Blueprint CaféDazzling views of the river, Tower Bridge and the 'Gherkin' are just part of the attraction at the Blueprint Café at Shad Thames, an outpost of the Conran empire (now D&D London).
Bermondsey, South East London
Le Pont de la TourLe Pont de la Tour is the jewel in the crown of the Butlers Wharf complex at Shad Thames, Le Pont de la Tour is a glamorous, elegant and stylish riverside rendezvous.
Bermondsey, South East London
Butlers Wharf Chop HouseWhat could be more reassuringly patriotic than tucking into steak and kidney pud at Butlers Wharf Chop House in the shadow of Tower Bridge at The Butlers Wharf Building in Shad Thames? In fact, this homage to all things British is almost the gastronomic equivalent of The Last Night of the Proms: Britannia certainly rules here, and the décor reinforces the illusion by conjuring up the style of a boating shed or cricket pavilion.
Bermondsey, South East London
Cantina del Ponte'Tuscany-upon-Thames' could be the moniker for this wonderfully relaxed venue Cantina del Ponte, which is part of the Conran-inspired gastro-complex (now D&D London) on Butlers Wharf at Shad Thames.
Bermondsey, South East London
Bengal ClipperThe Bengal Clipper at Shad Thames opened in 1994, the sister restaurant of the Bengal Trader in Spitalfield and it runs along similar lines, with the emphasis on eye-catching interior design and an Indian menu that aims for creativity.
Bermondsey, South East London
MagdalenEverything about Magdalen on Tooley Street looks appetising. The original premises (formerly Fina Estampa) has been brought back to life with mirrors on claret walls and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
London Bridge, South East London
LovageIn the lavish contemporary space formerly occupied by Hara the Circle Bar, Lovage invites diners to embark on 'a sensory dining journey', according to the owners.
Bermondsey, South East London
TentazioniTentazioni a plush, animated restaurant has been dishing out 'pure Italian cuisine' in Bermondsey since opening in 1997. It occupies a converted warehouse, discreetly tucked away not far from Tower Bridge, and the ground-floor dining room has been done out in evocative Tuscan style.
Bermondsey, South East London
Addendum Restaurant, Apex City of London HotelThe Addendum restaurant is located in the Apex Apex City of London Hotel a bright and prestigious new landmark close to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, within striking distance of the City's financial heartland.
City, Central London
Vivat BacchusYounger sibling to the highly successful Vivat Bacchus in Farringdon, the London Bridge venue is also a magnet for fans of fine wine and fine food (especially cheese).
London Bridge, South East London
La LanternaA long-standing favourite for old-school trattoria food in Bermondsey, La Lanterna is tucked away in a side street just over Tower Bridge.
Bermondsey, South East London
DelfinaA short walk under the tracks of London Bridge and you come upon Defina on Bermondsey Street, a haven away from the bustle of Tooley Street.
Bermondsey, South East London
The CooperageUnder London Bridge station, this is one of three branches of Davy's wine bar chain on Tooley Street. The Cooperage Ale and Port House – to use its full title – serves Cumberland sausages, steak sandwiches and cheese and pickles in the bar.
London Bridge, South East London
SkinkersPart of the Davy's chain of wine bars and one of a trio on Tooley Street, Skinkers stands underneath the Arches beneath London Bridge station next door to the London Dungeon.
London Bridge, South East London
The GarrisonOriginally The Yorkshire Grey, then The Honest Cabbage, this Bermondsey boozer now cuts the mustard as The Garrison, a bright, light gastro pub in the classic mould - complete with antiques, shelves of books and stripped floors.
Bermondsey, South East London
RajasthanA culinary taste of Mogul India is served by the chefs of Rajasthan where diners can enjoy a fantastic meal in an untraditional but beautiful restaurant.
City, Central London
Cafe Spice NamasteFor more than a decade, Cyrus Todiwala MBE has been the driving force at Whitechapel's Cafe Spice Namaste and he continues to deliver authentically, subtly spiced food with lots of modern influences and a loyalty to his native Parsee tradition.
Whitechapel, East London
HazAn up-and-coming destination for the City crowd, this new branch of Haz is gaining a name for its authentic Turkish food and boisterous animated atmosphere.
City, Central London
Champor ChamporChampor-Champor is a Malay expression that roughly translates as 'mix-and-match' and at first glance that's exactly what this wacky, London Bridge restaurant looks like.
London Bridge, South East London
The EmpressVoted the Docklands' Best Indian Restaurant in 2006, 2007 and 2008, The Empress in London's Whitechapel has maintained its critically acclaimed standards for many years.
Whitechapel, East London