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Lyaness - Upper Ground
Within Sea Containers house sits Lyaness, a bar which is packed with character and decorum. This space is a great destination for cocktail-based Afternoon Tea with views overlooking the Thames, as well as a good time on the weekends with DJs playing a mix of rock, funk and disco music late into the night.
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​Omeara - London Bridge
A new music space in London Bridge, 350-capacity gig venue and club space has been two years in the making and, according to Ben Lovett – owner and one of Mumford & Sons – it’s a ‘labour of love’. The 9,000 sq foot space has seen two massive Victorian railway arches become a home for live music. Omeara is also a focal point of Flat Iron Square, a new cultural hub that includes a street food and galleries. 
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SAMA Bankside - Southwark
Sama is a new a bar and dining space set within a historical Victorian viaduct directly beneath the main railway leading to Blackfriars station.​ The robust rustic high ceilings have been connected and subdivided with a mezzanine floor which has been lined and polished revealing an impressive space located close to the Tate Modern.
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Nine Lives - London Bridge
Nine Lives is the latest neighbourhood bar to grace London Bridge, behind the doors to an old Victorian basement you’ll find a ‘tropicalifornication’ vibe & cosy décor. The concept behind this spot is simple; great tasting drinks in a comfortable environment all made in an ethical way.
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London Grind - London Bridge
This is a buzzing riverside espresso bar, cocktail bar and restaurant, housed in a former bank at 2 London Bridge, above Borough Market. London Grind is located on London Bridge itself, just above Borough Market and across the road from the Shard. 
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Call Me Mr Lucky - London Bridge
​Hidden beneath the Breakfast Club in London Bridge, this gem of a cocktail bar is a tricky one to get into. Punters are only allowed through the secret door to the basement if they tell a member of staff: 'I'm here to get lucky'
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214 Bermondsey - London Bridge
A terrific speakeasy and a real gin palace. They even make their own tonic water! It's a candlelit den underneath Italian restaurant Antico and is a stylish end (or start) to any night out. The bar food comes from the restaurant so is fresh and very good.
Small - but perfectly formed. 
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Jacks Bar - Isabella Street
A proper bar with plenty of space, lots of Victorian brickwork as its in an arch, and ping pong too. Good staff and outside seating make it a cracking stop off for a beer on the way home, but also for a big night out. Well off the tourist trail too...
It's part of 'The Low Line' which is being created in Bankside to link the arches and make them more usable - its really working here.
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12th Knot - Waterloo
One of the best bars in London and therefore the world perhaps. Iconic view of the City and an expansive terrace to enjoy the river and the view.
Cocktails aren't cheap and neither is the look that most of the guests (and staff) are rocking, but its worth every penny.
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The Shard - London Bridge Quarter
With Aqua Shard on level 31 (but with a 3 storey high atrium) and GONG at level 52 (the highest bar in London), the Shard is an extraordinary experience. Its not cheap, but it is very, very special. Try to get there at sunset for the best of the views both day and night. Aqua doesn't take reservations but the exclusive GONG will need one.
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Village East - London Bridge
A New York feel to this bar and restaurant on Bermondsey Street make for a great atmosphere. Plenty of space, huge cocktail menu and comfy sofas make it a real memorable night out. They even have special cocktails on tap from a beer keg! Strawberry and Basil gin anyone?
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Topolski - Waterloo
This bar is named after the famous Polish artist and occupies his former studio space with his works on display. It's a bit grungey but madly eclectic. Polish based food and drinks form part of the experience and DJs provide a wide variety of sounds on Fridays.
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Doodle bar - London Bridge
The Doodle bar allows punters to draw on the walls, With cocktails flowing freely, you are guaranteed a cracking, if surreal, night out.
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Franks café and Campari Bar - Peckham
Open in the summer season, this bar has spectacular views of London from a brutalist car park. Events are varied, and range from classical concerts to a theatre piece involving a choir, beat boxers and parkour.
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The Cut Bar - Waterloo
Attracting a mix of young and old, but with the theatre in common, this has a buzzy and friendly atmosphere in a light and airy building. It manages to not feel like a theatre lobby bar even though the theme is everywhere. Good food too and a first floor terrace perfect for watching the world go by on The Cut, which provides excellent people-watching opportunities.
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Bedales Bar - Borough market
A traditional wine bar in Borough Market which still feels tucked away enough to be a 'find'. It serves lovely artisan food, and the setting feels like something out of Harry Potter. The atmosphere is ready-made and its easy to get dug in, especially in the tiny basement. Not the cheapest and the tourists can invade, but still a great little wine-bar, and a change from the brassy cocktail joints.
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The Rake - Borough
The choice of beers is constantly rotating, with an average of 130 beers in the fridges, as well as ciders, wines and soft drinks. On the edge of the market is a quirky addition to the area. They take their beer seriously and a sign above the bar says 'No Crap on Tap!' Its small but worth a visit for the connoisseurs.
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The Hide Bar - London Bridge
Serving a variety of 30 cocktails, from their supply of 500 different spirits and with mixologists to help choose the right one for you, this place is worth a visit. Beer is on tap from the well-loved Meantime Brewery. For real fans, there are Tuesday cocktail master-classes, when you can let your imagination run wild.
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Bermondsey Arts Club - London Bridge
A great speakeasy in a public toilet ('former' toilet rather). It's jazzy and cool and difficult to find, as all great bars should be! A superb addition to the roster of new underground (literally in this case) bars in London Bridge.
Don't forget to check out www.Sobo.London for the inside story on Sobo - the area between Southwark and Borough tubes.
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