Bankside - London
Overview
Bankside is a tourist location in Southwark, London. Situated between Blackfriars Bridge to the west and London Bridge to the east, Bankside is on the southern bank of the River Thames. From the north bank, the Millennium Bridge makes Bankside accessible by foot. Southwark Cathedral used to be known as "The Cathedral church of St Savior and St Mary Overie". "Mary Overie Dock", where the replica of the Golden Hinde is moored has been mentioned in the Doomsday Book as "the tideway where ships are moored".

Accommodation
Stay in Swissotel The Howard Hotel and get a view of some of the best scenes across London’s historic skyline. Feel relaxed in the luxuriously guest rooms and suites as your every need and care is taken care of. It is conveniently located near local attractions. Hilton London Tower Bridge is just perfect for your business and leisure stay. The location of the hotel near Tower Bridge is the factor which attracts customers. The hotel facilities are equipped with the latest modern technology ensures that your stay is comfortable.

Shopping
At Bankside you can buy a bottle of wine for yourself or to gift someone at the Majestic Wine Warehouses. You can buy Italian cheeses, Morecambe Bay shrimps, Spanish foods and fresh food at the Borough market. At Bermondsey Square Antique Market, you can buy much loved second hand and historic objects such as furniture, silver, jewellery, china and glass from Georgian, and Victorian times and photo albums full of postcards, paintings, walking sticks from Edwardian times.

Food
Bankside offers many restaurants where you can treat yourself a sumptuous dinner. If you are looking for international cuisines at a single place, Cantina Vinopolis is the ideal place. It serves French, Italian, Algerian and Morocco cuisines. You can also taste the wines at Vinpopolis. Tas Pide Restaurant is a place where you can enjoy authentic food, music, and friendly ambience. Try out the Turkish cuisines such as ‘pides’, meze, marinated chicken wings, lamb’s kidneys with oregano and cumin. For Japanese cuisines, Feng Sushi is the place to be where you will be served tasty sushi at reasonable prices.