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Côte Brasserie - Royal Festival Hall
££££•French•4.2(309)Nestled within the iconic Royal Festival Hall, Côte Royal Festival Hall offers an elegant and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a range of dining experiences, from leisurely lunches to pre-theatre dinners. With several of London's most famous attractions just a short walk away, including the London Eye, the National Theatre, and the Southbank Centre, Côte Royal Festival Hall is a prime location for a meal before or after exploring the area. Whether you're attending a concert or event at the Royal Festival Hall, or simply enjoying the lively riverside atmosphere, our restaurant provides the perfect retreat to enjoy exquisite French food.Gaucho Tower Bridge
££££•Steak•4.3(7,418)You'll struggle to find a better view or steak along the Southbank than at Gaucho Tower Bridge. Our restaurant soars over two, magnificent glass-fronted floors with panoramas of the historic London skyline with the Tower of London and Tower Bridge taking center stage.
In warm and uncomplicated interiors, Gaucho Tower Bridge is the perfect location for guests to enjoy dusk to dawn dining, with our contemporary menu is inspired by the flavours and traditions of Latin America.
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- LLeighGoldLondon •101 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoGetting back to their high standards. I’ve not been back for some time after a poor service experience. Consistently good food with a superb good value wine list. Well worth a visitMore infoMeson Don Felipe££££• Spanish• Waterloo•4.4
- LLouiseSurrey •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoI’ve loved EV for years although I don’t get to London so often now. The food is delicious and the service is so friendly. We went early so it was still quiet and it’s nice to see the bar next door has opened upMore infoEv Restaurant££££• Turkish• Southwark•4.1
- DDashaGoldLondon •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoBeautiful food and amazing waiters! The heaters on the terrace are very powerful tooMore infoSeabird at The Hoxton££££• Seafood• Southwark•4.3
- AAndrewBath/Somerset •23 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoExcellent food, service, and ambience. Would certainly recommend.More infoGordon Ramsay at Sea Containers££££• British• Southwark•4
- SSiobhanLondon •3 reviews5.0Dined on 8 Oct 2026Lovely tapas restaurant. The food was excellent. Staff friendly and looked after us very well. Would highly recommend.More infoAmora Gusto Tapas & Bar££££• Spanish• Southwark•4.1
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