Locke at Broken Wharf | Exploring

Locke at Broken Wharf | Exploring

Cross the Millennium Bridge for history, art and Shakespeare. Explore the South Bank, with two-miles of entertainment alongside breezy, traffic-free views of the city's most famous landmarks.

ON THE BANKS OF THE THAMES, FIND GEORGIAN SQUARES AND NARROW ALLEYWAYS SET WITH A BACKDROP OF ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. CROSS THE RIVER TO THE SOUTH BANK'S MUSEUMS AND WORLD-CLASS ART, WHICH WAIT TO PULL YOU IN AND LEAVE YOU FILL WITH A FEELING FULL OF AWE AND WONDER.

Enduring icons.

Home to some of London's oldest, most historic, and iconic buildings. St Paul's Cathedral is just outside the old city walls of London. And walking through the narrow, cobbled streets leaves you with a sense of what came before.
The heart of the Thames.

South Bank and Bankside. Here you'll find tourists and locals alike, wander past the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern, pick up a snack at the many market stalls and stop to watch the crowds form around the skaters, buskers and street performers.
The home of British art & theatre.

A former no-man's land south of the river has fast become one of London's most exciting, buzzing areas. Catch a show at the National Theatre or peruse the many floors of the Tate Modern. Make sure to visit the viewing platform for uninterrupted views across the Thames.

LOCAL TASTES.

Perfect steaks to summer rolls.

City Càphê
17 Ironmonger Lane, EC2V 8EY
Small and unassuming but delicious and authentic. Try the phở and summer rolls, but don’t be put off by long queues. They move quickly.
0.5 miles, 11 mins' walk
High Timber
8 High Timber St, EC4V 3PA
South African inspired fare, simple-well prepared steaks with an excellent wine list and a cellar stocking around 40,000 bottles of wine.
130ft, 1 mins' walk
Koya
Queen Victoria St, EC4N 8AR
With a cult following, where better to spend your money, on a steaming bowl of silky udon? A true winter warmer.
0.3 miles, 8 mins' walk
Rosslyn
74-82 Queen Victoria St, EC4N 4SJ
With a reputation for excellent coffee and Aussie hospitality. Find specialty beans and brews and residences from international baristas.
0.3 miles, 7 mins' walk
St. JOHN
26 St John St, EC1M 4AY
Lauded by many as the best restaurant in London. Ground-breaking nose-to-tail cooking, simple and honest modern British cuisine at its finest.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk

SOUNDS OF SOUTHBANK.

Lazy sunshine Brazilian beats to synth-pop.

ALL THE FEELS.

Immersive theatre and underground wine bars.

Great Suffolk Street Warehouse
29 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 0NR
A relatively ‘undiscovered’ spot by London standards, get lost in its arches or large terrace at some of the city’s best electronic music nights.
0.8 miles, 16 mins' walk
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Rooftop and Gardens
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX
Overlooking the Thames, filled with fruit trees and flowers native to the British Isles. Order a botanical gin and perch on a bench or the grass.
1.7 miles, 11 mins' cycle
The Vaults
Arch 236 Leake St, SE1 7NN
Found under Waterloo train station, this immersive theatre and alternative arts venue also hosts some of the wildest nights in London.
1.6 miles, 11 mins' drive
The Winemakers Club
41a Farringdon St, EC4A 4AN
An independent wine merchant and one of London’s most atmospheric bars set in Victorian arches under the Holborn viaduct.
0.7 miles, 15 mins' walk
Three Cranes
28 Garlick Hill, EC4V 2BA
Traditional oak-panelled pub set in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of the city. The perfect place for a pint and some people watching.
0.2 miles, 6 mins' walk

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

Postman's Park
King Edward St, EC1A 7BX
A small and quiet park in the middle of the city, with a memorial to ordinary people who gave their lives to save another.
0.6 miles, 12 mins' walk
Shakespeare's Globe
21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT
A breath-taking theatrical space, showing both traditional and modern takes on Shakespeare classics. Nab a seat in the yard, starting at £5.
0.4 miles, 9 mins' walk
St. Dunstan's in the East
St Dunstan’s Hill, EC3R 5DD
The ruins of a bombed-out church, perfectly tranquil and overgrown.
0.7 miles, 14 mins' walk
St. Mary-Le-Bow
St Mary Le Bow Church, EC2V 6AU
Entrenched in city folklore with a long and tumultuous history. It's said anyone born within the sound of the bells is considered true Cockney.
0.4 miles, 8 mins' walk
Tate Modern
Bankside, SE1 9TG
London’s most iconic modern art gallery. Spend hours browsing the works of Picasso, Rothko, Matisse and more. And it's free.
0.5 miles, 10 mins' walk
The Barbican
Silk St, Barbican, EC2Y 8DS
An icon of Brutalist architecture, a city within a city. With an arts centre, theatre and the one of the prettiest conservatories in London.
0.9 miles, 21 mins' walk

Work.Life. with Liv Little.

We caught up with Liv Little (she/her) at Locke at Broken Wharf, ahead of the release of her debut novel, ROSEWATER.

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Jonathan Lawes’ colourful insider guide to South London.

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In conversation with Matt Grzywinski of Gryzwinski + Pons.

Locke chats with architect Matt Grzywinski about the inspiration behind Locke at Broken Wharf.