If London’s restaurant scene is an ocean, then Borough Market’s restaurants are an entire private beach of choices.
For this post, however, we’re not going to be sailing into the heart of the Borough Market itself, but rather taking a look at the fabulous array of restaurants making waves in the area around the market. (Yes, we are sticking with the ocean analogy – wouldn’t our English teachers be proud?)
1. Arthur Hooper’s
Reviewed by Lily Frohlich
Newly-opened modern European restaurant Arthur Hooper’s serves sharing-style dishes made with fresh ingredients. They’ve even sourced produce from local market suppliers including Cannon & Cannon and Androuet. We loved it there so much we must have recommended them to every colleague, family member, friend, and casual acquaintance we have.
If you’ve been tasked with the (frankly horrifying) task of picking a spot for a first date, you’re guaranteed to impress with this Borough Market restaurant. It provides the perfect evening ambiance with an 80s soundtrack that was surprisingly complimentary. (At one point they even played the theme from Ghostbusters and, for some unknown reason, it worked.) Try the burrata with samphire and almonds – you won’t regret it.
8 Stoney Street, London Bridge, SE1 9AA
2. Great Guns Social
Another new entry to the area is Great Guns Social, who are bringing the crème de la crème of London’s chefs to Borough. They’re running a series of residencies, allowing culinary wizards to take over the menu and serve whatever their hearts desire (within reason). First to step up to the plate is Khalid Dahbi, who’s put together a Moroccan-inspired feast, just in time to warm you up this autumn. He’ll be in residence into the new year, at which point a new chef and new menu will emerge to entice you back! Great Guns Social have also put together an impressive, film-inspired cocktail list – try the Barbarella, or Han Shot First.
96 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0EF
3. Tapas Brindisa
18-20 Southwark St, SE1 1TJ
4. Arabica Bar and Kitchen
Borough Market, 3 Rochester Walk, London SE1 9AF
5. Rabot 1745
2-4 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL
6. Fish!
Borough Market, Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9AL