Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Officially the best market in London -- great on a Saturday morning for coffee, lunch, fresh/organic food, local vibe, and more... an absolute must!
1617 residents recomanen
Borough Market
Borough High StreetOfficially the best market in London -- great on a Saturday morning for coffee, lunch, fresh/organic food, local vibe, and more... an absolute must!
The best view of London, the tallest building in Europe... just around the corner. There are many great restaurants with fabulous views in the Shard also.
154 residents recomanen
La vista des de The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe best view of London, the tallest building in Europe... just around the corner. There are many great restaurants with fabulous views in the Shard also.
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress and still home to the crown jewels -- one of England's most historic castles located just on the other side of the River Thames just a walk over London Bridge.
1372 residents recomanen
Torre de Londres
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress and still home to the crown jewels -- one of England's most historic castles located just on the other side of the River Thames just a walk over London Bridge.
On our side of the River Thames, just the other side of Tower Bridge lies this historic waterfront full of shops, bars and restaurants -- many of the restaurants and bars are right on the waterfront.
Butler's Wharf Pier
On our side of the River Thames, just the other side of Tower Bridge lies this historic waterfront full of shops, bars and restaurants -- many of the restaurants and bars are right on the waterfront.
Another great view of London, and park in the sky. It's free but you need to book a ticket in advance from their website: https://skygardentickets.com/skygardenpublic_ui/events/
300 residents recomanen
Sky Garden
Another great view of London, and park in the sky. It's free but you need to book a ticket in advance from their website: https://skygardentickets.com/skygardenpublic_ui/events/
Food Scene
The new, hip and cool Saturday hang-out -- great gin bar, antiques, and food (try 40 Maltby St, Bar Tozino or St. Johns).
99 residents recomanen
40 Maltby Street
40 Maltby StThe new, hip and cool Saturday hang-out -- great gin bar, antiques, and food (try 40 Maltby St, Bar Tozino or St. Johns).
Awesome culinary experience, pricey but worth it. It has been compared to the Fat Duck, but it's much closer...
62 residents recomanen
Restaurant Story
199 Tooley StreetAwesome culinary experience, pricey but worth it. It has been compared to the Fat Duck, but it's much closer...
Very authentic French Bistrot, it's small and popular so best to have a reservation.
85 residents recomanen
Casse-Croûte
109 Bermondsey StVery authentic French Bistrot, it's small and popular so best to have a reservation.
José
104 Bermondsey StVery good, trendy tapas bar.
Eclectic upscale British menu and a comfortable, relaxed place to be. Also great for breakfast.
128 residents recomanen
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StEclectic upscale British menu and a comfortable, relaxed place to be. Also great for breakfast.
Fuckoffee
167 Bermondsey StReally, really good coffee. Definitely not Starbucks.
Another favourite coffee bar, 'luxury artisan coffee' they say. It is built in an early 19th guardhouse for the guards who protected the church graveyard.
54 residents recomanen
The Watch House
199 Bermondsey StAnother favourite coffee bar, 'luxury artisan coffee' they say. It is built in an early 19th guardhouse for the guards who protected the church graveyard.
Tanner & Co
50 Bermondsey StNew and Fun eatery, with cool outdoor area in the summer.
Just around the corner... highly rated Thai-Malay food in a unique and welcoming environment.
32 residents recomanen
Champor-Champor
62-64 Weston StJust around the corner... highly rated Thai-Malay food in a unique and welcoming environment.
Excellent breakfast place when you are on your way to Borough Market on a Saturday morning. But go early (9am) or be prepared to queue. Ask the about their secret bar!
49 residents recomanen
The Breakfast Club London Bridge
11 Southwark StreetExcellent breakfast place when you are on your way to Borough Market on a Saturday morning. But go early (9am) or be prepared to queue. Ask the about their secret bar!
Family run since 1902, they serve traditional Pie & Mash and Eels (jellied or stewed) in authentic surroundings.
40 residents recomanen
M.Manze
87 Tower Bridge RdFamily run since 1902, they serve traditional Pie & Mash and Eels (jellied or stewed) in authentic surroundings.
Scandinavian coffee shop, and florist... also there's a small farmer's market in Bermondsey Square on Saturday morning.
45 residents recomanen
Hej Coffee - Bermondsey
1 Bermondsey SquareScandinavian coffee shop, and florist... also there's a small farmer's market in Bermondsey Square on Saturday morning.
Great sourdough brick oven pizza, and really cheap! Fun and cozy.
561 residents recomanen
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketGreat sourdough brick oven pizza, and really cheap! Fun and cozy.
At the back of Borough Market, great English Breakfast. Can be busy so go early or book in advance.
9 residents recomanen
Bill's Clink Street Restaurant
Clink StreetAt the back of Borough Market, great English Breakfast. Can be busy so go early or book in advance.
Perfect for meat lovers, if you are really hungry! Great little bar in the back too. In the summer try for an outdoor table.
10 residents recomanen
Texas Joe's Slow Smoked Meats
8-9 SnowsfieldsPerfect for meat lovers, if you are really hungry! Great little bar in the back too. In the summer try for an outdoor table.
Funky new Italian artisan food market in an old industrial building... it is a bit of a walk but worth it. Lots of tables to eat in. Great vibe, food and drinks -- a cool alternative dining experience. It's our new favourite thing in the neighbourhood! Open every day except Mondays 11am-11pm.
227 residents recomanen
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayFunky new Italian artisan food market in an old industrial building... it is a bit of a walk but worth it. Lots of tables to eat in. Great vibe, food and drinks -- a cool alternative dining experience. It's our new favourite thing in the neighbourhood! Open every day except Mondays 11am-11pm.
New Street Food Market near Borough Market - great for a casual and fun lunch or dinner.
60 residents recomanen
Flea at Flat Iron Square
45 Southwark StNew Street Food Market near Borough Market - great for a casual and fun lunch or dinner.
A new addition to our neighbourhood, a relaxed industrial style dining room, coffee and cocktail bar housed in a restored metal box factory. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
22 residents recomanen
Caravan
30 Great Guildford StA new addition to our neighbourhood, a relaxed industrial style dining room, coffee and cocktail bar housed in a restored metal box factory. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
The little sister to the Tramshed in Shoreditch, Hixter is a great place for a nice dinner. Celebrity chef Mark Hix focuses on prime beef and chicken exclusively on the menu in this new Bankside restaurant. Great artwork and bar downstairs as well. An experience.
18 residents recomanen
Hixter
16 Great Guildford StThe little sister to the Tramshed in Shoreditch, Hixter is a great place for a nice dinner. Celebrity chef Mark Hix focuses on prime beef and chicken exclusively on the menu in this new Bankside restaurant. Great artwork and bar downstairs as well. An experience.
Comptoir Gourmand Bermondsey
96 Bermondsey StExcellent bread and pastries. And coffee!
Fun location, simple but great French style. We love it for weekend breakfast, but also good for lunch/dinner.
11 residents recomanen
Pique-Nique
Tanner StreetFun location, simple but great French style. We love it for weekend breakfast, but also good for lunch/dinner.
Loyal Tavern
171-173 Bermondsey StA neighbourhood favourite. Good food and fun atmosphere. Also a great bar.
Excellent local Italian restaurant. Reservations are recommended.
15 residents recomanen
Flour & Grape
214 Bermondsey StExcellent local Italian restaurant. Reservations are recommended.
Everything Else
London's iconic drawbridge... view it from the waterfront a short walk away from the flat. Stroll over Tower Bridge to visit the Tower of London (13th Century Palace and home to the crown jewels).
1577 residents recomanen
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadLondon's iconic drawbridge... view it from the waterfront a short walk away from the flat. Stroll over Tower Bridge to visit the Tower of London (13th Century Palace and home to the crown jewels).
Historic and trendy Bermondsey Street is just around the corner, full of fun shops, great restaurants, coffee bars and art galleries.
263 residents recomanen
Bermondsey Street
Bermondsey StreetHistoric and trendy Bermondsey Street is just around the corner, full of fun shops, great restaurants, coffee bars and art galleries.
The new buildings along the riverfront of the Thames have impressive restaurants, bars and parks. Pass under the ramp to Tower Bridge and you will find the historic waterfront of Butlers Wharf .
38 residents recomanen
More London Riverside
More London PlaceThe new buildings along the riverfront of the Thames have impressive restaurants, bars and parks. Pass under the ramp to Tower Bridge and you will find the historic waterfront of Butlers Wharf .
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic local pub around the corner. Nice outdoor area in the summer. They also serve food. Usually a bit quieter and more relaxed than the Rose.
The Horseshoe Inn
26 Melior StreetHistoric local pub around the corner. Nice outdoor area in the summer. They also serve food. Usually a bit quieter and more relaxed than the Rose.
Wonderful historic local pub, just across the street. They also serve a good pub lunch, dinner and Sunday roasts.
77 residents recomanen
The Rose Fulham
1 Harwood TerraceWonderful historic local pub, just across the street. They also serve a good pub lunch, dinner and Sunday roasts.
Old fashioned local pub, with good pub food and roasts and outdoor seating in summer.
92 residents recomanen
The Woolpack
98 Bermondsey StOld fashioned local pub, with good pub food and roasts and outdoor seating in summer.
Very cool underground cocktail bar - in a former public lavatory. Time Out London gave it 5 stars.
84 residents recomanen
The Bermondsey Arts Club
102a Tower Bridge RdVery cool underground cocktail bar - in a former public lavatory. Time Out London gave it 5 stars.
Arts & Culture
Cutting edge centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery in London founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes.
89 residents recomanen
Fashion and Textile Museum
83 Bermondsey StCutting edge centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery in London founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes.
The top modern art gallery in London. NOTE: The new (2nd) White Cube is in our neighbourhood on Bermondsey Street (144-152) and they show many of the big current artists. And it's free to enter!
234 residents recomanen
White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey StreetThe top modern art gallery in London. NOTE: The new (2nd) White Cube is in our neighbourhood on Bermondsey Street (144-152) and they show many of the big current artists. And it's free to enter!
A huge collection of modern art in an amazing building (a former power station). The sister to the Tate Britain. And a wonderful walk along the River Thames from London Bridge.
Nb. the new wing at the Tate Modern has opened now -- the free observation deck on the top floor has great views of London!
2008 residents recomanen
Tate Modern
BanksideA huge collection of modern art in an amazing building (a former power station). The sister to the Tate Britain. And a wonderful walk along the River Thames from London Bridge.
Nb. the new wing at the Tate Modern has opened now -- the free observation deck on the top floor has great views of London!
London's newest West End theatre, next to Tower Bridge. A short walk with an excellent view of the Tower and the Bridge. Founded by a Nicholas Hynter, a former National Theatre Artistic Director. The new complex in which it is located (One Tower Bridge) has a number of restaurants and bars worth checking out.
27 residents recomanen
Bridge Theatre
3 Potters Flds PkLondon's newest West End theatre, next to Tower Bridge. A short walk with an excellent view of the Tower and the Bridge. Founded by a Nicholas Hynter, a former National Theatre Artistic Director. The new complex in which it is located (One Tower Bridge) has a number of restaurants and bars worth checking out.
Also a very good local theatre, know for its many successful West End transfers. Next to Flat Iron Square (for a drink or snack before/after the show). The Menier also has its own restaurant which is nice.
35 residents recomanen
Menier Chocolate Factory
53 Southwark St Also a very good local theatre, know for its many successful West End transfers. Next to Flat Iron Square (for a drink or snack before/after the show). The Menier also has its own restaurant which is nice.
One of two West End Theatres on this side of the River Thames, a longer but interesting walk. Always excellent work.
192 residents recomanen
The Old Vic
103 The Cut One of two West End Theatres on this side of the River Thames, a longer but interesting walk. Always excellent work.
Founded by Laurence Oliver, one of London's very well respected producing theatres. Always interesting. Walkable.
112 residents recomanen
Young Vic
66 The Cut Founded by Laurence Oliver, one of London's very well respected producing theatres. Always interesting. Walkable.
Another well-respected local theatre, with very interesting programming. Across from the Mercado Metropolitano (fun for eating and drinking before/after).
53 residents recomanen
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway Another well-respected local theatre, with very interesting programming. Across from the Mercado Metropolitano (fun for eating and drinking before/after).
Union Theatre
229 Union St A small local theatre surrounded by bars and cafes.
A full scale reproduction of Shakespeare's Globe theatre on the original site (almost). A nice walk along the river.
449 residents recomanen
Teatre Globe de Shakespeare
21 New Globe Walk A full scale reproduction of Shakespeare's Globe theatre on the original site (almost). A nice walk along the river.
Essentials
Old fashioned grocery store, with excellent local food and wine. Always a great experience.
7 residents recomanen
Giddy Grocer
80 Bermondsey StOld fashioned grocery store, with excellent local food and wine. Always a great experience.
Our flat has a washing machine in the hallway closet, and an over-bath air-drying rack. For full launderette services, Long Lane is a short walk away.
Long Lane Launderette
156 Long LnOur flat has a washing machine in the hallway closet, and an over-bath air-drying rack. For full launderette services, Long Lane is a short walk away.