London area of Bankside guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Bankside neighbourhood
Five hundred years ago, Bankside was like Soho is today, a bustling, bawdy place, full of taverns, theatres, and seedier pursuits. Though it has cleaned up its act considerably since then, one of those theatres has risen from the grave, and now the timber and plaster of Shakespeare’s Globe again fills with eager theatregoers with a few hotels nearby for a convenient weekend jaunt. Just to the north, another ancient feature has found a new lease of life. One of the best views in London can be had from the middle of the Millennium Bridge, with the giant dome of St. Paul’s forming a perfect counterpoint to the 99-metre chimney of Tate Modern, Britain’s best modern art gallery.
See our recommended nearby Bankside Hotels, Events, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
Bankside Hotels
in or near Bankside
Holiday Inn Express London Southwark
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
103-109 Southwark Street, SE1
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
103-109 Southwark Street, SE1
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
Hilton London Tower Bridge
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
5 More London Tooley Street London, SE1
This plush, modern hotel south of the historic Tower Bridge is very convenient for exploring London. Just five minutes from the Tube station, it’s 10 to ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
5 More London Tooley Street London, SE1
This plush, modern hotel south of the historic Tower Bridge is very convenient for exploring London. Just five minutes from the Tube station, it’s 10 to ... More
Club Quarters Gracechurch
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
7 Gracechurch Street, EC3V
The location of Club Quarters Gracechurch in the heart of the City has made it a favourite with business travellers. A cheerily macho atmosphere permeates from ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
7 Gracechurch Street, EC3V
The location of Club Quarters Gracechurch in the heart of the City has made it a favourite with business travellers. A cheerily macho atmosphere permeates from ... More
Bankside Events
in or near Bankside
Barbara Hammer Programme 1: Maya Deren And Me
London > Events > Film Events
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1
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London > Events > Film Events
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1
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Barbara Hammer Programme 2: Hammer Super 8
London > Events > Film Events
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1
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London > Events > Film Events
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1
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Barbara Hammer Programme 3: For An Active Cinema
London > Events > Film Events
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1
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London > Events > Film Events
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1
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Bankside Entertainment
in or near Bankside
Drum Cafe
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1
100 people in a room, all armed with a large African drum, banging in unison, until reaching a deafening crescendo - that's the premise of Drum ... More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1
100 people in a room, all armed with a large African drum, banging in unison, until reaching a deafening crescendo - that's the premise of Drum ... More
Roxy Bar and Screen
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
128-132 Borough High Street, Bankside, London SE1
The Roxy Bar and Screen on Borough High Street is an independent cinema which hosts monthly VJ/DJ nights and has a Popcorn Comedy night as well ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
128-132 Borough High Street, Bankside, London SE1
The Roxy Bar and Screen on Borough High Street is an independent cinema which hosts monthly VJ/DJ nights and has a Popcorn Comedy night as well ... More
The Jellyfish Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Marlborough Playground, 11-25 Union Street, Bankside, London SE1
London's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials was constructed over the summer of 2010 and will be open from late August through ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Marlborough Playground, 11-25 Union Street, Bankside, London SE1
London's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials was constructed over the summer of 2010 and will be open from late August through ... More
Bankside Sights and Attractions
The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Bankside
Golden Hinde
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, Bankside, London SE1
Sir Francis Drake completed the second-ever circumnavigation of the world between 1577-80 in a galleon ship called the Golden Hinde. The ship has been re-created and ... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, Bankside, London SE1
Sir Francis Drake completed the second-ever circumnavigation of the world between 1577-80 in a galleon ship called the Golden Hinde. The ship has been re-created and ... More
The Clink Prison Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks the ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1
Located on what was once the London estate of the Bishops of Winchester (known as the 'Liberty of the Clink'), the Clink Prison Museum unlocks the ... More
Southwark Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials connected ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials connected ... More
Bankside Shopping
The best shops and markets in or near London's Bankside
Konditor & Cook
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
10 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
10 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This ... More
Ginger Pig
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
8 Borough Market, Southwark Street, Bankside, London SE1
The original Ginger Pig was first established in the late '90s with this butcher's shop for cooks at Borough Market. Since then their farm has won ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
8 Borough Market, Southwark Street, Bankside, London SE1
The original Ginger Pig was first established in the late '90s with this butcher's shop for cooks at Borough Market. Since then their farm has won ... More
Bankside Restaurants
What are the best dining options in or near Bankside London?
Brew Wharf
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
Brew Wharf Yard, Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1
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London > Restaurants > Brasseries
Brew Wharf Yard, Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1
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Wright Brothers Oyster & Porter House
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
11 Stoney Street, Southwark, Bankside, London SE1
Wright Brothers supply oysters to some of the finest chefs at London’s top hotels and restaurants and have an extensive range from the Pacific Northwest as ... More
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
11 Stoney Street, Southwark, Bankside, London SE1
Wright Brothers supply oysters to some of the finest chefs at London’s top hotels and restaurants and have an extensive range from the Pacific Northwest as ... More
Elliot's Cafe
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
12 Stoney Street, Borough Market, Bankside, London SE1
Elliot's Cafe makes the most of being in the heart of Borough Market, creating dishes from ingredients sourced from the market - so if there's no ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
12 Stoney Street, Borough Market, Bankside, London SE1
Elliot's Cafe makes the most of being in the heart of Borough Market, creating dishes from ingredients sourced from the market - so if there's no ... More
Bankside Pubs
The best pubs in or near London Bankside.
National Trust: George Inn, The George Inn Yard
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Borough High Street, Southwark, Bankside, London SE1
Dating back to 1676 this is the only original galleried inn left in London. Borough High Street was once crammed full of old coaching inns, providing accommodation ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Borough High Street, Southwark, Bankside, London SE1
Dating back to 1676 this is the only original galleried inn left in London. Borough High Street was once crammed full of old coaching inns, providing accommodation ... More
The Garrison Public House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
99 - 101 Bermondsey Street, Bankside, London SE1
Oh how we wish we lived in Bermondsey, then we could call this gem of a pub our local. We'd stop in for a regular drink ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
99 - 101 Bermondsey Street, Bankside, London SE1
Oh how we wish we lived in Bermondsey, then we could call this gem of a pub our local. We'd stop in for a regular drink ... More
Bankside Nightlife
Bankside clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Bankside Leisure
Bankside gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Snowsfields Wellness
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
41 Snowsfields, Bankside, London SE1
It's a relief to step into Snowsfields Wellness, with its shelves of carefully selected healthy and organic products. Unlike plenty of other places, each of the ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
41 Snowsfields, Bankside, London SE1
It's a relief to step into Snowsfields Wellness, with its shelves of carefully selected healthy and organic products. Unlike plenty of other places, each of the ... More
Potters Fields Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
City Hall, 110 The Queens Walk, Bankside, London SE1
Potters Fields Park occupies a prime spot between City Hall (from where the Mayor runs London) and Tower Bridge. The pedestrianised, grassy area on the south ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
City Hall, 110 The Queens Walk, Bankside, London SE1
Potters Fields Park occupies a prime spot between City Hall (from where the Mayor runs London) and Tower Bridge. The pedestrianised, grassy area on the south ... More
Bankside Education
in or near Bankside
Linguarama
London > Education > English Language Courses
12a New London Bridge House, 25 London Bridge Street, Bankside, London SE1
Over £1000pw. One-to-one business English courses.... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
12a New London Bridge House, 25 London Bridge Street, Bankside, London SE1
Over £1000pw. One-to-one business English courses.... More
The Art Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Mermaid Court, 165a Borough High Street, Bankside, London SE11HR
Art classes encompassing glass, metal, moulding and casting, life drawing and loads more.... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Mermaid Court, 165a Borough High Street, Bankside, London SE11HR
Art classes encompassing glass, metal, moulding and casting, life drawing and loads more.... More
WPF Therapy
London > Education > Professional Training
23 Magdalen Street, Bankside, London SE1
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London > Education > Professional Training
23 Magdalen Street, Bankside, London SE1
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Bankside Meeting Venues
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Bankside.
Tate Modern
London > Business > Venue Hire
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
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