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Evening

Golden Hour at the River

Start your evening at the water’s edge to catch the last light of day, then head inland for dinner and a pint.

Best time: 15:23About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 13:20

    HMS Belfast

    Walk to HMS Belfast to watch the sun set over the river. The ship sits on the south bank, offering an unobstructed view toward the southwest where the sun dips below the horizon.

  2. 13:53

    Padella

    Head to Padella for fresh handmade pasta. It is located right by the entrance of Borough Market, just a short walk from the river. The open kitchen lets you watch the chefs work as you eat.

  3. 14:53

    The Rake

    Finish the evening with a drink at The Rake. This tiny pub is attached to Borough Market and specializes in bottled beers. It shares its gents' toilets with the market, so the atmosphere is distinctly local.

Local tip

Padella has no seating for takeaway and the queue can be long. If you prefer a sit-down meal with a view of the river after your golden hour walk, The Garrison nearby offers gastro-pub food and a cinema downstairs.

Check before you go

  • Padella is open Mo-Sa 12:00-15:45 and 17:00-22:00, and Su 12:00-15:45 and 17:00-21:00. Ensure you arrive before the late afternoon rush or during the evening slot.
  • The Rake is open Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00, and Su 12:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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