Best Restaurants Near South Bank

We've trod the pavement to help you find some of the best restaurants near South Bank and Waterloo, perfect if you're peckish after a walk next to the water. Take in the views of The Thames, stroll past the London Eye and finish up at the Globe before you try burgers at Honest, slices at Pizza Pilgrims, or wine and small plates at El Vino, plus everything from Indian food, to dim sum platters. We've also got suggestions for some of the best South Bank bars if they might take your interest after dinner too.

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Last updated on 29th May 2025



Honest Burgers South Bank

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Looking for hearty eats in laid-back surrounds? Then head to Honest Burgers, who have been flipping patties since 2011 at their UK restaurants. Their South Bank outpost promises a casual setting, as well as an extensive menu made using top-quality ingredients.

Sink your teeth into juicy beef, chicken or veggie burgers, with a wide range of toppings to choose from. we're talking Buffalo sauce, red onion relish or even plant-based bacon.

Jimmy's BBQ Club - 2025

@ The BBQ Club on Various dates from Sunday 6th July 2025

An alfresco pop-up with amazing views of the Thames, The BBQ Club is the perfect restaurant for summertime. This unique dining experience is all about cooking over fire, and you'll be able to do this at your own table, with talented chefs on hand to help you out.

Their six-course tasting menu is sourced from local, sustainable suppliers, featuring everything from braised ox cheek to Wye Valley asparagus and chalk stream smoked trout. This costs £60 per person, and there are lots of organic wines to wash it all down.

Auberge

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When it comes down to Southbank eateries, Auberge is at the top of our list thanks to its delicious French food. Whether you're in the mood for deep-fried camembert, moules thailandaise, steak frites or boeuf bourguignon, this fabulous restaurant has it all. And make sure not to check out the rooftop bar offering pretty glimpses of The Shard, along with private drinking or dining spaces and a modern bar.

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

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Situated in the stylish Bankside Hotel just off of Southbank, Art Yard Bar and Kitchen is a brilliant all-day dining spot. You'll find cool and colourful artwork lining the walls, with a gold-tinted bar serving up all kinds of delicious cocktails, coffee and more. As for the menu? Tuck into international plates ranging from Cornish crab to tomato tart tatin and rib eye steak, as well as an array of tasty brunch dishes.

Lasdun Restaurant

2 courses for £32, 3 courses for £38 set menu

Located inside the National Theatre, you won't find a much more conveniently located dining spot than Lasdun, a contemporary British brasserie that was created by the team behind iconic East London pub The Marksman.

There's both a stylish main restaurant and an intimate private room here, flaunting a minimal, stylish design. As for the menu, expect the likes of smoked haddock fishcakes, pot roast ham or chicken and leek pie.