First opened in 1991 and relaunched in September 2015, Le Pont de la Tour is a legendary restaurant with a fantastic riverside location next to Tower Bridge. With head chef and former Roux scholarship winner Frederick Forster at the helm, the menu draws inspiration from classic French cuisine using British produce simply cooked to keep the flavours clean. Orkney scallops are off-set in colour and bitterness by violet artichokes while a golden beetroot, turnip and wild wood sorrel starter is cut through with sweet pears and cobnuts. Poached turbot is among the mains, served with leeks, cauliflower and a silky crab sauce. France, Italy and California feature prominently on the high quality wine. Head to the less formal bar for live music, Thursday to Saturday, and a menu of hors d'oeuvres and sharing plates including roasted quail with spring onion, chilli and lime, and Pan-Bagnat - a speciality sandwich from Nice. Inspired by the art deco French cruise liner SS Normandie, interiors by Russell Sage Studio are darker, sleeker and more vivid than before and include an opulent gold patterned ceiling. The revamped terrace, with a perfect view of Tower Bridge, is split into two areas: a chill out lounge bar and an outdoor dining space for the restaurant, both are heated and open all year round.
First opened in 1991 and relaunched in September 2015, Le Pont de la Tour is a legendary restaurant with a fantastic riverside location next to Tower Bridge. With head chef and former Roux scholarship winner Frederick Forster a..
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