Guidebook for Borough
Shopping
Better quality of groceries - slightly more expensive than Sainsbury's or Tesco
24 locals recommend
M&S Bankside Simply Food
90 Southwark StBetter quality of groceries - slightly more expensive than Sainsbury's or Tesco
Excellent independent wineseller. One of our favourites is the Slovenian Santomas.
Waterloo Wine Co Ltd
Lant StreetExcellent independent wineseller. One of our favourites is the Slovenian Santomas.
Funky designer shops and galleries in the distinctive Oxo building.
106 locals recommend
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetFunky designer shops and galleries in the distinctive Oxo building.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful atmosphere, and excellent productions. Only £5 for the yard!
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkWonderful atmosphere, and excellent productions. Only £5 for the yard!
The Old Vic
103 The CutKevin Spacey's the artistic director here ...
Young Vic
66 The CutFeisty productions - often showcasing new writers
Essentials
A wealth of produce and delicacies from around Europe. Stock up!
36 locals recommend
Borough Mini Market
A wealth of produce and delicacies from around Europe. Stock up!
Food Scene
Innovative take on shellfish, great range of stouts and porters.
30 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Borough Market
11 Stoney StInnovative take on shellfish, great range of stouts and porters.
Sophisticated, wholesome breakfasts and brunches. We've never been for dinner ...
43 locals recommend
The Table Café
83 Southwark StSophisticated, wholesome breakfasts and brunches. We've never been for dinner ...
Want to splash out? Then Baltic is a great choice. Put aside your preconceptions about Northern European food, order a zingy cocktail and get stuck in. Smart, atmospheric and excellent service.
31 locals recommend
Baltic Restaurant and Bar
74 Blackfriars RdWant to splash out? Then Baltic is a great choice. Put aside your preconceptions about Northern European food, order a zingy cocktail and get stuck in. Smart, atmospheric and excellent service.
The traditional British breakfast served here. Try the 'blow-out' if you dare!
26 locals recommend
Terry's cafe London
158 Great Suffolk StThe traditional British breakfast served here. Try the 'blow-out' if you dare!
Nando's Clink Street
225-227 Clink StreetGood child-friendly option
Cheery decor, tasty South American fodder, a great place for casual dining. Not the cheapest, and check for opening times - often closed in the evening.
24 locals recommend
El Vergel, Latin American Caterers
132 Webber StCheery decor, tasty South American fodder, a great place for casual dining. Not the cheapest, and check for opening times - often closed in the evening.
Everything Else
Scooter Works Ltd
Gem of a cafe/bar. Say hi to Craig if you drop in for hot cider or a coffee
Sightseeing
The Turbine Hall itself is a phenomenon - and an ever-changing selection of great art.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideThe Turbine Hall itself is a phenomenon - and an ever-changing selection of great art.
Replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship - great for junior pirates and other salty seadogs. Factoid: my brother used to be a tour guide on the ship when it was berthed in Manchester.
51 locals recommend
Golden Hinde
Cathedral StreetReplica of Sir Francis Drake's ship - great for junior pirates and other salty seadogs. Factoid: my brother used to be a tour guide on the ship when it was berthed in Manchester.
Excellent for views of St Paul's, taking photographs of the Tate and people-watching.
129 locals recommend
Millennium Bridge
Excellent for views of St Paul's, taking photographs of the Tate and people-watching.