Historic pubs · London
The Waterman's Arms
Also known as: The Great Eastern
In or near City of London.
The Waterman's Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Island Gardens · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Waterman's Arms is a historic pub in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap with a heritage tag. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Address: 1, Glenaffric Avenue, London, E14 3BW. Opening hours: Mo 08:00-22:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00. Also known as: The Great Eastern. Wikidata describes it as: "Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.". Coordinates: 51.4886°, -0.0059°.
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Official information
The Waterman's Arms is a neighborhood bar offering a relaxed atmosphere with a diverse food and drink menu. It features a bar area, mezzanine, snug, and garden, making it suitable for various occasions. The venue also provides stylish accommodation for guests looking to explore London.
Place summary
The Waterman's Arms is a pub located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E14. Also known as The Great Eastern, it serves as a local drinking establishment in an unparished area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4886, -0.0059
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 3BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- 020 7987 1365
- Nearest railway station
- Island Gardens — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo 08:00-22:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
- Official site
- thewatermansarms.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w354074632 (ODbL)
- commons: HE1240928 The Watermans Arms.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Waterman's Arms?
- The Waterman's Arms is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 3BW), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is The Waterman's Arms?
- The Waterman's Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Waterman's Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Island Gardens, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 3BW.
- Is The Waterman's Arms free to visit?
- Yes, The Waterman's Arms is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Waterman's Arms?
- The nearest railway station is Island Gardens, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 3BW.