Gaucho Tower Bridge
American spot in Bermondsey.
Italian · Bermondsey
Tavolino Bar & Kitchen earns its reputation through sheer setting — perched right on the Thames with those iconic Tower Bridge views from both floors, it manages to feel genuinely special without being the least bit stuffy. The Italian menu covers crowd-pleasers like lamb ragu and spinach pappardelle, and there's a straightforward kids' menu to keep younger diners happy alongside the grown-ups. Highchairs are on hand, buggies roll through the ground floor without any fuss, and when the sun cooperates the outdoor terrace is a lovely spot for families to linger — vegans are also well catered for here.

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American spot in Bermondsey.
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