WWAATTEERRLLOOOO - Bankside...play host to Victorian Vauxhall, a free family friendly event...
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CULTURE-SEEKERS Lose yourself in a range of artistic experiences at any of Waterloo’s renowned hotspots. If it’s quirky you’re craving, the underground world of The Vaults presents a new immersive dining experience ‘Dinner is Coming’ - a parody of hit show Game of Thrones that mixes food, theatre and comedy (until 14 July). If music and dance is your thing, Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah’s ‘Tree’ – following one man’s journey into the heart and soul of contemporary South Africa opens at The Young Vic 29 July until late August. Fans of classical music should check out impressive Victorian performance space 1901 Arts Club’s ‘Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight’ series finale on 12 July.
FOOD-LOVERS Waterloo offers a truly cosmopolitan blend of dining experiences. Start your day with freshly-baked goods from Konditor, grab lunch at Lower Marsh’s thriving and affordable street food market and then spoil yourself at brand new botanical cocktail bar and small plates restaurant Hello Darling, trendy gastropub The Anchor and Hope or Latin American hotspot, Paladar. From 27 June - 12 July, join us as we celebrate Waterloo Food Fortnight; two weeks crammed full of parties, workshops, tastings and offers in honour of the incredibly diverse food and drink scene in the area.
WATERING HOLES An extensive range of pubs and bars can be found in Waterloo. For the more traditional, pick up a pint of ale at The Albert Arms on London Road or The King’s Arms, located on charming Roupell Street, often used as the backdrop for films and TV shows. For wine-lovers, slurp your way through Unwined in Waterloo’s extensive wine list, and if you prefer your drinks shaken not stirred, Bar Elba and Vaulty Towers’ wide range of cocktails can’t
be missed. For sophisticated sunset
sipping, round off your evening with
breath-taking views of the city at the
elegant Waterloo Sky Bar at the top
of the H10 London Waterloo.
This historic city is ever changing, and nowhere is this more apparent than the London Bridge area. Under the glistening gaze of The Shard, Europe’s tallest building, the area stretches from London Bridge to just past Tower Bridge. It offers unusual sights and thrilling experiences alongside the world’s most famous waterway – The Thames.
This iconic area is one of London’s oldest neighbourhoods, boasting historical, maritime and culinary connections to events that have shaped the city’s history. You will find award winning attractions, an array of exciting bars and restaurants and shopping with a twist – plus plenty of photo opportunities at global landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Also known as the cultural heart of London, South Bank is home to a plethora of attractions, theatres, cinemas and pop-ups as can be seen overleaf, but we also have a wide choice of restaurants and cafés to choose from depending on your budget and taste.
Waterloo is a fascinating and historic corner of London with plenty of hidden gems to discover. From award-winning theatre to sustainable hotels, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant and diverse area.
Vauxhall is one of London’s coolest Riverside districts, famous as much for its history as it’s club scene. With many unique events, great places to eat and drink and the Vauxhall Gallery District, Vauxhall is the place to be this summer!
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SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS Jump headfirst into summer in South Bank. Head to Hayward Gallery for their cutting-edge exhibition ‘Kiss My Genders’ or pop into Gallery@OXO for ‘Here Am I’ – another of their ground-breaking and free photography exhibitions. Firm favourite Underbelly Festival is back! Expect cabaret, drag queens, comedy, pop up food stalls and outdoor bars. Enjoy amazing street art in Leake Street Arches, the only legal graffiti tunnel in the UK. Here you’ll also find House of Vans, home to a skate ramp, cinema and nonstop events which, believe it or not, are all free!
Families will love Southbank Centre’s installation ‘Appearing Rooms’. Try your luck at guessing the fountains’ next move…and prepare to get soaked!
Continue the summer vibes with a visit to Sea Life London Aquarium where kids will love the playful penguins, enchanting jellyfish and breath-taking tunnels, where stingrays glide overhead. Metres away is also Shrek’s Adventure, the London Dungeon and the Coca-Cola London Eye. Discover IWM London through one of their free summer exhibitions. For more history, visit the Florence Nightingale Museum and learn about the world’s most famous nurse!
If theatre and films are your thing then head to The Old Vic, National Theatre, County Hall (for Agatha Christies ‘Witness for the Prosecution), BFI IMAX and BFI Southbank for a summer of award-winning drama. Experience a new view of London with a trip on the river with City Cruises and MBNA Thames Clippers and for a totally new perspective, try Zip Now London, back in Archbishop’s Park for the Summer. C’mon, there’s no time to waste!
SUMMER DINING + DRINKS South Bank is home to some of the best restaurants with a view, including the iconic Oxo Tower Restaurant,
Bar and Brasserie and Skylon at the Royal Festival Hall. For music loving foodies, there is the newly-opened Spiritland and for those with an eye for design, the new Art Yard restaurant at Bankside Hotel. For British classics in a historic setting, don’t miss Gillray’s at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall or Sea Containers Restaurant for something sleek and modern, or head to Lyaness for something different – this brand-new bar has a menu sectioned around ingredients instead of cocktails, perfect for a summer aperitif.
Kick back on a deck chair at riverside craft beer pub, The Understudy and enjoy the summer sunshine, or head to The Green Room for laid back dining and drinks in a delightful sustainable garden. The Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Gardens, full of wildflowers, is an idyllic spot – or try one of the bars or restaurants at Gabriel’s Wharf for a relaxed holiday vibe.
STAY For where to stay, head to www.southbanklondon.com
FREE SUMMER EVENTS As always Vauxhall is buzzing with great events all summer long. Kick off with the return of Berlin’s famous pop-up singing extravaganza, Bearpit Karaoke to Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens on Saturday 15th June, 3-7pm and then returning to the Vauxhall on Saturday 13th July, 10th August and 14th September.
July once again sees Vauxhall One’s free outdoor Summer Screen cinemas return to the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (Tuesday 9th, 16th, 23th, 30st) showing camp hits and cult classics. The Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens will also play host to Victorian Vauxhall, a free family friendly event celebrated the history of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens as the birthplace of outdoor entertainment on Saturday 24th August.
VAUXHALL GALLERY DISTRICT A century ago, Vauxhall was a leading arts and craft district, populated by glassblowers, potters and sculptors. Today the area is one of London’s hottest new areas destinations- the burgeoning Vauxhall Gallery District is a place to discover contemporary art
Damien Hirst’s six-gallery, 37,000 sq ft, Newport Street Gallery presents work from his personal collections, Vauxhall’s pioneering contemporary art space Beaconsfield, is recognised for its ground-breaking commissions in the former Lambeth Ragged School (also located on Newport Street).
Gasworks is renowned for launching the careers of many UK and international artists whilst Charles
Asprey’s Cabinet Gallery on Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens has a cutting edge design that mirrors the traditional pavilions that once populated the historic pleasure gardens.
And make sure you visit the other art spaces nearby; The Sunday Painter and Danielle Arnaud Gallery, Corvi-Mora and Tate Britain just across the river.
PUBS AND CLUBS Catch a drink and mingle with the locals at some of the best pubs around. Vauxhall is home to a number of great pubs, including The Black Dog perfectly located for a summer pint looking onto the Please Gardens. Enjoy riverside views of the Houses of Parliament at The Rose on Albert Embankment. Fulfil all your craft beer needs at Mother Kelly’s Taproom & Bottle Shop with 33 beers on tap, a fully stocked bottle shop and not one by two outdoor areas. For the late night crowd head to Fire and Lightbox, Vauxhall’s hottest clubs to dance to the best beats and cutting edge music out there.
SUMMER BY THE RIVER With its wide open spaces and world-famous landmarks, London Bridge is one of the capital’s main stages for big summer events. From 30th May to Saturday 31st August, London Bridge City will present Summer By The River 2019. London’s largest, free festival offers a packed schedule of exciting al fresco events and entertainment. Expect film, comedy, theatre, live sports screenings and music, all with unrivalled riverside views of London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. More details at londonbridgecity.co.uk
CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS Celebrate 125 years of Tower Bridge with a series of special events hosted by the iconic London landmark, including new exhibitions and an immersive mystery experience. It’s ‘Dark Matter’ season at the Science Galley London, exploring the origins of the universe through art and science and ‘Weavers of the Clouds: Textile Arts of Peru’ is the latest installation at the Fashion & Textile Museum. Theatre-lovers won’t want to miss Nicholas Hytner’s interpretation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Bridge Theatre, showing until August 21st. Discover music along the Low Line with Musicity, an interactive, architecture inspired experience (visit musicityglobal.com for more details).
EATING OUT Sandwiched between two of the best food markets in the country, London Bridge is packed with fantastic independent restaurants and
sensational occasion destinations alike. Head to new outdoor food market, the Vinegar Yard to find an amazing selection of street-food pop-ups. Theatregoers and visitors to Tower Bridge should make the most of One Tower Bridge’s eclectic restaurant mix, with new additions Temakinho and Vapiano joining the likes of The Ivy, Tom Simmons, Gunpowder and vegan favourite Eat by Chloe.
There is so much going on in Vauxhall throughout the summer, with its fantastic transport link and buzzing al fresco vibe. To keep in the know about what’s on in Vauxhall, special offers
and discounts head to beinvauxhall.com
Planning your visit to London Bridge has never been easier. With a brand new railway station and new direct connections, the area is more accessible than ever. To plan your trip go to atlondonbridge.com
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MINI MAPTravelling to or from the north side? Some of the most beautiful views of London are from the ten bridges which stretch this expanse of the River Thames. Hop over with ease.
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Tower Hill For centuries Bankside has been on the other side of London’s mainstream. It was once London’s rowdy pleasure quarter, outside the walls of the city and its jurisdictions, full of gambling dens, bear baiting pits and theatres. It was a natural landing place for outsiders and free thinkers, and inspired literary legends such as Chaucer, Shakespeare and Dickens.
Today, Bankside continues to be a vibrant creative and cultural neighbourhood, home to the world’s most visited art gallery, Tate Modern, one of London’s oldest food markets, Borough Market, and instantly recognisable Shakespeare’s Globe. Beyond this, Bankside’s medieval networks of streets are sure to capture your curiosity. Explore London’s other side…
INSPIRE YOUR CULTURAL SIDE Theatre is a huge part of Bankside’s heritage and remains core to the fabric of the area. The summer season is in full swing at Shakespeare’s Globe. For every performance they release 700 £5 standing tickets. Enthusiasts of the Bard should also visit The Rose Playhouse which is part archaeological site and open for tours most Saturdays.
Seek out edgier productions at The Bunker, Union Theatre and Cervantes Theatre, and catch Menier Chocolate Factory’s popular off-West End programme.
Tate Modern’s summer exhibitions are a must-see (in addition to the free displays and city vistas from the 360-degree viewing platform). Bankside Gallery also sits on the riverside and is free to enter. Delve further into the backstreets and find newly commissioned works at Jerwood Space from sculpture to performance. Menier Gallery hosts an ever-changing programme of contemporary exhibitions.
WALK THE ARCH SIDE The mighty Victorian rail viaducts form a spine running through Bankside. The Low Line utilises these arches and tunnels to connect communities and places. Follow the Low Line route (see map overleaf) and you’ll stumble upon two destinations…
Flat Iron Square is filled with food trucks, alfresco bars, a gig venue. Enjoy all major sporting activity with their outdoor summer screens. Union
Yard Arches is further west along Union Street and comprises of a lively mix of theatres and restaurants with a sun-drenched courtyard.
SATISFY YOUR HUNGRY SIDE Bankside is a haven for food lovers. In and around Borough Market is a huge range of restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes. Southwark Street also offers an abundance of options from relaxed brunch spots, to chicken and steak restaurants, cocktail bars and those specialising in a vegan and vegetarian offer.
QUENCH YOUR THIRSTY SIDE Bankside and beer go hand in hand, but there are also plenty of wine bars in addition to its pubs. Enjoy cocktails in late night bars or hotel lounges, soak up the atmosphere amongst the railway arches at Flat Iron Square and Union Yard Arches, or for a caffeine fix, find charming independent coffee houses tucked away on Union Street.
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South Bank Guides With everything from the most loved family attractions, to where to find the best cocktail on the best roof top, from discovering your
new favourite hidden hangout or where to enjoy South Bank after sunset, our carefully curated guides are guaranteed to make your South Bank summer anything BUT average. Whatever your budget, we have you covered.
Check out all our South Bank Guides at southbanklondon.com
Guides include:
- Night Time South Bank
- The Great South Bank Outdoors
- Family Attractions in South Bank
- South Bank Breakfast and Brunch Guide
- The Best Free Things to do in South Bank
- Best Bars in South Bank
- Best Restaurants in South Bank
Explore the many wonders that
make London Bridge one of the
most exciting places in the capital to
spend your summer. Plan your visit
at atlondonbridge.com and discover
award-winning attractions, top dining
spots, cocktail bars and all the latest
happenings.
Sunshine! Kiosk
Look out for the Sunshine! kiosk outside
London Bridge station on Tooley Street
this summer. Our team will help you make
the most of your time in London Bridge.
Sunshine! is an artwork by artist Andrew
Logan, commissioned by Team London
Bridge.
Take a tour through Bankside with these area itineraries at visitbankside.com:
Musicity X Low Line Listen to newly commissioned tracks created especially for specific locations along the Low Line in Bankside and beyond.musicityglobal.com
Bankside’s favourite food hangouts From street food, traditional cafés, to trendy brunch spots and al fresco dining, follow our summer food trail.
Bawdy Bankside Uncover the remains of Winchester Palace and other historic spots of medieval and Tudor Bankside.
Waterloo is an eccentric and rebellious
neighbourhood, full of surprises and
hidden gems. Familiarise yourself with
the area’s individuality by taking a stroll.
Download one of our walking maps at
wearewaterloo.co.uk – see below for a short description:
Victorian Waterloo In medieval times, this area was desolate Lambeth Marsh, which only really came to life with the completion of Westminster Bridge in 1750. Explore eerie viaducts and learn more about local legends
Waterloo War & Peace Radical politics were never far away in Waterloo, from anti-Catholic riots to Dissenters such as the poet William Blake. See how Waterloo picked itself up after heavy bombing in WW2 and discover its schools and local farm.
The sumptuous Vauxhall Pleasure
Gardens were arguably the birthplace
of large-scale outdoor entertainment.
Although grand, they weren’t always respectable. High and low culture were enjoyed in equal measure. The well-to-do and the less reputable rubbed together with a common aim – pleasure seeking.
Today, Vauxhall is still a place of contrasts and still a place to enjoy yourself. Bouldering, gyms and crossfit.
Craft beer, a gallery district, independent eateries and gastro pubs. Theatre, drag and electronic music. Green spaces and a city farm. Late nights, early mornings, weekdays or weekends. Come and do something a bit different.
For the latest FREE events, make sure you check out beinvauxhall.com
Whether you’re here for the weekend or just visiting on the day, take a look at the area map overleaf and find out what makes each destination so distinct. Along the way, you’ll discover some of London’s most well-loved landmarks, museums, galleries, theatres and favourite foodie hangouts.
It takes approximately one hour to walk from Tower Bridge to Vauxhall along the Thames Path, but venture beyond the riverside for some true hidden gems.
Varying from family fun and cultural experiences to London’s nightlife scene, we’ve also highlighted some unmissable events that will keep you entertained this summer across all five locations.
WELCOME TO SUMMER
This pocket guide is full of inspiration to help you discover London’s cultural riverside and the hidden backstreets of London Bridge,
Bankside, South Bank, Waterloo and Vauxhall.
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©2019 This guide is brought to you by South Bank Employers’ Group/South Bank BID, Better Bankside, Team London Bridge, WeAreWaterloo and Vauxhall One. All information is correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.
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LONDON UNDERGROUND Underground stations serving the area include Waterloo, London Bridge, Southwark, Borough, Lambeth North and Vauxhall. If you’re travelling from north of the river, get easy access via Tower Hill, Monument, Mansion House, St Paul’s, Blackfriars, Embankment, Charing Cross and Westminster.
NATIONAL RAIL National Rail stations serving the area include Waterloo, Waterloo East, Blackfriars (Bankside exit), London Bridge and Vauxhall. For train times go to nationalrail.co.uk
BUS The 344 bus route travels between Waterloo, Bankside and London Bridge.
RIVER SERVICES MBNA Thames Clippers River Bus services run regularly from the piers marked on the map.
WALKING It takes approximately one hour to walk from Vauxhall to Tower Bridge if you follow the Thames Path. South Bank, Bankside, London Bridge, Waterloo and Vauxhall are covered by the Legible London scheme; look out for the monoliths for walking directions.
LOW LINE Walk the Low Line along the mighty Victorian railway viaducts spanning
Bankside, London Bridge and Bermondsey. Find out more at lowline.london
TOURIST INFORMATION AND TRAVEL ADVICE Area info, left luggage, maps and more can be found inside Waterloo station’s main concourse. For directions and recommendations look out for Area Ambassadors in the South Bank, Saturdays 12–4pm and Sundays 12–3pm, and in London Bridge beside the giant Sunshine, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am–6pm.
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