Bermondsey Central SE1 Is Your Gateway to the Dynamic, Vivid Colours of London
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live life iN COlOUR As one of London’s most vibrant areas, Bermondsey is awash with life and colour. Just minutes from the River Thames, Bermondsey Central SE1 is at the heart of this exciting area. Whether it’s the blue of the river, the richness of the nearby cultural spaces, the bright array of local life – or the sophisticated shades of your apartment. Why live life in monochrome? Wave goodbye to grey days… Bermondsey Central SE1 is your gateway to the dynamic, vivid colours of London. Feature wall at the Design Museum, Shad Thames Crop Guide for Tip in pages sunset red 1 4 With the river on your doorstep, you can take an evening stroll along the Thames or visit the historic Tower Bridge. London’s Southbank, the cultural heart of the city offers year round entertainment. Alternatively, you can explore one of many free events such as film screenings and plays at More London, or delve into the delights of the picturesque Shad Thames. discover the restaurants and stores of Butler’s Wharf – or simply sit back and absorb the riverside views. The choice is entirely yours. 3 2 Love Life, Love London “Lifeonthewaterfront isgreat–abuzzing atmosphere,andaLways pLentygoingon. iwouLdn’tchangeLiving hereforanything.” david nichol Solicitor The bustling promenade of the South Bank Crop Guide for Tip in pages RiveR life Life by the riverside brings with it all the benefits you’d expect – and some you might not. Welcome to a lively, friendly community by the banks of the Thames, with sights and sounds aplenty: Butler’s Wharf once an historic storage complex, completed in 1873, Butler’s Wharf is now home to high-end apartments, restaurants, cafés, bars and shopping facilities. 1 Hay’s Galleria T 020 7403 3583 haysgalleria.co.uk one of London’s most famous wharfs dating back to the 1900s. it’s an ideal riverside setting whatever the weather thanks to the covered atrium – here you’ll discover shops, restaurants, bars, craft stalls, a beauty salon and a gym. 2 HMS Belfast T 020 7940 6300 hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk Discover the fascinating background of this military vessel, turned museum ship. now owned and run by the imperial 1 4 War Museum. London City Hall City Hall – headquarters to the Greater London Authority (GLA) – overlooks the Thames and is considered a major feat of contemporary design. Shad Thames explore the pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants that line the historic, partly cobbled Shad Thames. South Bank southbanklondon.com The South Bank area is buzzing with things to see and do all year round; free events, music, film, exhibitions, dance, theatre, debates, festivals and all sorts of family fun. St Katharine’s Dock T 020 7488 0555 skdocks.co.uk Featuring a large hotel, shops and restaurants, a pub (The Dickens inn, a former brewery dating back to the 18th century), a yachting marina and other recreational facilities – it is a popular 3 leisure destination. 3 Tower Bridge T 020 7403 3761 towerbridge.org.uk 2 Straddling the Thames is the historic Tower Bridge – providing a fully functioning river crossing with a truly iconic status. 4 Love LiFe, Love LonDon “ life ON the wateRfRONt Tower of London is gReat– a bUzziNg T 0844 482 7777 atmOspheRe, aNd always hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon pleNty gOiNg ON. one of Britain’s most historical sites and home to the Crown Jewels of the i wOUldN’t ChaNge liviNg United Kingdom. heRe fOR aNythiNg.” David nichol Solicitor The bustling promenade of the South Bank Crop Guide for Tip in pages Love Life, Love London “ihaveeverytypeof restauranttochoose from–dependingonwho iamwithandourmood. french,itaLian,indian… younameit,it’sright onmydoorstep.” Ben ellis Comms Manager cordon bLeu 7 When it comes to eating out, you’ll find a delectable array of choice within easy walking distance of Bermondsey Central Se1. Whether it is a relaxed atmosphere you are after in one of the many laid back eateries on Bermondsey Street, the chic elegance of the restaurants that sit along the 2 waterfront of the River Thames or the grand banquet dining to choose from in London Bridge and Borough – all tastes and 1 budgets are catered for. With your state-of-the-art kitchen, eating in can also be just as fun. 6 3 5 enjoy dining at one of the areas many restaurants 4 Crop Guide for Tip in pages RestaURaNts Love LiFe, Love LonDon “ i have eveRy type Of Whether you enjoy the finest French cuisine RestaURaNt tO ChOOse or if spicy, mouth-watering curries are more fROm – depeNdiNg ON whO your thing, you’ll never be short of options i am with aNd OUR mOOd. close to Bermondsey Central Se1: fReNCh, italiaN, iNdiaN… Bengal Clipper yOU Name it, it’s Right ON my dOORstep.” T 020 7357 9001 Ben ellis bengalclipper.co.uk Comms Manager At the Bengal Clipper, you can expect spiced indian cooking and contemporary artistic surroundings – with à la carte, Sunday buffet and take away menus. Bermondsey Kitchen T 0871 075 6137 bermondseykitchen.co.uk Settled on historic Bermondsey Street next to the long-established antiques market, you can round off a day’s bargain-hunting with a fresh, tasty 7 meal at Bermondsey Kitchen. Roast T 0845 034 7301 roast-restaurant.com Based in Britain’s oldest food market, this restaurant celebrates the country’s finest ingredients located in a landmark London building. 1 Cantina T 020 7403 5403 cantina.co.uk For a variety of home made italian pasta, 2 meat and seafood dishes, Cantina uses seasonal produce to create delicious full-flavoured food. 2 Champor Champor 1 T 020 7403 4600 champor-champor.com Champor Champor offers a delicate balance of Malaysian, Thai, Japanese and Chinese fare in a warm and welcoming environment. 3 Delfina Studio Restaurant T 020 7357 0244 delfina.org.uk Delfina Studio Restaurant is a popular restaurant and respected art gallery in one – offering contemporary, eclectic dishes in a light, modern space. 4 Del Aziz T 020 7407 2991 delaziz.co.uk Showcasing the very best of the exotic eastern Mediterranean and north African cuisine and designed to mimic a colourful Middle eastern bazaar. 5 6 3 Gaucho T 020 7407 5222 gauchorestaurants.co.uk A bit of the pampas relocated to Tower Bridge. As well as steak this South American restaurant does a selection of other dishes including fish and chicken. 6 Le Pont de la Tour T 020 7403 8403 lepontdelatour.co.uk Le Pont de la Tour combines the very best of modern French cuisine with elegant, 5 luxurious surroundings and magnificent river views. 7 enjoy dining at one of the areas many restaurants 4 Crop Guide for Tip in pages 1 2 4 Love Life, Love London “Londonisavibrantcity burstingwithcuLture. Livinghere,ifind somethingunexpected andinterestingaround everysingLecorner.” Laura Clayton Account executive cadmium yeLLow 5 6 Witness the true colours of Bermondsey Central Se1 by absorbing a touch of culture. Take a tour through the history of design at the design Museum or learn everything there is to know about wine at the vinopolis Museum. Admire some contemporary art at the Tate Modern or enjoy a play at Shakespeare’s Globe. At Bermondsey Central Se1, 3 you’ll be putting art and culture at your fingertips. TateAAdmiring midsummer Modern art at night’s the Tate dream Modern – at Shakespeare’s Globe 7 Crop Guide for Tip in pages CUlt URe Whatever your interests, Bermondsey is a rich and vibrant centre for exploring art and culture of all kinds: The Clink Museum T 020 7403 0900 clink.co.uk on the site of one of the oldest prisons in england, the Clink Prison Museum isn’t a day trip for the faint-hearted. Design Museum T 020 7403 6933 designmuseum.org The Design Museum hosts a number of talks, events and exhibitions that take an in-depth look at the history of design in its many guises. 1 Fashion & Textile Museum T 020 7407 8664 ftmlondon.org Focusing on contemporary, up-to-the- minute fashions and textiles, the museum 1 2 4 displays many gorgeous items to inspire the next generation of designers. 2 Love LiFe, Love LonDon The old operating “ lONdON is a vibRaNt City bURstiNg with CUlt URe. Theatre Museum liviNg heRe, i fiNd T 020 7188 2679 sOmethiNg UNexpeCted thegarret.org.uk Drop into the old operating Theatre aNd iNteRestiNg aROUNd Museum, uniquely positioned in the roof of eveRy siNgle CORNeR.” an old Baroque Church, and learn about its Laura Clayton medical and surgery teaching history. 3 Account executive Poussin Gallery T 020 7403 4444 poussin-gallery.com Specialising in top-notch abstract art from the 1960s to today with an emphasis on British recent and brand new abstract painting and sculpture. 4 Shakespeare’s Globe T 020 7902 1400 shakespeares-globe.org Built in the image of Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe puts on plays, exhibitions and events in this authentic space. 5 Tate Modern T 020 7887 8888 tatemodern.org.uk 5 6 Hosting a diverse array of exhibitions, modern installations and artwork, you’re bound to discover something new with every trip. 6 vinopolis T 020 7940 8300 vinopolis.co.uk Take an interactive tour of the world’s finest wine on one of many wine-tasting events run by vinopolis. 7 3 TateAAdmiring midsummer Modern art at night’s the Tate dream Modern – at Shakespeare’s Globe 7 Crop Guide for Tip in pages coffee cream 1 nothing beats the aroma of roasting coffee beans, except, perhaps, the taste. And if the sensual scents of the neighbouring Monmouth Coffee Company ignite your desire for a sip of fairtrade Guatamalan coffee or a taste of rich Arabica, you’ll be Love Life, Love London pleased you chose to live at “icouLdn’tbeartogo Bermondsey Central Se1 with withoutagood,strong its abundance of cafés and coffeeeachmorning.and coffee houses at your door.