Southwark Rooms

Happy hour goes one louder at this small corner bar on Southwark Street, with an extra 60 minutes of two-for-one cocktails every evening – no wonder it’s a hit with the area’s workers. The uninviting concrete exteriors hide a far more welcoming space within; its basement lounge is dotted with snuggle-worthy leather couches, while the ground-floor dining room gets its character from cream leather chairs & exposed brickwork. Aside from late-night drinks, this sociable place also does a smart trade in snacky bites (popcorn calamari, fat rosemary chips, lamb kofta) & play-it-safe mains (pasta, steak, fish & chips). The cocktail list ranges from classic mixes to liver-busting ‘fish bowls’, while regular DJ sets loosen the ties & twin-sets at the end of the week.