Aptly named, The Waterway sits mere metres from the barges that bob in Regent’s Canal. The eatery's interior evokes a mountain chalet - rich wood, stone fireplace, pitched ceiling. Order from a menu of seasonal European fare at the peaceful retreat. If weather allows, grab a table on what many believe to be London's best terrace. As for the area’s history? The watercourse was excavated to rival Napoleonic waterways in Paris, while bringing the Industrial Revolution into the heart of London. Upon completion in 1820, there were failed plans to turn the canal into a more profitable rail line. So, as you watch passing boats from this greenery shrouded getaway, be grateful you're not listening to the rumble of a railway.
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