Bankside is fast becoming a true gastronomic district of London thanks to the growing popularity of Borough Market and the growing number of independent restaurants in and around the market and some great industry accolades including Tate Modern's Café 2 Time Out Eating and Drinking Award for 'Best Family Restaurant', The Rake's ‘Best Beer Experience' at the Class Bar Awards 07 and 'Best Bar' in the 2007 Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards, Roast's Good Food Guide 'Best Breakfast in London' award and Amano's '2008 Sandwich Designer of the Year' award.
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Amano Clink Street
A unique all-day café. Takeaway and eat-in. Fast and slow. Convenient and comfortable. Coffee bar in the morning, sandwich bar at lunch and a pizza and grazing destination and drinks bar at night. Go
Bar Blue
Bar Blue is a fabulous new attraction to the popular Bankside area serving an extensive range of stylish cocktails to suit any occasion. The bar also boasts a wide range of Champagnes and wines by the glass, and some appetising nibbles. Go
Biagio Bankside
Part of the famous Biagio Group of restaurants, Biagio Bankside is its newest addition. Serving Traditional Italian cuisine, keeping it's impeccable reputation for good service and fine food. Go
Bincho
Bincho Yakitori brings the modern Japanese isakaya to London's thriving river walk and is set on the second floor of the famous Oxo Tower Wharf. Go
Black and Blue Steakhouse
At Black & Blue BEEF is king: prime cuts of beef, cooked to taste and served with fries, salad and a choice of sauces have become the Black & Blue trademark. But their menu extends beyond steak. Go
Brew Wharf
Brew Wharf Bar and Restaurant opened in October 2005 and contains its own microbrewery. Brew Wharf’s cuisine draws on the traditions of brasseries and brew houses of Northern Europe, and is neighbouring Borough Market. Specialities include hearty cassoulet, shellfish, and rotisserie chicken. Go
Café 171
Served in a friendly and creative atmosphere Café 171’s menu changes daily, always using fresh quality ingredients from trusted suppliers. Always great value, we are licensed and offer year-round al-fresco dining. Go
Café Arlington
Social enterprise cafe selling organic, fairtrade products. Go
Cantina Vinopolis
Cantina Vinopolis is to be found under the massive Victorian arches by the Thames at Bankside, Southwark. It is the public restaurant in the wine attraction "Vinopolis" - hence the name! Go
Clinks Bar
Clinks Bar is a lively bar in stylish, modern surroundings with a friendly atmosphere. Come to Clinks to view all major sporting events and socialise with friends. Go
Crussh
Crussh offers great tasting freshly pressed juices and made to order smoothies. Their delicious range of soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps are made fresh each day using natural, organic and tolerance friendly ingredients wherever possible. Go
Elements Restaurant
Elements Restaurant offers an innovative dining experience allowing guests to choose what, where, when and how much they want to eat with dishes available in taster, starter and main course sizes. Go
Feng Sushi
If their fish were any fresher, you would have to slap it! Go
fish!
fish! offers simply the freshest fish and shellfish available, cooked in front of the customer any way they like. Perfect for a quick bite to eat or for a lengthier affair with the whole family. Go
Founders Arms
The Founders has an unrivalled view over the Thames. Go
Hop Cellars
Atmospheric Gastro located beneath the historic Hop Exchange. Fine wines and beers served all day along side a quality market Fresh Daily Menu. Go
Menier Chocolate Factory Restaurant
The charm of an old chocolate factory situated a few minutes from Borough Market. The restaurant serves the best of modern a British and European menu for lunch, dinner and pre theatre. Go
Monmouth Coffee Company
Monmouth offers a choice of deliciously roasted coffee beans and high quality coffees from all around the world, as well as pastries and cakes to have with your coffee. Go
Nando's
Nando's - the home of Portuguese flame-grilled PERI PERI chicken! Go
Pizza Express London Bridge
Pizza Express is about high quality produce and authentic food served in stylish surroundings at value for money prices. Fresh crisp salads or dough balls, are perfect starters or side accompaniments to the delicious pizzas (comprising of fresh Italian ingredients meats and seafood). Go
Roast
Within a landmark London building, a culinary treat awaits. Using the finest of the country's produce, a restaurant has been created dedicated to the best of British Cooking. Go
Roast To Go
Possibly the finest bacon butty in town is among the offerings at Roast’s new luxury sandwich stall in Borough Market. Go
Southwark Rooms
The Southwark Rooms offers a relaxed atmosphere for two or for bigger groups, offering a wide variety of quality cocktails and freshly made food. Go
Southwark Tavern
Recently refurbished, this traditional pub now also includes a few pieces of modern furniture. Go
Swan at the Globe Bar
Adjacent to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre stands the Swan at the Globe Bar and Brasserie. The venue boasts interiors to match the wonderful views and a fine modern British cuisine. Go
