Set on Water Street, close to Canary Wharf station, Dishoom's Canary Wharf café brings a special blend of Bombay-inspired hospitality to the centre of London’s financial district, making it an easy meeting point for office teams and corporate groups finishing the year together. And, thanks to its later Friday and Saturday opening hours, dinner can always develop naturally into a longer evening.
The interiors give this branch a character distinct from Dishoom’s older cafés. Inspired by Bombay’s financial world and high-society scene of the 1970s, the rooms mix faded photographs and vintage artwork with more modern details. The result feels glamorous, busy and sociable, providing plenty of atmosphere for a party without requiring a conventional function suite. Groups seeking a little more separation can enquire about the semi-private dining area, which accommodates up to 32 guests. Bookings are available for parties of up to 30, while larger groups and corporate events can be arranged directly with the team.
Food arrives as a generous shared feast, a format that suits Christmas gatherings especially well. Expect to tuck into the likes of turkey raan with all the trimmings, including Indian sweet potatoes, chilli-dressed Tenderstem brocolli and winter vegetables. Alongside it, you might expect to be served dishes such as golden-fried parsnips with crispy kale and cranberry jam, or brussel sprouts fried in spicy cinnamon masala, lime and pomegrante. The best part? Christmas group dining tends to end with something extra delicious - think mulled wine pudding, a soft, vanilla sponge soaked in homemade mulled wine syrup, served with side of vanilla cream.
You can either book a large table for your group or ask about one of the semi-private spaces. Medium-sized parties are catered for at one side of the restaurant, whereas the Back Room is a larger space with cool, burgundy scheme and mustard-hued seating, with space for up to 60 people.