Cocktail bar fit for a king
New SE1 hotspot Oberon is a heavenly harbour, as you sail around the Elephant and Castle roundabout you’ll spot the little den – with its original 1930s stained glass windows, plus ample greenery, for you to escape the concrete jungle.
Previously known as Pineapple, Oberon is “for chaos, hilarity, and good drinks”. A multifaceted space to bring you the best night out, the best drinks, and the best company. Their curated cocktail list has been inspired by the whimsical tales of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with main characters Oberon (Baileys, creme de menthe, vodka, cream) and Titania (colour-changing Butterfly Pea-Blossom Gin, Prosecco, Lemon) making an appearance alongside an intriguing wine list, with orange wine and English fizz coming in as early favourites.
Oberon, 16 Draper House, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6TH. Wednesday 4pm-1am, Thursday – Sunday 4pm-2am, Sunday 2pm-11:30pm.
www.oberonbar.co.uk/
A trip to TwoRuba
A short walk from London Bridge station, nestled on the ground floor of the Hilton London Tower Bridge, is cocktail bar TwoRuba – and it has a brand new food and drink menu.
Championing the history of the local area, and working with local supplies like Bermondsey’s Fourpure Brewing Co., the new menu is all about SE1. And a little bit of Kent, as they serve Balfour Winery wines.
Food highlights include a canapé of mini waygu beef sliders with balsamic young onion and sweet pepper, Tuna tartare in baby gem leaves, and a mille-feuille of watermelon and vegan feta cheese. Plus Chef Conrad’s signature dish of miso-crusted cod on samphire and brown shrimp salsa.
You can hire the venue for 10-150 guests, with the offering of drink packages, canapés and more. Plus there’s a semi-private space available for hire for up to 20 guests called The Snug. Christmas party anyone?
TwoRuba, 5 More London Pl, Tooley St,
SE1 2BY. Monday – Wednesday 8am-12am, Thursday – Saturday 8am-1am, Sunday 3pm-12am.
www.tworuba.com/
To Burger & Beyond
Sometimes, a burger is so out of this world, you lose yourself in the buns. You go to Burger & Beyond… And now, for you Borough babies, the go-to burger shack has opened a site at Borough Yards, a more recent addition to the ever-busy London Bridge dining scene. And this branch is special as it boasts an outdoor terrace!
Diners can enjoy top-quality dry-aged beef patties, creative sauces like the signature burnt butter mayo, and over-the-top American-style sides, like the much-loved dirty tots. Non-beef burger options include the krispie fried chicken, made with rice krispie fried chicken, miso maple butter and ranch pickle slaw, and the mushroom raclette with vegan cheese and smoked garlic mayo. Stack ‘em up.
Burger & Beyond Arch 231, Borough Yards, Bank End, SE1 9FJ. Monday – Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday – Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm. www.burgerandbeyond.co.uk/borough-yard/
Calling all sandwich lovers
It’s cracking news for sandwich lovers who live or work in the London Bridge vicinity: bastions of the sarnie craft Sons + Daughters have opened a second site on Stoney Street. The concept comes from the duo behind east London restaurant Pidgin, James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy, who opened the original Sons + Daughters sandwich bar in King’s Cross in 2019.
For those unfamiliar, the short, scrummy menu consists of epically proportioned, generously stuffed sandwiches, filled and, in some cases, grilled before your eyes. And their prawn mayo has actual prawn crackers in it…
Sons + Daughters, 2-3 Stoney Street, Borough Market, SE1 9AA. Monday – Sunday, 10am-6pm. www.sonsanddaughterslondon.com/
Share an award-winning slice
Family-run restaurant Giuseppe’s Ristorante & Pizzeria has been crowned Italian Restaurant of the Year 2022 in London in the annual Prestige Awards.
The Borough High Street restaurant was recognised by the panel for their service, quality of food, consistency in performance, and more, and came up trumps being named the Best Italian Restaurant in London and the South East.
The panel was “particularly impressed by the friendly atmosphere created at Giuseppe’s, which is committed to offering customers more than just a restaurant”. Live singers create a lively authentic Italian vibe, with many choosing the venue for their special events.
Giuseppe Rossi, who has owned the traditional Italian eatery for 30 years, said: “I’m so delighted that we have been recognised for this award, it means so much, especially after the tough times we’ve had over the past couple of years. My team works really hard to provide our customers with fantastic food and service, and I’m proud that we give our customers that little bit extra. We can’t wait to see you at the restaurant – a presto!”
Giuseppe’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 47-49 Borough High Street, SE1 1NB. Tuesday – Wednesday 11:30am-11pm, Thursday – Saturday 11:30am-4am. www.giuseppesplace.com/
