South Bank London

La Gamba, Southbank Centre

Where to Eat & Drink

Take your pick from street food, fine dining, glam rooftop bars, contemporary cuisine, cosy pubs, lively pop-ups, family-friendly favourites, boozy brunches and more.

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Seventy5th Balcony Bar

Enjoy the views over drinks and nibbles at the Royal Festival Hall's 5th floor balcony bar.

Giraffe

Popular family-friendly chain serving global cuisine right by the river.

Well and Boot

A classy little cafe-bar perched in a quiet spot above the hubbub of Waterloo Station

La Gamba

A breezy Spanish tapas and wine restaurant that looks onto the Queen’s Walk at Southbank Centre.

Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar

South Bank's premier steak restaurant and cocktail bar.

Leake Street

Mamuśka!

Friendly Polish restaurant and bar in a railway arch serving traditional hearty cuisine.

Black + Blue

Chargrilled steaks, burgers and ribs served in a brick-arched dining room.

Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden

Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen at Queen Elizabeth Hall

A casual café-bar in the beautiful garden on the rooftop of the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

The Mulberry Bush

Earthy, traditional pub and restaurant offering seasonal British cuisine near Gabriel's Wharf, South Bank

National Theatre

Street Food on the South Bank by KERB

KERB's summer pop-up at National Theatre is back with a brilliant al fresco bar and a delicious choice of...

Fountain & Ink

Stylish, airy hangout with great craft beers and gastropub food.

BrewDog Waterloo

Huge flagship craft beer bar set over two floors and packed with fun diversions.

Jimmy's BBQ Club

This popular riverside barbecue pop-up serves casual street food and drinks

Grind at National Theatre

Head to the National Theatre for one of the best coffees in the area

Peacock

Upmarket restaurant at County Hall serving refined Chinese cuisine with stunning riverside views.

The Black Penny

Delicious, gourmet coffee and the best breakfasts around.

Honest Burgers

Tuck into the best smash burgers around at this popular London chain.

Hole in the Wall

This quirky little gem inside one of the Waterloo Station railway arches is a local institution.

12th Knot

Rooftop bar with top-notch cocktails and panoramic views looking out over the river.

The Garden Museum

Garden Café

Enjoy daily changing seasonal menus at the Garden Museum's award-winning restaurant.

Victory Pub & Kitchen

A modern British pub and kitchen, the Victory occupies the grand space directly above Waterloo Station’s iconic Victory Arch.

Pagination

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