Bars In Borough

After exploring all that the incredible Borough Market has to offer, put your feet up in style over at Swift. The oh-so-stylish and elegant watering hole is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious cocktail, refreshing pint or delectable dram of whisky.

Overlooking both Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral, Vinoteca is a must if you're looking to pick up on the atmosphere nearby. Better yet? Their railway arch spot is home to some of the best in glasses of wine and seasonal British plates.

Sister venue to Ministry of Sound, The Ministry is a members' club and co-working and event space on Borough Road. The former Victorian printing factory retains an industrial feel with a modern twist, serving up a range of cocktails that are riffs on classics - from a Champagne-filled version of Sex on the Beach to a Margarita with carrot and rose. There are beers from Signature Brewery, as well as an extensive spirit and wine list too.

With a location already showing its value in Soho, Salt Yard have brought their delicious dining and drinks options to the oldest food market in London. Celebrating the med, you can expect a smart curation of small plates alongside the best in European wines.

If you're feeling in need of some respite from grown-up life, The Old School Yard is the haunt for you. Spend your evening sipping on classic cocktails at the Borough bar and playing on their Nintendo Wii, or let out your inner Mariah Carey in one of their private karaoke rooms.

The Boot and Flogger is a Southwark haunt found just a stone's throw from Borough Market. The wine bar is steeped in old school charm with a labyrinth of bars and dining rooms all coated in wood for a Gentlemen's Club feel to accompany your sipping of handpicked finds. 

Found just shy of the main hubbub, The Bermondsey Arts Club & Cocktail bar is a stylish choice if you're looking for places to drink in Borough. The Art Deco haunt oozes vintage vibes and uses ingredients from the market to create their seasonally changing menu of concoctions.

If you're on the hunt for cool restaurant bars near London Bridge, Barrafina Borough is really pulling out all the stops. Enjoy slinging back a sherry or negroni before getting stuck in some scrumptious nibbles - we mean olives, almonds and chorizo.

Those of you looking for something a little different in Borough might want to give your competitive spirit a whirl. With drinks available from canned wine to cocktails, head on down to Plonk where you can pair something delicious with some of the whackiest mini golf courses in the city.

A secret speakeasy bar near Borough High Street, Call Me Mr Lucky is The Breakfast Club's fun late-night alter ego. If the kitsch fairy lights, playful atmosphere and hidden nooks don't win you over, then the potent signature cocktails are sure to do it. 

This gorgeous bar in Borough offers a great selection of beers and wines, as well as a carefully crafted cocktail list. Ideal for chilled after work drinks and group hangouts, Great Guns Social has swish interiors matched with the relaxed atmosphere of a neighbourhood boozer.

A cosy pub in Borough, The Roebuck is bursting with charm and locally crafted brews. Nestled along Great Dover Street, it's not hard to see why this hidden gem is popular among locals, knocking up comfort food classics and a pretty great roast come Sunday.

Looking for a place to drink in Borough? Bunch of Grapes is a no-brainer for a chilled mid-week drink, complete with cosy interiors, an adorable beer garden, hearty pub grub and a good selection of beers, wines and spirits, there's even private dining spaces for those planning a party.

Pairing an impressive selection of draught beers, wines and spirits with pretty interiors, Telephone Exchange is a fun spot for drinks near London Bridge. Walls that aren't clad with old school phones are covered in Gatsby-esque wallpaper and paintings, making it a very chic setting. 

This wine bar in London Bridge is pouring up exquisite vinos in a former potato storehouse. Offering views across the food hall from its scenic terrace, Bedales is a sound spot for an evening of people watching whilst sampling various vines and nibbling on charcuterie boards.