Southwark Area Guide
A locals' guide to Southwark
Where do Southwark locals go?
Ting at the Shangri-La
On the 35th floor of the Shard, Ting delivers the astonishing views that you would expect. What I didn't expect was the incredible food that was pretty good value for money - £55 for four mouth-watering courses and the prettiest dessert I've ever seen!Read more
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"Waterloo Station is the largest train station in Britain spread over 25 acres."
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What locals say about Southwark
“Southwark is home to London Bridge station for easy access to anywhere, and the attractions of The Shard, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and Borough Market promote different cultures from all over the world. Steeped in history with butlers wharf as well as one of the largest universities of Europe in Kings College. With amazing views of Tower Bridge every night, i can't think of anywhere else in the world I would rather be right now.”
Troy
“Eclectic mix of residential, commercial & cultural facilities. No need for cars, walk along the Southbank & take in the finest views of the capital, ie St. Pauls, Westminster, The London Eye, Tate Modern, Globe Theatre, National Theatre & of course the beautiful Thames River winding it's round to the City & beyond. Experience London at it's best.”
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Activities near Southwark
Mr Bongo Record Club: x Corner
Hosted at The Corner, Mr Bongo Record Club is back with a Record Store Day special this April
Britten Sinfonia and Sinfonia Smith Square: Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum
Nicholas Daniel conductor Britten Sinfonia Sinfonia Smith Square The Choir of Merton College, Oxford Benjamin Nicholasconductor Programme: Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments 9 Poulenc Timor et Tremor; Vinea mea electa (7) Durufle Ubi caritas et amor (2) Poulenc Tristis est anima mea (3) Stravinsky Mass (18) Interval Messiaen Vocalise-etude (3) Messiaen O Sacrum Convivium (4) Messiaen Et Exspecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum (30)Read more
Hip-Hop & R'n'B Bottomless Brunch with Emily Rawson
Get ready for the ultimate monthly brunch party brought to you by Emily Rawson, the force behind two of the UK's biggest club brands: Supa Dupa Fly and Rock The Belles Held at Amazing Grace, London's hottest new venue, this brunch promises an unforgettable experience filled with the best of Hip-hop, RnB, UK Garage, Soul, and more from the 90s and 00s. Expect to groove to hits from legends like 2Pac, Beyoncé, Missy Elliot, TLC, Kanye West, Destiny's Child, and more, all while enjoying incredible food and cocktails. With DJ Emily Rawson and friends on the decks, and a stylish venue near London Bridge boasting a mezzanine balcony overlooking the stage, this is the perfect spot for a party.Read more
Groove Gate Boat Party
Groove Gate's annual boat party is back! Join us May bank holiday Sunday as we cruise down the Thames with the best beats in the city from a familiar face to our events, George Smeddles. The MV Jewel of London is the most sought after party boat to set sail of the Thames. With its 360 open air Printworks like feel, there's no surprise this boat is fully booked until 2026! The demand for this event is high, so make sure you grab your tickets while you still can! See you all soon, Love the GG team.Read more
Gathering Ground
Explore the power of art to inspire change in today’s ecological crisis
Waterloo Rock Choir
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir. The local London choir is run by singing teacher Valerie Turnbull. We support a number of local good causes, raising money and awareness around and as a choir we also sing together with other Rock Choir singers in the nearby choirs to support national charities such as Missing People and both Comic and Sport Relief with flash mobs, fundraising events and performances. Joining a choir can be a brave step to take for some and in light of this Valerie tries to make it as easy as possible for you by giving the opportunity to have a FREE taster session and then to have a chat with her about singing. Rock Choir is the leading group in community singing. We launched our FREE choir taster sessions back in 2005 and have 19 years experience giving members of the public who are new to community singing the chance to try joining a choir without the need to audition or read music. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Why I love Rock Choir: I've had lupus for over 16 years. I get to forget that once a week and I feel like I've achieved something in life now, as I've had to give everything else up because of it.' - Sheryl (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.Read more
Rhythm Labs: Pegassi, Upper90, Dogheadsurigeri, Guestlist To Mars (kmya)
Rhythm Labs venture into their first event of 2025 with Pegassi Presented by Rhythm Labs. This is an 18+ event
About Southwark
Southwark is a district of London, and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Southwark. Situated 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Charing Cross, it forms one of the oldest parts of central London and fronts the River Thames to the north. It historically formed an ancient borough in the county of Surrey, made up of a number of parishes, which increasingly came under the influence and jurisdiction of the City of London. As an inner district of London, Southwark experienced rapid depopulation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Borough is generally an area of mixed development, with council estates, major office developments, social housing and high value residential gated communities side by side with each other.
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