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Padella’s short menu features eight handmade, fresh pasta dishes, inspired by the greatest hits that have made Padella’s sister restaurant Trullo in Highbury one of the most accomplished and respected neighbourhood restaurants in London. With a laidback atmosphere and reasonable prices, Padella is the perfect place to escape the tourists at Borough market.
Showcasing classic Italian techniques, the simple menu is built around slow-cooked sauces and ragus from the owners’ travels around Italy. Traditional pici cacio e pepe, a simple, yet brilliantly executed dish of parmesan, lemon and black pepper is an example of how confident the team are in their products.
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Padella
6 Southwark StPadella’s short menu features eight handmade, fresh pasta dishes, inspired by the greatest hits that have made Padella’s sister restaurant Trullo in Highbury one of the most accomplished and respected neighbourhood restaurants in London. With a laidback atmosphere and reasonable prices, Padella is the perfect place to escape the tourists at Borough market.
Showcasing classic Italian techniques, the simple menu is built around slow-cooked sauces and ragus from the owners’ travels around Italy. Traditional pici cacio e pepe, a simple, yet brilliantly executed dish of parmesan, lemon and black pepper is an example of how confident the team are in their products.
This wine bar/restaurant fuses traditional Portuguese cervejaria interiors with original industrial features from the London Bridge railway arches – pretty blue and white tiles line the marble-topped bar that provides the only barrier between diners and the small open kitchen, while exposed aluminium piping in the curved railway arch roof becomes part of the decoration. A mezzanine level cleverly utilizes the space at the top of the arch’s curve to showcases the owner Max’s impressive Portuguese wine collection.
Bar Douro
85B Southwark Bridge RdThis wine bar/restaurant fuses traditional Portuguese cervejaria interiors with original industrial features from the London Bridge railway arches – pretty blue and white tiles line the marble-topped bar that provides the only barrier between diners and the small open kitchen, while exposed aluminium piping in the curved railway arch roof becomes part of the decoration. A mezzanine level cleverly utilizes the space at the top of the arch’s curve to showcases the owner Max’s impressive Portuguese wine collection.
This is a pancake house with serious style. Following various residencies in London, Dutch Patricia Trijbits is happy to finally welcome diners to her first permanent space in Flat Iron Square, a collection of newly converted railway arches near London Bridge. A custom-built oak bar and kitchen area along with wooden tables and seats based on retro Dutch school chairs give the space a calming Scandi feel. The railway arch is warmed up with a whole wall of white felt cut outs and ceiling planters that brim with greenery to intermingle with modern light installations.
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Where the pancakes are - Flat Iron Square
85a Southwark Bridge RdThis is a pancake house with serious style. Following various residencies in London, Dutch Patricia Trijbits is happy to finally welcome diners to her first permanent space in Flat Iron Square, a collection of newly converted railway arches near London Bridge. A custom-built oak bar and kitchen area along with wooden tables and seats based on retro Dutch school chairs give the space a calming Scandi feel. The railway arch is warmed up with a whole wall of white felt cut outs and ceiling planters that brim with greenery to intermingle with modern light installations.
Coya offers modern Peruvian cuisine in a stylish pisco lounge setting, right in the heart of The City, London. From the owner of successful Knightsbridge restaurant Zuma, a high-end Japanese, luxurious Coya had its first residency in Mayfair, has since opened in Dubai, Miami, and now at a new location in London.
The star of the show was yellow fin tuna ceviche with soy and sesame–salty and a real palate cleanser–and cuttlefish with fiery, fresh ginger and dramatic squid ink. For dessert, go for the dark Peruvian Fortunato chocolate fundido with a cooling passion fruit ice cream. Intense and decadent, and surprisingly moreish, it’s ideal for sharing.
COYA Angel Court
31-33 Throgmorton StCoya offers modern Peruvian cuisine in a stylish pisco lounge setting, right in the heart of The City, London. From the owner of successful Knightsbridge restaurant Zuma, a high-end Japanese, luxurious Coya had its first residency in Mayfair, has since opened in Dubai, Miami, and now at a new location in London.
The star of the show was yellow fin tuna ceviche with soy and sesame–salty and a real palate cleanser–and cuttlefish with fiery, fresh ginger and dramatic squid ink. For dessert, go for the dark Peruvian Fortunato chocolate fundido with a cooling passion fruit ice cream. Intense and decadent, and surprisingly moreish, it’s ideal for sharing.
A slick, fine-dining restaurant that serves show-stopping Cantonese food in an equally impressive setting. The peking duck was spot on: perfectly tender meat and expertly bronzed, crispy skin. We also loved the theatricality of how it was served, carved dextrously at the table by our waiter. The lobster supreme noodle was another showstopper, highlights including soft, perfectly cooked crustacean and an intense, bisque-like sauce.
Duddell's
9a St Thomas StA slick, fine-dining restaurant that serves show-stopping Cantonese food in an equally impressive setting. The peking duck was spot on: perfectly tender meat and expertly bronzed, crispy skin. We also loved the theatricality of how it was served, carved dextrously at the table by our waiter. The lobster supreme noodle was another showstopper, highlights including soft, perfectly cooked crustacean and an intense, bisque-like sauce.
Set up in a former Victorian fruit and veg wholesaler’s premises, known by the same name, restaurant and bar Arthur Hooper’s celebrates what once was with innovative fruit- and veg-centric European small plates, with ingredients sourced from and via the market on its doorstep.
Under arches, on the periphery of London’s Borough Market, Arthur Hooper’s small restaurant and bar spills outside to a seating area facing energetic street vendors and the general market area. Inside its tall ceilings, illuminated floor-to-ceiling glass cupboards, cool grey and black walls and dimly lit decor sets the scene.
Arthur Hooper's
8 Stoney StSet up in a former Victorian fruit and veg wholesaler’s premises, known by the same name, restaurant and bar Arthur Hooper’s celebrates what once was with innovative fruit- and veg-centric European small plates, with ingredients sourced from and via the market on its doorstep.
Under arches, on the periphery of London’s Borough Market, Arthur Hooper’s small restaurant and bar spills outside to a seating area facing energetic street vendors and the general market area. Inside its tall ceilings, illuminated floor-to-ceiling glass cupboards, cool grey and black walls and dimly lit decor sets the scene.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most notable names in the city's cocktail industry, make your way down to one of the most unique cocktail bars in Tower Bridge. Not only bringing kitsch to the masses, Simmons boast creative cocktails in a colourful and fun space whatever the weather.
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Simmons Bar | Tower Bridge
61 Royal Mint StOne of the most notable names in the city's cocktail industry, make your way down to one of the most unique cocktail bars in Tower Bridge. Not only bringing kitsch to the masses, Simmons boast creative cocktails in a colourful and fun space whatever the weather.
With two beer gardens, three storeys, lots of hanging flowers and gorgeous views of St Katharine's Docks, The Dickens Inn is a quaint and traditional boozer found moments from Tower Bridge. The spot keep things simple as they serve home cooked, Italian style food all washed down with pints of real ale and craft beer.
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The Dickens Inn
Saint Katharine's WayWith two beer gardens, three storeys, lots of hanging flowers and gorgeous views of St Katharine's Docks, The Dickens Inn is a quaint and traditional boozer found moments from Tower Bridge. The spot keep things simple as they serve home cooked, Italian style food all washed down with pints of real ale and craft beer.
Just round the corner from Tower Bridge sits the Prosecco House, boasting over 20 varieties of prosecco, sparkling wine cocktails from bellinis to spritzes, and Italian meats, cheeses, and small plates.
Prosecco House
Just round the corner from Tower Bridge sits the Prosecco House, boasting over 20 varieties of prosecco, sparkling wine cocktails from bellinis to spritzes, and Italian meats, cheeses, and small plates.