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    Frank's Cafe

    3.8 (35 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ashley V.

    It really is a carpark. You have to walk up the level ramps and the cars become fewer and fewer and then become replaced with random pieces of sculpture. And then you reach the roof level (which is where we usually hate ending up when we try to park) and there's this giant red fabric covered bar, housey technoey music and a ton of people having a blast. They were only serving white and rose that night? Not sure if thats all the time. And the bathrooms had a line down the street* but we still had a great time dancing and just enjoying the great weather and strange venue. The only reason I was there was the fact that I was led by some pretty hep south londoners I occasionally spend time with in that area. It wouldn't be the first place I think of on a regular night out. BUT if Im ever entertaining in South London and my friend's say "Where to next?" This will definitely be a great place to make it "One of those nights" *Emergency Potty Tip!: Go to the McDonald's across the street, there's less of a line there.

    Robert L.

    This place is incredible. A nice bar, decent food and and incredible location. Located on top of a multi-storey car park in Peckham the views from this place are truly some of the best in London, plus there is tons of space meaning it has virtually unlimited capacity. There are one or two drawbacks which stopped me giving this place 5 stars though: The bar is just not big enough to cope with the crowds this place gets, you can easily queue for 45 minutes to get served on a Friday or Saturday evening (afternoons tend to be a better bet). The bar is also full of white hipsters (in one of the most un-white and un-hipster parts of London) and this gets on my nerves much of the time. Worth a visit for a couple of hours for the views but I couldn't spend a whole evening here due to the clientele myself.

    Chris F.

    What a unique rooftop bar and what an adventure to get to it! After finding the entrance to the car park there are multiple steps and ramps to negotiate, as well as security check, before you finally get to this bar on the top level of the structure. The view across South London and into the city and Canary Wharf is awesome and worth the hassle on its own.. It was busy on a rainy September evening, so I dread to think how packed it gets on a beautiful summer day. There is a large sheltered seated area so don't let a little rain deter you. Everyone should visit this bar at least once. I am so happy to have visited this bar and can imagine coming back to show out of town friends who visit next summer. Having said that I will not be back for my own benefit, as the only beer on tap was Estrella and I am, as you may know, something of a beer snob.

    London is fantastic
    Mark T.

    I've only ever experienced Frank's once and I think I got very lucky. Arriving at about 2pm on a Saturday afternoon with the sun blazing this was a good place to be. Plenty of seating space if you want to rest your weary legs after climbing all those stairs and even some with a bit of shade if that's what you are after. The food looked ok but was definitely overpriced and I paid £20 for a jug of Pimm's. Fairly standard price for London and one tastes the same as the next. I left around 5pm and it was starting to get busy then and I can imagine that it will be a bit of a nightmare when it's packed. Service is hit and miss and the bar area gets a bit cramped. I'll have to pay it another visit to experience the difference once the sun goes down

    Jara P.

    The space is great, and with "space" I mean the parking lot and the idea of having a bar/cafe there. The views are amazing, but apart from these couple of great things, the place is overpriced and kind of a hype. You know what I mean? 12 quids for a kebab in a place where the toilets are a hole in the floor it's a bit much...

    Madelynne H.

    One of my top favorite dinner/drink destinations in London! It reminds me of a speak easy, the way it's perched on top of an old parking garage, but there's plenty of locals when you arrive. The food was yummy, the view was amazing, the drinks were strong and the environment was on point! When I went to Frank's the weather was very sunny and un-London like so it was busier than normal, aka some of the lines were long, other than that it was great! I'll definitely return :)

    Not convinced on the new power puff girl murder scene decor!

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    Every year the multi-story car park near the Peckham plex is turned into Franks Bar, a great roof top bar with gallery and exhibitions.

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    The Garrison - Whipped roe and chips

    The Garrison

    4.0(128 reviews)
    2.2 miBorough
    ££

    This is one of the best restaurants we have visited in London for fresh fish. It's so good we go…read moreback every time we visit! The restaurant is in a cute little spot with a few other restaurants. Great vibe with indoor and some outdoor seating The fresh fish and wine pairings are outstanding. We started with sea scallops which melted in your mouth. So good! Then we got a bottle of white wine with fish pairings (they had 8 local options the night we visited). I had the sea bass, and my husband had the trout. So good that I picked that sea bass apart all the way to the bone, which is saying a lot given that it was a very meaty, generous portion already. I tasted the trout, and it was equally amazing. Very impressive and fresh! I wish we could've actually tried some dessert because others around us looked very happy, but we were so full it didn't make sense. If you like fish, go out of your way and stop here! You won't regret it.

    What matters is how we live. And if you're in Bermondsey, you'll find yourself at this fabulous…read morelittle gem often soaking up summer and good vibes. Enjoyed patio dining in the evening without a wait. Everyone is so lovely and charming here, including their guests. I am a big fan of their chef, what a wonderful host she is! She made accommodations for my love since he couldn't have anything on the menu being gluten free. She created a dish for him specifically. She made the most incredible butter fish and he loved it. I was craving the Maldon Rock oysters and loved the vibe here. The presentation of all their dishes is beautiful art. Did you see the oyster picture???? I had the St Austell mussels and the cream sauce is spectacular like melted goodness dripping in each taste. Who would think almonds could be paired with mussels???!!! Ooeemmggee. I almost went with the rum baba dessert. But the lemon verbena panna cotta is superb with the delicate white chocolate and pistachio crumbles. Come sit here. Be at peace with whatever. Leave control to the staff to entertain and host you. Do your best to not smile too big at The Garrison.

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    Oysters

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    Chips

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    Potatoes with dill

    The Mayflower - Chocolate cocktail

    The Mayflower

    4.3(119 reviews)
    2.2 miRotherhithe, Bermondsey
    ££

    The Mayflower is another one of the pubs we booked dinner reservations for in advance while on our…read morevacation in London. While you can hang out in the crowd and grab a pint easily without that, if you want to dine in the quieter dining area with views of the water you may want to do so as well. Especially if you want the elbow room to enjoy such great food. The Mayflower is named after the famous ship carrying the early American settlers, and the church tied to this voyage is steps away where apparently an unmarked grave hosts the resting spot of the captain of that ship. It's candlelit and kind of romantic on the top floor with great views. For food, my wife had the chicken pie and I had the special of the day, lamb stew with housemade potato salad. It was warm, flavorful and delicious, sentiments my wife shared on the pot pie. We split an order of mac and cheese, and it was also delicious. Such great comfort food. I had a small scotch pour and an ale, my wife a glass of wine. I had a small port to pair with the sticky toffee pudding at the end which was terrific. My wife swears by Gordon Ramsey's recipe of the same but this one was hard to beat IMO.

    There's something about this place that just feels so cozy and historic. This place was recommended…read moreby our tour guide after our tour finished so we all piled in here. The beer was good and so were our dishes- my wife got the roast and I got the fish and chips which were both exceptional! Service was quick and to the point.

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    Sticky Toffee Pudding

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    The Carpenters Arms

    The Carpenters Arms

    4.4(51 reviews)
    3.7 miShoreditch, Bethnal Green
    ££

    Popped in for some food. As a few other have said - it's a…read moregood mix between a more modern food menu and the good/cheap beer and look of an older London pub. I got the bangers and mash while by wife got the cottage pie. I think I got the better meal as the sausages were really tasty and the whole grain mustard in the potatoes was a great way to elevate the potatoes. Her cottage pie was fine but didn't have a ton of flavor. Food came out surprisingly quickly, but we also had an order of chips which was crazy slow to come out of the kitchen. The chips were quite good but we'd both finished our entire meals and most of our beers by the time we got them. Beer options were solid, some good German choices. Beer was cheap too.

    Though it is located just a short walk from the many attractions of Brick Lane, The Carpenters Arms…read moreretains a very local feel. This place is not trying to play up on an image like many of the bars in this areas and sticks instead to the important business of being a damn fine pub. Being quite small there is a naturally cosy feel to the place and this is complimented by the decor wuth lots of wood panelling and comfy seats. The bar has a great selection of draft and bottled beers and, for the summer months, there is an excellent beer garden. I've yet to try the food but they do serve traditional pub grub between 12 and 5 Tuesday through Sunday. With a great atmosphere, warm and friendly bar staff and an excellent range of drinks, The Carpenters Arms is a brilliant place for a relaxing evening or a great stop-in after a hard days shop.

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    Outdoor seating / patio

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    The Carpenters Arms

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    Kings Arms - sticky toffee pudding

    Kings Arms

    3.9(28 reviews)
    2.1 miShad Thames, London Bridge
    ££

    My family was staying at The Dixon nearby and stumbled upon this pub when looking for a home base…read more I loved the eclectic interior and the crowd seemed to be having the best day ever. We were immediately sold. We lucked out on a table during a hopping Sunday and were able to snag the last couple plates of their Sunday Roast. The roast was fantastic! Make a reservation to not miss it. The bar offered a large lineup of beers, ales, wines, and cocktails. The bartenders were very personable and friendly even during a rush. They immediately noticed our American accents and chatted us up on where we were from, how we were liking London, etc. They were just overall very friendly and welcoming. It really made a difference on our day. I hopped around a number of pubs during our visit, but this one really stood out to us as a favorite. Swing by for a pint!

    Fantastic service and a great atmosphere! We went on a Thursday evening and it was hopping! Be…read moreprepared - it can be noisy, but I loved that atmosphere. They got us right in for a table for two and the food was amazing! Probably one of my favorite meals I've had since being in London. We ordered the pork belly bites as an appetizer and they were excellent! Very different than anything I'd had before. They had a nice kick to them. The fish and chips were so delicious. It was seasoned well and fresh. My husband got the burger and said it was one of the best burgers he'd had. Highly recommend!

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    Interior near the bar.

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    Halloumi bites

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    The George Inn - Fish and chips. Huge portion

    The George Inn

    3.8(178 reviews)
    2.5 miBorough
    ££

    Upon arriving to our hotel in London, we looked up some options for a nice dinner and decided on…read moreThe George Inn. I ordered the Steak & Ale Pie -- and wow... it was insanely good. Before I go on, I have to thank the staff for allowing us to be seated because the restaurant was fully booked yet they managed to squeeze us in. That was so generous of them and we just want to acknowledge them. Ok. So, the portion was generous and beautifully plated. The steak was tender, rich, and slow-cooked to perfection, packed with deep, savory flavor from the ale. Every bite was hearty and comforting -- exactly what you want when you're in London. The gravy was silky and robust, perfect for dipping those thick-cut chips, which were golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It also came with fresh greens, roasted tomatoes, and crispy onion rings that added great texture and balance to the dish. You can tell this is proper pub food done right -- no shortcuts, just bold, satisfying flavor. If you're looking for a classic, filling English meal that absolutely delivers, this is it. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. Not a bad start to our first night in London. Bonus: They have a downstairs pub that stretches across 3-4 rooms so definitely grab yourself a pint after dinner. Really cool vibes!

    Historic and unique as London's last remaining galleried inn from 1676, it's worth seeing--and…read moreeating at! Charles Dickens visited the site when it was a coffee house and it's mentioned in Little Dorrit. But the real reason to visit is for the food. Borough market, just across the road may offer a world of different foods, but The George Inn offers traditional British pub food at its best, in warm, historic rooms. This is your place if you're looking for authentic fish 'n chips--they're fresh, lightly battered and perfectly fried without being greasy. I also had the mac 'n cheese which used real vintage/sharp cheddar--and a lot of it--excellent! So you'll get good food while enjoying a historic inn where, for hundreds of years, travelers changed horses, got food, drink, and lodging before the railway era. IMPORTANT TIP: You order food at the bar--but you will need a table number. So you'll need someone in your party to sit at a table in the adjoining room. There'll be a brass plate with a number on it which you'll give when you order--so the food can be brought to your table.

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    Interior seating

    The George Inn - My dinner! A delicious steak and ale pie with mash.

    My dinner! A delicious steak and ale pie with mash.

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    My glorious beer.

    The Winnicott

    The Winnicott

    4.3(3 reviews)
    2.0 miBermondsey
    ££

    Very happy that this happened to be "my local" during a recent AirBnB stay in this residential…read moreworking-class neighborhood. I stopped by on a Friday night to find a lively scene with great barkeeps (do they even use that term in the UK?), good people-watching, inexpensive pours (I still haven't figured out the difference between a keg and a cask), and an upbeat soundtrack that may have leaned a little too heavy on the disco (it was only an hour into my visit that I figured out this might be a somewhat gay-leaning establishment; when I did, the people-watching started to make a bit more sense...). I enjoyed my couple of hours here and would gladly return.

    I don't think I could've stumbled into a more local pub if I tried. Although I am talking about…read moreLondon so maybe that's not true. Nonetheless, I had a great time in The Winnicott with its one bartender and one other patron. Not to mention, two working taps. This was seriously a hole in the wall. I'm almost shocked a Yelp listing even exists. Apparently it used to be a courthouse back in the day. Both the local and the bartender were very nice. I was going to say "sweet" but that's untrue. The other patron asked about my history, why I was there, etc., before telling me it's "time to get my life together." [Accurate.] It was a good divey spot in the neighborhood for a drink and chat. They were both also happy to offer suggestions of other places to visit in London, which was much appreciated.

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    The Winnicott
    The Winnicott
    The Winnicott

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