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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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Giraffe

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

La Gamba

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

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.

Strada

Riverside restaurant at the Southbank Centre offering a traditional Italian experience with a modern twist.

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.

Pizza Express

Sociable pizzeria serving lovingly handcrafted, delicious Italian pizza and more.

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.

The Understudy at National Theatre

Enjoy a taste of London’s diverse craft beer scene and street food flavours at the National Theatre

Fountain & Ink

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

The Thirsty Bear

A traditional pub with live screenings of all major sporting events

The Mulberry Bush

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

Okan

This tiny dining room at County Hall is an atmospheric and authentic spot serving traditional Osakan street food.

Donabe

Top chef Daisuke Shimoyama's elegant little spot specialises in Japanese gourmet clay pot rice.

The Sidings

Nando’s Waterloo – The Sidings

Contemporary South African art and design meet sizzling peri peri chicken at this colourful spot.

Côte Brasserie

Enjoy French classics and relaxed all-day dining in the heart of South Bank.

Pagination

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