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The Moby Dick is located in a prime spot on the docks in Surrey Quays. On a warm sunny day, the patio or the benches in front are the perfect place to set up camp for the afternoon, look out across the water and sink a few pints.

However, I’m also pleased to say that there’s more to tempt you back than just the location; if you’re also after a good meal at a reasonable price than this pub will be right up your street.

There’s a range of traditional pub fare on offer – everything from sandwiches to scampi & chips to…pizza?! They also have a regularly changing specials menu, just to keep things interesting. Although the food won’t blow you away, it’s generally good and freshly cooked and most main meals are around the £6 / £7 mark.

The portions are sizeable, and it’s unlikely you’ll need one of the starters or sweets available on the menu – I’ve eaten at The Moby Dick on a number of occasions and I’m yet to try one. I can however recommend the lasagne and the homemade pies, both of which come with side salad and a choice of chips or jacket potato. The latter are huge and can also be ordered as a meal in their own right, with a choice of filling.

Inside, The Moby Dick has a relaxed, cosy feel – with the décor and sofas giving it a part pub, part front room sort of a feel. As for the staff, for the most part they’re friendly and attentive.

If you liked the sound of my recommendation at the start of this review, then there’s a reasonable if a little predictable choice of beers on offer, and wines start from about £10 a bottle (there’s also a selection available to take-away from £6.50 a bottle).

With a somewhat limited choice of cheap eats in and around Surrey Quays (apart from the numerous stinking kebab shops on the high street), this is one of my favourites in the area. And I should point out that they also host a pretty good quiz night on a Tuesday evening…

7/10