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What to do in the area of South Bank
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The facilities you might need in South Bank
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Schools around South Bank
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within South Bank
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls’ School | 118 Saint George’s Road, London | 3 | 59 |
| London Waterloo Academy | 156 Blackfriars Road, London | 4.4 | 75 |
| DLD College London | 199 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 3.6 | 26 |
| Friars Primary School | Webber Street, London | 5 | 2 |
| Oasis Academy Johanna | Johanna Street, Lower Marsh, London | 3.6 | 18 |
| St George’s Cathedral Catholic Primary School | 33 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Trombone and Theory Tutor | 99A Westminster Bridge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre | 108 Stamford Street, London | 4.2 | 16 |
| China Unbound | 32 Blackfriars Road, London | 5 | 55 |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 3.2 | 42 |
| School Explained | 6 Saint George’s Circus, London | N/A | N/A |
| Confucius Institute for TCM, London South Bank University | Caxton House, 13-16 Borough Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| ONCAMPUS London South Bank | 3rd Floor The Clarence Centre, 6 Saint George’s Circus, London | 5 | 2 |
| MyFamily | 7-11 Lavington Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| King’s College London Mathematics School | Lambeth Towers, 80 Kennington Road, London | 4.8 | 20 |
| The London School of Painting and Drawing | Maria Assumpta Centre, Heythrop College, 23 Kensington Square, London W8 5HN. Registered Office Address:, 1 Lancaster Place, London | 5 | 3 |
| Kido International Nursery & Preschool Waterloo (St Patrick’s) | 91 Cornwall Road, London | 4.7 | 12 |
| Language Resources Centre | King’s College, Strand, London | N/A | N/A |
| The London Nautical School | 61 Stamford Street, London | 3.5 | 19 |
| Co-op Childcare Waterloo | 21 Frazier Street, London | 2.9 | 7 |
Post offices in and around the area of South Bank
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Bridge Post Office | 136 Southwark Bridge Road, London | 2.8 | 65 |
| Postbox | 124-132 Southwark Bridge Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Post Box | Baylis Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Westminster Bridge Road Post Office | 125, 131 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 2 | 87 |
| Royal Mail Postbox | Block B, Blackfriars Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Evri Parcel Shop | 150 Blackfriars Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| St Thomas’ Hospital Post Office | Wh, Smiths St. Thomas Hospital, London | 2.6 | 12 |
| Royal Mail Box Falcon Point | Falcon Point, London | 0 | 0 |
Tube & Train stations nearby South Bank
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in South Bank to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | Waterloo Road, London | 4.3 | 3026 |
| Waterloo East | Sandell Street, London | 4.2 | 152 |
| Embankment | United Kingdom | 4.3 | 327 |
| Waterloo | York Road, London | 4.3 | 482 |
| Southwark | 68-70 Blackfriars Road, London | 4.3 | 160 |
| Lambeth North | Underground Ltd, Lambeth North Station, 110 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 4.1 | 107 |
| Temple | Underground Ltd, Temple Station, Victoria Embankment, London | 4.1 | 103 |
| Westminster | Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge Street, London | 4.5 | 937 |
Medical institutions in South Bank
South Bank has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas’ Hospital | Westminster Bridge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | Room 101, 117 Waterloo Road, London | 4.3 | 166 |
| Gassiot House | Lambeth Palace Road, London | 4.1 | 26 |
| Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust | St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London | 3.8 | 84 |
| MedicSpot Clinic Southwark | 9 Upper Ground, London | 4 | 4 |
| Friends of St Thomas Hospital Shop | Westminster Bridge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Evelina London Children’s Hospital | Westminster Bridge Road, London | 4.5 | 192 |
| Waterloo Health Centre | 114 Lower Marsh, London | 2.9 | 109 |
| Cygnet Churchill | 22 Barkham Terrace, London | 3.5 | 11 |
| Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women | United Kingdom | 4.7 | 6 |
| 3D Heart | St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Professor Eugene Oteng-Ntim | Private Maternity and Pregnancy Care London | Saint Thomas’s Hospital, Westminister Maternity Suite 12th Floor, North Wing, Westminster Bridge Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Maargateway | 164-168 Westminster Bridge Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Westminster Bridge Consulting Rooms | Unnamed Road, London | 5 | 4 |
| HIVE HEALTH LTD | 1 Royal Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Releaf Medical Cannabis Clinic | Canterbury House, 1 Royal Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Placement | University Hospital, Lewisham High St, Albacore Cres, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dr Spyros Bakalis | Fetal Medicine Unit 8th Floor, North Wing St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Birth Clinic | Westminster Bridge Road 12th floor North Wing, Westminster Maternity Suite St. Thomas’ hospital, London | 4 | 1 |
| Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital Private Healthcare | St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London | 3.2 | 9 |
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In the city of South Bank, what kind of things are there to do?
What makes the heart of South Bank? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in South Bank to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
Parks and green spaces in South Bank
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if South Bank offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Nelson Square Park | 44 Nelson Square, London | 4.4 | 156 |
| The Travel Café – South Bank | 139 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 4.5 | 176 |
| All Hallows’ Churchyard | 13, 15 Copperfield Street, London | 4.5 | 12 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Waterloo Millennium Green | Baylis Road, London | 4.2 | 531 |
| St. John’s Church Gardens | St. John’s Church Gardens, Waterloo Road, London | 4.7 | 6 |
| Amastias heart | 411 Alaska Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Emma Cons Gardens | The Cut, London | 3.9 | 25 |
| White House Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Ufford Street Gardens | Ufford Street, London | 4.2 | 34 |
| Knockrea | 26 Leake Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Water refill | Waterloo, London | 4.4 | 5 |
| Hatfields Green | Hatfields, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| The Queen’s Walk | South Bank, London | 4.9 | 7 |
| Surrey Row Garden | UK | 5 | 2 |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in South Bank. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in South Bank.
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What kind of restaurants are there?
South Bank has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn London County Hall hotel | County Hall, Belvedere Road, London | 4.3 | 2905 |
| Premier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge) hotel | 85 York Road, London | 4.3 | 1937 |
| The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London | 2 Whitehall Court, London | 4.3 | 2343 |
| Mercure London Bridge | 71-79 Southwark Street, London | 4.3 | 1440 |
| The Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark | 3-7 Stamford Street, London | 4.3 | 1337 |
| Park Plaza County Hall London | 1 Addington Street, London | 4.3 | 2624 |
| The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo | 81-83 Waterloo Road, London | 4.3 | 2453 |
| Premier Inn London Southwark (Tate Modern) hotel | 15 Great Suffolk Street, London | 4.3 | 857 |
| OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie | Barge House Street, London | 4.3 | 4326 |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London | 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 4.3 | 8078 |
| Tattershall Castle | Victoria Embankment, London | 4.3 | 4532 |
| Tas Restaurant The Cut | 33 The Cut, London | 4.3 | 1239 |
| Locale Southbank | County Hall, 3B Belvedere Road, London | 4.3 | 1678 |
| Skylon | Belvedere Rd, Royal Festival Hall, London | 4.3 | 1126 |
| BFI Riverfront | BFI, 0 Belvedere Road, London | 4.3 | 1142 |
| Ping Pong Southbank | Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London | 4.3 | 2442 |
| The Ring | 72 Blackfriars Road, London | 4.3 | 1590 |
| The Anchor & Hope | 36 The Cut, London | 4.3 | 1322 |
| The Table Café | 83 Southwark Street, London | 4.3 | 1987 |
| Auberge | 1 Sandell Street, London | 4.3 | 540 |
Gyms to stay in shape in South Bank
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in South Bank easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza County Hall London | 1 Addington Street, London | 4.3 | 2624 |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London | 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London | 4.3 | 8078 |
| CrossFit Central London | 56, 57 Ewer Street, London | 4.3 | 115 |
| The Gym Group London Waterloo | 195-203 Waterloo Road, Baron’s Place, London | 4.3 | 600 |
| The Ring Boxing Club | 70 Ewer Street, London | 4.3 | 89 |
| Fitness4Less Southwark | 23-29 Great Suffolk Street, London | 4.3 | 259 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Colombo Centre | 34-68 Colombo Street, London | 4.3 | 173 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Adrian’s Transilvania School of Krav Maga | Bankside Health Club, 110 Southwark Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| South Bank Yoga | Colombo Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Exerceo | Colombo Centre, Colombo Street, London | 4.3 | 38 |
| Park Plaza London Waterloo | 6 Hercules Road, London | 4.3 | 3528 |
| Energie Fitness Borough | Unit 4 & 5a, 1 Pocock Street, London | 4.3 | 180 |
| LSBU Active Sports Centre | 116 London Road, London | 4.3 | 94 |
| Pregnancy Yoga, Hypnobirthing and Access Bars London | Short Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club | 180 Lambeth Road, London | 4.3 | 89 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Vitality Physio | 38 Copperfield Street, London | 4.3 | 127 |
| TRAINFITNESS | Unit 2A, Moonraker Point, Pocock Street, London | 4.3 | 301 |
Museums & Galleries
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for South Bank below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial War Museum | Lambeth Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Somerset House | Strand, London | 4.5 | 1477 |
| Florence Nightingale Museum | The Nightingale School, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London | 4.4 | 909 |
| Bankside Gallery | 48 Hopton Street, London | 4.5 | 247 |
| Merlin Venues | County Hall, London | 5 | 28 |
| Philip Simpson Design | 28A Lower Marsh, London | N/A | N/A |
| Topolski Studio | SBC Access Road, Arch 158, Hungerford Arches, Belvedere Road, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Civic Workshop | Somerset House, Lancaster Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Courtauld Gallery | Somerset House, Strand, London | 4.7 | 1516 |
| The Courtauld Shop | Somerset House, Courtauld Institute of Art, Strand, London | 4.4 | 72 |
| Kirkaldy’s Testing Works | 99 Southwark Street, London | 4.7 | 59 |
| Wellington | Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London | 4.3 | 45 |
| Superman Street Art | 22 Cornwall Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Savoy theater | Cornwall Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| BFI Mediatheque | Belvedere Road, London | 4 | 8 |
| Blackfriars Rotunda | 2 Blackfriars Road, Greater, Blackfriars, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Submarine War Memorial | 8 Victoria Embankment, London | 4.5 | 56 |
| Cleopatra’s Needle | London | 4.6 | 692 |
| Houseguard | Churchill, London | N/A | N/A |
| Mini Museum at St Thomas’s Hospital | South Wing, Lambeth Palace Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the region
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in South Bank. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of South Bank
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spit & Sawdust | 21 Bartholomew Street Bermondsey SE1 4AL | Having been taken over and reopened as the Spit & Sawdust on 17th September 2016 this former locals’ pub close to Bricklayers Arms roundabout now offers a wide range of drinks including both cask and craft keg beers. Table shuffleboard is played here. 3 handpumps. |
| Victoria | 68-70 Page’s Walk Bermondsey SE1 4HL | An attractive ex-Trumans corner house situated opposite the former Bricklayers Arms station/goods yard to north of the Old Kent Road. Brothers Pat and Mike have been running the pub for the last 30 or so years. Still uses old mechanical cash registers. Two real ales are usually being served along with a selection of ciders and also a wide selection of speciality gins. Home cooked lunches are available during the week and at other times by prior arrangement. |
| Albert Arms | 1 Gladstone Street London SE1 6EY | Cosy Victorian pub dating from 1852 retaining twin bars (named Albert & Victoria) and some original features including leaded windows and wood panelling. One of the upstairs function rooms has been converted for kitchen use. This pub is cards only and does not accept cash. |
| Alexander Hay | Unit 22, Hays Galleria London SE1 2HD | Basement wine bar with keg beer and part of a retail development in a converted 19th century warehouse. Was part of Balls Brothers chain. Standard keg beers. Cask beer introduced in June 2023. |
| Anchor | 34 Park Street London SE1 9EF | Close to the replica of Shakespeare’s Globe, it was built in the early 1800s. This large pub has many rooms, nooks and crannies. Its outdoor drinking area is right on the Thames-side so perfect for a summer’s day. |
| Anchor & Hope | 36 The Cut London SE1 8LP | Handy for the Old and Young Vic theatres, a one bar pub, with one area for diners and one for drinkers separated by a part curtain, part wall partition. Large windows look out on to the street, with outside tables and chairs on the pavement with blinds above providing a place to sit out on sunny days. Note Sunday lunch is served at 2pm as one sitting that must be reserved. 3 handpumps. |
| Anchor Tap | 20 Horselydown Lane London SE1 2LN | Was Courage’s Brewery Tap when it had its brewery located nearby. Now owned by Sam Smith’s, this a multi-room gem of a pub, located in a back street just a few steps walk from Tower Bridge. Paved garden area out the back. |
| Arch House | 118 Druid Street London SE1 2HH | Brewery taproom situated within a railway arch at the start of the chain of breweries that has become known as the Bermondsey Beer Mile. Following the move of the main brewing operation to Croydon, the Arch House is now an enlarged pub space. The tap room is open on Thursday to Sunday and offers up to two cask and 12 keg beers on tap (some of which are dispensed from KeyKegs) plus a canned and bottled selection to drink on the premises or take away. |
| Barrowboy & Banker | 6-8 Borough High Street London SE1 9QQ | Fuller’s Ale & Pie House bank conversion, opened in 1996. Grand establishment with very tall ground floor windows, pale marble columns, very high ceiling with fancy gold plasterwork, wrought-iron railings on the sweeping staircase leading up to a curved gallery, mix of seating, on the walls there are portraits of old bankers and three enlarged Hogarth-style cartoons that depict an “idle barrowboy” and “industrious banker” – surely some mistake! Exceptionally popular, great inclusive mix of after-work and commuter custom. |
| Bridge Tap | 32-34 Borough High Street London SE1 1XU | High ceilinged wedge shaped corner pub with original wooden tiled flooring. Large windows look out on to bustling Borough High Street close to the famous market. On the outside corner wall look out for the memorial to the 1914-1918 fallen men of the London Hop trade. Also serves breakfast. |
| Bunch of Grapes | 2 St Thomas Street London SE1 9RS | A pleasant traditional pub situated around the corner from London Bridge station, close to Borough Market and in the shadow of the Shard. The ground floor bar area has partitions to give it a more intimate feel while upstairs there is a large dining room with a real fire and a selection of board games. To the rear there is an enclosed multi-level and partially covered patio and smoking area. |
| Crown | 108 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8HW | Large comfortable one bar pub built in 1837 with a lovely facade. Tables on pavement out front garden at the rear. Pub available for hire at weekends. Families welcome if eating. |
| Crown & Cushion | 133 Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7HR | Bright painted frontage, with 2 large Guiness signs, inside full of artifacts a good number relating to Ireland, this is quite a gem of place. English and Thai food served. |
| Dean Swift | 10 Gainsford Street London SE1 2NE | A popular and welcoming pub situated close to Tower Bridge but slightly off the beaten track. There is a single ground floor bar area and a separate restaurant upstairs offering a varied menu including seasonal dishes. The regularly changing selection of three real ales is largely London focused but also includes brews from further afield. In addition there are 15 taps serving a wide selection of craft keg beers. Occasional meet the brewer events are held. |
| Doggett’s Coat & Badge | 1 Blackfriars Bridge London SE1 9UD | A large, four-level Nicholson’s pub at the south end of Blackfriars Bridge, situated on the South Bank halfway between Borough Market and the South Bank Centre. The ground floor bar has 10 handpumps, serving a varied selection, and the terrace overlooking the river and covered beer garden at the back provide great outside drinking. The first floor is a restaurant, and the bars on the second and third floors are available for hire. The pub’s name refers to a 300 year old amateur Thames boat race originally organised by actor Thomas Doggett, with the winner awarded a waterman’s coat and silver badge. |
| Duke of Sussex | 23 Baylis Road London SE1 7AY | Excellent example of an old Truman, Hanbury and Buxton pub, the exterior is a wonderful example of the style of that time. Picnic tables outside opposite Millennium Green give a place to sit in the open air. Close to Waterloo stations. Refurbished in 2016 and reopened under the management of Hippo Inns. The rear bar is now connected to the larger front bar and set up for serving food. There are now four handpumps in the front bar with some local beers available as well as national ones. There is a function room upstairs. |
| Elephant & Castle | 119 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN | Reopened in summer 2016 by Antic following closure in 2015 which resulted in a campaign to save the pub and Asset of Community Value status being granted. Typically Antic in style with an eclectic mix of furnishings and exposed services and pipework. Bare-boarded throughout and with a raised area of padded seating in booths. Open to view kitchen. There is a large outdoor drinking area to the side of the building, full of picnic tables and that is partly covered and partly heated. Equipped with five handpumps. Door security staff are very active here and the front door may be locked at times, prior to vetting. |
| Fire Station | 150 Waterloo Road London SE1 8SB | Located next door to Waterloo railway station, this bar is in an old London County Council Fire Station dating from 1910. You can drink and eat in the area where the fire engines once stood. Modern styled interior along with piped music, with a bar at the front and dining area at the rear. Major Sporting events shown when on terrestrial TV. Has outside tables on the pavement at the front. Extensively refurbished in 2015 and now serving breakfast as part of an all day food offering |
| Founders Arms | 52 Hopton Street London SE1 9JH | Modern pub overlooking the River Thames on the Thames Path, close to Tate Modern. Plenty of outside seating along the river front. No function room but an area in the bar can be reserved. Popular with tourists. |
| George | 75-77 Borough High Street London SE1 1NH | Dating from the 17th century this public house is London’s last remaining galleried inn and not surprisingly is Grade I listed. The building is owned by the National Trust and leased to Greene King. Large outdoor seating area in the cobbled courtyard in front of the pub. Various ground floor drinking areas to explore and an upstairs Gallery Bar which is not always open. The courtyard is shared with the separate former Heeltap bar that is now renamed The George and run as a sports bar. |
| George | Chaucer House, White Hart Yard, Borough High Street London SE1 1NX | Modern pub, with a bright contemporary decoration and furniture. One large bar extends into a number of different areas. Many TV screens for sports events. Outdoor area shares the same courtyard as the historic George which is opposite. With effect from November 2022 the venue was taken over by Greene King, renamed, and is now managed alongside the neighbouring former coaching inn of the same same. |
| Gladstone Arms | 64 Lant Street London SE1 1QN | Small and welcoming pub tucked away down a side street around the corner from Borough underground station. A particular favourite with locals. Has a downstairs bar, upstairs lounge and small roof terrace. Has a continuing strong commitment to live music. Was threatened with demolition and replacement with an apartment block in 2015, but a strong campaign by locals and the securing of Asset of Community Value status by the local CAMRA branch helped see off this threat. Closed in late 2016 but reopened in late April 2017 with new tenants and a more contemporary internal decor, but continued regular live music. Has three handpumps and 10 keg taps. |
| Globe | 8 Bedale Street London SE1 9AL | In the heart of Borough Market, this venue dates from 1872, built in a Gothic revival style by by prolific south London architect Henry Jarvis who, it is claimed, designed more of the capital’s churches than anyone else. The pub is featured in two films – Blue Ice and Bridget Jones’s Diary. The cask beers are often from local breweries and there is a wide choice of bottles and cans. |
| Hercules | 2 Kennington Road London SE1 7BL | Having done a number of stints as restaurants of one form or another the Hercules is now back as a pub under the ownership of Fuller’s. The pub is split over two floors. The ground floor bar is also home to the cask beer and a vast array of keg beer taps. Upstairs is another bar dominated by a large shuffleboard table. There is also a separate meeting room. Food is available all day. |
| Hide | 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF | Modern bar in ground floor of office block. Emphasises cocktails, spirits and small plates of food. There is no cask conditioned ale with draught beer being supplied by Fourpure. There is, however, a small range of bottled conditioned beers from local micro breweries such and Kernel and Hiver. |
| Hiver Beers | Arch 56, Stanworth Street London SE1 3NY | A weekend outlet where Hiver’s range of beers, brewed by Hepworth in Sussex, are available on cask, keg and in bottles. |
| Hole in the Wall | 5 Mepham Street London SE1 8SQ | Situates in a railway arch, a short hop across the road from Waterloo rail station’s main entrance, this independent family owned free house enjoys the comforting rumble of trains overhead on their way to and from Charing Cross. The pub has a small cosy rugby themed front bar, a larger more basic rear bar showing sport on TV and a small beer garden with patio heaters at the back. A long time real ale stalwart, with seven changing cask beers from handpumps in both bars, mainly from London and southern England brewers. The two ciders on offer may not always comply with CAMRA’s definition of real cider. The pub can get particularly busy when there’s a rugby game at Twickenham. Live Irish acoustic folk music plays on Sunday evenings. |
| Horniman at Hay’s | Unit 26, Hays Galleria, Counter Street London SE1 2HD | Busy, spacious split level pub situated within the Hays Galleria next to the River Thames, close to London Bridge. Pub takes its name from the tea dealer Frederick Horniman whose warehouse used to be located on the same site. |
| Horseshoe Inn | 26 Melior Street London SE1 3QP | A Brakspear-owned pub, close to London Bridge railway station. A deceptively large pub with a large main bar area, side-room, small upstairs function room, first floor sun terrace and a large beer garden. The pub has three dart boards. The upstairs and side-room boards are often reserved on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for local pub leagues, but the board near the Gents is usually unreserved. Trivia: The Horseshoe Inn featured as the exterior of “The Railway Arms”, the euphemism for Heaven in the BBC television series, “Ashes to Ashes”. Three handpumps with changing beers from the Marston’s group. |
| King’s Arms | 65 Newcomen Street London SE1 1YT | A popular, Grade II-listed, single-room pub with a traditional and comfortable interior, situated just off the busy Borough High Street. The striking external plaque above the entrance originally stood at the southern end of Old London Bridge and was rescued when all the buildings on the bridge were demolished in the mid-18th century. Five cask beers are usually available and traditional, mainly British, meals are served lunchtimes daily and evenings Monday-Saturday. A first floor function room is available for hire. |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026