Area Guide - Bermondsey, SE1

2021-05-06

Area Guide

With first documents of the area dating back to 1889 and situated in South East London, Bermondsey is rich in history and neighbours famous landmarks including Borough Market and Tower Bridge. 

Originally marshland; the area was most famously embodied by Jacob’s Island in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist and was notorious for being where dock workers lived.

Over the last 20 years, the area has undergone major regeneration which has brought with it new housing, industry and a vibrant community feel, despite its central London location.

The architecture speaks to its rich history with cobbled streets and converted warehouses. With a mix of offices, housing, restaurants and shops Bermondsey is a well-lit area that is busy from dawn to dusk.

Lifestyle:
From the Fashion and Textile Museum to the White Cube Gallery, famous for hosting artists such as Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, Bermondsey Street is the bustling epicentre of the area. 

And every Friday morning just across the road, between 6 am and 2 pm, there is a vibrant antique market selling everything from beautiful silver cutlery to collectable cameras, which sees locals and visitors alike mingling amongst the treasures for sale.

Bermondsey Street really has everything covered, even your gourmet grocery needs. Bermondsey Corner offers anything from Champagne to cured meats and the family-run business promises to deliver “quality, traceability, transparency, and sustainability” in its products.

Here’s our top recommended list of shops, museums and galleries in the area:
Bermondsey Corner
Delivering your high end and sustainable gourmet groceries
Fashion and Textile Museum
Showcasing contemporary fashion and textile
White Cube Gallery
Get lost in modern art at this South East London gallery
Igloo Flowers
Creating bespoke floral delights for 15 years
Bermondsey Antique Market
See what treasures can be discovered here
 

Food for thought
If you’re less about the shopping and more about the food then you won’t be short of options in this area of South-East London. Bermondsey is in no way in short supply of delicious eateries or fabulous cocktail bars.   

Start your morning with a coffee at WatchHouse, which specialises in industry-leading coffee and authentic food, located in a beautifully designed space inspired by the local area. 

After having a wander around the numerous streets and parks, head to Comptoir Gourmand. Famous throughout London, their Bermondsey Street bakery is not to be missed. Cast your eyes over their mouth-watering pastries, but be sure to try their ‘Crownie’, a delightful fusion of both a croissant and brownie. Trust us, and not just because we have a similar name, it’s enough to make you want to move to the area! 

And why not detour via Borough Market? Dating back to the 12th Century, here is the perfect spot to marvel at the array of delicious food, drink and groceries, all based under a railway viaduct.
To finish off the food tour, why not head to Flour and Grape, a fabulous spot that covers all your pasta needs. Despite not taking bookings, they have a walk-in system down to perfection and pasta dishes to match. Before you head home to your swanky Bermondsey pad, why not stop off at Bermondsey Arts Club for a nightcap on Tower Bridge Road. If you’re lucky enough to make it on a Wednesday, their live Jazz night is a real treat and adds a certain “je ne sais quoi” to the speakeasy-inspired bar. 
 

Our hot spot list includes:
WatchHouse
Industry-leading coffee and authentic food
Comptoir Gourmand
Family-run patisserie and cafe
Flour and Grape
Casual Italian dining serving fresh homemade pasta 
Bermondsey Arts Club
A speakeasy-style bar serving unique cocktails and beers
José
A taste of Spanish tapas on a little street corner in the heart of London
Restaurant Story
A fine-dining approach to classic British dishes
Maltby Street Market
Every Saturday enjoy a market under the railway viaduct
 

Getting around:
Bermondsey Underground Tube is on the Jubilee line and there are also great links via bus to South East London including Waterloo. London Bridge station is also nearby which is on the Northern and Jubilee Underground line and also has numerous connections to the South of England, including Brighton. 

Cycleway 4 runs through Bermondsey, which has created a safer and more pleasant cycling route between Bermondsey and Greenwich.

Education and Business:
Due to the great connections to outer London and beyond, its vibrant dawn till dusk scene and with a range of schools, universities and business hubs on your doorstep, Bermondsey is a great place to call home for families, professionals and students alike. 
 

Our Properties:
If all of the above has enticed you to live within this thriving southeast London community then you must be wondering what we have to offer here?

London Square Bermondsey
2 Bedrooms
Zone 1, Grange Road, London, SE1

This spacious and bright apartment boasts over 958sq ft of internal space and is located in one of the top 10 places to live in the capital, as voted by The Sunday Times. All just a 4 minute walk from buzzing Bermondsey Street and a 12 minute walk from London Bridge Station. KNOW MORE

Conquest Tower
2 Bedrooms
Zone 1, 130 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1

The elegant and modern interiors of this spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment will offer you a comfortable lifestyle in a central location with convenient access to Waterloo and Southwark stations.KNOW MORE

One Blackfriars
2 Bedrooms
Zone 1, South Bank, London, SE1

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom in one of the most luxurious residential buildings in London with stunning views of iconic landmarks from every room.KNOW MORE

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