Pubs in Borough

Just south of the Thames from the City, Borough has transformed from a gritty industrial quarter into one of London's major food and drink destinations. The area radiates out from Borough Market, where Victorian iron and glass shelter produce stalls, and the streets around it are a mix of Georgian terraces, converted warehouses, and the railway arches that carry trains into London Bridge station. It draws office workers at lunchtime and early evening, food enthusiasts at weekends, and locals who've settled in the residential pockets that sit alongside the commercial bustle.

The area's pubs reflect this blend of old and new. Traditional spots like The Royal Oak serve hearty food—pies, steaks, burgers—that suits a long lunch or post-work pint, while craft-focused places like The Rake have built reputations around carefully chosen beer lists. German Kraft Brewery & taproom brings a taproom feel under the arches, offering craft beer and a beer garden for when the weather allows.