Prepare for our most historical experience yet! Sir Francis Drake has travelled back in time with a mission from the Queen: to uncover a key hidden along the Thames. This key, holds secrets powerful enough to change the fate of Britain itself. Guarded by riddles, spirits, and those sworn to protect the Crown, it’s up to you to find it… before it falls into the wrong hands!
Menu: A British Treat, Pub Lunch & Dessert.
Whether you’re a film fanatic or a pub quiz pro, this is your chance to claim the award for Best Quiz Team in a Leading Role!
Come aboard the historic galleon on for a unique quiz experience testing your wits and teamwork across a range of categories – from Hollywood history to classic pub quiz rounds – will your team have the substance or will every answer be a complete unknown?
The Hinde Bar will be open, serving Kernel beers and other refreshments to keep you going throughout the night.
When You Finally Find Your Soulmate… and It’s a Salad! 🥗❤️
Bibi’s is celebrating Valentine’s Day with the Bankside community! Whether it’s a friend, colleague, partner, or anyone you’d love to share a meal with, we’ve got a special treat for you.
Enjoy a 20% discount on lunch orders when you bring a lunch buddy, exclusively for Better Bankside members!
Use code: BIBISLOVE20 at checkout
This February, OXBO is feeling the love.
Join them on Friday, 14th February for an upgraded Prosecco Friday. From 6pm to 9pm, you and a loved one can enjoy:
EARLY BIRD OFFER: Book before Friday, 7th February and enjoy for just £35 per person!
Bottomless Love
On Saturday, 15th and Sunday, 16th February, OXBO’s weekend brunch will receive a romantic makeover, with Valentine’s decorations throughout the restaurant and themed desserts.
So grab your favourite people and celebrate all things LOVE!
Kids under 8 eat free. One free child per paying adult.
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day? Why not join The Refinery Bankside for a fun and unforgettable Mixology Masterclass! Whether you’re planning a romantic date night with your special someone or a lively Galentine’s gathering with the girls, this experience is sure to bring out your inner bartender.
Their expert mixologists will guide you through the art of crafting delicious cocktails, teaching you the secrets behind the perfect pour, shake, and stir. Enjoy some refreshing drinks, share a few laughs, and create memories that will last long after the night ends.
Please note: They will be running two sessions – the first session will be at 4pm, and the second session will be at 7pm. You will be sharing a table with other inspiring mixologists.
Choose between two options:
So, why not mix things up this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re toasting to love, friendship, or just having a good time, this event at The Refinery Bankside is sure to be a hit!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us just a stone’s throw from the original site of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, where Romeo and Juliet was first performed!
Dine for two for just £49.99!
– Two 28-day aged sirlion steaks with triple cooked chips, charred vine tomatoes and onion rings
– Two glasses of Malbec (upgrade to a bottle for £15 more)
Get ready to Enjoy 50% OFF Est. India’s A La Carte menu until 31st January.
Why Choose Est. India?
They’re in the top 10% of restaurants on TripAdvisor! They serve authentic North and South Indian dishes, featuring tandoori delights and vegetarian specialities.
How to Enjoy This Offer:
Limited Tables: Book between 2 PM – 5:30 PM or 8:30 PM – 10 PM.
Reservation Required: Reserve online!
Dining Conditions: Maximum of 4 per booking, with each diner ordering 2 courses and one drink.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the flavours of India in London.
Start the year as you mean to go on: with quality on your plate and a glass in hand, Vinoteca style. Their signature bavette steak—juicy, perfectly cooked—with crisp chips, punchy horseradish, and fresh watercress, served alongside a glass of Sangiovese for £25.
Join Landsec on Thursday 16/01 and Saturday 18/01 for a celebration of Bankside’s community and culture!
Inspired by Hogarth’s Fair, the Timber Square Fair will bring together a variety of local groups, businesses and charities to host a number of free workshops and performances for the local community, with free drinks, food and music.
12th Knot Rooftop Party
Ready to dance your way into 2025? Our 12th Knot rooftop playground is throwing an epic party with panoramic skyline views. Tickets include a welcome Grey Goose cocktail, an open bar, and live music from the incredible Shy One (NTS Radio) and Jamz Supernova (BBC 1Xtra) – perfect for those looking to party above the city lights! With only limited tickets available, grab yours now and get ready for a night of high-energy tunes and unforgettable vibes!
Dinner at Sea Containers Restaurant
Feast your way into 2025 with our indulgent five-course dinner at Sea Containers Restaurant. This decadent dining experience includes dishes like Hand-Dived Scallops with apple, hazelnuts, and brown butter, Hereford Beef Fillet with pressed potato and morel mushroom, and desserts like our refreshing Blood Orange Granita with white chocolate. Paired with a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée and stunning river views, this dinner is the perfect way to celebrate. Secure your NYE table today.
Prefer a laid-back NYE vibe? Head to Lyaness for a night of unique cocktails, funky beats, and iconic views of St. Paul’s. The award-winning Lyaness team will be serving up delicious drinks while a live DJ spins music until late. No tickets are required – just reserve your table, and let us take care of the rest.
The Ultimate View Room Package
For the ultimate New Year’s Eve, book our exclusive Ultimate View Sleepover Package. Watch London’s famous fireworks from your own cosy room, complete with a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Champagne, delicious canapés, and a full New Year’s Day breakfast buffet at Sea Containers Restaurant. Whether it’s a romantic night or a celebration with friends, this package is your front-row seat to ring in 2025 with style and comfort.
Simple Activities to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Half Term
Borough Market are hosting a series of fun and inspiring activities, including Halloween biscuit decorating, arts and craft, face painting and more! Perfect for primary-age children, these sessions are designed to get kids thinking creatively about the food they eat.
Join 18 Blackfriars for a lively community gathering filled with complimentary food and activities for all ages!
There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from wildflowers to wellbeing. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the 18 Black Friars team and connect with your neighbours as we celebrate our community.
As part of London Design Festival 2024, Better Bankside is hosting leading creative agencies and typeface designers to discuss the inspiration behind their work:
TypeLand and how an amazing bespoke font was created for The Globe.
To The Point, their work for “force for good” campaigns including the Southwark Climate Collective.
The Team and how they reshaped the typeface of one of the largest and oldest savings organisations in the UK.
Plus others…
Drinks will be served with time for networking before and afterwards.
Rum is a glorious and versatile spirit to be celebrated by all! This year we have once again partnered with the amazing RumCask team to bring you a very special in person rum tasting!
On Thursday August 15th from 6:30pm until 9.30pm we will have several different rum stations featuring a minimum of 20 unique rums for you to sample aboard The Golden Hinde the stunning recreation of the Elizabethan Sir Francis Drake ship that circumnavigated the world, now here in the heart of London.
Come and sample some unique rums and learn more about the beautiful diversity and history of one of the nation’s favourite spirits. You’ll also be able to purchase your favourite rum of the night!
The story starts with 2 beer lovers who were told that having a specialist beer bar was a bit of crazy idea. Guess what? The Rake is now 18 years old and is still a leading beer specialist bar in London!
To celebrate our longevity and your support, we are throwing a series of events to celebrate!
4th August – Stone Brewing Summer Sunday Session! Buenaveza lager is back! This amazing Californian brewery pays us our summertime visit.
7th August – Gothenburg and Sweden’s best breweries showcase their best brew! Expect Beerbliotek, All In, O|O, Pine Ridge and a couple more surprises!
8th August – Gararge Beer is on tour, Barcelona royalty is among us! Fun and poròn are in attendance!
10th August – The legendary Sierra Nevada brewery comes back to our shores… They were one of the first beers we poured here when we opened. What a treat to have them back!
And the big one for our big birthday!
11th August – The Rake is finally old enough to have a drink! Bring your finest bottle of beer and join us for our bottle share to celebrate The Rake! Everyone is welcome!
Kick off your weekend with at Lone Design Club’s Happy Hour event From 5 PM to 8 PM. Treat yourself to a complimentary drink or two as you explore LDC’s latest curated selections.
With fresh arrivals landing in-store weekly, there’s always something exciting to discover while you sip and stroll. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect gift, the Happy Hour promises a delightful experience for all. Bring your friends and make it a social affair, or relish some solo browsing time – the choice is yours!
Come along to Tate Modern Corner on 11th May for a celebration & tasting of the finest ciders & perries with the makers themselves
The ticket includes free entry to a series of talks from 10am – 1pm on the same day all sharing the same theme of the UK cider-producing scene.
See Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms during Tate Modern Lates and enjoy a glass of Coates & Seely Brut Reserve English Sparkling Wine at the Restaurant, with its stunning views of St Paul’s and the city.
Coates & Seely wines are grown from vines of the ancient chalk downlands of Hampshire in Southern England, in a secluded valley nestling quietly in the hills, where chalk soils and south-facing slopes created a perfect terroir.
Special moments shared with your loved ones amidst a quietly romantic atmosphere likely find themselves in a very happy, special memory bank. If you fancy going out for the evening this Valentine’s Day then the Tap & Bottle be delighted to welcome you in for an evening of live music, champagne flights, Raclette samplings from their neighbours Jumi Cheese, and a selection of meats and cheeses from Cobble Lane Charcuterie and Neal’s Yard.
Flat Iron Square are bringing back Camden Clubhouse, their rugby screening experience in partnership with Camden Town Brewery, for the Six Nations. Enjoy all the matches of the tournament at your own screen at your table (they’re even larger now) in the garden or on their big screens inside with cold, fresh Camden beer.
Walk-ins are welcome, booking is encouraged so you don’t miss out. There will be limited spaces available to book with drinks packages at some of our premium tables. All General Admission tickets will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis and may be seated, or standing.
£11.25 General Admission ticket includes guaranteed entry and a Camden Beer token.
The Frost Fair is returning for its second year. Join us from 26-28 January on Sumner Street, as we celebrate one of the most extraordinary events in London’s history. From circa 1605 to 1814, the surface of the River Thames froze over 24 times, bringing all trade on the water to a standstill. So the people of Bankside took to the ice, creating ‘Frost Fairs’, with a sensational cornucopia of markets, amusement, food, drink, games, pubs, shops, entertainment and general revelry!
Discover and celebrate exceptional wines, and the talented women behind them, all while enjoying delectable vegan food pairings at The Bridge’s women-led wine tasting evening! Taste a selection of sparkling, red, white, and fortified wines and hear their stories from passionate hosts Kat Brown (Atlas Fine Wines) and Renée Mallon (Community Wine). All profits support The Bridge’s charitable projects, providing space for women to explore and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
All great weekend stories start with brunch so head to Sea Containers Restaurant for a feast to remember!
This October, Sea Containers dishing up a delicious brunch offer where you can enjoy all your favourite brunch dishes such as our Roast Beef Bagel, Mac & Cheese, and Crab Toast (to name a few!), washed down with bottomless bubbles for just £19 extra.
Available every Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 3.30pm throughout October.
SELLING FAST – DON’T MISS OUT!
Get your eerie & enchanted viral House of Spooky Teas worth over £50 & with over 100 cups of tea!
Complete your spooky tea experience and introduce yourself to new loose leaf chai blends including matcha and sticky chai, with all the tea tools you need to get started.
Soulful Sunday at SAMA Bankside – Come and enjoy some great music from Mi Soul DJs serving up a funky mix of Soul, Funk, Motown, House and R&B classics from 4pm to 10pm and entry is free all evening.
They have an awesome outside space with tables, chairs and fake grass, and you can find them up the cobbled slope on the corner of Southwark Street and Blackfriars Road, SE1 8BU. This afternoon event is the best Sunday party in London and you can also book a table, or one of their cosy booths or sofa areas for larger groups.
Add an optional Bottomless Brunch – 90 minutes between 4 to 6pm with a delicious choice of 6 mains, 4 pizzas and 3 desserts, along with 90mins of bottomless Prosecco or their Twisted Cosmo Punch (vodka, cranberry juice, elderflower, lemon juice, soda water). Menu details on the website.
New to the neighbourhood, atis are celebrating their opening week at Borough Yards, with 50% off their bowls. The offer will be valid from the 15th-21st of May – 50% off bowl, 1 bowl per person per transaction. At atis Borough Yards only.
Bankside’s Art Academy are holding an auction at Christie’s.
Funds raised in the auction will allow them to continue to support 30% of their academic students with bursaries, provide free spaces on their young artists’ programmes and drive outreach workshops that help make art accessible to the community in Southwark.
The auction and dinner will be hosted by Dirk Boll, Deputy Chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art, Christie’s and presented by Natasha Kaplinsky OBE at Christie’s London.
Tickets:
Drink & Draw session with cocktails and life models at £101 per person, includes a chance to view the lots and place bids ahead of our Fundraising Auction;
Or
Attend the Live Auction and Black-tie Dinner at £300 per person.
If you’re planning on bringing the kids to Borough Market during the Coronation weekend, they’re laying on some activities to not only keep them entertained, but help them explore the unique sights, smells and sounds of the marketplace.
Facepainting
The amazing Saskia will be in the Market Hall on Saturday 6th May, 11am – 2pm, offering a free, food-themed facepainting service for any child who wants to live up to the adage ‘you are what you eat’. Completed in a matter of minutes, her designs include cherries, ice creams and much else besides.
Market Explorers
For older primary-age children, Market Explorers packs – available at the Borough Market Store – provide background information and simple recipes relating to some of the seasonal British ingredients they’ll be able to find on the stalls.
Looking for a picnic fit for a King? Look no further! The Gentlemen Baristas have your lunches sorted. Get a fresh sandwich, cold drink and a slice of tasty chocolate & banana bread for just £9.95 from our London Bridge and Borough coffee houses. Your well-mannered neighbourhood baristas will be here for celebrations (and your caffeine needs) all Coronation weekend!
The Golden Hinde is getting on in yarrrrs and they’re celebrating with nautical themed cocktails!
Sign up for 3 delicious 50th anniversary cocktails and a tour of the ship accompanied by a soundtrack from the last 50 years.
Doors open at 19:30.
19:30 – Ocean Mist cocktail demo and tasting with a tour of the ship.
20:15 – Sex with the Captain cocktail demo and tasting.
21:00 – Golden Maritime Martini cocktail demo and tasting.
Come together and celebrate the long weekend with the Lord Clyde, with a right royal line up of local events to make this Coronation unforgettable! Raise a glass to Charles III – and to Bankside.
The Swan are embracing the new season with something for everyone. For the kids there’s a £12.50 children’s menu, available from the 1st until 16th April, featuring our ‘Easter Bunny Garden’ dessert of a delicious chocolate brownie, vanilla Chantilly, fresh strawberries, chocolate soil, and rhubarb gel.
For grown ups who’ve had enough choc and bunny tails, there’s beats and cocktails with DJ Vanessa Van Dyk. From 6-10pm on Thursday 6th April, plus 2-6pm on Saturday 8th April, Vanessa will be showcasing her set that’s fun and full of life with mixed genres of house music, such as deep, afro, funky, classic, and disco.
Bread Street Kitchen has raised the stakes on Easter indulgence this year with their Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream dessert. Head along to the Bankside branch on Great Suffolk Street and finish off your delicious meal from the new Spring menu in style with this decadent treat. In addition, at Bread Street Kitchen Southwark, they are making sure that your family days don’t break the bank. Kids get to eat for free* when ordering a main from the Ramsay kids menu, with the option to add a sweet treat for dessert for just £3.50.
*Only available for children 8 years and under. Free kids main meal(s) from the set children’s menu only, per adult dining from the a la carte menu. Not available in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. Available at selected UK restaurants only – Heddon Street Kitchen, all Bread Street Kitchen & Bars, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill and York & Albany. Not Available on selected key dates, including, but not limited to, Christmas and New Years Eve.
The Big Borough Market Easter Egg Hunt, which runs from 4th – 8th April (11am – 3pm), gives children a chance to explore the Market, learn about Borough’s history and produce, and win a very tasty prize.
Head to The Borough Market Store to pick up a quiz sheet, or download a printable version. You’ll find the answers written on eight giant eggs that have been hidden around the Market (there’s a map on the quiz sheet to help you find them). Fill in the answers and return the sheet to the Store – the first 50 correct entries handed in each day win a chocolate treat from So Chocolicious.
On the 5th April 1973, The Golden Hinde was launched in a grand ceremony after years of building. To celebrate this momentous event 50 years ago, they have a fun-filled day planned.
During their anniversary year they are raising much-needed funds to carry out essential maintenance work of the ship. Find out how you can support them.
11.30 – 13.00 demo 1 Tempus Fugitives sword fighting
13.15 – 14.00 Hog Eye Men singing
14.00 Ship owner Roddy Coleman gives an anniversary speech and cuts the cake
14.30 – 15.00 Hog Eye Men singing
15.00 – 16.30 demo 2 Tempus Fugitives sword fighting
Tempus Fugitives are running fighting demonstrations
Tempus Fugitives focus on the study of the 16th century North Italian martial systems which were so popular in London during the Elizabethan period. These methods of combat originated in the 15th century, but were not codified until the second quarter of the 16th.
The HogEye Men will be singing sea shanties
The HogEye Men have built an enviable reputation by singing Sea Shanties and Sea Songs at events all around London. They regularly appear at festivals throughout the country, singing songs in an authentic and entertaining manner.
Crafting stations for children and adults will be set up in the hold of the ship from 10am – 4pm. They’re inviting you to create a 50th birthday card for The Golden Hinde ship and have fun designing your own pirate flag.
All activities are included in admission price.
For Mother’s day, Macellaio have a special dish for the occasion!
“Mum, I have a surprise for you. Today you can relax, and I will cook”. This is what Roberto used to say to his mum every Mother’s day, unknotting the apron from her while finishing preparing the setting for a delicious lunch to celebrate the day.
The choice of dish was easy, lasagna al pesto. The dish she liked the most and, indeed, the one Roberto was best at. He would have gone the day before with dad to buy fresh basil pesto from the grocery down the road, together with butter, milk, flour and nutmeg for the creamy béchamel and a few boxes of lasagna sheets.
Take your mum on a nice day out on the river on Thames Clippers and why not make it extra special with a glass of wine. On 18th and 19th March, enjoy 2 for 1 on 18.7cl bottles of wine at their onboard café bar.
Make this Mother’s Day celebration an extra special one with The Southwark Tavern’s delicious Sunday Roasts including their 21 day-aged sirloin of beef with a red wine jus, their succulent half roast chicken, or their wonderfully vegetarian nut roast. They’ve got treats for the whole family to enjoy (without any of the cleaning up).
Celebrate mum with a fabulous meal at The Anchor – Bankside! Whether you fancy tucking into pub classics like fish and chips or want to push the boat out with a three-course treat, spend time together and create lasting memories with mum. Fancy making a toast with a glass of something bubbly? Choose a treat for mum from a fantastic range of fizz, cocktails and more!
Arthur Hoopers will be opening their doors this Mother’s Day to give you the opportunity to spoil the mother in your life. Serving their delicious authentic Mediterranean menu, along with some of the best wines from across the globe and even better – their bar team have created a very special cocktail for a lovely after dinner tipple.
Whether you’re planning a home-cooked meal using the highest quality ingredients, an afternoon tea, or a wander around the Market, Borough offers plenty to treat the matriarch, mum or mother in your life this Mother’s Day (Sunday 19 March). If you can’t make it in person, Borough Market Online has pulled together an impressive range of Mother’s Day hampers and gifts – all sourced from their traders.
London’s leading pancake purveyors Where The Pancakes will celebrate a very special Shrove Tuesday this year in partnership with one of the most iconic West End productions: Matilda The Musical by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Taking centre stage of the collaboration is the limited Popping Forest Pancakes, a dish created to bring out everyone’s inner child. Inspired by Matilda The Musical the dish features Where The Pancakes Are’s signature buttermilk or vegan, wheat-free pancakes, piled high with a fruity blackberry compote, drizzled chocolate, vanilla ice cream, marble shards and sprinkles of explosive chocolate coated popping candy. Popping Forest is a spin on classic black forest flavours, designed to ignite all senses and to play to your imagination.
The Popping Forest will be available on the menu from the 18th – 24th February.
Book a table around ‘Pancake Week’. Walk-ins only on 21st of February across all restaurants
If anyone knows the language of love it is the Italians! Experience traditional Italian food at this wonderful hidden gem, the family run Giuseppes on Borough High Street. Serving a special Valentine’s menu on Saturday 11th and Tuesday 14th February, enjoy live music along with the cosy atmosphere of this Bankside Institution. It is £60 per person for 3 courses. Book here.
Adding a theatrical twist to traditional afternoon tea in London, Swan’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ afternoon tea is inspired by the beauty and lyricism of Shakespeare’s great romantic tragedy.
£40.50 per person
This Valentine’s, Swan London will be serving a stunning set menu in their restaurant which has the most romantic views of the River Thames and Shakespeare’s Globe. Enjoy a special St. Valentine’s Martini that’s made with Finlandia vodka, aperol, grenadine, lemon juice and topped with passion fruit foam and raspberry dust. Another signature cocktail s is the ‘Love Potion’ that includes an Earl Grey infused Bombay Sapphire with honey and blackberry in a small potion bottle that is poured over prosecco.
Also don’t miss the stunning a Romeo & Juliet inspired afternoon tea in the restaurant – perfectly romantic!
This February half term, (13th – 17th February 2023) The Real Greek Bankside are running their amazing Kids Eat for Free offer for the duration of the half term.
Bring the kids to experience the fresh and delicious taste of the Mediterranean – for free!
Ts&Cs – Kids Eat Free, free Kids Meal for every £10.00 spent by an adult at The Real Greek from 13th February until 17th February 2023. Offer includes Kids meal from Kids Menu, Drink and Ice Cream / Sorbet.
One free kids meal per adult only. Each adult to spend £10.00 or more to qualify for one free kids meal. Available to all children under 12. Valid for dine-in only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer / promotion / discount. An optional 10% service charge will be added to your bill.
Bankside’s Golden Hinde presents a night of delectable debauchery, featuring first class performers from across the cabaret and performing arts industry.
Line up includes:
Matt Skully – boylesque and sideshow
ZeeZee Stardust – comedy burlesque and stand up
Welcome anti-valentine’s cocktail included in ticket price.
Happy unimaginative consumerist entirely arbitrary interpretation of romance day!
ADULTS ONLY 18+
Mulled drinks in all their forms were a popular choice to stay warm on the ice during the Frost Fairs. Join The Rake as they take you on an exploration of all things mulled with a guided tasting through three traditional, forgotten mulled drinks including Germanic Gluhkriek, Scandinavian Glugg and English Lambswool.
This event is free, but booking is required through link below.
This event is part of the Frost Fair which Better Bankside is running across December and January. Frost Fair is a homage to the area’s unique history, celebrating the characters and fascinating stories from past winters in the Southwark borough. There’s lots more happening across the area, find out more here.
The brilliant women-only gym and health centre The Bridge have a Zip Zap Zestival to get you invigorated and inspired for the new year. With free classes and sessions and 15% off gym membership they’ll have you zesty and zen before January ends.
The festival starts on Monday 9th Jan and finishes on Monday 15th, so get on their website and book in a session before they all go.
There’s Absolute Abs for core crunchers, Sound Bath Experience for sonic soothing, Boxing Club for rejuvenating jabbing and Sweat To The Beat for rewiring while you’re perspiring – and loads more.
Zee you zere!
Join The Bridge for their first ever supper club offering healthy plant based food that is good for you and the planet.
Guests will be joined by bestselling author and botanist Michael Holland. Michael wrote the best selling book I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast. If you are botanically curious then join us to hear from Michael as he shares his knowledge and passion in the incredible power of plants.
Cost: Pay-what-you-feel
Frost Fairs were a time for feasting on traditional English fayre. In this half day workshop, you’ll bake four English classics. From the classic overnight white loaf to Bath buns and Devonshire splits to lardy cakes (trust us, they’re delicious), this course celebrates the very best of English baking.
This baking workshop is suitable for all levels of experience and runs for 3 hours.
Allergen information: this course uses wheat, dairy, egg and sulphites. One of the recipes in this class uses lard (pork) so is not vegetarian, kosher or halal. Unfortunately we aren’t able to tailor recipes for substitutions or alterations, as these can fundamentally change the composition and outcome of the recipes. For more information regarding our ingredients, please contact us before booking your course.
Nothing says Frost Fair like a mince pie and a warming nip of whiskey. If you’re also partial to this timeless combination, this is the perfect masterclass for you
We believe in simple quality ingredients at Bread Ahead, food should be enjoyed in its purest form. We apply this approach to everything we do, so we’re delighted to team up with fellow artisan producers Redbreast whiskey.
Join our expert bakers for a mince pie and whiskey masterclass. We’ll be demonstrating how we create our classic mince meat and ultimately our mince pies followed by the all important whiskey tasting.
Sat 10 December 2022, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sun 11 December 2022, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Borough Market’s annual Evening of Cheese is back. Get ready for a cheese-themed shopping extravaganza led by our community of cheesemongers. Enjoy tastings, seek expert advice and put together a festive cheeseboard featuring the highest quality cheeses from Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Some of the market’s drinks traders will also be on hand to keep shoppers refreshed.
This event is part of the Frost Fair which Better Bankside is running across December and January. Frost Fair is a homage to the area’s unique history, celebrating the characters and fascinating stories from past winters in the Southwark borough. There’s lots more happening across the area, find out more here.
The Africa Centre’s Annual Christmas African Market returns and this year is it in partnership with Inspired by Africa, who we are working to bring brands together and curate exciting family-friendly activities over the weekend of 17 – 18 December.
You can expect a diverse range of contemporary Afrocentric fashion, food, art, and entertainment including workshops catering to specific interests.
This market is part of the Frost Fair which Better Bankside is running across December and January. Frost Fair is a homage to the area’s unique history, celebrating the characters and fascinating stories from past winters in the Southwark borough. There’s lots more happening across the area, find out more here.
This winter, Bankside is celebrating one of the most extraordinary events in London’s history – the Frost Fair. From circa 1605 to 1814, the surface of the River Thames froze over 24 times, bringing all trade on the water to a standstill. So the people of Bankside took to the ice, creating ‘Frost Fairs’, with a sensational cornucopia of markets, amusement, food, drink, games, pubs, shops, entertainment and general revelry!
Inspired by the area’s rich heritage and lively characters, Bankside has reinvented the Frost Fair for the 21st century. Immerse yourself in innovative augmented reality installations, follow our street art trails, feast on special Frost Fair themed food and drink and enjoy inspired workshops from lino-printing to wreathmaking.
To experience the augmented reality aspects of the Frost Fair art trail, download the Graffio AR App!
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Come join Boiler & Company’s first ever ‘Cirque du Freak’ Halloween party in association with Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie Whisky! Enjoy a night of dark decadence, where glamourous guests explore their ghoulish side. Expect fire dancers, stilt walkers and a live DJ providing a super cool Deep House soundtrack to the night.
Tickets start from just £20pp (for groups of 6 or more, £30pp for bookings of 1-5 people) and include one free cocktail crafted by our master of dark arts mixologist.
VIP tables in The Coral Bar are £150 per table (you must purchase an entry ticket as well) seat up to 4 people and include a bottle of whisky, a bottle of vodka and mixers.
Dress to impress in your best Cirque du Freak attire! Best costume of the evening will win a 5-course dinner with cocktail pairings for two people!
This will be a glorious collective celebration of the seasons, weather and food, OCTOBER PLENTY mixes ancient seasonal customs and contemporary festivity with performance and music.
The theatre company Lions part, which was formed in Southwark by a group of actors who met doing First Folio work with the Original Shakespeare Company, has for many years been performing as part of Borough Market’s annual harvest festivities. October Plenty is the troupe’s interpretation of some of the rich folklore and traditions of the autumn harvest. It includes appearances from the strikingly attired Corne Queen and Berry Man, and free performances for children in the Story Orchard.
The procession will begin at 11am on Bankside SE1, near Shakespeare’s Globe gates, and head down to Borough Market.
The full Market will be in operation as usual during the day, so there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the seasonal produce central to the celebrations.
Swan at Shakespeare’s Globe are doing a Romeo & Juliet inspired afternoon tea. Available until the 27th November 2022, after which thier wondrous festive tea is served. A vegetarian and a vegan tea are available as well as a savoury Gentlemen’s Tea. Afternoon Tea is served in thier restaurant from midday and is priced at £38.5 per person.
All kids that come to The Real Greek in their Halloween costumes on Monday 31st October 2022 will eat for free!
All treats, no tricks – so bring along your little witches and wizards for a spooky Greek feast!
T&Cs – Free Kids Meal for every £10.00 spent by an adult at The Real Greek on Monday 31st October 2022. Offer includes Kids meal from Kids Menu, Drink and Ice Cream / Sorbet. Valid on Monday 31st October 2022. One free kids meal per adult only. Each adult to spend £10.00 or more to qualify for one free kids meal. Available to all children under 12, for kids in Halloween Fancy Dress only. Valid for dine-in only at all The Real Greek restaurants. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
London Cocktail Week is the world’s original Cocktail Week and is one of the most exciting ways to discover the London bar scene up close and personal. Getting a London Cocktail Week wristband is the perfect way to explore the city’s unrivalled cocktail scene – giving you access to £7 Signature Cocktails in 300 of the best bars in London. Alongside these Cocktail Tours, there are hundreds of cocktail events and special experiences happening throughout the festival as well as special menus, immersive pop-ups and international take overs curated as part of the event.
Here’s what Bankside has in store:
12th Knot
Delicious cocktails, stylish settings, live music, and panoramic views across the city from this lofty rooftop bar at the top of the Sea Containers London Hotel. They have partnered with Grey Goose for LCW with a special Kaffir Martini, with homemade kaffir vermouth with a touch of orange, stirred down with classic Grey Goose
Albie
A neighbourhood-feel lobby bar in Southwark with an all-natural wine list, comfy sofas and an ever-changing rosta of food pop-ups to enjoy with a drink. Albie has three bars so you never need to wait too long for your drinks, plus a spacious street side terrace for drinks alfresco. Why not try the Nordic Goose, with Grey Goose Vodka and dill & tarragon infused dry vermouth. Garnished with dill.
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
An informal all-day spot – as vibrant and artistic as its neighbourhood – Artyard’s enticing drinks menu serves up classics with a twist, making it a must visit for creative cocktails enthusiasts. They’re taking it to the next level this LCW, by celebrating art itself, their current artist-in-residence Corinne Natel to be precise. Corrine’s work has influenced their LCW cocktail Sub Tropical. This cocktail is artsy, upscale, yet laid-back, refreshingly long and robust in flavour. It’s made with a Thai basil-infused Toti rum, Falernum, Jasmin Verte, cucumber syrup, Peychard’s Bitters, tonic water & ginger ale.
Boiler & Co
Boiler & Company, is an independent specialist cocktail and gastro bar which is conveniently located seconds from the Thames and the Tate Modern. They aim to showcase the versatility of whisky in the modern-cocktail scene…It is a hotspot you don’t want to miss! They are offering a Faux Banana Old Fashioned featuring Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Only £7 with a LCW wristband. It’s an amazing drink. Boiler & Co owner, Adam, infuses the whisky himself using banana skin and finely slices the banana, dehydrates it to create the stunning garnish. We previewed this drink at Cocktails in the City earlier this summer and it sold out every day.
Borough Yards
Borough Yards is a vibrant new destination right next door to the famous Borough Market. Based in and around a series of restored and reconceived railway arches, the brand new development is a two-minute walk from London Bridge station with world class bars and restaurants on its doorstep. Entry is completely free and guests can expect a collection of fantastic pop-ups bars there especially for London Cocktail Week.
Flat Iron – Omeara
An underground bar serving an array of cocktails, craft beers and mountains of tequila…as well as being attached to one of London’s top live music venues! This rabbit’s warren of a venue is best known for its live music, but they also have an unparalleled tequila collection! Please note – the signature cocktail here is limited to one per person.
Hawksmoor Borough
This south of the river member of the Hawksmoor family keeps the group’s heavy wood décor, whilst drawing on Borough Market next door for fresh ideas and produce. Why not try their PINK GIBSON – £7 with Boatyard Vodka, Audemus umami gin, Aperitivo Co. Lyon and pink pickle juice.
Sea Containers
Designed by visionary Tom Dixon, Sea Containers Restaurant is an all-day dining experience. In the middle of the room you’ll find the monumental stainless steel island bar, serving up delicious drinks throughout the week. The yellow submarine above the bar plays on the maritime theme and gives it a twist by making it yellow (also a nod to The Beatles) and is an actual replica of a submarine – made by Premier Ship Models. Try their Figurehead (inspired by the mermaid figure set at the front of old sailing ships). It includes Mermaid Zest Gin, Italicus, Grapefruit, Lime, Sugar, topped with lemonade & crushed ice, garnished with mint leaves and grapefruit slice
The Distillery Bar
The Distillery pays homage to the hotel’s heritage by highlighting its gins and local craft beers. Inspired by this history, the bar mixes signature cocktails and uses homemade aromatics, infusions, and bitters to accent the drinks. Take your pick from their Rhuby Sour with Rhubarb gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white. Or maybe their Heartbreak with Amaretto, strawberry syrup and lemon juice.
Every Saturday from 1 until 3pm.
Join us for 2 hours of amazing food and bottomless drinks every Saturday.
An exclusive opportunity for food lovers to taste some of the best food and drink products entered into this year’s Great Taste awards
For the first time ever, the Guild of Fine Food is opening the doors of it’s Great Taste Golden Fork awards, inviting members of the public to a preview tasting at Southwark Cathedral on the afternoon of Monday 5th September 2022. The annual Golden Forks event, dubbed the “Oscars of the food world” will be held at the Cathedral later that evening.
This exclusive opportunity invites foodies to taste some of the most delicious food and drink products entered into this year’s Great Taste awards, the highest global accolade based entirely on taste.
An amazing opportunity to meet the people behind the products – each tasting table will be hosted by the producers themselves – visitors will have just over two hours to taste their way across approximately 25 Great Taste award-winning food and drink products. These products are some of the very best of the 14,000 entries subjected to the rigorous Great Taste judging of 2022 – ahead of the winners being announced that evening at the trade-only event.
What is Great Taste?
Recognised as a stamp of excellence and actively sought out by food lovers and retailers alike, Great Taste, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, values taste above all else. All products in the line-up for judging are blind-tasted: every product is removed from its packaging so it cannot be identified and is judged purely on taste alone.
This year’s rigorous judging process featured comprehensive blind taste-testing of more than 14,000 products, taking place over 90 days across Dorset and London. This year’s line-up saw food and drink originating from 110 different countries from across the world take part.
Unfortunately persons under the age of 18 are not permitted at this event
FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS WELCOME AT LONDON’S MOST WELL-MANNERED COFFEE HOUSES
The Gentlemen Baristas partners with Lily’s Kitchen to offer complimentary coffee and dog treats this International Dog Day, 26th August 2022
August 2022: The Gentlemen Baristas, London’s most well-mannered collection of coffee houses, is partnering with pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen to invite those with four legged friends for special treatment this International Dog Day, Friday 26th August.
From Piccadilly to Southwark all The Gentlemen Baristas’ guests with woofers will be greeted with a barista-made drink of their choice, delicious dog treats and a doggie bag, to celebrate International Dog Day and help raise awareness about the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, particularly since the rise of lockdown pets.
The gifts for four-legged friends include Lily’s Kitchen goodies, including: an On The Go Mealtime Bar, complete, proper nutrition in a handy bar format that fits neatly in your back pocket, Breaktime Biscuits, the perfect pre-lunch pick me up, a pack of Meaty Treats, and a tasty wet food complete meal. The Gentleman Baristas, coffee culture custodians, with 10 houses across the capital and a roastery, believe customers are never an inconvenience. Whether your dog has become your new working from home buddy, or take to work buddy, this is a chance to drop in and celebrate with them.
In fact, because The Gentlemen Baristas like to do things differently, the well-mannered hosts will also be providing complimentary poo bags to boot for dogs on the go.
Ed Parkes, Director and co-founder of The Gentlemen Baristas comments; “Our coffee house managers remember all their regular’s names and know half the dogs about town!
“We want to show our appreciation and give something back to the community, whether it’s a hot cup of coffee and OTG treat for your morning walk or Breaktime Biscuit for your pooch, while you snuggle up on the sofa at home with a cuppa – it’s on the house.”
Samantha Crossley, Marketing Director at Lily’s Kitchen, says: “At Lily’s Kitchen we have always believed that four legged friends are part of the family. So, whether you’re out and about in London on an adventure or simply taking your usual morning stroll, pop by your local Gentleman Baristas on International Dog Day to enjoy a complimentary coffee for you and some Lily’s Kitchen treats for your woofer. One of our On The Go Bars is the perfect mini-meal for your dog when you’re out living your best lives together – and even better, it fits in your pocket!”
Henry Ayers, Co-Founder and Director of Wholesale added: “We believe superb coffee is for everyone, our house or yours, and just like Lily’s Kitchen, we believe every dog deserves proper food, even on the go.”
Join Boiler & Co for the closing party of their beer festival. Featuring a wide range of great beers, lots of special offers, tastings and discounts, this is your last chance to enjoy this FREE festival and soak up the atmosphere this summer.
Brindisa Kitchen’s Market Terrace Pop up is Back for 2022! Join them in the heart of Borough Market for a unique dining experience. With Tapas Brindisa London Bridge only taking walk-ins, this is a perfect opportunity to secure your spot at their flagship restaurant. As Borough Market trading draws in for the day, their terrace pop up springs into life so that you can enjoy tapas in amongst a truly rustic and buzzing atmosphere. Traditional Spanish Tapas served in an iconic London location, what more could you ask for!
Market Terrace Pop Up Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday: 7pm – 9pm
Enjoy summer days and nights in one of our exclusive Guinness Pods. Keep perfectly cool on hot summer days and stretch out those lazy summer evenings in these stunning pods. With twinkling lights, cushions and blankets, they have everything you need for extra privacy for company meetings, client catch ups and romantic intimate dinners. No need to book in advance but get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Head to Boiler & Co. for Bankside’s first ever independent beer festival, taking place from the 16th July for a whole month. Featuring loads of outside bars featuring a wide range of great beers, lots of special offers, tastings and discounts, come and enjoy this FREE festival and soak up the atmosphere this summer.
They’ll be exciting guest beers each week, live music and DJs, beach style lounge areas, and of course, lots of beer.
FREE ENTRY – NO TICKET REQUIRED
At Rajiv’s Kitchen, we believe in bringing people together to enjoy authentic Nepalese cuisine. The diverse dishes and new flavours provide as much feast for the mind as the mouth.
There is such a wonderful array of food to choose from and Chef Rajiv has chosen 7 dishes compromising of some of the most loved Summer dishes for you to sample so you can experience a culinary journey to Nepal.
