Guidebook for London
Essentials
Some local outlets to help stock your fridge and larder!
Bell & Sons Butchers
13A Market PlOur great local friendly high quality butcher.
Try Borough Market! A hidden gem when we first arrived and now one of London's institutions!
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetTry Borough Market! A hidden gem when we first arrived and now one of London's institutions!
Worth a trip if you're an early riser to see a real London meat market in action! Check out the bars and restaurants all around and the City of London on the doorstep.
60 locals recommend
Smithfield Market
Grand AvenueWorth a trip if you're an early riser to see a real London meat market in action! Check out the bars and restaurants all around and the City of London on the doorstep.
Another one for the early risers. A thriving fish market on the doorstep of Canary Wharf - talk about contrasting styles!
43 locals recommend
Billingsgate Market
Trafalgar WayAnother one for the early risers. A thriving fish market on the doorstep of Canary Wharf - talk about contrasting styles!
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StThis is a fantastic local Turkish food-store that sells a huge range of goods. Head to the back of the store for a great selection of breads, baked in-store. On the counter there are lovely home made Turkish pancakes with savory fillings.
Saint James's Market
Saint James's MarketThis is a fantastic local Turkish food-store that sells a huge range of goods. Head to the back of the store for a great selection of breads, baked in-store. On the counter there are lovely home made Turkish pancakes with savory fillings.
Food Scene
We often eat and drink locally - these are some of our regulars.
Fancy a hearty lunch? This is a great little pub in a cool area and we recommend the burgers!
92 locals recommend
The Woolpack
98 Bermondsey StFancy a hearty lunch? This is a great little pub in a cool area and we recommend the burgers!
Simplicity
1 Tunnel RdA cosy local restaurant we heartily recommend.
The restaurants and bars of Shad Thames, not to mention the world class views, are close by.
66 locals recommend
Shad Thames
Shad ThamesThe restaurants and bars of Shad Thames, not to mention the world class views, are close by.
Great indoor street food venue with lots of global cuisine in a really great market scene with lots of bars. Kids are welcome and it's open from 5pm til late on Friday and Saturday.
57 locals recommend
Hawker House
Canada StreetGreat indoor street food venue with lots of global cuisine in a really great market scene with lots of bars. Kids are welcome and it's open from 5pm til late on Friday and Saturday.
Café Amisha
161 Grange RdLovely food, lively atmosphere but great for families.
Order a takeaway from the Curry Den and you won't be disappointed by the authentic Indian flavours.
Curry Den London
287 Southwark Park Rd.Order a takeaway from the Curry Den and you won't be disappointed by the authentic Indian flavours.
As Borough Market has become busier and bigger many have pushed out into the local area and new markets have sprung up with a more local feel. Maltby Street is one of these and is heaving every weekend with people from far and wide.
292 locals recommend
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetAs Borough Market has become busier and bigger many have pushed out into the local area and new markets have sprung up with a more local feel. Maltby Street is one of these and is heaving every weekend with people from far and wide.
McDonald's
166/172 Lewisham High StLocal McDonald's
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely little riverside city farm with pigs, cattle, goats and other animals and a very good (though a little pricey in our opinion) cafe restaurant - good quality food.
89 locals recommend
Surrey Docks Farm
Rotherhithe StreetLovely little riverside city farm with pigs, cattle, goats and other animals and a very good (though a little pricey in our opinion) cafe restaurant - good quality food.
Great weekend flower market that's been on the go forever. Very busy so get there as early as you can. There's a great little pub half way along the street called the Royal Oak which is a good stopping off spot, particularly on a Sunday afternoon.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadGreat weekend flower market that's been on the go forever. Very busy so get there as early as you can. There's a great little pub half way along the street called the Royal Oak which is a good stopping off spot, particularly on a Sunday afternoon.
ODEON BFI IMAX
Impressive cinema on the Southbank.
Arts & Culture
Hugely popular but we recommend going early or mid-week to avoid the crowds and soak up the world class art.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideHugely popular but we recommend going early or mid-week to avoid the crowds and soak up the world class art.
One of our huge favourites!! A large water fountain for kids in the summer and lots of free entertainment inside. Great bar, very lively atmosphere, roof top garden to while away summer afternoons.
130 locals recommend
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadOne of our huge favourites!! A large water fountain for kids in the summer and lots of free entertainment inside. Great bar, very lively atmosphere, roof top garden to while away summer afternoons.
Pay a visit to the O2 for concerts, cinema, bowling, restaurants and bars. World class entertainment only 3 stops from Bermondsey on the Jubilee Line tube.
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquarePay a visit to the O2 for concerts, cinema, bowling, restaurants and bars. World class entertainment only 3 stops from Bermondsey on the Jubilee Line tube.
The Oval is just a short journey away if you are planning a visit to London for the cricket.
187 locals recommend
The Oval
Kennington OvalThe Oval is just a short journey away if you are planning a visit to London for the cricket.
Wembley Stadium is a direct tube journey from Bermondsey on the Jubilee Line and hosts major concerts and soccer matches.
337 locals recommend
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium is a direct tube journey from Bermondsey on the Jubilee Line and hosts major concerts and soccer matches.
The Emirates, with its world class football team, Arsenal FC, and its regular concerts is a direct line from nearby Rotherhithe or Canada Water stations.
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadThe Emirates, with its world class football team, Arsenal FC, and its regular concerts is a direct line from nearby Rotherhithe or Canada Water stations.
The British Film Institute is close by - watch classic movies in its on site cinema or visit the IMAX for newer features.
109 locals recommend
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdThe British Film Institute is close by - watch classic movies in its on site cinema or visit the IMAX for newer features.
With its three theatres in the one venue there is always a world class production on show here.
218 locals recommend
National Theatre
Upper GroundWith its three theatres in the one venue there is always a world class production on show here.
Olympic park and stadium hosting West Ham football club from the 2016/17 season is direct on the tube from Bermondsey.
191 locals recommend
London Stadium
Olympic park and stadium hosting West Ham football club from the 2016/17 season is direct on the tube from Bermondsey.
Twickenham Stadium is a direct journey by local train from nearby Waterloo Station.
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdTwickenham Stadium is a direct journey by local train from nearby Waterloo Station.
Hugely popular gallery with excellent special exhibitions and a strong permanent collection. A must do and part of any walk down the Southbank. Free entry to the permanent collection.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideHugely popular gallery with excellent special exhibitions and a strong permanent collection. A must do and part of any walk down the Southbank. Free entry to the permanent collection.
Great selection of avant garde and historic movies in show with different themes throughout the year.
109 locals recommend
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdGreat selection of avant garde and historic movies in show with different themes throughout the year.
Sightseeing
You're only a walk from the famous Victorian gothic revival bridge that will take you across the river to the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadYou're only a walk from the famous Victorian gothic revival bridge that will take you across the river to the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels.
An unmissable experience if you're coming to London and a pleasant walk from the house.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
An unmissable experience if you're coming to London and a pleasant walk from the house.
We heartily recommend a trip to The City. Try it on weekends when it is virtually deserted and you have the place to yourself. Barbican, Museum of London, and Guildhall are some of the highlights.
131 locals recommend
City of London
We heartily recommend a trip to The City. Try it on weekends when it is virtually deserted and you have the place to yourself. Barbican, Museum of London, and Guildhall are some of the highlights.
Still one of the highlights of London - meander your way along the river, take the tube or get one of the river ferries which will drop you off underneath the wheel.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Still one of the highlights of London - meander your way along the river, take the tube or get one of the river ferries which will drop you off underneath the wheel.
The Shard
32 London Bridge StStunning views and amazing restaurants in this landmark location.
The sight of the great exhibition. Great place to go if you love unusual history and a tantalising taste of the glorious '20s.
149 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Park
The sight of the great exhibition. Great place to go if you love unusual history and a tantalising taste of the glorious '20s.
A quirky local favourite for the budding Charles Darwin.
395 locals recommend
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London RoadA quirky local favourite for the budding Charles Darwin.
Everything Else
If you're here for work then you're only a short tube ride from Canary wharf but it's worth a trip for sightseeing too. For an alternative try the river ferry from the Hilton straight to Canary Wharf.
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StIf you're here for work then you're only a short tube ride from Canary wharf but it's worth a trip for sightseeing too. For an alternative try the river ferry from the Hilton straight to Canary Wharf.
The nearest tube station is less than 10 minutes walk away and is on the Jubilee Line. This gives direct connections to great places to explore such as London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Bond Street.
60 locals recommend
Bermondsey station
The nearest tube station is less than 10 minutes walk away and is on the Jubilee Line. This gives direct connections to great places to explore such as London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Bond Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some local favourites we enjoy and frequent.
Our local gin joint even makes its own tonic and quinine! Great little basement bar - very cosy but fun atmosphere. We love it.
28 locals recommend
214 Bermondsey St
214 Bermondsey StreetOur local gin joint even makes its own tonic and quinine! Great little basement bar - very cosy but fun atmosphere. We love it.
Lots of different gin cocktails and a lovely buzzy atmosphere on a vibrant street.
7 locals recommend
Two One Four
Lots of different gin cocktails and a lovely buzzy atmosphere on a vibrant street.
The Bermondsey Beer Mile is fast becoming a London institution. Running along the old Victorian railway arches between Tower Bridge and Bermondsey are a series of micro breweries that have an exciting mixture of brews to while away an afternoon among the neighbourhood's hipsters. But make sure you only have one drink in each venue or you won't last to the end!
16 locals recommend
Fourpure Brewing Co.
Rotherhithe New RoadThe Bermondsey Beer Mile is fast becoming a London institution. Running along the old Victorian railway arches between Tower Bridge and Bermondsey are a series of micro breweries that have an exciting mixture of brews to while away an afternoon among the neighbourhood's hipsters. But make sure you only have one drink in each venue or you won't last to the end!
Good little local pub but also serving pizza from their stone ovens. A nice big outside space at the back too for those warm afternoons.
8 locals recommend
The Grange
London RoadGood little local pub but also serving pizza from their stone ovens. A nice big outside space at the back too for those warm afternoons.
Actually more of a restaurant than a bar - a very cosy spot for a bite to eat and a pint.
128 locals recommend
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StActually more of a restaurant than a bar - a very cosy spot for a bite to eat and a pint.