South Bank, South Bank, London

What’s not to love about the South Bank?! It’s picturesque, cliched, expensive but justifiably so. Full of good food options (particularly with the South Bank weekend market). It’s the perfect place to take visitors and great for a lazy stroll.

The South Bank is absolutely beautiful in summer. Stroll all the way down and enjoy the sights. Watch the skaters and bikers pull off stunts down in the underground skate park, and depending when you go, sample some of the foods down at the market or pick up a second hand book.

Southbank durning December is amazing. Jagger to keep you warm and lots of different foods. What more can you ask for ..

Great place for entertainment,
be it free : walking along the embankment,
or watching the street performers, or paid
at the theatre,cinema,or dining out
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One of the best places to hang out in London. I go to the BFI South Bank to watch old films and see famous people talk about their movies. I like walking and talking through the galleries. I frequently use the open spaces in Hayward and in the BFI to have one to one meetings.
There is always something on at Xmas and in the summer for families. The E4 festival Udderbelly had a great performance of Michael Morpurgo’s tragic Private Peaceful.
I also come here after I have been to the theatre. I walk down from Covent Garden, down by Charing Cross station and the alleyway takes me to the bridge near Embankment Station which leads to the South Bank, it’s great walk.

Decent place to take French people…

Depending on the time of year you can really have a relaxed break on the south bank. Although there may be plenty of tourists, the large array of restraunts and cafes make it a pleasurable place to spend your summer days.

Sorry to be grumpy but I hate the South Bank , really loathe it . From Westminster Bridge to Southwark Bridge its like a preview of Hell . Speaking personally all the " performers " really annoy me . Dressing like a prat and standing very still is not an art form – nor is riding an exercise bike in a fish suit . The noise and crowds , combined with these " acts " make it very overloading . You know that old song by Bob Dylan ( Or My Chemical Romance ) , Desolation Row , well ….

It’s true, you can’t beat the Southbank!!

Luv it, you can walk as slow or as brisk as you wish depending on how much time you have to spend. It is interesting from start to finish and that is without diverting through the markets or other interesting areas. If its raining you can drop in at the Tate but thats another story.

Lovely place to walk by the river following the Thames Path away from the car traffic. Always something new and interesting to see.

had a nice long walk

I have had many a lovely afternoon as evening walking along the southbank. Really lovely place to go in London.

Often markets or fire works going on along the river. Check our vue London to see what may be happening along the river!!

great place to go for your first date.

Worth a visit and walk around any time of year, regardless of the weather. It really makes you realise how small London is as you walk long the river. There's lots to do and normally at the weekends - especially in the summer there is some form of entertainment. Pop in to the Tate for lunch!

lovely

A great walk in a great city. Always worth a visit - the atmosphere is vibrant and calm at the same time, and there are so many pubs, galleries, museums, and points of interest that it's worth devoting a whole day to it!

The South Bank walk is where I refer to as, "strolling through the heart of London without encountering traffic".
For nearly the whole length of this walk, from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge, that is true.
Roughly speaking, the walk is divided into two "characters", the modern scenery from Westminster Bridge to The Anchor, an historic pub which is right next to the Cannon Street railway viaduct. Pass under the viaduct and you're in the walks historical character, which include Clink Street leading up to The Golden Hinde, a replica of the tall ship sailed around the world by Charles Drake. For me, walking through Clink Street gives me a taster on what Victorian or Dickensian London might have been like.
The only section of the walk which is away from the river is between the Golden Hinde and a point just on the other side of London Bridge. For walkers heading west, it is easy to miss the Acorn symbol pointing into a insignificant alley, leading to a side street which passes under London Bridge. Otherwise, as we did, you end up climbing the stairs to street level and facing busy traffic. However, on this section, between London Bridge and the Golden Hinde, one passes the tranquil of Southwark Cathedral.
Although there are many eateries along the route, I was exceptionally keen on the Anchor. In the summer, dining at the terrace will give superb views of the London skyline across the river. But there are times when the restaurant is booked for events like a wedding reception. Instead the fish and chip bar, within the same building, served us a lion's helping of cod and chips for a moderate price.
One can spend a day at the South Bank Walk. Like as other reviews here, summer is the better time for the experience, but by appropriate dress and preparation, it can be enjoyed any time of the year.
NOTE:
At present a section of the Walk has been diverted, due to renovation work at Blackfriars Station and its railway viaduct, therefore closing the underpass. According to our knowledge, this work shoud be complete by summer or autumn of 2011.

Great place to go for a walk with that special person :)

its ok nothing special