DK Travel : London : Westminster, the South Bank and Southwark : Pubs and Cafés

Westminster, the South Bank and Southwark : Pubs and Cafés

Top 10 Pubs and Cafés

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1. Westminster Arms and Storey’s Wine Bar

Parliament has its own busy bars and canteens, but you might see a politician in the Big Ben Bar at this nearby pub, or in the basement wine bar next-door.
2. Footstool

In the basement of St John’s, Smith Square, this is a good spot for a lunchtime snack.
3. Fire Station

This cavernous former fire station is a popular bar and restaurant. Close to Waterloo Station.
4. Konditor and Cook

Open from the early morning, Konditor and Cook serves delicious, freshly-baked cakes from its in-house bakery. Worth a visit for its ever popular hot chocolate.
5. The Anchor at Bankside

Snug, old English pub with tables outside in summer. The dining room upstairs serves traditional English food.
6. Vinopolis Wine Wharf

The bar of this modern temple to viticulture has a vast wine list plus 20 varieties of champagne served by the glass.
7. Globe Café at Shakespeare’s Globe

Wonderfully located café on the first floor of this handsomely restored Shakespearian theatre building, with a fine view of St Paul’s.
8. Market Porter

A popular, historic market pub. Open for traders and all-night ravers from 6–8:30 am.
9. Borough Café

One of the few remaining workmen’s cafés in central London, where friendly waitresses serve hearty “fry-ups” and industrial-strength cups of tea.
10. George Inn

London’s only surviving galleried coaching inn is a maze of plain, wood-panelled rooms and upstairs bars. Bar meals are served at lunchtime –àla carte menu in the evenings. Courtyard tables are pleasant in summer.