Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
The best place in London for fresh produce. There's wheels of cheese, great legs of cured meat and more fresh fruit and veg than you can shake a stick at.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe best place in London for fresh produce. There's wheels of cheese, great legs of cured meat and more fresh fruit and veg than you can shake a stick at.
A hidden gem with none of the tourist traffic that usually floods Borough Market. Eat at an offshoot of the fantastic St. John restaurant or savour beer from local breweries situated under the railway arches.
292 locals recommend
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetA hidden gem with none of the tourist traffic that usually floods Borough Market. Eat at an offshoot of the fantastic St. John restaurant or savour beer from local breweries situated under the railway arches.
The best tapas in London, hands down. Our favourite is the fried goats cheese with honey, washed down with a glass of Sherry. Definitely superior to Barrafina across the river in Soho. Go now before word gets around, and it's only 2 minutes away so no excuses!
160 locals recommend
José
104 Bermondsey StThe best tapas in London, hands down. Our favourite is the fried goats cheese with honey, washed down with a glass of Sherry. Definitely superior to Barrafina across the river in Soho. Go now before word gets around, and it's only 2 minutes away so no excuses!
Great mescal and tequila cocktails and scrumptious high end Mexican fare. You can see the restaurant from our balcony so it's perfect for those nights in when you can't be bothered to cook!
Santo Remedio - Cocina Mexicana
152 Tooley StGreat mescal and tequila cocktails and scrumptious high end Mexican fare. You can see the restaurant from our balcony so it's perfect for those nights in when you can't be bothered to cook!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hide Bar
39-45 Bermondsey StStylish cocktail bar just around the corner from us.
South London's very own award winning Kernel beer. Drink it fresh from the tap at their local brewery. A perfect way to round the afternoon off after feasting at Maltby Street market.
30 locals recommend
The Kernel Brewery
Dockley RoadSouth London's very own award winning Kernel beer. Drink it fresh from the tap at their local brewery. A perfect way to round the afternoon off after feasting at Maltby Street market.
Sightseeing
The iconic Tower Bridge is on our doorstep. Best enjoyed first thing in the morning or last thing at night when it's lit up by floodlights.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadThe iconic Tower Bridge is on our doorstep. Best enjoyed first thing in the morning or last thing at night when it's lit up by floodlights.
Don't lose your head at the Tower of London. Built by the Norman King William the Conquerer to keep rebellious Londoners in check, this historic castle is only a 10 minute walk away which means you can beat the crowds by arriving first thing.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Don't lose your head at the Tower of London. Built by the Norman King William the Conquerer to keep rebellious Londoners in check, this historic castle is only a 10 minute walk away which means you can beat the crowds by arriving first thing.
The Shard
32 London Bridge StSee the whole city from on top of its tallest skyscraper.
Parks & Nature
My favourite spot in the City of London. Find peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of bankers and brokers amidst the ruins of a medieval monastery.
33 locals recommend
St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
Saint Dunstan's HillMy favourite spot in the City of London. Find peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of bankers and brokers amidst the ruins of a medieval monastery.
Potters Fields Park
Potters Fields ParkThe park on our doorstep and right next to the mayors office.
Arts & Culture
The White Cube gallery. So cutting edge it hurts. Only enter if you're feeling hip enough. Bring the beard wax! It's free to enter.
234 locals recommend
White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey StreetThe White Cube gallery. So cutting edge it hurts. Only enter if you're feeling hip enough. Bring the beard wax! It's free to enter.
London's biggest and best art gallery. It's worth going just to experience the scale of the turbine hall alone. The best thing is that it's free, like all of London's galleries.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideLondon's biggest and best art gallery. It's worth going just to experience the scale of the turbine hall alone. The best thing is that it's free, like all of London's galleries.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
224-226 Portobello RdA supermarket opposite us for all your basics.
Entertainment & Activities
London's newest theatre opened with a critically acclaimed production of Julius Caesar, starring Ben Whishaw (ooh la la). It's 2 minutes away from the flat so make sure you check to see what's on.
27 locals recommend
Bridge Theatre
3 Potters Flds PkLondon's newest theatre opened with a critically acclaimed production of Julius Caesar, starring Ben Whishaw (ooh la la). It's 2 minutes away from the flat so make sure you check to see what's on.