A Gallery Pub and Borough Market

This weekend I visited the only galleried pub left in Britain (or claimed to be left): The George Inn. 


Find it in a quiet mews off Borough High Street (closest tube- London Bridge). It has 3 floors and multiple 'bars' where you have to exit one room, walk along the outside porch, to find yourself in the next room. You can tell the pub has a lot of age and character ('rebuilt in 1676') as you need to be careful not to trip on the uneven floors and mind your head on the low hanging beams. 


Definitely a place to grab a drink if you are on the South Bank both in the winter or the summer as it offers cosy nooks with fires or outdoor benches under hanging flowers. 
Full of character, go for a pint and enjoy hanging over the galleried balconies. 

The food at the George Inn was good (but by no means amazing) and offered a place to sit out of the rain. However, it is right across from Borough Market and it would be hard to pass up an ostrich burger of traditional Spanish chorizo sandwich for standard pub fare. If you think far enough in advance, make a booking at Roast which overlooks the market. One of the best Sunday lunches in town! (or if you didn't plan far enough in advance, check out 'Roast to go' under the entrance to the restaurant for equally amazing roast beef or pork crackling sandwiches. One of the only places in the market where you can get a devils on horseback or an amazing scotch egg).  

Can you see the shard in the background? 

After enjoying your lunch head over to Monmouth coffee. By far the best roasters in town. People queue around the corner for their amazing coffees but be warned- they only serve with full fat milk, no soy or 'skinny' here. It really is worth the wait as the servers are experts in coffee beans and can help you find the best flavor whether you buying in bulk or just wanting a filter coffee. We spent almost 20mins trying different beans looking for the best 'aroma'. It's almost as if we were out wine tasting. 

Immediately next door to Monmouth is Konditor & Cook (you can just make it out in the picture). As you wait in line for your coffee send someone over to their brownie bar. Konditor & Cook offer the best brownies in London and the closest thing you can find to an American brownie in Europe. Only 5 pounds for 3, you can choose from different flavors such as Boston Brownie, cherry or original. 
I ate them too fast to take a picture but I promise you, you do not want to go to Borough Market without stopping off here too. 

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You can also find the retail branch of Brindisa opposite Monmouth. The London Bridge branch of this amazing tapas restaurant is just down the street but in their shop you can find the most delicious, flavorful and moist cuts of Imberico ham, rich and colourful paprika and cheese and olives to come out of your ears. 
In terms of all things Spanish- this place does the best. 

Chorizo Sandwiches 

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I've just covered one corner of the market. Go for yourself to discover more!


Amy xx