Gun

There is a terrific long narrow terrace behind this busy riverside pub, with uninterrupted views of the Dome across a broad sweep of the Thames. Heaters and huge umbrellas make it welcoming even on cooler days. Inside, crisp white walls and smart white tablecloths and napkins on tables at one end of the front bar contrast strikingly with dark wood floors and the black wood counter and back bar with its row of red stools. Towards the terrace is a busy flagstoned bar for drinkers, with antique guns on the wall, and no tables, just a large barrel in the centre of the room. It shares a warm log fire in winter with a cosy red-painted room next door, which has comfy leather sofas and armchairs, a stuffed boar's head, some modern prints, well stocked bookshelves and views on to the terrace. Friendly aproned staff serve three real ales such as Adnams, Fullers London Pride and Greene King Abbot and a good choice of wines. There's a relaxed chatty atmosphere throughout. On summer days, they open up another terrace as a portuguese barbecue; piped music. They may occasionally close the pub on Saturdays for weddings, and will keep your credit card if you are sitting on the terrace and want to run a tab.