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Bankside riverside pubs, Borough Market hostelries, and coaching inns along the old Kent Road. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Southwark reflects the wider Pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, Pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Southwark's best hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
77 Borough High Street, SE1 1NH
London's last remaining galleried coaching inn, dating to 1676. Shakespeare is said to have performed in its courtyard.
117 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 4NF
Riverside Pub named after the ship that sailed to America. Original 1620 mooring point with Thames views from the terrace.
34 Park Street, Bankside, SE1 9EF
Rebuilt after the Great Fire, this Thames-side Pub offers stunning views of St Paul's and a lively atmosphere year-round.
9 Stoney Street, Borough Market, SE1 9AA
A Borough Market institution opening at 6am for market workers, with Harvey's ale and a no-nonsense real-ale reputation.
56 Borough High Street, SE1 1TU
A tiny Borough Market beer bar with an exceptional range of bottled and draft craft beers from around the world.
87 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4TW
A Bermondsey gastropub from the Tom and Ed Martin group, with excellent food, cask ale, and a polished neighbourhood feel.
67-68 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UD
A Bermondsey Street favourite with seasonal food, craft beer, and a stylish crowd near the White Cube gallery.
43 Borough High Street, SE1 1NA
A historic Borough High Street Pub with wood-panelled rooms, cask ales, and a proper coaching-inn atmosphere.
2 Gainsford Street, Rotherhithe, SE1 2NE
A Rotherhithe riverside Pub with Thames views, Pub food, and a relaxed crowd near the Surrey Docks farm.
1 Blackfriars Bridge, South Bank, SE1 9UD
A Nicholson's Pub on the Thames with panoramic river views, named after the oldest rowing race in the world.