The Morgan Arms

Name: The Morgan Arms
Address: The Morgan Arms 43 Morgan St Bow, London, United Kingdom, E3 5AA
Telephone: 020 8980 6389
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

607 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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The Morgan Arms is a classy East London pub with fabulous food, fine wine and real ales. We are close to both Mile End and Bow Road Tube Stations as well as Bow Church DLR, so there is no excuse to not pay us a visit!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
Phone number
020 8980 6389
Website
http://www.morganarmsbow.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
The Morgan Arms, 43 Morgan St Bow, London, E3 5AA
Area
Mile End
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Walking distance from both Mile End and Bow Road Tube Stations as well as Bow Church DLR
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Experiences

Steak Night
Multiple dates available
Tender cuts of quality meats cooked to perfection Tasty side dishes, selection of fine sauces and wine pairings Reservations recommended

What 607 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East London
Great for brunch
East London
Child-friendly
East London
Good for groups
East London
Neighbourhood gem

607 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall1Food1Service1Ambience3
I was firstly disappointed at how a male member of staff spoke to my elderly friend who has mobility issues. She needed to sit down however he abruptly said: “If you can wait a minute!” His tone was not appropriate whatsoever. Considering a Sunday roast cost £21 I was very disappointed with taste of this food. It was rather bland to say the least! My friend asked for apple sauce to go with her pork dish and was told there was none left! I would not expect this from an establishment that charges these prices for their meals! Before I paid the bill, no one even asked what we thought of the food! Overall I was very disappointed and I was so looking forward to having a wonderful experience with my friend.
The Morgan ArmsResponded 3 days ago
I am sorry to hear you had a bad experience with us. It would be great to help put this right on our end. Please email us via our website so we can discuss this further and hopefully come to a positive conclusion. The Morgan Arms Team
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Made a booking and was seated straight away on arrival by a happy friendly member of staff who gave us a couple of minutes to get settled before taking our drinks order and as we couldn't decide what bottle of wine to order, samples to taste some was offered. The food order was taken and we weren't disappointed with our choices of a roast turkey Christmas Dinner. 😋. Would definitely go here again
The Morgan ArmsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the high rating and kind words. We hope to see you again soon/! The Morgan Arms Team
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Matt
London
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall4Food3Service3Ambience5
Beautiful pub, especially at Christmas. Food is good, but could do with a little more finesse. Timothy Taylor’s on tap is a massive bonus! Service was slow but professional, this said it was a very busy Sunday. We enjoyed it!
The Morgan ArmsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the kind words Matt. We apologise for the slow service on a busy Sunday, but it's good to hear our team were professional throughout. The Morgan Arms Team
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Rhyde
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
Outstanding roast dinner. Cannot recommend enough.
The Morgan ArmsResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed the food!
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Narcis
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
It was a great night. The only thing is we went for the quiz and unforeseen circumstances, got cancelled at the last minute, so we'll have to go again and enjoy again that amazing burger and eat again that beautiful chocolate mouse. Tough life ☺️
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 27 November 2023
Hi Narcis, so sorry about the last minute cancellation of the quiz, we had some technical difficulties which hopefully should now all be resolved for the next one! fingers crossed! We are so pleased you still enjoyed your evening with us and enjoyed the food. All the best, team Morgan
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cor76
London
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Beautiful rare beef great friendly service wasn’t rushed
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 20 November 2023
Thank you for your feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed the roast beef and service! If theres anything more we could do to get to a 5* we would love to know. All the best and we hope you'll visit again soon
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TonyS
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing food and ambience. Staff were excellent! Will definitely go again!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 20 November 2023
What a lovely review to read, we are so pleased you enjoyed your experience with us! We look forward to hosting you next time
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Michael
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Great food, but half the menu was sold out at 18:45 on a Saturday night!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 14 November 2023
Hi Michael, thanks for the feedback. apologies on the reduced menu come 18:45. We are so pleased you enjoyed the food nonetheless and hope you'll return again soon
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nickname
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Delicious food, great service, very friendly and they like dogs!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 14 November 2023
We absolutely love dogs! Thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you again
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FionaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Extremely friendly staff and convivial atmosphere. Exceptionally clean and chilled decor. Thank you !
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 14 November 2023
Hi Fiona, thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed our pub and hope you'll be back again soon!
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David
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2023
Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
Great pub but slightly limited vegetarian options.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 14 November 2023
Hi David, we are always updating our menus with the seasons and appreciate your note regarding the vegan dishes. We will keep this in mind for the next changes
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Jerb
Northampton
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience3
Varied & interesting menu. We shared a couple of starters - "Pressed crispy lamb belly, caramelised cauliflower, caper & raisin puree, mint jus" and "Roast pumpkin salad, vegan Parmesan cream, charred onions, salted seed brittle". Excellent. And shared a dessert "Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch, maple pecans, clotted cream ice cream". Oustanding. Told the chef who seemed surprised - "most diners don't bother". Come on guys : you thank the folk who wait on you but more thanks are due to those who create what you're eating.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 14 November 2023
Hi Jerb, Thank you for your feedback. The chef very much appreciated the compliments. We look forward to your next visit. All the best
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Suks
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2023
Overall2Food1Service3Ambience2
Th y ran out of roast… on a Sunday so didn't get to eat there. Also dogs all over the place and on tables which cannot be sanitary.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 6 November 2023
Hi Suks, We had only ran out of the roast chicken and the sides of pigs in blankets & cauli cheese. We still had available the roast beef, pork and vegan roast at the time of your booking. Apologies for the inconvenience if you specifically wanted the roast chicken. We are a very dog friendly pub and often do have guests with their dogs on seats. I was not aware of any dogs on tables however if that was the case I assure you we do clean and sanitise all tables between sittings.
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brync
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Goof food and very good service. Our fourth visit for Sunday lunch and will be back again soon. Great staff.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 7 November 2023
Thank you so much for the review. we look forward to seeing you again soon
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laurenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We had the Sunday roast and food was great, would recommend!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 6 November 2023
Hi Lauren, thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the roasts and we hope to see you again soon! Team Morgan
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Anonymous
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2023
Overall3Food4Service3Ambience3
Pub quiz was noticeably worse than the normal Tuesday quizzes. And started late, and the music questions were terrible when played through the mike.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 4 November 2023
We are sorry to hear you had a bad experience with our quiz, we had some technical issues but rest assured they have been fixed for next week. We hope you will give our quiz another chance. Team Morgan
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Riah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great food, excellent service. Services in past has been quite shoddy but they've really stepped it up and we were very well taken care of. Highly recommended
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 4 November 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, our team really do try to bring the best service possible so thank you for the shout out! Team Morgan
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DC2000
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Hey guys, fantastic roast as always. Absolutely love spending my Sundays at the Morgan Arms! One bit of feedback - please fix the loo seat and lock in the ladies toilets. Feel like it’s been broken for months and I have been slipping and sliding on the broken seat. Hopefully small easy fixes which will make a big difference to the loo experience. Otherwise keep it up!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 4 November 2023
Thank you so much for the kind comments, it really means a lot to us. With regard to the toilet seat, we are working to get this fixed as fast as possible. we are glad you had a great Sunday with us and we hope to see you again soon! Team Morgan
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SeanH
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
Overall1Food1Service3Ambience2
A real shame. Booked for an anniversary dinner (having spent many there before) - had to ask to be moved to avoid a huge table of loud/drunk students that had been seated in the restaurant as the bar area was too busy Eventually seated near the toilets just to discover half of the mains unavailable with the excuse being a large event during the day. To have run out of key menu elements by 1830 on a Saturday after a planned event was a complete own goal. A small menu means missing four of the mains really shuts down options - we were stuck buying compromises out of necessity. It’s always been a reasonably expensive pub, but worth it… less so when you have to pick compromises. A really disappointing visit.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 30 October 2023
Hi Sean, The table you requested was in the bar area which is why there was another large group drinking on the next table. We had a lot of people in to watch the rugby game in the front. Apologies that you had to move to quieter table in the restaurant and that we had sold out of some of the dishes, this was due to being a lot busier than anticipated plus some items did not come in on our delivery. I do hope the food you ordered was enjoyable nonetheless and that you'll give us another chance.
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PeterD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
Overall5Food4Service4Ambience5
The Halowee'en Dog Show was a wonderful community event. A lovely, relaxed and friendly atmosphere - as usual! The canine fashion parade was hilarious, put smiles on all our faces.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 30 October 2023
Hi Peter, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the Halloween dog show. The outfits were just amazing! There will be another one for Christmas so hope you can make it!
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KarenB
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Another lovely Sunday lunch at this local gem, we always enjoy it both lunch and evenings. Great to see it so busy and glad we had booked a table.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 30 October 2023
Hi Karen, thanks for the lovely review! If there's anything more we can do to hit that 5* do feel free to drop us an email as we love all feedback. Many thanks, Team Morgan
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JohnW
London
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2023
Overall1Food1Service2Ambience4
Unfortunately, our meal was a disaster, but the manager kindly wrote off our bill. A real shame as previous meals at the Morgan arms have been great.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 30 October 2023
Hi John, having visited us multiple times before you know this is not our usual standard. We were very empathetic on the day and covered the full cost of your food and drinks as a gesture of good will, its a shame this still resulted in a 1* review. Hopefully you will return to visit us again soon for a proper Morgan Arms experience. All the best
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JackieH
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2023
Overall2Food3Service3Ambience3
When I booked I noted that I have to eat gluten-free, and that was acknowledged by our waiter. However, to see what was gluten-free on the menu, I was told to scan a barcode on the printed menu then go through all of the menus for all the group's restaurants. This is ridiculously inefficient and very off-putting. I told the waiter it would take too long to do this and he agreed it was a faff. He said that if I saw a dish I liked, he could go and check with the chef about gluten. The simple solution to this would be to print 'gf' against gluten-free dishes on the menu. The vegetarian dishes have a 'v' by them, so why not extend that practice? I have been a Morgan Arms customer for years, and the staff were always great about handling gluten-free requests. But now it seems all the burden is on the customer to negotiate the company menus and the staff apparently haven't been trained to handle this fairly common dilemma. I don't think I'll go back there to eat again unless I hear the policy has been changes and the service improved.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 15 October 2023
Hi Jackie, We appreciate your feedback regarding the allergen system. We cannot list GF on our menus as our ingredients are always updating, our allergen system is a live system that links with our supply chain to keep our guests safe. We fully appreciate it could be easier to navigate and this is something that is being addressed. The easiest way is to choose a few dishes you like from our menu, then search these with your allergen selected. This will tell you if the dish is safe for you.
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PaulH
Newcastle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2023
Overall4Food2Service4Ambience4
On the whole a nice dining experience. I ordered the Rump Steak, not cheap. I asked if it can with a sauce, ie. Pepper sauce. The waiter asked the chef. The waiter came back and said no sauce. I can tell you the meal is really really dry and certainly does need a sauce. Please, Mr Chef try actually eating this meal before you say it doesn't come with a sauce.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 15 October 2023
Hi Paul, Thank you for your feedback, this has been passed onto the kitchen and we will certainly look at getting sauces available with our next menu launch. We do run a steak night on thursdays where you can choose from various sauces to accompany your steak so will look at making these available daily. All the best
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terryandjune
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2023
Overall4Food5Service3Ambience4
Service was extremely slow. I was told there was a 'sudden rush' and the chefs 'were new'. Food was great.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 15 October 2023
Hi both, apologies for the slow service. We have had some cover chefs in who will naturally not be as fast to start off with. We do try to inform everyone if there will be a delay on food, apologies if this was not communicated in the first instance.
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Andyw
London
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience3
Great food a little noisy but expected for a lively sh day afternoon. Better to get there early if like us you prefer quite calm lunch after 2 it gets busier
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 15 October 2023
Hi Andy, we appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.
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ConorO
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent pub, love this place. Very nice food and all around vibe.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 26 September 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Team Morgan
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Cali
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2023
Overall1Food3Service1Ambience3
As a party of 4 we waited over 45 minutes between starter and main whilst observing all the tables around us,who had arrived later, being served before us
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Peter
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We were going to the Abba Arena, and searched for somewhere nearby that offered something a little different and was quality. We were not disappointed. Everything was amazing, and the Sausage rolls to die for.
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GaryO
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Been here a number of times. Have to say - the standards achieved by this pub are incredible. The food is always delicious and great value. Wine / drinks - the same. Service is also wonderful and friendly. Can't fault the place.
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LesleyM
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 September 2023
Overall3Food1Service3Ambience2
I had roast chicken and trimmings. Stuffing was nasty fatty disc of soggy stuff. Carrots inedible - they tasted fermented. My husband's roast lamb was very overcooked and dried up. We wont be coming back
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IanG
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2023
Overall3Food3Service4Ambience1
Nice staff, nice food but I'm glad we were sitting outside as the restaurant area stinks of disinfectant presumably coming from the disabled loo in the corner.
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ChristineK
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Staff were friendly polite very approachable and helpful
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SudhaC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Good roast dinner.. lovely atmosphere…. Been there a few times, I really enjoyed it!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 22 August 2023
We really appreciate the feedback on the roast dinner and are so pleased you enjoyed it. We look forward to welcoming you back again. All the best, Team Morgan
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CakeLady
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great food and service as always, I brought some friends who were visiting from Italy and they loved how different the ambience at the Morgan arms is to most London pubs.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 22 August 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad your friends enjoyed their experience with us. We hope you'll visit again!
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ANNETTEL
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Lovely food and very helpful and courteous staff. Nice atmosphere
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 22 August 2023
Thank you for your kind words about our pub and team. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Super nice staff and the food was lovely - thank you!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 16 August 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely comments! We hope to see you again soon
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LouiseL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Local Pub, good food, excellent portion size. Busy pub which is always a good sign. Staff attentive.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 16 August 2023
Hi Louise, thank you for your positive review. If there is anything we can do to get to 5* do feel free to let us know via email. We hope you'll visit again soon!
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Ozzi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fabulous place for a family get together especially when it’s only a few times a year. High quality of food and service with a smile guaranteed!
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 7 August 2023
Hi Ozzi Thanks so much for this wonderful review. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your experience with us and hope you'll be back for your next family get together All the best, Team Morgan
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anthonyp
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2023
Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
An average Sunday lunch London pub experience. Disappointing range of ales. Only Landlord available.
The Morgan ArmsResponded on 7 August 2023
Hi Anthony. We appreciate your feedback. We do have more ales coming very soon onto our taps including a house bitter. We do hope your next visit will be much improved.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Morgan Arms is rated 4.4 stars by 607 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

8 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

The Morgan Arms, 43 Morgan St Bow, London, E3 5AA

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Mile End
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Walking distance from both Mile End and Bow Road Tube Stations as well as Bow Church DLR
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Website
http://www.morganarmsbow.com/
Phone number
020 8980 6389

The Morgan Arms

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Steak Night

Menu

What 607 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is The Morgan Arms restaurant rated?

Is The Morgan Arms currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information