Nowadays, London can be considered as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world. Together with this change in the population and culture, the culinary scene also managed to keep up. Since there are a lot of restaurants in London, why don’t we look for the must-try restaurants in one of the busy and lively places in London, the Southwark Borough. Listed here are restaurants offering various cuisines and dining styles. Check these out so you know what to try when in Southwark!
Flat Iron (Tooley Street)
Landmark: 6 minutes from London South Bank University
Schedule: Monday- Sunday 12:00-22:00
Cuisines: Steakhouse, British
Flat Iron serves meat which are sourced directly from their own herd which is based near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. Their steak is known to be cooked to perfection and seasoned incredibly. Alongside with this meal, you definitely have to try their Truffle Mayo. They do not just offer delicious food but also their ambiance with a secret garden feels. They have copper fountain in the middle, glass roof and hanging plants everywhere which may make you feel more relaxed and in tune with nature as you enjoy your meal.
Fine Foods
Address: 218 Long Lane, London SE1 4QB
Landmark: 9 minutes from Tower of London
Schedule:
Hot Breakfast from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon from Mon – Fri
from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon on Sat
from 10:00 am- 12:00 noon on Sunday
Lunches 12:00 noon - 3:30 pm
Dinners 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
This Italian restaurant opened in June 2006 with the aim of letting London experience their 25 years of training and experience in the Italian food industry. Their team makes sure that their customers experience their high-quality meals by personally selecting and importing products from farms and producers throughout Italy which cannot be found in supermarkets. This place is known to have excellent pasta choices. The meals are freshly made and quickly served by their attentive staff. They also offer vegetarian- friendly, vegan option, and gluten-free option meals that have the same good quality. Their small and intimate setting with only 10 tables makes for a good and romantic place for a dinner date.
Honest Burgers Borough
Landmark: 7 minutes from Tower of London
Schedule: Sunday- Thursday 12:00- 22:00
Friday- Saturday 12:00- 22:30
Cuisines: American, British
This restaurant is perfect for a quick bite to eat. Although the place seems busy, they serve amazing burgers with British beef patties made using their own butchery. Even their vegan burger tastes so good! They are also well-known for their rosemary chips which are cut and cooked daily. The staff is accommodating and friendly. They will make sure to attend to your needs as soon as you get inside the restaurant. In addition, they have a great selection of beers which they get from neighboring breweries.
Restaurant Story
Address: 199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
Landmark: 9 minutes from London Bridge
Schedule:
August Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 1:30pm, 6.30pm - 8.30pm September - October Thursday - Sunday: 12pm - 1:30pm, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cuisines: British
This restaurant gained its Michelin star after five months of opening in 2013 and has retained it ever since. The restaurant is named “story” mainly because they say that they seek to tell their story through the food they serve. The dishes they serve reflect Chef Tom Seller’s culinary career and the history of British food. In their menu, they include the Restaurant Story’s classic dishes and seasonally inspired creations. They also pair these dishes with an exclusive wine list from small wine producers. Once you arrive in this restaurant, you will not be presented with a menu but they will provide a meal that the chefs would love for you to try but of course with the consideration of your dietary preferences. For lunch, they offer a 5-course menu for £60 per person which can last until 2 hours or a 7-course tasting menu for £100 per person which lasts up to 3 hours. For dinner, they offer the 9-course dinner tasting menu for £145 per person.
Boro Bistro
Address: 6-10 Borough High Street Bankchambers, Montague Close London, SE1 9QQ
Landmark: 3 minutes from London Bridge
Schedule:
Monday–Thursday 12:00–15:00 Monday–Thursday 18:00–22:30 Friday, Saturday 12:00–22:30 Sunday 12:00–20:30
Cuisines: French, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
If you are looking for an amazing place to chill and relax, then this might be the place for you. This restaurant offers bistro French food with large wine list, beers and wide range of platters of cheeses and charcuterie to share with your friends and family. Of course, you can also choose from various tapas menu. All of these great food may be enjoyed in their garden like terrace decorated in vintage design to give a more relaxed and cozy atmosphere. If you are into music, you will definitely enjoy going here every Thursday to have a good time with your tapas, wine, and live music.
Lobos Meat and Tapa
Landmark: 4 minutes walk from London Bridge
Schedule: Sat 12:00–22:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–22:30
Cuisines: Spanish
Lobos means Wolves in Spanish. This restaurant offers authentic and traditional tapas with ingredients that are sourced locally. Their menu might change depending on what is available in the market since they adapt with the seasons. They focus their menu on prime cuts of both Spanish and British meat. Their meats are perfectly cooked and served simply so that customers may appreciate the high quality of the meal offered. But aside from enjoying their meat, you might as well try some of the popular dishes they have such as the Mixed Mushroom, Pan Fried Monkfish and Grilled Octopus. Just make sure that if you want to dine in this restaurant, your reservation should be confirmed at least 24 hours before booking time.
‘O Ver Borough
Landmark: 5 minutes from Southwark Bridge Road
Schedule:
Mon–Fri 17:30–22:30 Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sat, Sun 12:30–22:30
Cuisines: Italian
The name of the restaurant, ‘O Ver comes from the Neapolitan dialect meaning “truth”. They want to reflect the authentic taste of Neapolitan street food which are prepared fresh everyday. They make sure to serve meals that have less sodium by using a unique ingredient of Pure Sea Water. All their pizzas are made with this together with the best ingredients from Italian producers. Their pizzas are known to be soft, elastic, tender and fragrant. They also offer various beer and lovely cocktails.
The Table Café
Address: 83 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0HX
Landmark: 4 minutes from London South Bank University
Schedule:
Monday- Friday 7:30 am- 11:00 pm
Kitchen Open:
7:30 am- 4:00 pm (Last order 3:45 pm) AND 5:00pm- 9:00 pm (Last order 8:45 pm)
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Kitchen Open:
8:00am- 4:00 pm (Last order: 3:45 pm)
Cuisines: British
This restaurant has this Scandinavian atmosphere and a set of good menu. Before they were a small restaurant with sandwiches and salads in their menu but they also evolved as the other businesses around them also offered something new. They center their menu in having good quality and sustainable resourcing. The food is sourced from organic and quality suppliers from in and around the UK. They serve simple food with flair. They are known for their quality brunch meals and reasonable prices. They also offer vegetarian-friendly, vegan options, and gluten-free options. The Table Café makes sure to provide you your meals from early morning, when you badly needed your coffee to start your day, until late evenings when you need to have your after-work drinks to relax.
Chumichurris
Landmark: 5 minutes from London South Bank University
Schedule: Mon–Wed 18:30–22:30
Cuisines: Argentinian, South American, Grill
If you are looking for something unique to try in Southwark, you may want to consider dining in Chimichurris. They offer great variety of dishes including fish and fresh pasta with of course emphasizing on the charcoal grilled Argentine meats. They are known to have a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. They are offering great drinks too. Their steak, barbecue and wine will all give you a taste of Argentina in London!
Union Street Café
Landmark: 8 minutes away from London Bridge
Schedule:
Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–15:00
Cuisines: Italian, Contemporary European
Their menu is influenced by authentic family recipes, serving seasonal which changes according to availability. But they always promise to have dishes packed with flavor and flair.
If you need to hire a place for events, this restaurant can surely accommodate you for
having private dining rooms and mezzanine. This is also a good choice to
dine in for two because they offer a meal named Love London which is 2 courses for 2 people.