The 8 best restaurants in the South Bank, London
From Michelin-recognised restaurants to relaxed riverside lunch spots, you’ll find some truly exceptional places to eat along or around the Southbank. Below are 8 of the best:
1. Lasdun – Contemporary British Cuisine
Located within the National Theatre, Lasdun offers contemporary dining with sweeping river views. The menus change daily, reflecting the availability of fresh, seasonal produce, with the quality remaining consistent all year round. With exceptionally high standards across its selection of modern British, brasserie-style dishes, this restaurant is deserving of its Michelin recognition.
2. Kerridge’s Bar & Grill – Traditional British Cuisine
Situated within minutes of the Southbank, Kerridge’s Bar & Grill offers refined British dining led by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. Set within a grand hotel dining room, this restaurant is known for its classic British dishes that blend comforting familiar flavours with the precision of fine dining. A strong wine list and polished yet welcoming service make it a standout choice for both business lunches and leisurely dinners.
3. OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie – Contemporary British Cuisine
Part of London’s iconic skyline, the OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie stands tall beside the River Thames on the Southbank. Offering panoramic views across the city, it’s a go-to destination for special occasions or an elevated dining experience.
The menu champions modern British cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re dining in daylight, at sunset or after dark, the experience here is as much about the setting as the food.
4. Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay – British Fine Dining
Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay offers an intimate fine-dining experience that uses British ingredients with a French-inspired tasting menu. This Michelin-starred restaurant, backed by the world-famous Gordon Ramsay, has earned its plaudits as offering some of the best food in the Southbank, with its exceptional service and its carefully curated wine list being the cherry on top. Restaurant 1890 is a place that, in every way, has been designed to offer its diners a memorable evening.
5. Peacock London – Chinese Cuisine
A popular spot for refined Chinese food in Southbank, Peacock London offers a contemporary take on traditional dishes. The menu is rooted in classic Chinese cooking techniques, with highlights including expertly prepared dim sum, roast meats and seafood plates.
Its elegant interiors and riverside location make it a sophisticated option for celebrations or midweek meals.
6. Bala Baya – Middle Eastern Cuisine
One of Bankside’s most characterful dining spots, Bala Baya brings vibrant Middle Eastern flavours to Southbank. The menu is built around bold spices, open-flame cooking and generous sharing plates, with popular dishes including slow-roasted meats, mezze and freshly baked flatbreads. The lively atmosphere makes it ideal for sociable evenings and relaxed group dining.
7. Fifth Element – Italian Cuisine
A popular Italian restaurant near Southbank, at Waterloo, Fifth Element is a neighbourhood favourite. Its warm, welcoming atmosphere and authentic menu is well-suited to casual dinners, pre-theatre meals or laidback evenings. The menu delivers classic Italian flavours across dishes such as fresh, handmade pasta, wood-fires pizzas, rich ragu and more.
8. Ekstedt at The Yard – Nordic Cuisine
A short distance from the Southbank, across the Golden Jubilee Bridges, you’ll find Ekstedt at The Yard, a distinctive Nordic dining experience inspired by Scandinavian cooking. It’s known for its open flames, wood-fired techniques and minimalist presentation, with signature dishes including flame-grilled fish, game and seasonal vegetables. Every dish focuses on purity of flavour, while the understated, atmospheric setting offers something truly unique.
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Discover seasonal British ingredients and Nordic flavours, cooked over open flames at Michelin-recommended Ekstedt at The Yard, with the option of immersive chef’s table dining – just a 20-minute walk from Bankside Yards.
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The Mandarin Oriental at Bankside Yards, London is due to open in early 2029. This globally renowned hotel will feature 171 guest rooms alongside world-class amenities, including refined restaurants and bars, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, spa and a 25-metre swimming pool.
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The Mandarin Oriental at Bankside Yards, London is due to open in early 2029. This globally renowned hotel will feature 171 guest rooms alongside world-class amenities, including refined restaurants and bars, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, spa and a 25-metre swimming pool.
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Celebrate Pride in London’s city centre, just moments from Bankside Yards, where the capital comes together to celebrate culture, diversity and community.
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Celebrate Pride in London’s city centre, just moments from Bankside Yards, where the capital comes together to celebrate culture, diversity and community.
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Native Land has brought its vision to life at Level 11 of Arbor with a future-focused workspace defined by cutting-edge design and meticulous attention to detail. Spanning 13,777 sq ft of versatile fully fitted space, the light-filled interiors are designed to inspire big thinking.
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Native Land has brought its vision to life at Level 11 of Arbor with a future-focused workspace defined by cutting-edge design and meticulous attention to detail. Spanning 13,777 sq ft of versatile fully fitted space, the light-filled interiors are designed to inspire big thinking.
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Enjoy Somerset House Summer Series this July. Secure your tickets for eleven nights of live music in the iconic courtyard featuring a line-up of breakthrough artists and global acts, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
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Enjoy Somerset House Summer Series this July. Secure your tickets for eleven nights of live music in the iconic courtyard featuring a line-up of breakthrough artists and global acts, only 20 minutes’ walk from Bankside Yards.
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Another spectacular view across the city skyline from Opus — the 50-storey icon set to redefine living on the South Bank of the River Thames. With The Shard and Tate Modern moments from your doorstep, Opus places London’s most vibrant cultural landmarks at the centre of everyday living.
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Another spectacular view across the city skyline from Opus — the 50-storey icon set to redefine living on the South Bank of the River Thames. With The Shard and Tate Modern moments from your doorstep, Opus places London’s most vibrant cultural landmarks at the centre of everyday living.
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Savour Bedales of Borough – set within Borough Market and just a 10-minute walk from Bankside Yards. This acclaimed wine bar pairs seasonal, market-fresh dishes with exceptional wines inspired by Europe and beyond.
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Savour Bedales of Borough – set within Borough Market and just a 10-minute walk from Bankside Yards. This acclaimed wine bar pairs seasonal, market-fresh dishes with exceptional wines inspired by Europe and beyond.
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The Southern Entrance and drop-off lobby at Opus ensures a seamless arrival and departure experience. A refined porte cochère creates a discreet sense of exclusivity, while an automated multiparking stacker system, EV charging points, secure bicycle storage and dedicated residents’ storage offers optimal security, innovation and effortless ease.
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The Southern Entrance and drop-off lobby at Opus ensures a seamless arrival and departure experience. A refined porte cochère creates a discreet sense of exclusivity, while an automated multiparking stacker system, EV charging points, secure bicycle storage and dedicated residents’ storage offers optimal security, innovation and effortless ease.
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Explore Julio Le Parc at Tate Modern, an immersive celebration of Argentinian-born artist Julio Le Parc’s visionary work, from kinetic light-based sculptures to large-scale paintings – right next door to Bankside Yards.
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Explore Julio Le Parc at Tate Modern, an immersive celebration of Argentinian-born artist Julio Le Parc’s visionary work, from kinetic light-based sculptures to large-scale paintings – right next door to Bankside Yards.
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Indulge in exceptional burgers and drinks at Heard, where Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey reimagines everyday comfort food using the finest British ingredients and regenerative farm-sourced beef – just a 10-minute walk from Bankside Yards.
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Indulge in exceptional burgers and drinks at Heard, where Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey reimagines everyday comfort food using the finest British ingredients and regenerative farm-sourced beef – just a 10-minute walk from Bankside Yards.
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The Podium Garden at Opus will offer a calm retreat from the pace of central London living. Designed as a quiet, green sanctuary, it is the perfect place to unwind, socialise and enjoy moments of stillness above the city.
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The Podium Garden at Opus will offer a calm retreat from the pace of central London living. Designed as a quiet, green sanctuary, it is the perfect place to unwind, socialise and enjoy moments of stillness above the city.
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