Drinks & Nightlife
George
Borough High Street16th Century coaching inn frequented by Dickens and Shakespeare
Outside terrace overlooking the river and replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship
60 locals recommend
Hay's Galleria
1 Battle Bridge LnOutside terrace overlooking the river and replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship
José
104 Bermondsey StStanding room only tapas bar
The Old Kings Head
King's Head YardA local boozer in an alley
Anchor Bankside
34 Park StRiverside bar with fish and chips
Belushi's London Bridge
161 Borough High StLocal bar and grill
Bar Tozino
Maltby StreetAuthentic jamoneria y sherry. Other great tapas
Great Craft beer at great prices in the brewery under a railway arch. Portaloos at the entrance enhance the unique and sometimes festive atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Brew by Numbers
79 Enid StGreat Craft beer at great prices in the brewery under a railway arch. Portaloos at the entrance enhance the unique and sometimes festive atmosphere.
Shopping
Exceptional spanish Tapas restaurant + separate Spanish delicatessen further along Stoney Street towards the river.
31 locals recommend
Tapas Brindisa London Bridge
18-20 Southwark StExceptional spanish Tapas restaurant + separate Spanish delicatessen further along Stoney Street towards the river.
Everything Else
Borough Market
Borough High StreetGourmet treats to eat.
PureGym London Borough
Long LaneVery well equipped gym with spa and daily rates
Recommend any Saturday or Sunday. Gourmet treats and cocktails in pop up venues . Criss Cross South East along Druid Street for a market & Craft Beer Micro Breweries
23 locals recommend
Ropewalk
RopewalkRecommend any Saturday or Sunday. Gourmet treats and cocktails in pop up venues . Criss Cross South East along Druid Street for a market & Craft Beer Micro Breweries
Food Scene
3 pricey restaurants but go for just a drink with the best view of the City
124 locals recommend
Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas St3 pricey restaurants but go for just a drink with the best view of the City
dim t
2 More London RiversideDim Sum with a view
Strada
4 South GroveItalian with unsurpassed views
5 or 6 restaurants overlooking the Thames River. Also the Design Museum is nearby
66 locals recommend
Shad Thames
Shad Thames5 or 6 restaurants overlooking the Thames River. Also the Design Museum is nearby
My favourite gastro pub. Lively atmosphere and booking recommended
128 locals recommend
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StMy favourite gastro pub. Lively atmosphere and booking recommended
The Blue Eyed Maid
173 Borough High StPub and Indian restaurant
BBQ chicken in a recovered damp space under the bridge. Worth a look for the interior decorations even if you aren't hungry
8 locals recommend
Nando's Clink Street
225-227 Clink StreetBBQ chicken in a recovered damp space under the bridge. Worth a look for the interior decorations even if you aren't hungry
wagamama
244 Shepherds Bush RdBudget but quality pan Asian
Wright Brothers Borough Market
11 Stoney StExcellent Seafood
Roast
Stoney StreetFine dining above the market
There is no competition. This is my favourite restaurant. Authentic French Bistro. Booking essential
85 locals recommend
Casse-Croûte
109 Bermondsey StThere is no competition. This is my favourite restaurant. Authentic French Bistro. Booking essential
The best breaky ever! Accompanied by expresso martini's!?!?Expect to queue up to an hour on weekends.
49 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club London Bridge
11 Southwark StreetThe best breaky ever! Accompanied by expresso martini's!?!?Expect to queue up to an hour on weekends.
Italian street food market and Deli. Over 40 outlets selling exceptional inexpensive meals to eat on the premises in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Bars Wine Shops and Gelato included so don't do a rushed visit. Open 11am to 11pm and can be popular with an after work crowd.
227 locals recommend
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayItalian street food market and Deli. Over 40 outlets selling exceptional inexpensive meals to eat on the premises in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Bars Wine Shops and Gelato included so don't do a rushed visit. Open 11am to 11pm and can be popular with an after work crowd.
French restaurant in the park. Very popular with locals for breakfast and fantastic specials cooked for 2 to share. Chateaubriand and Veal Chop highly recommended.
11 locals recommend
Pique-Nique
Tanner Street French restaurant in the park. Very popular with locals for breakfast and fantastic specials cooked for 2 to share. Chateaubriand and Veal Chop highly recommended.
Rambutan
Sri lankan open fire cooking at its best. Eat at the bar to watch how it's done .
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadWalk to The Tower over this London icon
Tower of London
Historical fortification still used to secure the Crown Jewels
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston Stnearest supermarket
Arts & Culture
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkAs it would have been in Shakespeare's time
Tate Modern
BanksidePermanent modern art museum with outstanding exhibits.