The Borough's of London||Southwark Pt 2, Borough

Did you all enjoy my first Borough of London challenge in Southwark last month? I know I had a blast showing you all round my home town. Today's district is one which is very close to home and that is the district of Borough/Southwark. This one is very popular and it is not hard to see why (and my all time on-screen heroine Bridget Jones lives here too). So without further ado let me guide you round Borough in Southwark..If you have any suggestions about some great places to visit here too please feel free to drop me a comment.  

Borough Name: The London Borough of Southwark

Located: South London

Districts Include: Bankside, Bermondsey, Borough/Southwark, Crystal Palace (Parts of), Denmark Hill, Deptford (Parts of), Dulwich, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, Elephant and Castle, Forest Hill, Herne Hill (Parts of), Honor Oak (Parts of), Kennington, Newington, Nunhead, Peckham, Peckham Rye, Rotherhithe, Surrey Quays, Sydenham (Parts of), Walworth, West Dulwich (Parts of). 

Borough's I have visited: Bermondsey, Borough/Southwark, Dulwich, Peckham.

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Borough

The district of Borough/ Southwark 

 is probably most notable for the very famous Borough Market  one of the oldest (and biggest) food markets in London. In 2014 it turned 1,000 it is very popular amongst tourists and locals alike. It is open every Wednesday & Thursday from 10am to 5pm, Friday's from 10am to 6pm and Saturday's 8am to 5pm and is located opposite London Bridge Station.  

Borough High Street is one of the most famous roads in the area it runs south west from London Bridge, forming part of the A3 route. You also have another main road in the called Borough Road which has a SE1 postcode and runs east to west between 'St George's Circus' and 'Borough High Street'. 

Borough is notable and near to loads of tourist spots in London, and because of its fantastic links to busy mainline stations including London Waterloo and London Bridge there is so much to see and do in the area. Borough is also very near to 'The Shard', Europe's tallest building which again attracts many visitors a year. 

I am now going to take a trip back in time to show you what the area looked liked throughout the years, and what it looks like today. 

Old Houses on Borough High Street
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George Inn, Borough High Street
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Borough Road Building 1982
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Borough Market
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Borough Tube Station
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Places of Interest 

Borough Market 

(today) 

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The Shard 

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London Bridge

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London Bridge Station/Underground

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Southwark Cathedral

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The London Bridge Experience

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Restaurants/Bars/Entertainment

Here is a quick round up of some of my favourite places I've been lucky enough to wine and dine in, in the area. See if you can spot your favourite too. 

Jamie's London Bridge 

Location: 10-18 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG

Open from: See website

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Located conveniently next to the shard (near London Bridge Station) this lively restaurant and cocktail bar is more at the sophisticated end of the spectrum compared to some other local eateries, but the best thing about this place is it is still happily affordable (Not to be confused with Jamie Oliver's restaurants). You will feel spoiled by the interior (think chic modern décor, chandeliers hanging from the ceiling) and the exterior (views of the Shard), the service is excellent and laid back (they never push you to finish or give up your table). Be warned however, this place fills up VERY quickly during the weekends especially around 5pm on a Friday when most of the restaurants clientèle are Young City workers celebrating the end of a long week.  So you may want to reserve a table during the weekends. 

Stand out dishes: 
Bbq pulled pork with hickory sauce and home made slaw served in a Brioche bun with salad and skin on fries. £10.50
Nachos- £8.95
Vanilla Cheesecake with Passion fruit coulis- £4.95

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Aqua at the Shard 
Location: 32 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG
Opening Hours: Please visit website
Nearest tube: London Bridge

Sorry if you feel like this post is too focused on The Shard but I really can't help but promote it! I have been so many times now (as it is right on my door step) and never get bored, there is so much to see and eat/drink here. My favourite bar is called Aqua at the Shard. The menu is pretty cracking as well, it is one of my favourite restaurants in the shard (and there are 6 in total) it is located on Floor 31 and the style of food is British Contemporary. Be warned there is a strict dress code to dine here, i.e no sports wear, flip flops and shorts (male).

There is something so magical about sitting with great food, drinks and company and looking down to see the city you live in (especially if you LOVE your home town, like I do) so this is my recommendation of the post. Get yourself down to The Shard on your next visit into London and believe me you wont be left disappointed. 

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Stand out dishes: 
Scottish Hanger Steak, Creamed Shallots, Watercress
Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse £31.00 (for 2 courses set menu)
Sweet Clouds Cocktail £15.00


Best of the Rest 


Boot & Flogger 
Location: 10-20 Redcross Way
SE1 1TA 
Nearest tube: Borough 

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The Old School Yard
Location: 111 Long Lane, SE1 4PH
Nearest Tube: London Bridge

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The Hide Bar
Location: 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London Bridge SE1 3XF
Nearest Tube: London Bridge

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So that brings me to the end of my tour round Borough/Southwark. Hope this post has given you a little feel for the place now, and it will make you want to take a little trip to the market. Come back soon to see what is up on my tour round Southwark.