Bankside

Bankside is one of the oldest parts of London – entrepreneurs, artists and revellers have flocked here for almost 2000 years – but it's also one of London's most vibrant, with a heady mix of culture, foodie delights, attractions and architecture.

Tate Modern on Bankside

Inextricably tied to the Thames, Bankside's riverside is dominated by Tate Modern, one of the world's finest art galleries.

The quirky streets around Tate Modern are perfect for exploring on foot – with galleries like Bankside Gallery and Jerwood Space, and trendy shops and restaurants of Bankside Mix waiting to be discovered.

Bankside: A Theatre-lover's Paradise

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Copyright Britain on View

Playwrights have gathered here since Shakespeare's time, and the area remains a centre for creativity, with the likes of Shakespeare's Globe and the converted Menier Chocolate Factory complimenting the modern theatres of neighbouring South Bank.

Time for a drink? Historic pubs like The George and The Anchor have long been favoured by famous Londoners – from Charles Dickens to Samuel Pepys – or search out The Rake, London's smallest bar.

London's Larder

Borough Market. Copyright Britain On View

Bankside was once known as London's larder. It's a title that lives on today in the fresh produce of Borough market and the wealth of fine restaurants, pavement cafes and diners surrounding it, and if you fancy a tipple head to Vinopolis, Bankside's unique wine-tasting attraction.

Whether you're after high culture and history or fashion and food, Bankside is an area of London you'll want to return to over and over.