DrinkSouth Bank

The Southwark Tavern

Address: 22 Southwark St, SE1 1TU
Getting there: tube: London Bridge
Hours: Mon–Wed 11AM–midnight, Thu–Fri 11AM–1AM, Sat 10AM–1AM, Sun noon–midnight
Website: thesouthwarktavern.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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