead us back there in the next few weeks.
Lovely cosy pub on the river. They have a broad selection of niche ales and lagers. I opted for the house white wine which was quite nice. The beer garden is lovely and the pub has a great atmosphere both inside and out. We wanted a few chips to warm us up but were told we'd have to go up and sit in the restaurant to have them which was a shame as we only wanted a snack with our drinks :( overall though a really nice pub
Great little find, right on the river. It's a Sam Smith's so generally good value for money. About 5-minutes walk from Wapping station.
I had a fizzy apple juice which was nice. There's a big outside area but the weather was rubbish so we stayed inside where it was warm.
Watch out for the mice who make it even more authentic!!
Reviewing this bar, it's another excellent addition to the Sam Smith's pub family. If you're in search of a peaceful atmosphere, this one is definitely worth a visit. Situated alongside the Thames River, it boasts a fantastic beer garden. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Unassuming, grounded confidence that this is an outstanding riverside, dockland tavern. The plain street exterior hides an absolute beauty. A cobbled entry way leads to a fairytalesque sprawl of cubby corners and window bay seats. A generous outdoor plaza borders the river with bench seats looking out over an interesting urban jungle from heritage dock houses to Canary Wharf. The greatest selection of Samuel Smiths beers you'll find are interesting and unusual. A very relaxing place to chill, chat and dream.
A good Sam Smith pub offering a great selection beers, however a really poor selection of wines. The loos were also in dire straits, the women’s looks pretty much flooded with water all over the floor around the loos (I only hope it was water).
The upside is that there is plenty of seating - considerably more than the Prospect of Whitby, and we were able to get a bench outside in their large courtyard. Staff regularly came round to collect up empty glasses.
There are some amazing riverside pubs along the north bank of the Thames between Limehouse and Wapping. This, in my opinion, has the perfect balance of a large, dark wood, nautically-themed interior with a large outdoor terrace.
Steeped in history, this building is a gem. On a very hot August afternoon, we got to sit in the beautiful bay window with a lovely breeze blowing over us.
The only downside, as an ale drinker, is that it’s owned by Samuel Smith. The only offering that I enjoy is their wheat beer. Other than that the staff are friendly and there is a nice mix of visitors and locals.
Nice cosy pub perfectly capturing the old British pub feel. Food is a bit on the pricy side but very tasty. They only stock Samuel Smith's Brewery but that's no issue unless you want more variety. The beer garden is top-notch and the view of the Thames makes for a great spot for drinking and chatting.
One of the San Smith chain of pubs, the Captain Kidd has an amazing vibe in Wapping, with a large beer garden that overlooks the Thames. The beer is as you'd expect in a Smiths (good), but the service left much to be desired, with slow bar service and a lack of many draft and bottled beers. I'd happy return for the view and atmosphere alone, but the staff need a kick up the preverbial to motivate.
Really nice pub. Loads of space downstairs and outside. Yet to check out upstairs for food. Prices were £5 cheaper than I was expecting, so will be back very soon. Cocktails were quick and easy. The most orderly single-file queue for a bar I have ever witnessed!
5 stars for the laughs! A friend of mine sent me the attached picture, he asked for something Gluten-free and you guys decided to grab the ingredients from the nearest cinema floor. We call this masterpiece the "Guacamollami" (italian for Guacamole + leave me alone). After the first bite he woke up near his ancestors, like in the Black Panther movies, and they told him to leave immediately. If someone decided to cook that in italy, the Air Force would scramble a squadron of at least five Eurofighter Typhoon and storm the place.
Arrived early Monday evening approximately 5:20pm into dim lit quiet atmosphere. Traditional old Wapping pub, lots of history and memorabilia on walls. Bar staff engaged in small friendly conversation whilst taking drink and food order, informed us kitchen opens 6pm, suited us fine. Ordered 1x beef pie meal and 1x fish & chips with mushy peas meal. Sat outside in lovely outside space, enjoyed the Thames Riverside seating. Returned back inside to warm up. At 6pm we were told they were out of beef pie, to order something else. Ordered scampi meal with peas. Meals arrived hot accompanied with tartar sauce, asked for ketchup and hot sauce. Meals were lovely. We shared a sticky toffee pudding with hot custard, good portion. Meals were great quality, value for money ratio reasonable. Overall a pleasant quiet evening tradional meal.
Atmospheric pub on the water in Wapping. There's a big garden Riverside that must be wonderful in Spring/Summer. Had lunch with friends with mixed results. My BLT sandwich was not very nice but my friends meals of fish gougins, and spicy prawns were delicious and plentiful. I will return but maybe have the hot options next time.
Stunning decor! The upper floor is even more amazing with fresh breezes and great views of the river and Canary Wharf. The food and desserts we had were delightful. We had a good time.
Great spot along the rivers edge! good beers. Sam Smith's used to be cheap little oasis's, but big Humphrey Smith's is starting to squeeze the little man by putting prices up.
An only very slightly tarnished jewel in Wapping’s wonky crown, The Captain Kid is a sensational venue - great views of the river, spacious outdoor seating area, quality ale and reasonably priced food.
The only downsides are the lager (it’s a Samuel Smith pub, so fantastic for bitter or pale ale fans, but dismal for lager drinkers).
It’s also a bit too child friendly (which is great if you have young ones with you but rather less so if you don’t).
These are but minor quibbles though, and all in all there are no finer pubs within miles of this place. Highly recommended.
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