Best Things to Do in London Bridge (2026): Worth Leaving the House For

London Bridge is good for market stalls and the pasta queues around them, and the things to do people save most are Dirty Lane Alley, Sky Garden and Borough Market. Ranked from 26 places we track here, creator picks first.

Things to Do in London Bridge

Updated · 26 places we track in London Bridge, first recorded between March 2026 and May 2026

Borough Market is the reason most people come and the reason most people leave hungry, because the queue at Padella moves slower than you want it to. Go early, or go to Flor round the corner and eat pastry instead. Bankside keeps going long after the market shuts, which is where Kolae and La Dame de Pic come in.

How we chose

We track 26 places in London Bridge filed under things to do. 5 of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in May 2026.

Ranked things to do in London Bridge

Dirty Lane Alley, London Bridge, landmark

Dirty Lane Alley

Landmark · London Bridge

Dirty Lane Alley at Borough Yards

@volga_londonstories on tiktok

1 creator video · 1 member save

Sky Garden, London Bridge, landmark

Sky Garden

Landmark · London Bridge

Climb this skyscraper bar for sweeping views of London in every direction, completely free to visit.

1 creator video

Borough Market, London Bridge, landmark

Borough Market

Landmark · London Bridge

It's located within walking distance of a train station as well as the famous Borough Market.

@explore.a.little.more on tiktok

1 creator video

Club Curling, London Bridge, experience

Club Curling

Experience · London Bridge

1 creator video

Mat Pilates, London Bridge, experience

Mat Pilates

Experience · London Bridge

this is where you'll be for Mat Pilates

@oncorelondon on instagram

1 creator video

Eastcheap Records, London Bridge, experience

Eastcheap Records

Experience · London Bridge

Grab wood-fired pizza and craft cocktails while catching live bands at this buzzy London venue.

Tanner Street Park, London Bridge, experience

Tanner Street Park

Experience · London Bridge

Peaceful green space tucked away in London with tennis courts and tree-lined walking paths.

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden, London Bridge, landmark

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

Landmark · London Bridge

Hidden church ruins tucked away in central London offer a peaceful escape from busy streets.

Tower of London, London Bridge, landmark

Tower of London

Landmark · London Bridge

Historic fortress housing the crown jewels, guarded by famous Beefeaters in their striking red uniforms.

White Cube Bermondsey, London Bridge, landmark

White Cube Bermondsey

Landmark · London Bridge

Contemporary art gallery housed in a converted 1970s warehouse, showcasing emerging and established international artists.

Shakespeare's Globe, London Bridge, landmark

Shakespeare's Globe

Landmark · London Bridge

You can watch Shakespeare performed in a faithful recreation of the original wooden theater where his plays first came alive.

WatchHouse Bermondsey, London Bridge, experience

WatchHouse Bermondsey

Experience · London Bridge

Sip coffee in a converted Victorian watch house surrounded by historic gravestones.

George, London Bridge, landmark

George

Landmark · London Bridge

Cosy old pub featuring exposed oak beams and a pleasant outdoor courtyard area.

The Folly, London Bridge, landmark

The Folly

Landmark · London Bridge

Garden setting where seasonal ingredients and global cuisines come together on the plate.

Fashion and Textile Museum, London Bridge, landmark

Fashion and Textile Museum

Landmark · London Bridge

Rotating fashion exhibits and hands-on classes make this cozy London museum a gem for textile lovers.

Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, landmark

Southwark Cathedral

Landmark · London Bridge

Medieval cathedral where you can catch beautiful choral performances in a peaceful gothic setting.

Swan London, London Bridge, landmark

Swan London

Landmark · London Bridge

Grab a bite by the Thames before catching a show, with lovely river views to enjoy.

Bridge Theatre, London Bridge, landmark

Bridge Theatre

Landmark · London Bridge

Riverside theater bringing contemporary edge to new works and reimagined classics.

Horselydown stairs, London Bridge, landmark

Horselydown stairs

Landmark · London Bridge

Tucked-away stairs in London that lead down to the river with lovely views of the Thames.

El Vino The Olde Wine Shades, London Bridge, landmark

El Vino The Olde Wine Shades

Landmark · London Bridge

Historic wine bar serving tapas and snacks, housed in a charming building that predates the Great Fire of London.

Monument to the Great Fire of London, London Bridge, landmark

Monument to the Great Fire of London

Landmark · London Bridge

Tall column offering sweeping views across London from the spot where the Great Fire started.

Plonk Crazy Golf - Borough Market, London Bridge, experience

Plonk Crazy Golf - Borough Market

Experience · London Bridge

Playful indoor mini-golf spot where adults and kids team up for entertaining rounds together.

London Bridge City, London Bridge, landmark

London Bridge City

Landmark · London Bridge

Riverside market where you can grab festive treats while gazing at Tower Bridge.

The Barrowboy & Banker, SE1, London Bridge, landmark

The Barrowboy & Banker, SE1

Landmark · London Bridge

Former bank turned into a striking split-level pub with impressive architectural details and character throughout.

The Monument, London Bridge, landmark

The Monument

Landmark · London Bridge

Historic pub with impressive scale right beside the famous London monument.

AL DENTE Monument, London Bridge, landmark

AL DENTE Monument

Landmark · London Bridge

Homemade pasta and fresh seafood in a warm, welcoming Italian setting.

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Where this data comes from

Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 26 places we hold in the London Bridge neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.

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