Rooftop restaurant in Southwark Seabird is a rooftop restaurant in Southwark atop the Hoxton Hotel. It boasts impressive views across London as well as the UK’s longest oyster list. Opening later than planned, due to getting things perfect, we were more than keen to go and try it out. Entering the Hoxton, things can be a…
Category: London Bridge & South Bank
Lechevalier
Wine Bar in Bermondsey There aren’t enough wine bars in London! So it was great to find Lechevalier wine bar in Bermondsey offering over 120 bottles of wine with bread, charcuterie and cheese. The wine bar was founded by Christophe Lechevalier, who helped establish Artisan Foods in 2000 and sold wine at Borough Market for more than…
Baozilnn London Bridge
Restaurant on Southwark Street Baozilnn has recently opened a brand new restaurant on Southwark Street, not far from Borough Market. It’s got a similar look and feel to the other spots with minimalist interior, prints donning the walls, woods, and leather seats. A bit like a premium canteen but there are some more relaxed tables…
Loyal Tavern
Restaurant in Bermondsey Loyal Tavern is a brand new restaurant in Bermondsey by Tom Cenci (former executive chef at Duck & Waffle) and Adam White (Riding House Café). Located on Bermondsey Street, it’s close to the hustle and bustle of London Bridge. Tom Cenci and Adam White’s aim for the new spot is to bring…
Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen
Bar on Bermondsey Street Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen is a great bar on Bermondsey Street. Situated in a large venue which used to be a BBC underground car park, it has a large inside and outside area. The interiors don an industrial look with a large open plan layout. The outside area has lots of…
Bob’s Lobster
Seafood Restaurant in London Bridge Bob’s Lobster has opened its first seafood restaurant in London Bridge, just opposite Vinegar Yard. It’s got that classy American diner feel, with deep red leather booths, tiles, marble bar top, exposed brick walls, hanging lights and spotlights. Inside the restaurant, it even houses the very first Bob’s Lobster street…
Roast Restaurant
Afternoon Tea in Borough Market What was once a floral hall inside Borough Market, is now home to Roast, a beautiful British restaurant with amazing views. To get there you need to walk to the Roast food stand in the market and go up in the lift. You are greeted with a flood of light…
Cantina Del Ponte
Italian restaurant near Tower Bridge We absolutely love walking and dining by the river taking in the beautiful London sights. Cantina Del Ponte is a gorgeous Italian restaurant near Tower Bridge with a terrace area for alfresco dining. The interior of the restaurant is rustic with a mural of an Italian marketplace and black and…
Vinegar Yard
Bar and Street Food in London Bridge Brits love an outdoor area when the sun decides to shine! Vinegar Yard offers a decent open space serving drinks and street food in London Bridge area. Expect some wacky art installations on the approach including giant ants on a tube carriage! The Drinks The main bar can…
Bar Elba
Rooftop Bar in Waterloo This rooftop bar in Waterloo is a hidden gem and one of the newest rooftops in London. Located just moments away from Waterloo station, there is signage to point you in the right direction. Expect quite a few flights of stairs to reach the top! On the way up there are…
Lyaness
Cocktail afternoon tea in London The Lyaness is the latest bar from the award-winning Mr Lyan (Ryan Chetiyawardana). Situated on the ground floor of the Sea Containers Hotel we visited to try out their Fancy cocktail afternoon tea. Lyaness aims to bring a cook’s approach to cocktails and flavour creation and focuses on sustainability and…
Bao Restaurants
Bao Buns in London In 2013 Bao was set up by Erchen Chang, Wai Ting & Shing Tat Chung as a market stall in Netil Market, East London. Testing the market and the public’s love for bao buns in London for two years, they then opened their first restaurant in Soho in April 2015. Now…
Flat Iron Square
London Street Food In between London Bridge and Southwark lies Flat Iron Square, one of the biggest London street food areas! Situated under railway arches, there is a huge outdoor courtyard as well as an indoor food court. The Vendors We loved the London street food vibe from retailers such as La Nonna and Baz…
Baluchi, Lalit Hotel
Pan Indian Restaurant in London Baluchi is a pan-Indian dining restaurant in London within the Lalit hotel, set in the historic Grade II listed former St. Olave’s Grammar School. Baluchi can be found in what was the Great Hall and it’s one seriously stunning location. The high ceiling, royal blue colour, dark woods and beams, floor…
12th Knot
Rooftop bar on South Bank 12th Knot is a rooftop bar on South Bank located on the 12th floor of Sea Containers Hotel. Under a 10 minute walk from Blackfriars and Waterloo, it is conveniently located along the River Thames. The interiors are absolutely stunning with vibrant colours and bright decor and the gorgeous backdrop…