BOKAN 38 Bar is an elevated drinking and dining venue on the thirty eighth floor of the Novotel London Canary Wharf. It forms one distinct part of Bōkan’s three level destination, sitting above the restaurant on level thirty seven and below the open roof terrace on level thirty nine. Floor to ceiling views stretch across Canary Wharf, the City, Greenwich and the Thames, giving the bar a powerful sense of place. The outlook changes from bright daytime panoramas to a dramatic field of lights after sunset.
Cocktails are the main expression of the bar’s identity, with recipes inspired by London’s Docklands and the many goods, people and cultures that have passed through the area. Locally distilled spirits are placed alongside international bottles, carefully selected wine and craft beer. The team uses fruit, herbs, spice and aromatic ingredients to create drinks with enough structure to remain interesting from the first sip to the last. Classic serves are also available for guests who prefer a familiar choice while enjoying the unusual setting.
A dedicated food menu makes Bar 38 suitable for more than drinks alone. Small plates, snacks and shareable dishes draw on Bōkan’s approach to British ingredients and European cooking, giving guests the option of a light meal or several plates across an evening. The food is designed to work naturally with cocktails, wine and beer rather than compete with them. This flexibility suits an informal visit after work, a relaxed date or a longer gathering where the table can order gradually as the evening develops.
The interior reflects the maritime and industrial history of the Isle of Dogs through timber, metal and details associated with old dockside workshops. Warm lighting and comfortable seating soften these materials, while the windows keep the skyline present throughout the space. Guests can continue upstairs to the roof terrace when conditions allow, but Bar 38 retains its own atmosphere and service. The combination of crafted drinks, thoughtful food and extraordinary height makes it a distinctive Canary Wharf destination rather than simply a bar inside a hotel.
Address: Floor 38, 40 Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, London E14 9TP, United Kingdom
BOKAN 38 Bar Menu
Nibbles
Choose 1
Thai sweet chilli puffs / pepper disc crackers / mixed nuts / olives
A selection of 4
Thai sweet chilli puffs, pepper disc crackers, mixed nuts, olives
Starters
Hummus & flatbread
Superfood salad
Quinoa, avocado, bell pepper, red onion, tofu, pomegranate, mixed seeds
Slow-cooked beef tacos
Served with hummus and balsamic reduction
Tempura tiger prawns
Served with sweet chilli sauce
Burrata pugliese
Heritage tomatoes, focaccia & balsamic reduction
To share (or not)
BBQ chicken wings
Served with a sesame sweet chilli sauce
Lasagna bites
Deep fried lasagna bites in three flavours, served with tomato dip beef, tomato and mozzarella, truffle
Butcher’s tile
Ask for today’s selection of british charcuterie, cornichons, pickled onions & crackers
Cheese tile
Ask for today’s selection of european cheese, seasonal marmalade & mini baguette
Bōkan tile
A mixture of british charcuterie & cheese
Mains
Chicken caesar salad
Baby gem, dried olives, fried capers, crispy bacon, croutons, sundried tomatoes and caesar dressing
Fish & chips
Battered haddock served with mixed leaf salad & tartare sauce
Bōkan burger with fries
Wagyu beef burger, crispy bacon, cheddar, rocket, beef tomato, red onion, pickles, smoked mayo & ginger glaze
Dry-aged ribeye steak
Served with peppercorn sauce and roasted baby potatoes
Pasta
Mushroom tortellini
Served in a mushroom sauce
Fresh basil pesto lasagna
Served with side salad
Beef & mozzarella lasagna
Served with side salad
On the side
Chips
Seasonal side salad
Sweet potato chips
Truffle chips with melted taleggio cheese
Mozzarella sticks
Served with a roasted tomato chutney
Something sweet
Fresh fruit salad
Sweet gnocchi with chantilly cream
Choose your flavour: nutella / pistachio / speculoos
Strawberry fraisier
Strawberry white chocolate mousse, strawberry insert, raspberry coulis and fresh cut strawberries
Brownie ice cream sandwich
Tangy chocolate sponge layered with vanilla ice cream
Soft
Coca cola / diet
Lemonade
Ginger ale / beer
Tonic / light
Soda
Tropical soda
Bitter lemon tonic
Juices
Pineapple / apple / orange / cranberry
Coffee
Espresso
Espresso double
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Flat white
Macchiato
Macchiato double
Mocha
Hot chocolate
Tea
English breakfast / decaf
Earl grey
Green
Peppermint
Camomile
Lemon & ginger
Fresh mint
Signatures
Peach & quiet
Lightly tart and fruit-forward, with zesty lime leading into soft orange and fresh white peach, all built on a planteray rum base. The finish is rounded with a subtle touch of planteray oftd, adding depth and richness.
Silky altitude
Bright citadelle gin with zesty lemon, mango, and creamy coconut, finished with a smooth, silky touch.
Roasted horizon
Tropical adriatico amaretto with pineapple, yuzu and rhubarb, finished with planteray oftd rum for warm depth.
Reimagined classics
Tropical spice
A spicy mango twist on the classic margarita, blending zesty citrus with ripe mango and a touch of chilli heat. Built on pensador mezcal and finished with a tangy tajín rim
Negroni blanc
A lighter twist on the negroni, featuring floral citadelle gin and citrusy lillet, balanced by gentle bitterness and finished with a lift of grapefruit zest.
Golden reel
A salted caramel twist on a daiquiri, with popcorn-infused altamura, bright lime and a smooth, indulgent finish.
Rediscovered cocktails
Winnebago no.7
Inspired by early american cocktails, rich with whisky, planteray dark rum, cacao and honey, lifted by ginger and a silky foam.
Brandy crusta
A new orleans classic from the 1850s, bright brandy with citrus, curaçao and maraschino, finished with bitters and a sugared rim.
Singapore sling
A tropical classic from raffles hotel, blending citadelle gin with cherry, citrus and herbal notes, finished with a smooth, fruity depth.
Low and no alcohol creations
Milky paloma
A bright, low-ABV spritz of adriatico bianco with lemon and pink grapefruit, crisp, citrusy and refreshing.
Not amaretto sour
A non-alcoholic twist on the amaretto sour, with nutty adriatico, pineapple and lemon, softened by honeycomb sweetness.
Vanilla cloud
A light, tropical blend of coconut, lime and vanilla, lifted with everleaf and finished with a smooth mango foam.
Beers
Noam bavarian lager
Curious IPA
Curious cider
Peroni gluten free
Peroni 0.0%
Red wine (bottle)
Marius chapoutier, France
Concentrated red fruit aromas with a silky tannin structure
Errazuriz, pinot noir, Chile
A ruby red colour, characterised by concentrated flavours and a refined structure
Vina real reserva, rioja, Spain
Aromatic with notes of forest fruits and a subtle liquorice palate
Ca’momi, cabernet sauvignon, Napa Valley
Notes of blackcurrant, plum and pepper with a long finish
Casadei, cabernet franc, Tuscany
Elegant and velvety, superbly structured
White wine (bottle)
La loupe, grenache blanc, France
A dry, richly textured palate characterised by floral notes and orange blossom
Esporao reserva, alentejo, Portugal
A creamy palate with flavours of ripe tangerine, toasted undertones, and hints of apricot
JB adam, pinot auxerrois, Alsace
Fruity, smooth, harmonious, and well-balanced palate
Pouilly fume, s.blanc, loire, France
Sauvignon Blanc featuring notes of yellow apple and acacia, offering a pleasing freshness
Truchard, chardonnay, Napa Valley
Complex aromas of toasted notes, vanilla, and fully matured, rich flavours
Rosé wines (bottle)
Chiaretto, bardolino, Italy
Vivid notes of red berries, complemented by nuanced floral hints
Mirabeau pure, France
Dense and indulgent with a superbly refined texture