Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Arabica manages to capture the golden age of the Levant solely through its great food and buzzy vibe – visual short-cuts such as belly dancers and ‘Arabian Nights’ murals are kicked to the kerb in favour of a more modern cliché (London’s ever popular bare-brick-and-filament-bulb decor). Dishes hail from all corners of the Middle East and neighbouring countries. For drinks, try Lebanese, Syrian, Israeli or Turkish wines, or one of the spectacular cocktails. Table-turning is strict, but Levantine-style hospitality means you won’t feel rushed.
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The White Hart Beer House & Kitchen
184 New Cross RdArabica manages to capture the golden age of the Levant solely through its great food and buzzy vibe – visual short-cuts such as belly dancers and ‘Arabian Nights’ murals are kicked to the kerb in favour of a more modern cliché (London’s ever popular bare-brick-and-filament-bulb decor). Dishes hail from all corners of the Middle East and neighbouring countries. For drinks, try Lebanese, Syrian, Israeli or Turkish wines, or one of the spectacular cocktails. Table-turning is strict, but Levantine-style hospitality means you won’t feel rushed.
The only hint of this restaurant’s former life as a car park is the asphalt flooring; everything else evokes contemporary London dining. In a nutshell: artfully peeling paintwork, reclaimed furniture, open kitchen, etc etc ad infinitum. The menu feels somewhat old school, transposing hearty modern European dishes from their familiar gastropub territory to trendy Bermondsey Street – pints of prawns and pork terrines share space with pumpkin risotto and pies of the day. In summer, grab a table in the chilled alfresco space.
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Bermondsey Bar and Kitchen
The only hint of this restaurant’s former life as a car park is the asphalt flooring; everything else evokes contemporary London dining. In a nutshell: artfully peeling paintwork, reclaimed furniture, open kitchen, etc etc ad infinitum. The menu feels somewhat old school, transposing hearty modern European dishes from their familiar gastropub territory to trendy Bermondsey Street – pints of prawns and pork terrines share space with pumpkin risotto and pies of the day. In summer, grab a table in the chilled alfresco space.
If you’re temporarily ‘over’ small plates, industrial-chic interiors and ‘next-big-thing’ hype, head to this offbeat Thai-Malay restaurant with its fusiony menu, quirky decor (a mix of tribal artefacts and backpacker trinkets), zen vibe and long-standing status as a hidden gem. Dishes are sophisticated and creative without going all ‘concept’ on us – think spiced lamb neck with tamarind and sweet-potato mascarpone, or red snapper with sambal and squid-ink linguine – and there’s nary a tattoo or a barrel-aged negroni in sight.
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Champor-Champor
62-64 Weston StIf you’re temporarily ‘over’ small plates, industrial-chic interiors and ‘next-big-thing’ hype, head to this offbeat Thai-Malay restaurant with its fusiony menu, quirky decor (a mix of tribal artefacts and backpacker trinkets), zen vibe and long-standing status as a hidden gem. Dishes are sophisticated and creative without going all ‘concept’ on us – think spiced lamb neck with tamarind and sweet-potato mascarpone, or red snapper with sambal and squid-ink linguine – and there’s nary a tattoo or a barrel-aged negroni in sight.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Refinery is a modern day bar and restaurant near to London Bridge. They successfully blend fresh, colourful and eco-friendly decor with an industrial edge, making this a good spot for a drink or two. You can also come here from Thursday - Saturday for those looking for a place to party in London Bridge
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The Refinery
110 Southwark StreetThe Refinery is a modern day bar and restaurant near to London Bridge. They successfully blend fresh, colourful and eco-friendly decor with an industrial edge, making this a good spot for a drink or two. You can also come here from Thursday - Saturday for those looking for a place to party in London Bridge
A haven for sports fans, this teeming London Bridge bar is a plethora of drinks deals, foosball, beer pong and live sports screenings rolled into one. Looking to privately hire a space for an upcoming sports screening? Their Dugout is just the place to head.
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Belushi's London Bridge
161 Borough High StA haven for sports fans, this teeming London Bridge bar is a plethora of drinks deals, foosball, beer pong and live sports screenings rolled into one. Looking to privately hire a space for an upcoming sports screening? Their Dugout is just the place to head.
One of the best bars in London Bridge, you may turn up for the succulent seafood offerings, but you'll hang around for the crafty cocktails and carefully curated wine list.
BOB's Lobster Wine Bar & Kitchen
Unit 71 St Thomas StOne of the best bars in London Bridge, you may turn up for the succulent seafood offerings, but you'll hang around for the crafty cocktails and carefully curated wine list.
Bars in London Bridge don't come quite like The Old School Yard. A massive salute to everything Old Skool - from their drinks deals and karaoke, to the decor and even the music, everything is from the 'Old Skool'. A great London Bridge bar for any occasion be it birthdays, hen or stag dos, or just enjoying some great happy hour deals to kick start your night.
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The Old School Yard - Bar & Playground
111 Long LnBars in London Bridge don't come quite like The Old School Yard. A massive salute to everything Old Skool - from their drinks deals and karaoke, to the decor and even the music, everything is from the 'Old Skool'. A great London Bridge bar for any occasion be it birthdays, hen or stag dos, or just enjoying some great happy hour deals to kick start your night.
While London Bridge may not always inspire the alternative crowd, there's one hidden bar that happily pushes those quirky boundaries. Hidden inside the Breakfast Club and boasting cocktails that impress, head on down to Call Me Mr Lucky for the ultimate in kitsch drinks.
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Call Me Mr Lucky
11 Southwark StWhile London Bridge may not always inspire the alternative crowd, there's one hidden bar that happily pushes those quirky boundaries. Hidden inside the Breakfast Club and boasting cocktails that impress, head on down to Call Me Mr Lucky for the ultimate in kitsch drinks.
Arts & Culture
Just around the corner from London Bridge and in Flat Iron Square is Omeara. They're a part live music venue – showcasing world-class acts and up-and-comers in a 320 capacity venue – and part Central American bar, offering a range of cocktails, craft beers and tequila.
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OMEARA
6 O'Meara StJust around the corner from London Bridge and in Flat Iron Square is Omeara. They're a part live music venue – showcasing world-class acts and up-and-comers in a 320 capacity venue – and part Central American bar, offering a range of cocktails, craft beers and tequila.