Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Industrial restaurant in Wapping, England
The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station restaurant occupies a Victorian industrial building with exposed brick walls, metal beams, and high ceilings near Shadwell Basin.
Built in 1890, this Grade II* listed structure operated until 1977, pumping water through 186 miles of underground pipes to power machinery across central London.
The building transformed from an industrial facility into a dining venue, preserving the original steam engines, pumps, and mechanical equipment alongside modern restaurant features.
Located on Wapping Wall, the restaurant maintains elements of its industrial past while serving contemporary food in a space that includes the former engine house and boiler room.
The building contains seven throw ram pumps and an accumulator tower that once stored high-pressure water to manage demand fluctuations throughout London's hydraulic network.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
GPS coordinates: 51.50670,-0.05250
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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