Guidebook for London
Food Scene
An historic pub on the river with lots of wooden beams - it claims to be the oldest pub in London on the Thames. At night it's candlelit. The food here is brilliant. Don't miss it. Do book if eating.
200 locals recommend
The Mayflower Pub
117 Rotherhithe StAn historic pub on the river with lots of wooden beams - it claims to be the oldest pub in London on the Thames. At night it's candlelit. The food here is brilliant. Don't miss it. Do book if eating.
Though out of the way, it has a 2 fires in autumn/winter. Overlooking the O2, the food here is v. good (if a tad pricey). It's less of a pub and more of an upmarket gastro. Come here for a treat.
99 locals recommend
The Gun
27 ColdharbourThough out of the way, it has a 2 fires in autumn/winter. Overlooking the O2, the food here is v. good (if a tad pricey). It's less of a pub and more of an upmarket gastro. Come here for a treat.
On the river, overlooking Canary Wharf, this small working farm is an oasis of calm. The on-site Piccalilli Caff is one of the best kept secrets in SE London! Scrummy food & amazing coffee.
89 locals recommend
Surrey Docks Farm
Rotherhithe StreetOn the river, overlooking Canary Wharf, this small working farm is an oasis of calm. The on-site Piccalilli Caff is one of the best kept secrets in SE London! Scrummy food & amazing coffee.
The pub is in a lovely old warehouse building. With amazing views - and a great outdoor area next to the river - it's a lovely place to relax in the sunshine.
31 locals recommend
The Salt Quay
163 Rotherhithe StThe pub is in a lovely old warehouse building. With amazing views - and a great outdoor area next to the river - it's a lovely place to relax in the sunshine.
A very nice, friendly pub! There's a superb Thai restaurant behind the bar too. Fabulous food at a great price.
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
257 Rotherhithe StA very nice, friendly pub! There's a superb Thai restaurant behind the bar too. Fabulous food at a great price.
Amazing food! London Evening Standard voted it one of the best indian restaurants south of the river. If getting a take-away, it's always delivered quickly.
Mogul Indian Cuisine
Rotherhithe StreetAmazing food! London Evening Standard voted it one of the best indian restaurants south of the river. If getting a take-away, it's always delivered quickly.
Sir Ian McKellen's fabulous little historic pub! Charles Dicken's drank here often.
Serves nice food either downstairs in the pub or upstairs in the restaurant with fab views! Sunday roast is hearty.
156 locals recommend
The Grapes
153 Milton RdSir Ian McKellen's fabulous little historic pub! Charles Dicken's drank here often.
Serves nice food either downstairs in the pub or upstairs in the restaurant with fab views! Sunday roast is hearty.
Another famous, historic pub on the river. Really worth a visit. Food is ok, but find a spot by the fire or overlooking the water and have a few tankards of ale! Transports you back in time.
77 locals recommend
Lamb & Flag
24 James StAnother famous, historic pub on the river. Really worth a visit. Food is ok, but find a spot by the fire or overlooking the water and have a few tankards of ale! Transports you back in time.
Great coffee served here alongside pastries and light lunch. At night it turns into a wine bar.
Lovely atmosphere.
70 locals recommend
Canada Water Cafe
40 Surrey Quays RdGreat coffee served here alongside pastries and light lunch. At night it turns into a wine bar.
Lovely atmosphere.
Gordon Ramsay's riverside restaurant opposite our flat. Really delicious food - a great place to go for a treat or a lazy Sunday.
136 locals recommend
The Narrow - Gordon Ramsay
44 Narrow StGordon Ramsay's riverside restaurant opposite our flat. Really delicious food - a great place to go for a treat or a lazy Sunday.
Amazing coffee and good fresh sandwiches. Definitely worth grabbing a coffee from here before your journey.
Leaf and Bean
Brunel RoadAmazing coffee and good fresh sandwiches. Definitely worth grabbing a coffee from here before your journey.
Fabulous Italian food. Huge portion sizes for a very reasonable price. Well worth a visit.
125 locals recommend
Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallFabulous Italian food. Huge portion sizes for a very reasonable price. Well worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
Whether you see a play, concert or go round the exhibition centre, this is not to be missed! Also the site has one of the best views of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkWhether you see a play, concert or go round the exhibition centre, this is not to be missed! Also the site has one of the best views of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Sightseeing
Not only can you time-travel here (honestly), it has undoubtedly the best view of London's skyline from here. Take your camera, it's breathtaking!
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueNot only can you time-travel here (honestly), it has undoubtedly the best view of London's skyline from here. Take your camera, it's breathtaking!
With Sir Christopher Wren's beautiful monument to commemorate where the Great Fire of London started in 1666, this is an important part of London's history just a short walk from London Bridge.
9 locals recommend
Pudding Lane
Pudding LaneWith Sir Christopher Wren's beautiful monument to commemorate where the Great Fire of London started in 1666, this is an important part of London's history just a short walk from London Bridge.
You can see the flat from here! Enjoy walking along an iconic London landmark.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadYou can see the flat from here! Enjoy walking along an iconic London landmark.
The world's first underground tunnel!
Very interesting museum. Well worth a visit, especially if you're interested in engineering/history of London.
106 locals recommend
Brunel Museum
Railway AvenueThe world's first underground tunnel!
Very interesting museum. Well worth a visit, especially if you're interested in engineering/history of London.
The Shard
32 London Bridge StHard to miss landmark...lovely, but pricey, bar too.
Everything Else
Lots of the gorgeous old (and some very new) boats are moored here. Enjoy a coffee or grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants here.
257 locals recommend
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayLots of the gorgeous old (and some very new) boats are moored here. Enjoy a coffee or grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants here.