100 hot things to do in June and July

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Festivals
Watch This Space Festival
Meltdown
Waterloo Festival at
St John’s
Until 17 July
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
The unique pop-up venue inside an
upside-down purple cow is back.
10 – 19 June
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Ray Davies of The Kinks curates
this annual music festival.
Celebrating Sanctuary at
the Coin Street Festival
1 July – 11 September
FREE
NATIONAL THEATRE
Outdoor entertainment returns
with circus, music, dance, street
performance and more.
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Until January 2012
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON
See how female artists have responded
to conflict in the twentieth century.
Southbank Centre
Celebrates Festival of
Britain with MasterCard
Until 11 June
THE OLD VIC
Thea Sharrock directs Niamh Cusack
and Anne-Marie Duff in Rattigan’s
final play.
Until 28 October
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
MUSEUM
A quilting exhibition with new work
by artist Susan Stockwell.
Government Inspector
Legacy – Roderick
Buchanan
Richard III
FREE
Until 7 August
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON
Film and photography installation
considering the legacy of the Troubles
in Northern Ireland.
Made in Brunel
FREE
9 – 12 June
BARGEHOUSE
Showcasing the brightest creations
from Brunel University.
Until 4 September
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Join the 60th anniversary celebrations of the 1951 Festival of
Britain with themed weekends including London Guitar Festival
(3 – 5 June), London Literature Festival (30 June – 14 July) and
Vintage at Southbank Centre (29 – 31 July) plus Real Food
Markets every weekend in Southbank Centre Square.
THEATRE
Cause Célèbre
3 June – 9 July
YOUNG VIC THEATRE
Julian Barratt and Doon Mackichan
star in the Russian comedy.
18 June – 11 September
THE OLD VIC
Directed by Academy Award winner
Sam Mendes, starring Kevin Spacey.
In the Penal Colony
A Woman Killed With
Kindness
Not Afternoon Tea
From 12 July
NATIONAL THEATRE
A startling domestic thriller written
in 1603.
June and July
OXO TOWER RESTAURANT,
BAR & BRASSERIE
Indulge in a tasting dessert plate
and matching cocktails.
One Man, Two Guvnors
Afternoon Tea
Now playing
NATIONAL THEATRE
James Corden stars in Goldoni’s
classic Italian comedy.
June and July
LONDON MARRIOTT COUNTY HALL
A classic afternoon tea experience
in an iconic setting.
Mandara Spa
FILM
KINO: Russian Film Pioneers June and July
June
BFI SOUTHBANK
The second part of the retrospective
moves into Russian cinema’s sound era.
PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER
BRIDGE
Relax in the only Mandara Spa in Europe.
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11 – 23 July
YOUNG VIC THEATRE
ShiberHur Theatre Company of
Palestine presents a retelling of
Kafka’s classic.
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BERNIE SPAIN GARDENS
See an abundance of new talent
celebrating creativity from refugee
communities in the UK.
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All Stitched Up
7 – 12 July
ST JOHN’S WATERLOO
Focusing on war and people with
exhibitions, guided walks, poetry
and performances.
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EXHIBITIONS
Women War Artists
June and July
BFI SOUTHBANK
Celebration of a career spanning forty
years, including screenings of 80’s
thriller Cutter’s Way.
Emperor and Galilean
From 9 June
NATIONAL THEATRE
A lesser known play by Ibsen about the
Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate.
EXPERIENCES
Pimm’s Experience
June and July
EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE
Enjoy a glass of Pimm’s and Lemonade
along with amazing panoramic views.
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Celebrations
Until 11 September
TATE MODERN
The first major retrospective of Joan
Miró’s work to come to London in
nearly 50 years.
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Until 26 June
JERWOOD SPACE
Works by Jerwood Fellows, Clare
Mitten, Cara Nahaul and Corinna Till.
Anita Klein: Through
the Looking Glass
FREE
Shakespeare’s Globe
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16 July
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Celebratory service of lessons and
carols with celebrity readers and
Bible-themed hymns.
It takes approximately 40 – 50 minutes
to walk from the London Eye to Tower
Bridge if you follow the Thames Path.
Gwen Joy Royston:
The Colour of Lorca
FREE
21 June – 2 July
MENIER GALLERY
Colourful abstract paintings with an
opportunity to meet the artist.
Robert Tagg: A
Retrospective
FREE
22 – 26 June
BANKSIDE GALLERY
Quiet and contemplative paintings,
patiently and rigorously constructed.
High Watermark 2
FREE
8 – 24 July
BANKSIDE GALLERY
Royal Watercolour Society and Royal
Institute of Painters in Water Colour’s
second joint exhibition.
Jerwood Makers Open
FREE
13 July – 28 August
JERWOOD SPACE
Works by the winners of the first
Jerwood Makers Open.
Paintings in Hospitals
Summer Exhibition
FREE
27 July – 12 August
MENIER GALLERY
New acquisitions and highlights from
the Paintings in Hospitals collection.
THEATRE
All’s Well That Ends Well
Until 21 August
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
Olivier Award-winning actress
Janie Dee stars in this exquisite
Shakespearean comedy.
Doctor Faustus
Thames Clippers services run from
the piers marked on the reverse of this
booklet.
Oxo Jewellers –
Benchmark Exhibition
19 June – 4 September
LIVE AT WATERLOO STATION
THEATRE (FORMER
INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL)
One of the country’s best-loved
novels comes to life with a real
moving steam train!
5 June and 3 July
LONDON DUCK TOURS
Experience the sights and sounds of
war-torn London in an amphibious
vehicle used for the D-Day landings.
FREE
10 June – 3 July
GALLERY@OXO
Stunning wildlife photography by
Roger Hooper, part of WWF’s
‘Keep the World Wild’ initiative.
Tate Modern
Anne Boleyn
As You Like It
17 May – 26 August
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
A favourite among Shakespeare’s
comedies starring Beth Park.
Much Ado About Nothing
21 May – 1 October
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
Olivier Award-winning actress Eve
Best stars in one of Shakespeare’s
brightest and wittiest comedies.
8 July – 21 August
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
Last season’s award-winning must-see
play returns for a triumphant run.
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare
FREE
12 July
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Performed by ShakespeareXperience,
an international group of young people.
International Organ
Recital Series
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SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Organ music from all over the world
including the USA and Notre-Dame
de Paris.
FREE
June and July
Visit the Under-5’s Zone or check
out Start at weekends and Summer
holidays.
Costumed Guided Tours
Every Saturday and
Summer holidays
THE GOLDEN HINDE
Skilled interpreters bring The Golden
Hinde and its history to life.
The Clink Prison Tour
London Duck Tour
Experience
June and July
LONDON DUCK TOURS
A unique way to see the sights of
London from road to river.
June
BFI IMAX
Johnny Depp returns to his iconic
role of Captain Jack Sparrow.
London Eye River Cruise
June and July
EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE
40-minute circular cruise with
commentary.
Penguins: Ice Adventure
June and July
SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM
Explore the Antarctic with Gentoo
penguins.
River Roamer
June and July
THAMES CLIPPERS
Fast travel along the Thames.
Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows: Part 2 –
An IMAX 3D Experience
Pre-Theatre Dining Offer
July
BFI IMAX
Part 2 of the epic series finale.
It all ends here.
June and July
OXO TOWER RESTAURANT,
BAR & BRASSERIE
Pre-theatre dining with three courses
for £35 from a special menu created
by head chef Jeremy Bloor.
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Priors, Pilgrims,
Potters and Pirates
FREE
6 July
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Explore the Cathedral and see displays
by Thames Discovery Programme.
Accomplice
Saturdays and Sundays in
June and July
MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Take a mysterious journey through
the streets of Bankside.
Cookery
Demonstrations
Southwark Uncovered:
From London Bridge to
Tower Bridge
23 July
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Highlighting the mix of architecture
alongside traditional and historic
features. Meet at Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Uncovered:
Actors, Writers and their
Associates
June and July
THE CLINK PRISON MUSEUM
Daytime and evening ‘real history’
experiences.
30 July
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
The Cathedral’s links with Shakespeare
and the Elizabethan Theatre.
Shakespeare’s Globe
Exhibition and Tour
Illustrated Talk: Bishop FREE
Lancelot Andrewes
– an illustrated biography
June and July
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
This engaging and informative
exhibition explores the life of
Shakespeare.
FREE
6 – 12 June
OXO TOWER WHARF &
GABRIEL’S WHARF
A celebration of exquisite jewellery
design, part of London Jewellery Week.
Pirates of the Caribbean:
On Stranger Tides –
An IMAX 3D Experience
D-Day Duck Tour
Art in the Wild
The Railway Children
FREE
Every Thursday
JUBILEE MARKET,
BOROUGH MARKET
Borough Market’s resident cooks
showcase fine seasonal produce.
London Walks
June and July
BANKSIDE
Join in one of the many walks
around Bankside.
Wine Tours
June and July
VINOPOLIS
Self-guided wine tours offering visitors
a unique opportunity to explore.
30 July
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
A talk by Andrewes, one of the team
who translated the King James Bible.
Feel the Bankside Buzz this summer and enjoy iconic attractions, outdoor festivals and plenty of Shakespeare
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1 – 24 June
THE SCOOP AT MORE LONDON
Superb fringe arts line-up beside the
Thames, including music and stories
from Chickenshed 22 – 24 June.
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Until 7 August
DESIGN MUSEUM
Fourth year of the leading design
awards.
Katherine Gili:
A Career Survey
20 Houses: The 2011
Wallpaper* Architects
Directory Exhibition
FREE
9 June – 14 July
ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION
Young architects from the magazine’s
survey of the world’s best young
practices.
Gauguin in Glass
FREE
15 – 24 July
LONDON GLASSBLOWING
Launch of Peter Layton’s new Gauguin
inspired series, entitled Tahiti.
London in Black and White
From 30 June
TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION
An evocative photographic celebration
of London and its people in a time
gone by.
Until 3 July
DESIGN MUSEUM
Discover a visionary approach to
modern typographic design.
FREE
FREE
June and July
GUY’S HOSPITAL ATRIUM 1
Guy’s Hospital resurrects and
celebrates its past with exhibits,
photos and paintings.
June and July
LONDON BRIDGE
Boutique-cum-exhibition space selling
jewellery, objects d’art and sculptures.
Interactive Operations
Room
June and July
HMS BELFAST
Experience the nerve centre of the
ship with interactive displays.
EXPERIENCES
Speed Surgery – Surgery
in the 19th Century
Every Saturday in June and July
THE OLD OPERATING THEATRE
A surgical demonstration presented
within the original architecture of the
Old Operating Theatre.
Potters Fields Park
FREE
June and July
BETWEEN CITY HALL AND
TOWER BRIDGE
Bring a picnic and enjoy the views.
The Night Pirates
THEATRE
Antigone
Until 12 June
UNICORN THEATRE
Puppets, song and ballet dancing
pirates. 3+ years.
Until 18 June
SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE
Primavera’s new production of
Sophocles classic.
The Canterbury Tales
Tin Soldier
FREE
15 – 17 June
THE SCOOP AT MORE LONDON
The Pantaloons bring Chaucer’s
pilgrims to life in this medieval tale.
Faith, Hope & Charity
22 June – 16 July
SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE
Horvath’s 1932 tale of a woman
struggling in this economic classic.
MARKETS
Bermondsey Square
Antiques Market
FREE
Every Friday 4am in June and July
BERMONDSEY SQUARE
London’s number one market for
antique goods.
Maltby Street Market
FREE
Every Saturday in June
and July
MALTBY STREET
Food lovers are united in the provision
of excellent produce.
15 – 19 June
UNICORN THEATRE
Join this tin traveller on a journey with
songs and surprises. 7+ years.
Tales from the Shed
FREE
22 – 24 June
THE SCOOP AT MORE LONDON
Step into Chickenshed’s interactive
world of music and magic for under-7s.
Design Museum
Family Day
26 June
DESIGN MUSEUM
Activities with workshops, exhibitions
trails, games and competitions.
Class Acts Festival
6 – 8 July
UNICORN THEATRE
Six specially commissioned plays by
primary school pupils. 6+ years.
Explore
Ballet Central
14 – 16 July
UNICORN THEATRE
The School’s End of Year
performances. 6+ years.
Vengeance: 5D Laser Ride
June and July
LONDON DUNGEONS
Groundbreaking 5D ride takes guests
to a séance set in Victorian times.
Britain at War Experience
June and July
BRITAIN AT WAR EXPERIENCE
Find out what life was like in wartime
London with holiday activities.
UK’s Best Scare Attraction
June and July
THE LONDON BRIDGE
EXPERIENCE
Explore London’s past with real-life
characters.
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Until 11 June
POUSSIN GALLERY
A survey covering sculpture Gili’s work
from the Seventies to the present day.
The Mysterious Mr Guy
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29 June – 22 July
THE SCOOP AT MORE LONDON
Lunchtime and evening performances
by the riverside from the All Star
Collective and very special guests.
Until 22 October
FASHION & TEXTILE MUSEUM
Exploring the Nutter style and the
Saville Row Company.
Wim Crouwel –
A Graphic Odyssey
Potters Fields Park
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26 June – 16 July
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See a Maori war canoe travel up the
Thames (1 July) or catch early morning
didgeridoo rhythms across five Thames
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Take the Family
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Chickenshed
Thames Clippers
Look out for our Street
Team, on hand to help every
weekend until 11 Sept.
Find them near the London
Eye and National Theatre,
Tate Modern and Potters
Fields Park by Tower Bridge.
1 June
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
MUSEUM
Find out how she became a
nurse then follow her journey
to the Scutari Hospital.
Until 10 October
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
Workshops introducing children aged
8 – 11 years to Shakespeare.
River Services
Services are provided from Bank
and Tower Gateway to London
City Airport.
Meet Florence Nightingale
Child’s Play
18 June – 2 October
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
Doctor Faustus, forsakes
scholarship for magic and
makes a pact with the Devil.
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MENIER GALLERY & BANKSIDE
GALLERY
A new show of works by Anita Klein
over two major London galleries.
FREE
Walking
Docklands Light Railway
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IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON
Explore classic war stories for
children in this dramatic family
exhibition.
Take the Family Explore
Jerwood Painting
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Underground stations serving the area
include Waterloo, London Bridge,
Embankment, Westminster, Charing
Cross, Lambeth North, Southwark,
Mansion House, St Paul’s, Borough,
Tower Hill and Monument.
FREE
5 – 17 July
BOROUGH MARKET AREA
& AROUND BANKSIDE MIX
A week-long cultural and gastronomic
extravaganza of all things French
culminating in a Bastille Day party
on 14 July.
King James Bible
400th Anniversary
There are several routes into
Waterloo and London Bridge,
including the Riverside Bus (RV1)
which links over thirty attractions
together on its route between Tower
Bridge and Covent Garden.
London Underground
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Bankside and
London Bridge
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within Zone 1.
EXHIBITIONS
Miró
11 June – 15 August
100 UNION STREET
Discover this pop-up garden of
medicinal plants and festival of art,
architecture and events.
Bus
Waterloo, Waterloo East, Charing
Cross and London Bridge are the
closest mainline rail stations.
Essentials
Urban Physic Garden
Southwark Cathedral
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Take the Family
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E4 Udderbelly Festival
at Southbank Centre
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Free London Bridge
Audio Tour
FREE
Join the Jubilee
Walkway
FREE
Tower Bridge: Guy Fox
Explore Kit
FREE
June and July
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Download this free audio tour and
discover London Bridge at your own
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June and July
www.walklondon.org.uk
The capital’s premier walking trail
connects many of the key attractions
in London Bridge, Bankside and
South Bank.
June and July
www.towerbridge.org.uk
Unique kit for families and school
groups to explore the historic area
and its iconic landmarks.
Stroll the Tower Bridge
Walkways
June and July
TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION
No visit is complete without climbing
up to the walkways of Tower Bridge.
Gourmet gatherings, ghouls and glamorous goings-on; discover a new side to historic London Bridge
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London Bridge Hotel
Stylish and individual, this independent
4-star hotel offers first-class comfort
in a wonderfully convenient location
beside London Bridge Station.
Hilton London Tower
Bridge
A sleek and modern hotel just five
minutes walk from both London
Bridge Station and Tower Bridge.
Think Apartments
Those staying longer or with larger
families have the option of these
light and airy self-catering apartments.
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Postcards, gifts, gourmet snacks and
colourful flowers can all be sought out
beneath London Bridge Station.
Farmers’ Market
Essential souvenirs
Looking for that essential London
souvenir? Many attractions including
the London Dungeon, London Bridge
Experience, Design Museum, Tower
Bridge, the Fashion & Textile Museum
and HMS Belfast have excellent gift
shops.
Pick up a treasured souvenir or
tasty treats at a farmers’ market
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Attractions and hotels
1 Bargehouse
2 Bernie Spain Gardens
3 BFI IMAX
4 BFI Southbank
5 EDF Energy London Eye
6 Florence Nightingale Museum
7 Gabriel’s Wharf
8 gallery@oxo
9 Hayward Gallery, Southbank
Centre
10 Imperial War Museum London
11 Jubilee Gardens
12 London Duck Tours
13 London Marriott County Hall
14 National Theatre
15 Oxo Tower Wharf and OXO
Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
16 Park Plaza County Hall
17 Park Plaza Riverbank
18 Plaza on the River
19 Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
20 River Cruises
21 SEA LIFE London Aquarium
22 Southbank Centre
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Attractions and hotels
1 All Seasons London
Southwark Rose
2 Bankside Gallery
3 Bankside Mix
4 Borough Market
5 Express by Holiday Inn London Southwark
6 Jerwood Space
7 Menier Chocolate Factory
& Menier Gallery
8 Mercure London City Bankside
9 Novotel London City South
10 Premier Inn London
Southwark
11 Purdy Hicks Gallery
12 Shakespeare’s Globe
13 Southwark Cathedral
14 St Christopher’s Inn Hostel
15 Tate Modern
16 Thames Clippers
17 The Clink Prison Museum
18 The Golden Hinde
19 The Rose Theatre
20 The Wapping Project Bankside
21 Vinopolis
London Bridge
Attractions and hotels
1 Architecture Foundation
2 Bermondsey Square
3 Britain at War Experience
4 Butler’s Wharf
5 City Hall
6 Design Museum
7 Fashion and Textile Museum
8 Hay’s Galleria
9 Hilton London Tower Bridge
10 HMS Belfast
11 London Bridge Experience
12 London Bridge Hotel
13 London Dungeon
14 Old Operating Theatre,
Museum and Herb Garret
15 Poussin Gallery
16 Potters Fields Park
17 Southwark Playhouse
18 The Scoop at More London 19 More London
20 Thames Clippers
21 Think Apartments
22 Tower Bridge Exhibition
23 Unicorn Theatre
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Designer dog collars, the latest fashion,
glass art, and a Farmers’ Market await
along one of London’s trendiest little
roads. Take in a glassblowing show
or visit the art house cinema before
visiting one of the many bars and
restaurants.
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Dine with views of Tower Bridge or find a chic bar
Fully covered with views across the
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A chic and contemporary hotel
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Caffè Nero
Delimarché (Unicorn Theatre)
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Potters Fields Park
Amano
Bubble Café
Most (under Tower Bridge)
Hay’s Galleria
Absolutely Starving
All American Bagel Factory
Hay’s Galleria
Borough Market and Black and Blue Restaurant
London Bridge Signs
Café culture &
family friendly
All Seasons London
Southwark Rose
Southwark Rose Bedroom
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Tooley Street
Auberge
Bridge Lounge Bar & Dining Room
Magdalen
Mug House
Number 1 Bar
Platform
Shipwright Arms
Skinkers
Southwark Playhouse Bar
Suchards
The Cooperage
The Great Wall
The Mughouse
The Pommelers Rest
The Shard Indian Restaurant
Tuli
Vivat Bacchus
Hay’s Galleria
The Fish Restaurant at Balls Brothers
The Horniman at Hay’s
A solid budget option with excellent
service.
Fun and funky clothing and a dazzling
array of homewares and original gifts
at JOY and Oliver Bonas behind Tate
Modern.
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Premier Inn London
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A shopping haven for art and food lovers
More London
More Bar and Brasserie
Ruba Bar (Hilton Tower Bridge)
The Larder (Hilton Tower Bridge)
Around London Bridge Station
A Bunch of Grapes
All Bar One
Champor Champor
Londinium (London Bridge Hotel)
Quarter Bar & Restaurant
Shunt
The Borough Bar
The Horseshoe Inn
Tito’s Peruvian Restaurant
Tower Bridge
The Bridge House
The Bridge Tandoori
The Don
The Draft House
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Bankside Mix
Taste
Café Rouge
Over the Moon
Starbucks
Around London Bridge Station
Bridge Café
Coffee Shop Tassili (Snowsfields)
Spiazzo Café
Starbucks
Express by Holiday Inn
London Southwark
Find a wide range of art books,
materials, postcards and posters
at Tate Modern’s three shops and
nearby Bankside Gallery.
Pick up exquisite hand-crafted
goods and books at Shakespeare’s
Globe, designer jewellery and gifts at
Southwark Cathedral or pirate T-shirts
and other nautical-themed items at the
Golden Hinde.
For top tips, exclusive competitions,
the best offers in South Bank and to
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Twitter @southbanklondon and join
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Stylish Souvenirs
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events, restaurants, bars and hotels
listed in this guide and for booking
details visit southbanklondon.com
Stunning riverside views and top-end dining
Wines from around the world at
Laithwaites new flagship store and
over 1000 whiskies and premium
spirits at The Whisky Exchange.
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Gaucho
Strada
Butler’s Wharf
Ask
Blueprint Café
Browns
Cantina del Ponte
Chop House
Pont de la Tour
Hay’s Galleria
Cote Brasserie
An exclusive 5-star riverside retreat
offering perfect seclusion, chic suites
and breathtaking views.
Vinopolis
A true gastronomic district with bustling Borough
Market, independent restaurants and more
Riverside dining
Plaza on the River
Open every day: De Gustibus, a
popular artisan baker, Neal’s Yard
Remedies and clothes designer
Paul Smith.
Cantina Vinopolis
Roast
Swan at the Globe Brasserie at
Shakespeare’s Globe
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Novotel London City South
Around Borough Market
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Women War Artists, Imperial War Museum London
Modern hotel with deluxe rooms
overlooking Parliament and an
excellent restaurant.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Britain’s gourmet market offers
organic products, cheese, wines,
fish and imported continental fare.
Clinks Bar
The Loft
Contemporary 4-star hotel offering
stylish studio rooms with living
areas and kitchenettes.
Park Plaza County Hall
Stylish hotel bars
Applebee’s Fish
Biagio’s Bankside
Black and Blue
Café 171
Feng Sushi
Menier Chocolate Factory
Patisserie Lila
Tas Pide
Tsuru
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Panoramic views
Park Plaza County Hall
Park Plaza Riverbank
Borough Market
Special occasions
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Founder’s Arms
Old Thameside Inn
Tate Restaurant Level 7
Zizzi
Bar Blue
Bedales
George Inn
Katzenjammers
La Cave Restaurant
The Hop Exchange
The Market Porter
The Mudlark
The Rake
The Refinery
Wine Wharf
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The Table
Del’Aziz
Fish!
Pizza Express
The Anchor
The Real Greek
The Refectory
Lively bars and
gastro bites
London’s newest landmark hotel
featuring contemporary guest rooms,
signature restaurant Brasserie Joël,
free live entertainment every night in
Primo Bar and the first Mandara Spa
in Europe.
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Monmouth Coffee Company
Nandos
Pizza Express
Pret a Manger
Tate Café 2
Tate Modern Espresso Bar
Vapiano
Wagamama
Pick up stylish presents and funky
souvenirs or walk along Festival
Terrace for Foyles bookshop.
Shop
Al fresco dining
Luxurious 5-star landmark location
offering spacious guest rooms,
comprehensive Health Club and
Spa, 25-metre swimming pool and
uninterrupted views of the Thames.
Park Plaza
Westminster Bridge
Southbank Centre
Cultural connoisseurs can visit the
National Theatre Bookshop for
all things theatre, whilst the BFI
Filmstore is the place for scripts,
DVDs and theory dedicated to
film and media culture. Along
the riverside, pick up second-hand,
vintage and antique books at the
daily Southbank Centre book
market.
London Marriott
County Hall
COMPETITIONS
London Marriott County Hall
Cheap eats and
family friendly
Three levels of irresistible design
boutiques selling everything from
jewellery to ceramics and textiles.
Bicha Gallery © Claire Malet
Taste
Amano
Brindisa
The Table
Oxo Tower Wharf
Boutique shopping for style gurus
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London Marriott County Hall
The Library
The Leader’s Bar
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Primo Bar
Park Plaza Riverbank
Chino Latino Bar, Brasserie
& Lounge
Park Plaza County Hall
Spectrum Bar & Restaurant
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An arty enclave of designer-makers
selling jewellery, fashion, art and
ceramics. You can hire a bike or
treat yourself to a massage too!
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Gabriel’s Wharf
Studio Six
National Theatre
Terrace Bar & Food
Southbank Centre
Central Bar & Terrace at Royal
Festival Hall
Concrete at Hayward Gallery
Las Iguanas
Ping Pong
The Old Vic
Pit Bar
Young Vic
The Cut Bar & Restaurant
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The Riverfront
Gabriel’s Wharf
Gourmet Pizza Co.
House of Crepes
Pieminister
Sarnis
The Wharf
National Theatre
Circle Café
The Espresso Bar
Oxo Tower Wharf
Caffè Alba
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Southbank Centre
Canteen
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Feng Sushi
Giraffe
Le Pain Quotidien
Real Food Markets
Riverside Terrace Café
Strada
Wagamama
YO! Sushi
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
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The County Hall Restaurant
National Theatre
The Mezzanine
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Brasserie Joël
Ichi Sushi & Sashimi
Oxo Tower Wharf
OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie
Southbank Centre
Caffè Vergnano 1882
Skylon Restaurant Bar & Grill
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we can into this Summer Guide but
there’s stacks more to do throughout
the year around London Bridge.
For more ideas, events, transport
info, audio guides and maps go to
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