London Bridge is one of the best neighborhoods for eating and drinking in London, with historic pubs, excellent restaurants, food markets, and some of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Borough Market is the obvious draw, but the surrounding streets are full of independent cafes, tucked-away wine bars, and centuries-old pubs. Wander along the Thames, explore the cobbled streets of Bermondsey, or spend an afternoon eating your way through the market. It's busy, historic, and one of those areas where there's always somewhere new to discover.

Best for: Borough Market, food lovers, historic pubs, riverside walks, skyline views.

COFFEE | WatchHouse (Bermondsey Street), Monmouth Coffee, Gentlemen Baristas, Chapter 72, Change Please

TO DRINK | The George Inn (historic pub), The Rake (craft beer), The Barrowboy & Banker, Nine Lives (cocktails), The Hide Bar, The Shard's Gong Bar (skyline views)

TO EAT | Padella (fresh pasta), Berenjak Borough (Persian), Bao Borough (Taiwanese), Kolae (Thai), Hawksmoor Borough (steak), Brindisa (Spanish tapas), Borough Market (street food)

TO DO | Borough Market, Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Golden Hinde, Southwark Cathedral, The Clink Prison Museum, Hay's Galleria, Bermondsey Street, Thames Path, Fashion and Textile Museum

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