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(menu)We found 10 restaurants in Best restaurants in South Bank & Shad Thames.
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After a lull following chef Jeremy Lee's departure to Quo Vadis, this Shad Thames stalwart above the Design Museum is now rolling again with… more »
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This is the most serious of D&D London’s Butler’s Wharf restaurants – all starched white linen, art deco trappings and sound-absorbing… more »
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With its bentwood chairs and walls of deepest claret, this terrific ‘local restaurant' has an unpretentious, homely vibe that's matched by an… more »
High up on the eighth floor of the Oxo Tower, this fashion-conscious, brasserie-style eyrie offers the same great views as the posh restaurant… more »
‘You wait ages for London's tapas king to open one new restaurant, and two come along at once', joked one reader. The ‘king' in question is… more »
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Glancing at the packed tables of this ‘crisp', high-ceilinged dining room overlooking the foodie hubbub of Borough Market, you'd never know… more »
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Occupying the same inviting riverside space as the more formal Skylon restaurant, the Grill rings the changes with tightly packed bare tables… more »
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This allcomers' adjunct to Shakespeare's Globe may be firmly rooted in tradition with its mullioned windows and ornate brickwork, but inside the… more »
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As the name suggests, there's a decidedly NYC vibe to this funky eatery. Staff introduce themselves by name, and weekends play host to a US-style… more »
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‘Modern Italian food the way it should be', declaims a fan of Zucca – a sparsely decorated ‘local' restaurant that manages to draw crowds… more »
Boasting some of London’s most iconic landmarks, Southbank & Shad Thames offer an abundance of great restaurants, all featured in this Square Meal guide to the best restaurants in Southbank & Shad Thames. With the London Eye as its centrepiece and places such as the National Theatre, the London Aquarium and the Royal Festival Hall within its boundaries, Southbank is one of London’s top destinations. The riverside at Southbank offers a busy, cosmopolitan ambience with visitors from around the world flocking here to enjoy its riverside attractions. Just a short walk down the river, Shad Thames is London’s latest riverside hotspot thanks to the opening of Europe’s tallest building The Shard. Converted warehouse developments with a wide choice of bars and restaurants look out over the Thames and Borough Market, Tower Bridge and London Bridge are close by.
Both Southbank & Shad Thames offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants to choose from, many offering glorious riverside views and al fresco terraces. Square Meal’s list of the best restaurants in Southbank & Shad Thames will ensure access to the very best restaurants situated in these vibrant riverside London areas. For further ideas on eating out in London, why not check out Square Meal’s guides to the best restaurants in Soho; the best restaurants in Covent Garden and the best restaurants in the City.
Every one of the restaurants in Southbank & Shad Thames in London featured in Square Meal’s list of the best restaurants in Southbank & Shad Thames in London have been tried and tested by critics and our own customers so check out the reviews with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from those who have visited, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.