Eat East - London Bridge Area
From the 18th century onwards the London Bridge Area, historically called the 'Pool of London' became known as London's Larder as all the food imported to London 
came through the docks at Hays Wharf. Therefore, it's not surprising to find a huge variety of places to eat, with prices to suit all pockets.
The London Bridge Area also used to be known as a centre for the hop and brewing industry, which is again reflected in the great many historic pubs in the area, plus a few more modern ones! The listing of drinking holes at www.discoverlondonbridge.com is great for finding a nearby pub or planning a major pub-crawl. Cheers!
Medieval Banquet
Ivory House, St. Katharine Docks, E1W 1BP
T:
020 7480 5353
W: www.medievalbanquet.com
Tower Hill and Tower Gateway DLR
Enjoy a regal banquet and an exciting array of live entertainment by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stone's throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Join King Henry VIII and his special guests who perform a show of festive pageantry that includes dueling knights, incredible magic and feats of strength. Your own wenches will sing and dance while serving your banquet and refilling your glass. Unlimited beer and wine will be served during your meal. After the four course banquet and show, there is music and dancing until late.
To view a video clip about the Medieval Banquet, click here.
Le Pont de la Tour
The Butlers Wharf Building,
36d Shad Thames,
London, SE1 2YE
T: 020 7403 8403
W: www.lepontdelatour.co.uk
London Bridge
This Terence Conran venture is understated yet unmistakeably luxurious. Le Pont de la Tour combines the very best of modern French cuisine with elegant, luxurious surroundings and magnificent river views. There is no better place in London for gaining perspective on the madness of the City. You and your guests gaze out at a fantastic view of the Thames and Tower Bridge. The City is over there, humming away, and you and your guests are over here enjoying spectacular food and wine. This is a smart venue indeed, with sleek modern decor and a high-end menu to enjoy.
The Garrison
99-101 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XB
T:
020 7089 9355
W: www.thegarrison.co.uk
London Bridge
The menu is Anglo-European, with tasteful homage paid to Victorian Savoury dishes like scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and Croque Monsieur. Accompanying steak and chicken and unusual dishes such as Garrison Kedgeree is the adventurous 'Specials' option which is changed regularly. A stylish medley of shabby-chic decor, the Garrison is lively and cosy, but has
a hip edge. Service is unusually cheerful, helping make this a great venue for a
relaxing meal.
Tapas Brindisa
18-20 Southwark Street, London,
SE1 1TJ
T: 020 7357 8880
W: www.brindisa.com
London Bridge
The interior is basic and hard-edged, and you can't book, but this class act on the edge of Borough Market packs them in, with credit going to the owners' vision to showcase quality Spanish imports beyond their Borough Market stall and Exmouth Market shop. The menu includes Brindisa’s range of aperitif snacks, the Joselito Spanish charcuterie selection, and a changing menu of hot & cold tapas dishes. A specialist ham carving unit in the corner serves customers professionally hand carved ham to eat in with some olives and a glass of sherry or to take home to enjoy.
Roast
The Floral Hall,
Stoney Street,
London,
SE1 1TL
T: 020 7940 1300
W: www.roast-restaurant.com
London Bridge
Within a landmark London building, a culinary treat awaits. Using the finest of the country's seasonal produce, Roast has been created dedicated to the best of British cooking. From succulent spit roasts and deeply flavoured puddings cooked over days, through to organically grown salad leaves that have real taste, British cooking can rightly take its place on the international stage at this Borough Market hotspot.
The Kings Arms
251 Tooley Street,
Bermondsey,
LONDON,
SE1 2JX
Tel: 020 7407 3207
Website: www.kingsarmsse1.com
Nearest station: London Bridge
The deep red ambience of this traditional pub will warm up those cold dark winter nights and fill you with a cosy glow. The Kings Arms just off Tower Bridge is a real find for those in the know, and offers a great atmosphere. The real treat though is that the burgers here are second to none.
Tas
72 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LL
T: 020 7403 7200
W: www.tasrestaurant.com
London Bridge
Founded in 1999, Tas Restaurant, located at London Bridge offers a variety of sandwiches, refreshments and Turkish bites. All meals are prepared using fresh produce, (organic whenever possible), whole grain, beans, quality herbs and spices, olive oil and the finest imported and domestic ingredients. Its inventive modern Turkish food is delicious, imaginative and keenly priced, and there is a fantastic selection for vegetarians.
Shipp's Tearooms
4 Park St, Borough, London,
SE1 9AB
T: 020 7407 2692
W: www.shippstearooms.co.uk
London Bridge
If you’re looking for a quintessential English tearoom to have breakfast or afternoon tea, then Shipp’s Tearooms is just the place for you. Moist confections of Victoria sponge, chocolate sandwich, lemon drizzle and carrot cake, plus some perfect scones go perfectly with pots of pure Ceylon, golden Assam, dajarling or orange pekoe. Retro teapots, bone china and tablecloths, sourced from the owner’s antique shop, ‘Vintage Heaven’ on Columbia Road, put the finishing touches on a wonderful afternoon tea experience: Shipp's is more like a proper, old-fashioned tearoom than an actual old tearoom.