Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Food Scene

British fine dining above the market
30 locals recommend
Roast
Stoney Street
30 locals recommend
British fine dining above the market
Excellent seafood in a casual atmosphere
30 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Borough Market
11 Stoney St
30 locals recommend
Excellent seafood in a casual atmosphere
Budget but quality pan Asian
82 locals recommend
wagamama
244 Shepherds Bush Rd
82 locals recommend
Budget but quality pan Asian
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 Street
8 locals recommend
BBQ chicken in a recovered damp space under the bridge. Worth a look for the interior decorations even if you aren't hungry
My favourite gastro pub. Lively atmosphere and booking recommended
128 locals recommend
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey St
128 locals recommend
My favourite gastro pub. Lively atmosphere and booking recommended
5 or 6 restaurants overlooking the Thames River. Also the Design Museum is nearby
66 locals recommend
Shad Thames
Shad Thames
66 locals recommend
5 or 6 restaurants overlooking the Thames River. Also the Design Museum is nearby
Italian with unsurpassed views
39 locals recommend
Strada
4 South Grove
39 locals recommend
Italian with unsurpassed views
Dim Sum with a view
21 locals recommend
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2 More London Riverside
21 locals recommend
Dim Sum with a view
3 pricey restaurants but go for just a drink with the best view of the City
124 locals recommend
Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas St
124 locals recommend
3 pricey restaurants but go for just a drink with the best view of the City
Exceptional Spanish Tapas but exceptionally popular too
31 locals recommend
Tapas Brindisa London Bridge
18-20 Southwark St
31 locals recommend
Exceptional Spanish Tapas but exceptionally popular too
There is no competition. This is my favourite restaurant. Authentic French Bistro. Booking essential.
85 locals recommend
Casse-Croûte
109 Bermondsey St
85 locals recommend
There is no competition. This is my favourite restaurant. Authentic French Bistro. Booking essential.

Everything Else

Very well equipped gym with spa and daily rates
12 locals recommend
PureGym London Borough
Long Lane
12 locals recommend
Very well equipped gym with spa and daily rates
Dont miss out. Definately visit hungry on a Saturday or Sunday
23 locals recommend
Ropewalk
Ropewalk
23 locals recommend
Dont miss out. Definately visit hungry on a Saturday or Sunday

Arts & Culture

Permanent modern art museum
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
Bankside
2008 locals recommend
Permanent modern art museum
As it would have been in Shakespeare's time.
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk
449 locals recommend
As it would have been in Shakespeare's time.
Outdoor summer amphitheatre which has regular film and drama that is usually free.
31 locals recommend
The Scoop
31 locals recommend
Outdoor summer amphitheatre which has regular film and drama that is usually free.
Multi venue concert halls with river terrace bars and restaurants
130 locals recommend
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere Road
130 locals recommend
Multi venue concert halls with river terrace bars and restaurants
Theatre complex showcasing established and new productions. £12 tickets released daily from 9am.
218 locals recommend
National Theatre
Upper Ground
218 locals recommend
Theatre complex showcasing established and new productions. £12 tickets released daily from 9am.
Showcasing cinema. Bars and restaurants too.
109 locals recommend
BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere Rd
109 locals recommend
Showcasing cinema. Bars and restaurants too.
Big is good!
134 locals recommend
ODEON BFI IMAX
134 locals recommend
Big is good!
Kevin Spacey was a past Artistic Director
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The Cut
192 locals recommend
Kevin Spacey was a past Artistic Director
Theatre at its best
112 locals recommend
Young Vic
66 The Cut
112 locals recommend
Theatre at its best
Fringe theatre venue with professional standards
53 locals recommend
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway
53 locals recommend
Fringe theatre venue with professional standards

Drinks & Nightlife

Local bar and grill
9 locals recommend
Belushi's London Bridge
161 Borough High St
9 locals recommend
Local bar and grill
Riverside bar with fish and chips
12 locals recommend
Anchor Bankside
34 Park St
12 locals recommend
Riverside bar with fish and chips
Local boozer in an alley
The Old Kings Head
King's Head Yard
Local boozer in an alley
Pub and Indian restaurant
The Blue Eyed Maid
173 Borough High St
Pub and Indian restaurant
Standing room only tapas bar
160 locals recommend
José
104 Bermondsey St
160 locals recommend
Standing room only tapas bar
16th Century coaching inn frequented by Shakespeare and Dickens
45 locals recommend
George
Borough High Street
45 locals recommend
16th Century coaching inn frequented by Shakespeare and Dickens
Craft beer sold by the glass in the brewery under a railway arch. Portaloos at the entrance add to the unique and sometimes festive atmosphere
22 locals recommend
Brew by Numbers
79 Enid St
22 locals recommend
Craft beer sold by the glass in the brewery under a railway arch. Portaloos at the entrance add to the unique and sometimes festive atmosphere
Excellent indian food but small so best to book
9 locals recommend
Mango Indian
6 Redcross Way
9 locals recommend
Excellent indian food but small so best to book

Essentials

Nearest supermarket
328 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston St
328 locals recommend
Nearest supermarket
Gourmet treats! Best on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday before 16.30.but some stalls open all week.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High Street
1617 locals recommend
Gourmet treats! Best on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday before 16.30.but some stalls open all week.

Sightseeing

Historical fortification still used to secure the Crown Jewels
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
1372 locals recommend
Historical fortification still used to secure the Crown Jewels
Walk to The Tower over this London icon
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road
1577 locals recommend
Walk to The Tower over this London icon
Outside pub terrace overlooking the river and replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship
51 locals recommend
Golden Hinde
Cathedral Street
51 locals recommend
Outside pub terrace overlooking the river and replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship