Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Great place for organic veg and independent producers. Open Saturday only until 2pm. Great place to grab a coffee if Maltby St Market is too busy.
32 locals recommend
Spa Terminus
Dockley RoadGreat place for organic veg and independent producers. Open Saturday only until 2pm. Great place to grab a coffee if Maltby St Market is too busy.
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetThe Mayflower Pub
117 Rotherhithe StOld English pub on the waterfront
Make sure you call and book for a table. Great gastro pub food.
128 locals recommend
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StMake sure you call and book for a table. Great gastro pub food.
Tucked away in an industrial unit — is is often the case in this area — is Bone Daddies, a great hidden spot for ramen and other Japanese food.
21 locals recommend
Bone Daddies Bermondsey
24 Old Jamaica RdTucked away in an industrial unit — is is often the case in this area — is Bone Daddies, a great hidden spot for ramen and other Japanese food.
The street market to go to in London. If you like street food then this is the place. From vegan Indian food to salt beef sandwiches
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe street market to go to in London. If you like street food then this is the place. From vegan Indian food to salt beef sandwiches
The local bakery. Great sourdough and Berliners (or doughnuts depending on where you come from)
15 locals recommend
St. JOHN Maltby
41 Maltby StThe local bakery. Great sourdough and Berliners (or doughnuts depending on where you come from)
The best coffee in town. This one is the original and it’s namesake, located in a tiny old watch house which was once used to guard St Mary Magdalen Church graveyard. If you’re hungry, try the much bigger branch on Shad Thames (listed above).
54 locals recommend
The Watch House
199 Bermondsey StThe best coffee in town. This one is the original and it’s namesake, located in a tiny old watch house which was once used to guard St Mary Magdalen Church graveyard. If you’re hungry, try the much bigger branch on Shad Thames (listed above).
The best avocado and eggs on toast around. The coffee is great too. Shad thames is a beautiful cobbled street right behind Tower Bridge. Well worth a visit. If you’re heading in the other direction checkout the original Watch House on Bermondsey Street (listed below).
61 locals recommend
The Yellow House
126 Lower RoadThe best avocado and eggs on toast around. The coffee is great too. Shad thames is a beautiful cobbled street right behind Tower Bridge. Well worth a visit. If you’re heading in the other direction checkout the original Watch House on Bermondsey Street (listed below).
Great place for breakfast or brunch. Cool interior with open kitchen and booths.
The Bermondsey Square Hotel
9 Bermondsey SquareGreat place for breakfast or brunch. Cool interior with open kitchen and booths.
Best Swedish bakery around. Make sure you try the Cinnamon buns!
45 locals recommend
Hej Coffee - Bermondsey
1 Bermondsey SquareBest Swedish bakery around. Make sure you try the Cinnamon buns!
Unique bar/restaurant is set in a disused car park which has been stripped back to its original industrial design features, exposing all its raw materials, contrasted against reclaimed furniture and cool lighting, creating a flexible space for work and play.
16 locals recommend
Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen
Unique bar/restaurant is set in a disused car park which has been stripped back to its original industrial design features, exposing all its raw materials, contrasted against reclaimed furniture and cool lighting, creating a flexible space for work and play.
Padella
6 Southwark St
Flour & Grape
214 Bermondsey StJosé
104 Bermondsey StGreenwich Market
5B Greenwich MarketGolden grill and fish bar
104 Spa RdEl Pastor
7A Stoney StMaltby Street Market
Maltby StreetCafe Murano Bermondsey
184 Bermondsey StHakata Ramen + Bar
177 Bermondsey StGreat ramen
Poulet
37 Maltby StreetGreat cocktail bar that does fancy chicken and chips.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent little boutique cinema, 50 seats. bring your own drinks or have a drink in the bar before hand.
89 locals recommend
Kino Bermondsey
10 Bermondsey Square Excellent little boutique cinema, 50 seats. bring your own drinks or have a drink in the bar before hand.
The place to climb in London. £10 a session, climb as long as you want. Shoes provided if you need.
The Arch Climbing Wall
The place to climb in London. £10 a session, climb as long as you want. Shoes provided if you need.
Swim in the 50m Olympic pool. Best Pool in London if you want to get some lengths done. Can get quite serious so bring a pair of goggles and don't expect a hot tub. There are slower lanes for less experienced swimmers.
141 locals recommend
London Aquatics Centre
Swim in the 50m Olympic pool. Best Pool in London if you want to get some lengths done. Can get quite serious so bring a pair of goggles and don't expect a hot tub. There are slower lanes for less experienced swimmers.
The Shala Yoga & Pilates Centre
1 Chestnut RdWell-respected Yoga center
Globe House Yoga
Crucifix LaneLocal yoga studios for small classes.
http://www.globehouse.org/
Balabashka Yoga and Wellness (Herne Hill)
Local Yoga studio
http://www.balabashka.com/
Stillpoint Yoga London
London Bridge StreetLocal yoga studio
http://www.stillpointyogalondon.com/
Hop Kingdom
16 Druid StFive minute walk from London Bridge station, free skateboarding. Good beer.
The Reach Climbing Wall
Harrington WayBiggest climbing wall in south London
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadSt Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WaySpeaks for itself. The famous bridge which can been seen opening and closing for boats to pass through from time to time.
6 locals recommend
London Wall
Tower Hill Speaks for itself. The famous bridge which can been seen opening and closing for boats to pass through from time to time.
Tower of London
Crown Jewels
HMS Belfast
Cool old battleship on the Thames
Drinks & Nightlife
Art deco inspired cocktail bar, conversion from an underground public toilet. Great cocktails and good music on a Friday or Saturday. Unique place worth visiting.
84 locals recommend
The Bermondsey Arts Club
102a Tower Bridge Rd Art deco inspired cocktail bar, conversion from an underground public toilet. Great cocktails and good music on a Friday or Saturday. Unique place worth visiting.
Excellent wine seller under an archway. Opens as a restaurant from Thursday to Sunday. Get down there early to grab a table.
99 locals recommend
40 Maltby Street
40 Maltby St Excellent wine seller under an archway. Opens as a restaurant from Thursday to Sunday. Get down there early to grab a table.
LASSCO Ropewalk
7 Maltby StVery smart vintage furniture store which doubles up as a bar
Great for a few beers or a cocktail. The coolest part is you can doodle all over the walls with chalk pastels. The also do a great burger.
36 locals recommend
The Doodle Bar
60 Druid StGreat for a few beers or a cocktail. The coolest part is you can doodle all over the walls with chalk pastels. The also do a great burger.
Brew by Numbers
79 Enid StMicro brewery.. good place for a beer on the weekend.
The Gregorian
96 Jamaica RdClassic British pub. Good selection of beers and good food.
Vinegar Yard
72-82 St Thomas StThe Bermondsey Arts Club
102a Tower Bridge RdChapter 72
72 Bermondsey StCoffee shop and cocktail bar.
Parks & Nature
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueSouthwark Park
Gomm RoadGreat local park with a fantastic pond full of wildlife.
Arts & Culture
One of my favourite art galleries. Always modern and conceptual work on a big scale. The building itself is definitely worth the visit.
234 locals recommend
White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey Street One of my favourite art galleries. Always modern and conceptual work on a big scale. The building itself is definitely worth the visit.
The Tate Modern houses some of the best modern art in the capital. The new wing opened earlier this year meaning a whole lot more for art lovers. The view from the 10th floor is also pretty spectacular.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideThe Tate Modern houses some of the best modern art in the capital. The new wing opened earlier this year meaning a whole lot more for art lovers. The view from the 10th floor is also pretty spectacular.
Tate Modern
BanksideShopping
If you like high fashion and chain restaurants this is the place for you
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet Rd If you like high fashion and chain restaurants this is the place for you
Stratford Shopping Centre
54A BroadwayEngland Preserves
148 Spa Rd