Bars
The 5 Best Bars in London Bridge
Riverside terraces, railway-arch dens and skyline rooms: the best bars around London Bridge.
In short: our top picks are Oblix, 12th Knot and Bermondsey Arts Club. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London Bridge has grown into one of the city’s best places for a drink, with the river on one side and Borough Market on the other. From skyline rooms in The Shard to railway-arch dens, this is a quarter built for a night that moves. These are the bars worth crossing the river for.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oblix | London Bridge | ££££ |
| 12th Knot | South Bank | ££££ |
| Bermondsey Arts Club | Bermondsey | £££ |
| Hawksmoor Bar Borough | Borough | £££ |
| Oblix at The Shard | London Bridge | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
Oblix
Why we pick itA bar and terrace high in The Shard; live music, a long drinks list and one of the best views in town.
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12th Knot
Why we pick itA glamorous rooftop bar at Sea Containers with a sweeping river view; book for sunset.
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Bermondsey Arts Club
Why we pick itA 1920s-styled basement cocktail bar in a former toilet block; characterful and seriously good.
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Hawksmoor Bar Borough
Why we pick itThe bar beneath the Borough steakhouse; expert classics and one of London's best Sunday roasts upstairs.
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Oblix at The Shard
Why we pick itA glamorous bar and restaurant on the 32nd floor of the Shard.
Before you book
Book the skyline bars and walk in to the arches; the area rewards wandering between the two. Go early for a riverside seat in summer. And string a few together rather than settling in one; the best London Bridge nights drift from market to arch to terrace.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Oblix is our editor's choice: A bar and terrace high in The Shard; live music, a long drinks list and one of the best views in town. Oblix, 12th Knot and Bermondsey Arts Club lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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