Bermonds Locke | Area Guide

Make the most of every minute with our insider tips on things to do near Tower Bridge.

Bermondsey is packed with things to do near Tower Bridge, all just a short stroll from your door at Bermonds Locke.

Welcome to Bermondsey, your new neighbourhood. Home of The Shard, the famous antiques market at Bermondsey Square, the foodie paradise of Borough Market, White Cube gallery, the Fashion and Textile Museum, a delightful indie cinema, and more excellent pubs and eateries than you can shake a stick at.

Things to do near Tower Bridge.

All the places to go while you're in Bermondsey.

Is there a better place in London to eat and drink than Bermondsey? Possibly, but we haven't found it. Not only that, you're spoiled for choice for must-visit spots and famous landmarks. When it comes to things to do near Tower Bridge, you'll easily fill whatever time you have in the neighbourhood (and probably wish you could stay longer).

Borough Market
London SE1 9AL
One of the largest and oldest food markets in London, packed with produce and street food traders – just make sure you go with an empty stomach.
0.7 miles, 17 mins' walk
Shad Thames
Southwark, London, SE1 2YT
Flanked by old buildings and bridges overhead, this cobbled riverside street is one of those places where you can really get a glimpse of old London.
0.5 miles, 12 mins' walk
The Shard
32 London Bridge St, London, SE1 9SG
One of London's most recognisable landmarks. Head up to the viewing gallery for 360-degree views, or indulge at one of its many restaurants and bars.
0.6 miles, 14 mins' walk
White Cube gallery
144-152, Bermondsey St, London SE1 3TQ
Bermondsey's outpost of this world-leading contemporary art gallery is as breathtaking as you'd expect. While away a lunch break or a whole afternoon.
0.2 miles, 5 mins' walk

Where to eat and drink near Tower Bridge.

Cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs to visit now.

From steaming, aromatic dishes from around the world enjoyed standing on the edge of a crowd at Borough Market, to theatrical, multi-course tasting menus in some of London's most famed and up-and-coming restaurants. From jostling to get served at the city's buzzing 'proper boozers', to perusing a drinks menu longer than your arm among twinkling candles and the gentle hum of chatter at a refined cocktail bar. Whatever mood you're in, we guarantee Bermondsey will deliver.

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