Arty, International Southwark
by Milly Kenny-Ryder
Culture, cocktails and crispy duck
South London is a real hub of culture; with Borough Market as the jewel in the crown, Bermondsey is going through a foodie renaissance. It’s a great place to explore on weekends - without the crowds, you’ll get to live the area like a local.
Culture, cocktails and crispy duck, designed by Milly Kenny-Ryder – a food, travel & lifestyle writer, photographer and the face behind Thoroughly Modern Milly and @millykr.
More about Milly Kenny-RyderArea
SouthwarkNearest Station(s)
London Bridge, BoroughDietaries
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten-freeCuisine
Spanish, CantoneseAvailable Days
Any (but Sunday recommended)Parts
3-part planAt A Glance
Channel your inner Damien Hirst with a cultural fix at a world-renowned contemporary gallery
Channel your inner Damien Hirst with a cultural fix at a world-renowned contemporary gallery
We’ll slip you the headline info on the current exhibition so you can impress, as well as a little history on the venue itself.
Experience a true taste of Spain at a lively tapas bar
Experience a true taste of Spain at a lively tapas bar
Get the inside story of their (chef) owner while enjoying a couple of our top tapas recommendations from the board.
Dive into London’s best Cantonese food at an uber-chic establishment
Dive into London’s best Cantonese food at an uber-chic establishment
We’ve sampled the menu in order to recommend their standout dishes PLUS we’ll bring you up to speed on the fascinating history of the building and restaurant brand itself.
Overview
Arrive 5-6pm
Channel your inner Damien Hirst with a cultural fix at a world-renowned contemporary gallery
- Free
Here you’ll find regularly-changing, totally free exhibitions. Ponder the cutting-edge, contemporary art, and store up conversation material about "what is art, anyway?".
The gallery often features artists I haven’t heard of before, so you’ll always discover something new. I love that it challenges you to think more creatively about art.
We’ll slip you the headline info on the current exhibition so you can impress, as well as a little history on the venue itself.
🚶♂️2 min walk away
Experience a true taste of Spain at a lively tapas bar
- ~£7.50 per tapas
- Menu
Time for a drink! After your cultural kudos, you’ve earned it. Moments from the gallery, experience the finest Spanish tapas and sherry.. Ah, that’s better.
I love the warm, inviting service – you’ll be talked through all the sherries, and served the most delicious nibbles. A little corner of Spain on the corner of a Southwark street.
Get the inside story of their (chef) owner while enjoying a couple of our tapas recommendations from the board.
🚶♂️9 min walk away
Dive into London’s best Cantonese food at an uber-chic establishment
- ~£28 per main
- Menu
Wander over the road to this super-stylish restaurant, housed in a building with a fascinating history. You’ll wow your date with the most satisfying food, creative cocktails and one-of-a-kind interiors.
You’ll find some of the best duck pancakes in London here. I absolutely love trying all the delicious small plates!
We’ve sampled the menu so you don’t miss out on their standout dishes PLUS we’ll bring you up to speed on the history of the building and restaurant brand itself.
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How it works (FAQs)Bermondsey on the weekend has all the cultural appeal of Central London, without the tourists. Soak up the local village feel of the area, and toast to Sunday night in style.
Absolutely brilliant and very thorough – one of the very few firms that deliver more than what they claim. Real good stuff.
Vishal Shah
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That’s awesome. LOVE the personalised service.
Sean G
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Bermondsey on the weekend has all the cultural appeal of Central London, without the tourists. Soak up the local village feel of the area, and toast to Sunday night in style.
A date night plan by
Milly Kenny-Ryder
Food, travel & lifestyle writer and photographer
Milly is the founder and editor of the food, travel and lifestyle website, Thoroughly Modern Milly, and the Instagram account @millykr. For over ten years she has been writing about and photographing the best places to visit around the world - from Azerbaijan to Iceland, Japan to Fiji. She has lived in London her whole life. In 2016 she co-founded the travel book company Weekend Journals, which brought out its fourth guidebook on London at the end of 2018.
Milly is the founder and editor of the food, travel and lifestyle website, Thoroughly Modern Milly, and the Instagram account @millykr. For over ten years she has been writing about and photographing the best places to visit around the world - from Azerbaijan to Iceland, Japan to Fiji. She has lived in London her whole life. In 2016 she co-founded the travel book company Weekend Journals, which brought out its fourth guidebook on London at the end of 2018.
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