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South Bank Restaurant and Cafe Guide

Find the best and most delicious food from restaurants and cafes that are currently open in South Bank. Please see individual restaurants for further information on opening times, delivery, and current offers available.

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South Bank London

All Bar One

Modern bar serving beer, cocktails, wine and sharing plates to an after-work crowd.

1-3 Chicheley St, Lambeth, London SE1 7PY

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

Based in Bankside Hotel – An all-day restaurant, serving fresh seasonal food, alongside cocktails, local beers and wines from off the beaten track.

2 Blackfriars Rd, South Bank, London SE1 9JU

Banh Bao Brothers

Classic & creative Vietnamese dishes & bao with lively interiors & walls covered in street art.

20 Leake St, Lambeth, London SE1 7NN

Bao Fa Garden

High-ceilinged Chinese restaurant in County Hall with river views, serving imperial Beijing cuisine.

County Hall Building, The Queen's Walk, Lambeth, London SE1 7PB

BFI Riverfront

Thames-side restaurant, bar and terrace with menu of British and international snacks and staples.

The Riverfront, BFI Southbank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XT

Black Sheep Coffee

Serving the first specialty grade robusta beans on the market, Black Sheep Coffee are proud to be innovators in the coffee industry.

Unit 4 & 5A, Southbank Central, Hatfields, London SE1 9PG

Brasserie Blanc

Upscale brasserie serving a classically French menu devised by renowned chef Raymond Blanc.

9 Belvedere Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 8YL

Burger King

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes, plus breakfast. Delivery available.

Waterloo Railway Station, Waterloo, London SE1 8SE

Côte Brasserie

Modern, all-day French brasserie, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.

Festival Terrace, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 8XX, United Kingdom

Doggetts Coat and Badge

Pub named after 300 year-old boat race, spread over multiple floors with a terrace above the Thames.

1 Blackfriars Bridge, South Bank, London SE1 9UD

Draughts

Relaxed hideaway featuring a huge collection of board games plus global pub grub & craft beer.

Arch 16 Leake St, Bishop's, London SE1 7NN

Fateema

Lebanese grab-and-go restaurant located in the base of South Bank Tower. Delivery Available.

28 Stamford St, South Bank, London SE1 9LQ

Gabriel’s Wharf

Popular riverside destination, offering a wide range of cuisine from delicious vegan salads, gourmet pizzas, colourful Caribbean lunches and hearty toasted sandwiches.

56 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PP

GAIL’s Bakery

More than 30 types of bread are offered at this bakery, which serves coffee, breakfast and lunch.

28 York Road, London SE1 7PD

Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar

Old-world hotel restaurant with serving a traditional British menu, plus cocktails in the library lounge.

County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB

Giraffe

Funky, child-friendly restaurant serving international favourites at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delivery available.

Riverside, Behind the Royal Festival Hall Riverside Level 1, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

Gourmet Pizza Co.

Laid-back riverside dining with outdoor seating, serving gourmet Italian pizzas, pasta and salad.

56 Upper Ground, Lambeth, London SE1 9PP

Great British Fish & Chips

Traditional fish ‘n’ chips by the river in simple cafe-takeaway decorated in iconic landmark photos.

County Hall, Queens Walk, London, SE1 7PB

HANNAH

HANNAH uses fresh local produce along with imported specialised Japanese ingredients to give an authentic and pure experience – serves lunch and dinner options.

Southbank Riverside, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7PB

Honest Burgers

Quality burgers with chicken & beef, plus vegetable fritters & rosemary chips, in Royal Festival Hall. Delivery available.

9 Festival Terrace, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX

Island Poke

Quick service Hawaiian poke bowls with an array of bases, mix-ins & toppings in a modern setting. Delivery Available.

Unit 2F, Southbank Place, London SE1 7NW

La Cucina Di Mamma

Pizza and pasta alongside bangers and mash in continental bar-style restaurant with outside tables. Delivery Available.

3j, 3k Belvedere Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 7GQ

Las Iguanas

Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary dining room. Delivery available.

Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Le Pain Quotidien

Serves simple and elegant food, made with organic ingredients whenever possible for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Festival Walk, Bishop's, London SE1 8XX, United Kingdom

Locale Southbank

Relaxed, neighbourhood feel to Italian restaurant serving regional favourites with a seasonal edge. Delivery available.

County Hall, 3B Belvedere Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 7GP, United Kingdom

Lyaness

Located in Sea Containers London, formerly Dandelyan, a new concept from the team behind the world’s best bar.

20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD

Mamuśka!

Affordable, casual restaurant that serves authentic Polish cuisine, beer and vodka. Delivery available.

9 Addington St, Bishop's, London SE1 7RY

McDonald’s

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. Delivery available.

Unit 43 The Colonnade, Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, SE1 8SW

Mulberry Bush

Serving nostalgic British pub food close to London’s best tourist attractions, such as the National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall and the London Eye

Mulberry Bush, 89 Upper Ground, Southbank, London, SE1 9PP

Ned’s Noodle Bar

Egg, rice or udon noodles packed in American-style takeaway boxes for eat in, takeaway or delivery. Delivery available.

3 Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7GQ

OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie

Modern choice with a garden terrace & panoramic skyline views, serving globally influenced cuisine.

Barge House St, South Bank, London SE1 9PH

Ping Pong

Chinese restaurant for dim sum, fruity cocktails and flowering teas. Delivery available.

Southbank Centre, Festival Terrace, London SE1 8XX

Pizza Express

Enjoy delicious pizza and doughballs in a relaxed setting, directly behind Royal Festival Hall. Delivery Available.

Unit 3, The White House, 9c Belvedere Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 8YP, United Kingdom

Pret A Manger

Ready-made sandwiches plus breakfast, coffee, soups & salads, available in Waterloo Station.

Unit GO1A, York Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 7NQ

Pure

Natural, healthy food, made to order fresh everyday – eat-in or takeaway.

Unit 17, Waterloo Station, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 7LY

Sea Containers Restaurant

British-American menus in the Hotel’s chic eatery with some outdoor, riverside tables.

20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD

Skylon

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame river views at this airy Modern European with 1950s design touches. Delivery available.

Belvedere Rd, Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX

Slug & Lettuce

Smart pub with a cocktail list, a classic British menu and uncluttered contemporary decor.

5 Chicheley Street, North Block (1–63), County Hall, London, SE1 7PJ

Sports Bar & Grill

Specialise in creating the best sports viewing environment; the perfect place to get together and grab some food, like their big game burgers and legendary grills.

Unit 1 The Balcony, Waterloo Railway Station, York Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 7NY

Strada

Italian restaurant serving risotto, pasta and wood-fired pizzas, plus fish and seafood dishes.

Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, SE1 8XX

The Black Penny

Chic cafe, with delicious gourmet coffees and brunch/lunch options.

17 Casson Square, Bishop's, London SE1 7BQ

The Green Room

A large open-air neighbourhood garden, serving pizza and cocktails, and surrounded by aromatic homegrown herbs for chefs and bartenders to work with. Delivery available.

101 Upper Ground, Bishop's, London SE1 9PP

The Waterloo Tap

Showcasing the beers from top brewers in the UK and abroad, all set in a venue you will want to spend time in.

Sutton Walk, Lambeth, London SE1 8RL

Troia Southbank Charcoal Kebab Kitchen

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in cafe-style setting with scarlet walls and mosaic lamps. Delivery available.

Unit 3F, County Hall, Belvedere Rd, Bishop's, London SE1 7GQ

Wagamama

Asian-inspired & Japanese restaurant where dishes are whisked to long communal tables. Delivery available.

Riverside Level Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX

Wahaca

Mexican diner with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food and cocktails.

Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

Wasabi

Light-filled, modern grab-and-go restaurant serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

Unit 45, Waterloo Station, London, SE1 8SW

Westminster Kitchen & Grill

A comfy, laid-back scene with an open kitchen preparing a grill-focused modern British-Euro menu. Delivery available.

3A/B Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 7GP