Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Expensive restaurant but probably the best view of London in London
106 locals recommend
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetExpensive restaurant but probably the best view of London in London
Good English pub overlooking the river. Inexpensive can get very busy.
17 locals recommend
Founder's Arms
52 Hopton StGood English pub overlooking the river. Inexpensive can get very busy.
Arts & Culture
Tate Modern
BanksideProbably the greatest modern art museum in the world
Essentials
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe premier food market in London
Food Scene
Mark Hik's famously hip restaurant - trendy and a reservation is always required
18 locals recommend
Hixter
16 Great Guildford StMark Hik's famously hip restaurant - trendy and a reservation is always required
Gordon Ramsey's expensive but stylish restaurant
32 locals recommend
Union Street Café by Gordon Ramsay
47-51 Great Suffolk StreetGordon Ramsey's expensive but stylish restaurant
Food is OK, not expensive, not gourmet, a little rough around the edges but the location and the view from the south bank walkway and along is iconically London. Good for kids who want pizza.
6 locals recommend
Gourmet Pizza Co
56 Upper GroundFood is OK, not expensive, not gourmet, a little rough around the edges but the location and the view from the south bank walkway and along is iconically London. Good for kids who want pizza.
Super expensive, super smart hotel with great views. Book for dinner but dress well and forget the budget!
13 locals recommend
Sea Containers London (Formerly Mondrian London)
20 Upper GroundSuper expensive, super smart hotel with great views. Book for dinner but dress well and forget the budget!
Expensive but beautiful restaurant. If you can get a table on the terrace you are sitting directly under Tower Bridge - iconic London.
63 locals recommend
Le Pont de la Tour
36D Shad ThamesExpensive but beautiful restaurant. If you can get a table on the terrace you are sitting directly under Tower Bridge - iconic London.
GREAT for breakfast (and lunch) informal and probably the best almond croissant I have ever had!
Albion Cafe
GREAT for breakfast (and lunch) informal and probably the best almond croissant I have ever had!
Sightseeing
Waterloo Bridge
The iconic view of London - best at night!
London Eye
It is what it is!
Walk from the apartment along the river to Clink Street - old London, and charming.
8 locals recommend
Clink Street
Clink StreetWalk from the apartment along the river to Clink Street - old London, and charming.
Everything Else
Fitness4Less Southwark
23-29 Great Suffolk StGym - basic but good equipment, clean, pay-as-you-use
Immaculate Dry Cleaners
162 Great Suffolk StExcellent laundry and dry cleaning