The Best Restaurant in South of the Thames, London

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First mentioned in 1276 and believed to have existed in Roman times, Borough Market in Southwark on the South Bank is a firm favorite with tourists, chefs, and foodies alike. Open Wednesday and Thursday 10–5, Friday 10–6, and Saturday 8–5, this Dickensian location under moody Victorian wrought-iron railway arches at London Bridge is packed with food lovers eager to pick up the finest and freshest fruit, vegetables, cheese, and grub in town. There are more than 120 stalls, plus a bunch of nearby pubs, bars, restaurants, and specialty shops. Ever more groovy new eateries are springing up in nearby Bermondsey Street, just south of the Shard.

Le Pont de la Tour

$$$ | Bermondsey

This long-standing favorite specializes in French haute cuisine done right, with an emphasis on luxurious dishes like caviar, oysters, lobster, and Dover sole (served meunière) along with bistro classics like rabbit with mustard and steak frites. Standards, like the prices, remain high, and the swanky dining room takes inspiration from the art deco liner SS Normandie. Weather permitting, grab a table on the terrace to make the most of the wonderful views of the Thames, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. A weekday lunch/early-bird dinner set menu (two courses for £30; three courses for £35) lets you sample this expense-account favorite with minimal damage to your wallet.

French $$$ Prix-Fixe Lunch Dinner Dessert
36D Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE, England
020-7403--8403
www.lepontdelatour.co.uk
Known For
  • Stunning views of Tower Bridge and the Thames
  • Outside terrace dining in nice weather
  • Destination and celebration meals
Restaurant Details
Reservations essential

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