Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Glass-fronted pub with a large, heated patio overlooking the River Thames and St Paul's.
17 locals recommend
Founder's Arms
52 Hopton StGlass-fronted pub with a large, heated patio overlooking the River Thames and St Paul's.
Swanky cocktail bar with pink banquettes, a green marble bar and river views, in a hotel setting.
22 locals recommend
Lyaness
20 Upper GroundSwanky cocktail bar with pink banquettes, a green marble bar and river views, in a hotel setting.
12th Knot
20 Upper GroundLovely sunset views over The Thames.
Take a wander down here for pubs, bakeries, restaurants and an easy sense of London's buzzing nightlife.
263 locals recommend
Bermondsey Street
Bermondsey StreetTake a wander down here for pubs, bakeries, restaurants and an easy sense of London's buzzing nightlife.
A stone's throw from the flat, this recently opened outdoor/indoor mixed space shows live sport on a large screen, hosts a live music venue and various food stalls. It's where the cool kids are hanging out at the moment!
60 locals recommend
Flea at Flat Iron Square
45 Southwark StA stone's throw from the flat, this recently opened outdoor/indoor mixed space shows live sport on a large screen, hosts a live music venue and various food stalls. It's where the cool kids are hanging out at the moment!
Arts & Culture
Long-running theatre staging classic & modern productions, many with well known actors & directors.
192 locals recommend
The Old Vic
103 The CutLong-running theatre staging classic & modern productions, many with well known actors & directors.
Free museum a stone's throw from the flat. Iconic main space and lovely views from the cafe.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideFree museum a stone's throw from the flat. Iconic main space and lovely views from the cafe.
Innovative theatre with a lively bar. Showing smaller, interesting productions.
112 locals recommend
Young Vic
66 The CutInnovative theatre with a lively bar. Showing smaller, interesting productions.
Theatre - high calibre productions and interested space often with free live music.
218 locals recommend
National Theatre
Upper GroundTheatre - high calibre productions and interested space often with free live music.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theatre chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
134 locals recommend
ODEON BFI IMAX
Movie theatre chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
A bit of everything a decent walk from the flat. Art, cinema, food and brutalist architecture.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetA bit of everything a decent walk from the flat. Art, cinema, food and brutalist architecture.
Getting Around
Southwark Station
68-70 Blackfriars Rd About 5 minutes from the flat. On the Jubilee line.
This is the closest station to the flat. Circle and District lines on the underground plus National Rail services.
Blackfriars Station South Entrance (Stop D)
This is the closest station to the flat. Circle and District lines on the underground plus National Rail services.
About 10 minutes from the flat. On the Northern and Jubilee lines, plus rail services. Take the Southwark Street/Borough Market exit.
192 locals recommend
London Bridge Station
Station Approach RoadAbout 10 minutes from the flat. On the Northern and Jubilee lines, plus rail services. Take the Southwark Street/Borough Market exit.
Shopping
A popular spot for food to take-away, meats, food stalls, restaurants and pubs.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High Street A popular spot for food to take-away, meats, food stalls, restaurants and pubs.
Fairly new shopping mall just by St Paul's cathedral. Food and drink options plus basics like TopShop, H&M, Mango for clothes.
86 locals recommend
One New Change
New ChangeFairly new shopping mall just by St Paul's cathedral. Food and drink options plus basics like TopShop, H&M, Mango for clothes.
Sightseeing
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building.
London Eye
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadFood Scene
Delicious Mexican food a short walk from the flat in Borough Market. Buzzing and reasonably priced.
27 locals recommend
El Pastor
7A Stoney StDelicious Mexican food a short walk from the flat in Borough Market. Buzzing and reasonably priced.
Popular breakfast spot a short walk from the flat.
49 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club London Bridge
11 Southwark StreetPopular breakfast spot a short walk from the flat.
Caravan
30 Great Guildford StGreat coffee!
Michelin BibGourmand pasta on your doorstep. Expect to queue, it's popular!
86 locals recommend
Padella
6 Southwark StMichelin BibGourmand pasta on your doorstep. Expect to queue, it's popular!
Monmouth Coffee The Borough - London
2 Park StInfamous coffee... expect to queue!