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Great open space close to the house - ideal for a run or walk and enjoying some peace and quiet.
164 locals recommend
Southwark Park
Gomm RoadGreat open space close to the house - ideal for a run or walk and enjoying some peace and quiet.
Friday market (6am - 2pm) with dozens of stalls selling secondhand furniture, china, silver and household items.
263 locals recommend
Bermondsey Street
Bermondsey StreetFriday market (6am - 2pm) with dozens of stalls selling secondhand furniture, china, silver and household items.
Food Scene
Saturdays and Sundays the market has around 30 food stalls - a great way to spend the morning. Some of the restaurants under the arches are open in the week too.
292 locals recommend
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetSaturdays and Sundays the market has around 30 food stalls - a great way to spend the morning. Some of the restaurants under the arches are open in the week too.
Exquisite Chinese food and drinks with a view to die for. The prices are as high as the location suggests, but it's well worth a visit.
50 locals recommend
Hutong
31 St Thomas StExquisite Chinese food and drinks with a view to die for. The prices are as high as the location suggests, but it's well worth a visit.
Reasonable prices, and a great location facing Tower Bridge. It's a chain restaurant but worth a stop off.
11 locals recommend
ASK Italian
34 Shad ThamesReasonable prices, and a great location facing Tower Bridge. It's a chain restaurant but worth a stop off.
Probably my favourite restaurant south of the river. Tiny, no bookings, so guaranteed queueing, but exquisite tapas and a vibe that makes you feel that you could be in Barcelona or Seville.
160 locals recommend
José
104 Bermondsey StProbably my favourite restaurant south of the river. Tiny, no bookings, so guaranteed queueing, but exquisite tapas and a vibe that makes you feel that you could be in Barcelona or Seville.
Fuckoffee
167 Bermondsey StNaughty name, nice coffee
Hing Lee Chinese Restaurant
32 Curlew StGood chinese food, takeaway or eat in but no delivery 020 7403 7919.
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadLondon's iconic sight, just a 20 minute walk from the house.
Norman Castle (built 1078) used as a Royal residence, a prison until the 1950s, and housing the famous Crown Jewels. No visit to London is complete without taking in this UNESCO world heritage site.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Norman Castle (built 1078) used as a Royal residence, a prison until the 1950s, and housing the famous Crown Jewels. No visit to London is complete without taking in this UNESCO world heritage site.
Europe's tallest building, there is a viewing platform which you need to pay and queue to go up to, or you can take in the views while dining in one of the fabulous restaurants.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StEurope's tallest building, there is a viewing platform which you need to pay and queue to go up to, or you can take in the views while dining in one of the fabulous restaurants.
Displays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
330 locals recommend
The Design Museum
224-238 Kensington High StDisplays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge.
Drinks & Nightlife
The 2nd best place to stay in London after our house! Take a visit to their Gong bar on the 52nd floor for amazing views & amazing cocktails. Reservations and a full wallet required!
11 locals recommend
Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard London
31 St Thomas StThe 2nd best place to stay in London after our house! Take a visit to their Gong bar on the 52nd floor for amazing views & amazing cocktails. Reservations and a full wallet required!
The Woolpack
98 Bermondsey StTraditional pub located on bustling Bermondsey Street.
Traditional pub serving craft beers, only 5-10mins walk from the house towards the station.
13 locals recommend
St James of Bermondsey
72 St James's RdTraditional pub serving craft beers, only 5-10mins walk from the house towards the station.