11 Best places to eat near The Shard in London

On your visit to London you will have the opportunity to view the city from the highest observatory in Western Europe, The Shard. And after your visit, what better time to eat? This observatory is located in the well-known neighborhood of London Bridgewhere there are several dining options, from tasty burgers, through traditional dishes of British cuisine, to proposals for fusion food or food from other corners of the world such as Italy, Peru, China, Mexico..... The options are numerous. I leave you a list for all tastes and budgets.

But first do not hesitate to visit the post what to see and do in London to plan in detail the rest of your trip.

The Old King's Head is an inexpensive place with good reviews. It is a typical English pub that offers a large selection of beers and traditional dishes such as sausages, burgers, meat pie accompanied by mash or fries, as well as starters such as Doritos or chips.

The staff is very helpful and the atmosphere is very pleasant, many of its customers are locals. In addition, this pub broadcasts sports games and events on television and the music is very tasteful.

• Opening hours: the establishment is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm and the food service is available from 11 am to 5 pm.
• Estimated price: 10 - 15€ approximately.
• Type of cuisine: British.
• Where is it located: Borough HIGH Street 45-49 Kings Head Yard, , London.

Bunch of Grapes is located between the Shard and Borough Market and is a typical British restaurant with a very varied cuisine ranging from vegetarian dishes such as salads and hummus, a variety of burgers, sausages, battered cod, steaks and the occasional Italian dish. All prepared with fresh and seasonal products. It also has an air-conditioned winter garden ideal for a beer in good company.

The staff is very pleasant and the service is fast. Many of the customers are residents of the city and tend to repeat.

• Opening hours: This establishment is open every day of the week from 12 h. in the morning to 23 h. at night.
• Estimated price: from 23€ approximately.
• Type of cuisine: British.
• Where: 2 St. Thomas Street Borough, London.

Patty & Bun is an ideal franchise to eat a tasty burger also suitable for vegetarians. It has a wide offer that goes beyond the typical ingredients such as zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and can be dressed with coriander, chilli. It also has other typical fast food dishes.

The service is correct and the place is clean.

• Opening hours: The opening hours are from 11:30 in the morning to 21: 30 at night.
• Estimated price: from 8-11€ to 18€ approximately.
• Type of cuisine: hamburgers.
• Where is it located: 19 Borough High Street, London.

It is a very popular place in the UK for breakfast or a quick snack. Ideal if you want to have a healthy snack without being entertained and continue your visit to London as quickly as possible.

Pret a Manger is a franchise that was born in 1986 and where you can have salads, sandwiches, baguettes and a variety of ecological and 100% organic coffees. The attention is usually very pleasant and the service is good. In addition, they usually speak Spanish so if you are more limited with English you will have no problem understanding them.

• Opening hours: there are several Pret a Manger in the city of London, but the one next to The Shard is open from Monday to Thursday, from 7 am to 6 pm.
• Estimated price: from 7-10€.
• Type of cuisine: fast food, vegetarian, healthy.
• Where is it located: 8 London Bridge Street, London.

Cuzco is a bar-restaurant where you can eat exquisite Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, squid, yuka, pork crackling, empanadas, seafood chaufa or quinoa. A great variety of proposals that make the diners who pass through this little corner of Peru in London enjoy themselves.

The service and attention is also very good, but the prices are somewhat high. The starters cost between 8 - 14€, the main courses between 17 and 23€ and the desserts from 6€, but the size of these is small.

• Opening hours: open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm.
• Estimated price: from 29€.
• Type of cuisine: Peruvian.
• Where is it located: 4-5 London Bridge Street, London.

And if you are looking for Italian, the choice is Pizza Pilgrims, a place located between London Bridge and the Tower of London. They have a variety of pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven and at an economical price. In addition, they also have options for those looking for vegetarian or vegan food.

• Hours: Pizza Pilgrims is open every day of the week: Mondays from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday also from 12:00 noon, but they extend their closing time to 10:30 pm and on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. The staff is very pleasant and the place
• Estimated price: from 11€.
• Type of cuisine: Italian, pizzeria.
• Where: Unit SU48, Bermondsey Street, London.

Redwood Sport Pub & Kitchen is a sports pub, ideal for watching sport while drinking some beer or eating a burger. Very typical in England. They have a wide variety of options to eat, from burgers, pizzas, salads, hummus, nachos... And they also have several menu options from 25€. The atmosphere is good, but it is usually very crowded. The service and attention is very good and the staff is pleasant.

• Opening hours: This restaurant is open every day of the week. From Sunday to Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and from Thursday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to midnight.
• Estimated price: from 17-23€.
• Type of cuisine: British.
• Where is it located: London Bridge Station, London.

Pure is another very typical chain in England where you can have a breakfast, either hot or cold, or enjoy a snack or appetizer at lunchtime. You have dishes with chicken, chili, soups, pasta, burritos, salads ... And in addition to coffees and teas, they have delicious hot chocolates.

Regarding the establishment is cozy, the staff is pleasant and the quality price is adequate.

• Opening hours: Pure is open from Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 3 pm in the afternoon.
• Estimated price: from 6€ to 12€ approximately.
• Type of cuisine: fast food.
• Where is it located: 8 London Bridge Street, London.

Chilango is a fast food Mexican restaurant with burritos, hot boxes and salads that you can combine with different ingredients and dress with typical sauces such as pico de gallo or salsa verde. The burritos and guacamole are highly recommended. Undoubtedly, you will repeat.

The service is good and the service is fast. The staff is very pleasant.

• Hours: Chilango is open every day of the week, Monday to Thursday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am to 10:30 pm, Saturday from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
• Estimated price: approximately 10 - 12 €.
• Type of cuisine: fast food, Mexican.
• Where is it located: 90 Tooley Street, London.

Honest Burgers is a great place to grab a tasty burger with good quality meat along with some delicious fries or onion rings. They also have vegan options. An option, without a doubt, excellent and highly recommended if you are visiting The Shard. In addition, the staff is very pleasant and the service is good. A place to repeat.

• Opening hours: open from 12:00 noon until 10:00 p.m. at night.
• Estimated price: from 10€.
• Type of cuisine: burgers, vegetarian.
• Where is it located: London Bridge Station 6 Bermondsey Street, London.

Duddell's offers tasty and typical Hong Kong dishes. Highly recommended if you want to try something different. The service could be improved.

• Hours: lunch is from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. and dinner varies depending on the day, Mondays and Sundays, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from Thursday to Saturday, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Closed on Tuesdays.
• Estimated price: from 10€.
• Type of cuisine: Chinese.
• Where: St. Thomas's Church 9A St. Thomas Street in the St Thomas Church, London.

London has a number of typical dishes such as fish and chips, roast beef, meat pie or burgers so common in traditional pubs. Even so, due to its multicultural character, in this city you can take a wide variety of dishes from other countries. Pizzerias, Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinean, Japanese, Chinese and even some restaurants that serve Spanish food are very common. The options are diverse and whatever you are looking for you will find it.

But if you want to know more details about the gastronomy of London, I recommend you to take a gastronomic tour of London.

As you have been able to read in this post, the options for eating in London are numerous and although, in principle, the city is expensive, there are proposals for all kinds of pockets. You can have a soup from 3,5€ - 4€, a slice of pizza for just 5€, a hamburger from 6 - 12€ or a full pizza from 8-9€ and, obviously, if you are not so tight on budget, you can go to a higher level restaurant and eat from 20 - 25€ onwards. You will not regret it!

If you want more gastronomic recommendations in London, do not hesitate to read the posts places to eat near London Eye or where to eat near the Tower of London and you will know other restaurants that are worth visiting.

In London breakfast usually takes place from 7 to 10 h. in the morning, lunch from 12 h. to 14 - 15 h. in the afternoon and dinner from 18 h. to 22 - 23 h. at night.

Even so, being a big city with so many inhabitants and such diverse schedules, it is common to find locals and cafes that serve food throughout the day, even if it is not an elaborate menu, but the essential to continue with the day. So, if you are going to London and your schedule is a little different because you are trying to enjoy the visiting hours to the maximum, do not worry because there are always options.

And remember that after visiting The Shard you can continue your itinerary of the day with a visit to the Tower of London. I leave you this post where you can see all the information about tickets to the Tower of London and after that I recommend you to take a cruise on the Thames.