Boro Bistro in Southwark

Just received a cold call from this establishment trying to scam me?

Our waiter Nebil was fantastic ! So lovely and accomodating x

Stopped by for the first time last night, and found a new favourite; great atmosphere, and a refreshingly unique spot in the midst of so many franchises that dominate central London. Our waiter, Dan was excellent too — very friendly and a big part of what made our experience so good. A little piece of France hiding in plain sight.

Easy to park and friendly staff

Visited yesterday for lunch with 3 friends and first impressions were great - sunny day, nice beers,...although after 20 mins it all went downhill - the service was pretty atrocious, 1/3 of the items we ordered didn't arrive (one main and two sides, round of drinks despite being requested twice), both burgers were served cold and the rest of the food was pretty underwhelming, for the price. It's the first time in ages I've asked for a service charge to be removed from the bill and the waiter didn't seem that surprised.

Hostile atmosphere. We arrived 10 min before it opened and went to sit down but were brashly sent off while the staff sat around on the sofas. Fine - we stood and waited at the side. Finally offered a table but we asked if we could have a table in the shade (there were loads) but were denied that because we weren’t having food, so I said I’ll have to have food then, at which point the server made a face at me as if to say ‘you’re a liar’. Only then did they tell us they’re not doing coffees or tea, which they could have mentioned before making us stand around and wait. Staff totally disinterested in providing good or remotely polite customer service. Seems to be a trend from reviews, bad vibes

I'm curious about this place. I ordered a Beef Bavetta and on request they told me it was something like a steak. Ordered it and the beef was really delicious, but it was more like an appetizer, due to the tiny size, not like a main meal. The price was still kind of fair as it was in my opinion really a premium steak, BUT they SHOULDN'T have premium steaks, as the place is a bar. For me this place is in the middle of an identity crisis, on the one hand the will to be a premium restaurant, on the other hand the bar music, the bar chairs and tables, which left me as the consumer/visitor really curios about this place. All in all, I would give this bar 2/5 stars expressing the disappointment about my expectation to the bavetta to be a main meal without actually being a main meal. Side note: If anyone hungry decides to eat here, he shouldn't expect to leave saturated.

Really cute and quirky. Good selection of tapas and it was delicious! Staff was very attentive and polite. Would definitely revisit

Very good place Google can't locate it and it sends you anywhere But it's because it's underground where it sends you first.... Then you get lost because you pass by and recalculate.... Luckily we persisted and found it. They speak different languages, the guy who helped us is from Asturias but he lives in London, he understands French and other languages ​​too. Very rich, excellent chef and attention

Great food and really helpful staff. Would recommend and definitely come back!

Nice Belgian beer and food, good atmosphere.

Very interesting site. Pablo the waiter even better.

waiter INCREDIBLY rude and infuriating I WILL NOT BE COMING HERE AGAIN. I WOULD RATHER NEVER EAT AGAIN THAN COME HERE

Terrible service for a night out with my daughter for a special occasion. Ordered 2 drinks at 6.50 and waited 15 mins while other tables seated after we did were served. I asked the Maître D’ how long our drinks would be as we had a table at The Shard booked for dinner. He shrugged his shoulders and continued to welcome new guests into the establishment. I got up to ask him again, This time he said I could go to the bar to order.. I went to the bar and was told “table service only” I explained we ordered 20 mins ago and we were still waiting - just for 2 drinks!!!!! We sat back down and waited as we were then told our order hadn’t been out through the system. No apology. We finally were presented our drinks as we got up to leave and we had one sip and explained to the waiter why we couldn’t finish them as we needed to go to the restaurant. He muttered we were rude when we turned away. A ruined pre dinner drinks. Will not be returning

Food works and very special decorations, especially restrooms. Very good service by Pablo.

BE AWARE – Unwelcoming and rude concepts: We visited on a Friday afternoon just after work. There was no queue at the entrance and no staff to greet us, so we sat at one of the empty tables. After waiting over 10 minutes with no service, the manager finally approached us. We asked for menus, and instead of helping us, he told us we had to leave because we hadn’t been given menus when we arrived. We were effectively kicked out — not because we did anything wrong, but because the manager didn’t want to serve us. The concept at this bar is very rude, the manager offered no apology or explanation, and walked away without another word. Very disappointing experience. Just be cautious if you’re thinking of coming here — the customer service is severely lacking.

Been 2 times First time Food and service were amazing 2nd time pure rubbish Hit and miss Try and find out for yourselves

Almost hidden below the bridge and located under the Barrowboy and Banker pub, the Bistro has a fabulous feel and open area decked with tables, chairs and cushions. Close to the Cathedral wall, it offers a calm and quiet experience.

Disappointing Experience - Not Worth the Visit I had high hopes for our family and friends outing today at this restaurant after a fun game of mini golf next door, but unfortunately, it turned into a very disappointing experience that I feel compelled to share. We were a table of seven, looking forward to a memorable night with delicious food. We started off on a positive note with our drinks being served promptly, but that was where the good experience ended. When it came time for our food, we noticed that one of the mains was missing (Risotto). After waiting an unreasonably long time, I took the initiative to ask the staff about it. To my astonishment, they informed me that they didn’t have the risotto available—without any offer of an alternative or even a simple apology. They simply only told us they didn’t have the risotto after everyone was half way eating. As the meal went on, no one checked in on us to see if we needed anything—no salt, no condiments, no follow-up on how we were enjoying our food. It felt as though we were completely ignored. When it came time to ask for the bill, I voiced my concerns to a girl at the bar, but she seemed entirely indifferent to the situation. There was no acknowledgment of our experience or any attempt to make it right. This lack of care and service turned what should have been a nice family evening into a disappointing one. I would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience, as it truly was a disgrace that ruined our night. I hope your staff can be nicer to the next customers. What a shame of place !

Sat outside underneath the covered plaza. Nice coffee. Huge metal sculpture nearby and quite atmospheric. Very close to Uber boat pier.

Stopped off for a sunny lunch at Bora Bistro while visiting Borough Market. We were lucky to snag a table in the sun, which was a nice escape from the chaos of the food stands in the busy market. That said, the food didn’t quite live up to expectations. We had the chilli crab cakes and pulled pork—both were fine, but nothing memorable. It’s a decent spot for a drink, some chips, or an easy bite, but it doesn’t stand out as a food destination—especially when you’re surrounded by so many great options at the market. Next time, I’d skip the food and just enjoy a drink in the sunshine.

Lovely little place just London bridge really nice outside and inside space with great food.

One of the best cafes in London. I recommend it. The place is really nice, right next to London Bridge.

Had a booking last night but unfortunately when we turned up a bit early the security man was very rude to us and told us we couldn’t come in. We asked politely if we could wait at the bar til our table was ready and were told no, even though there were lots of empty tables. We left and didn’t bother with our booking due to hostile atmosphere.

Came here with my wife on a sunny spring day. There was no sign or a waiter at the entrance of the terrace, so we walked to one of the empty tables (there were at least 5 empty tables). After a few minutes, a waitress comes up to us and tells us to wait at the entrance, until somebody shows us a table. Expects it to take 10 minutes she says. Flabbergasted we stand at a random spot near the entrance, with nobody from the staff in site. Waiting there and seeing the 5 empty tables we got absolutely fed up and decided to leave. Obviously not a candidate for a repeat visit

I love coming to this French Bistro for Lunch, Dinner or Coffee. Waiters are really friendly and both Managers currently doing a great job. Good beers and wine as well as you would expect.

Decepcionante. La selección de cerveza belga es buena, pero la comida no. Tenía 6 pequeños caracoles que eran frescos e insípidos. El plato de Hummus era minúsculo. Dos de nosotros pedimos el tazón más pequeño de mejillones (por £ 14 ) que he visto que estaban secos y duros y fríos y así que los enviamos de vuelta. Ordenó los pasteles de cangrejo y papas fritas en su lugar y la camarera los trajo con un tazón de pan y dijo que estaban en la casa. Cuando recibimos la factura era solo el pan que nadie quería que estaba en la casa. No me molestaría en visitarte de nuevo.

Very nice place. I loved the tapas.

Had a great mean here after playing mini golf friendly staff food was excellent

Excellent spot to enjoy a drink outside in the sun 🌞

Been meaning to go to Boro Bistro for sometime now and our first visit did not disappoint! Greeted with a friendly and warm welcome we ordered a few dishes of the French ‘tapas’ from the menu. They were all delicious, generous and packed full of well balanced flavour. A good wine menu and great music playing for the perfect sunny Sunday afternoon dining experience. We will be back again!

Unfortunately we were forgotten sowhen I went up to ask how long our meal was going to be they said that they had forgotten and when it did come the food was cold, and our waiter had obviously not been in the shower for days, unless he has a medical issue I couldn't recommend this place to anyone as, I don't believe I could go back there. Shame as the venue is quite nice in a rustic,type of style.

I loved this place. I've passed it many times and decided to book a last-minute dinner date with a friend. The team were lovely, the food was delicious, and the interior had very cool decor. Especially the bathroom! It was a little pricey for small dishes, but my friend and I enjoyed it, so it was worth it. They accidentally added a bottle of wine to our bill, which I realised after we had paid, and they were apologetic and refunded us immediately. For two drinks, four tapas, and two desserts, it was around £140. Would recommend and will return.

Food tastes very good, it was definitely worth it. And the service was excellent, very nice and said what they served us.

A great place, hidden in a side street next to Borough Market - they were the only place with a free table on a Sunday afternoon for a group of 6. Amazing interior design and restrooms decor, a must-go for people who love attention to details.

The "tapas" are very scarce. A place with a lot of atmosphere and very good presentation but it would be a "snack" and not cheap at all. Very friendly staff. If you're not hungry it's very cute.

Bad rating because the reservation was made there! I was surprised... empty! The only person there asked us to go into a door next to a Turkish restaurant... thank goodness... the service was good... and the food was quite nice. The drinks prices are really high! It's London...

Have been to the actual venue many times over years and as it has been in various guises. Boro Bistro is perfect for small after work catch-ups without any hustle / bustle but can also cater for larger groups at weekends etc - not sure if there's still a resident DJ at the weekends but the overall vibe is pretty cool, retro paraphernalia and some interesting art-installations dotted around - if you've been, you'll know exactly what these are! Food / drink / service and very attentive, no pushy sell-on for higher priced wines or the need to over order dishes - perfect for our needs and will look forward to a return visit, hopefully in the warmer months when we can sit outside! Thanks for a lovely evening BB 🫶

Food and atmosphere were good but the service was so slow it made it very difficult to enjoy the evening. We didn’t have cutlery when our food arrived and had to ask for it. Didn’t have glasses for our water, had to ask. Had to ask to have the table cleared 30 minutes after finishing our mains. The restaurant was quite busy but there were so many inattentive waiters that it almost felt like we were being ignored. Could’ve been a lovely meal but a shame the service really let it down.

Another visit to Boro Bistro. Because it’s so good! Friendly, fun and fantastic food. We love the music too!

If you walk through Borough Markets green market area the Bistro is down the ally way. Didn’t book however got a table inside. Lovely place, great menu and food was lovely. Highly recommended!

Food was amazing but the service wasn’t . We were a group of 4 and our foods came out from the kitchen 10-15 min apart. For one of us we had to ask when will it be out , as I think they forgot about it

Qué tarde maravillosa. Hanan era brillante. Desde el momento en que entramos ella nos cuidó, y me encantó sus recomendaciones de cócteles. Y si tienes sitio, definitivamente prueba el fondant de chocolate.

Quirky restaurant, tucked away near London Bridge station and just behind Southwark Cathedral. Such a fun place. Great music, delicious food and excellent service. I highly recommend.

Overall an ok experience, the decor and ambiance is great. Few things that let it down. One of our mains didn’t arrive and we were told it had been missed which is annoying as the lady read the order back to us, we didn’t have time to wait for it to be done as we had a concert. Mains came out and the table was full of empty starter plates and the waiter tried to squeeze the new food on the table when really he should have stopped, cleared the table or asked someone else to and then gave us the rest of the food. A drinks order was also missed and we had to ask again. So not the end of the world but not the service you’d expect

I have been going to Boro Bistro regularly for the past 10 years, since my office is nearby, and it's one of my favourite spots in London. The atmosphere is warm and cosy, especially the outdoors. There is outdoor heating therefore even when it's cold you can still enjoy a pleasant evening, and they also provide blankets. The service was excellent as always, everyone friendly and helpful. Great drink and food (I just hope they would bring back the artichokes hummus in the menu, it was spectacular!) Totally recommended for any type of occasions with friends and colleagues.

My fav place in London! Nice selection of decent beer, amazing food, outdoor seating is really good with heating and fires. Always good vibes

Unbelievable, I should’ve taken photos. The food was stunning and the service spot on. Thank you!

9 of us eating. Service slow. Supposedly table service but I went to the bar twice to get attention. Incorrect drinks served. Shame really. Nice ambience but unlikely to return with a group again

Great little gem, supper attentive staff and yummy food

For as long as I lived in London I adored this place! The food, the atmosphere, the staff - the best thing about London! Also loved having a little engagement celebration there ❤️

Lovely drinks, kind staff, was the best option ever.

Great location, great tasting and presented food, Service was perfect. Having walked by this place for years on a regular basis, we will be returning soon.

Didn’t eat so I can’t comment on the food but the bathrooms? Incredible. 10/10 would visit again for the bathrooms.

Very nice atmosphere and very tasty! Recommended!!

This is great location tucked between Southwark Cathedral and London bridge - it always has a friendly cosy atmosphere. The food is really tasty - sharing plates. Given where it is, it's quite reasonable too.

Food was delicious, especially the Camembert with rosemary, but what really stood out was the exceptional level of customer service. Thanks Hanan and all the servers!!

Thank you for spoiling my husband on his birthday he loved the attention and his delicious food. Very delicious food!! The music was lots of fun. This is a gem of a place.

Went here with work colleagues before our Christmas do. Great meet up point and atmosphere. Good service and good selection of small beers. A nice place to chill and socialise

Really lovely little restaurant serving great range of small and more substantial plates. Quirky with great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We had rhe best time here at chouffe boro bistro the outdoor area was amazing the service was great and the food was fabulous . Had a wonderful Xmas time in this lovely bistro we will be back .....thank you xx

Locale davvero particolare e molto carino. Personale gentilissimo e servizio veloce. Cibo buono e atmosfera molto tranquilla. Siamo stati davvero bene!

Busy place. Nice drinks and food. Exceptional staff.

Lovely food, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Good value as well.

Great simple food in generous portions

The service was not great, the waiting staff kept forgetting to bring things and we were ignored so many times. It wasn't even that busy, so it almost felt on purpose. The food is also incredibly overpriced! Starter portion food for £12-£15... and it tasted very average, which was surprising. The drinks were tasty and well made but the wait times were so long!

Had a great meal here, food was brilliant and atmosphere was great- highly recommend for a chill date with good food

I come here atleast twice a month and love it good vibes amazing food and welcoming staff!

A lovely family meal at Boro Bistro! The staff were brilliant and very attentive. Despite it being a busy thursday evening and us having two babies in tow they were very helpful supplying high chairs and frequently checking on us which made it easy to order food and drinks. We were sat in our own booth so it wasn't too noisy and we were able to chat, which was great. I've been a few times and the food is always delicious and the wine excellent. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Debería tener una crítica de 5 estrellas de mí porque me encanta este lugar. Sin embargo, es genial en verano con un patio glorioso, pero en interiores en otoño invierno para mí es demasiado ruidoso. Solo en el frente de la música, ya que la mayoría de los invitados están ocupados charlando y disfrutando de la comida , pero la música como se menciona en otra crítica es simplemente demasiado alta. Acepto que por la noche y para los más jóvenes es probablemente aceptable, pero me reúno allí con amigos para ponerme al día y no es aceptable tener que gritar. Su Boro Board tiene algunos de los quesos mejor guardados de Londres y con charcutería y un montón de otros pequeños mordiscos realmente gran valor.

The food was lovely but it was certainly a small plate . .portions are really small

Great find tucked away in Borough Market. Charming and efficient staff. Real Christmas 🎄 party atmosphere (given party hats and tree decorations) Food was delicious (we had selection of small plates to share). The interior decorations are quirky and interesting

Been going to BB for years and our never disappoints. Tapas with a French twist and every time I’m there I hear French spoken by some of the patrons which is always a good sign in my book. Location is great and given that I don’t think the prices are outrageous. It always be a borough go to for me

Unfortunately hugely let down by staff that weren't attentive. Also reminded us twice that we had limited time on the table, despite having over an hour left. Took 20 mins to even get a drink order, and had to flag the waiter to get bill as we sat for 20 mins with dirty plates and no desert menu.

Staff are excellent and helpful and the food and drink are good quality. Best value in the City.

Lovely restaurant hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds in Borough Market.

Really lovely, attentive and charming staff. Great choice of food (especially for sharing). Today’s leeks and the courgette dish were particularly fabulous.

The Boro bistro was an amazing restaurant! The boro platter was incredible, the meat, cheese and wine was faultless to say the least and thats coming from a French person! The service was lovely, everyone polite and served with smiles on their faces. Definitely recommend!! 100%

Loved the atmosphere. Fantastic service Minimal menu

Great food, friendly service, nice ambience, very good prices!

My friend and I went for lunch on Sunday. We had great service, delicious food, and the setting and ambience were fabulous. Highly recommended.

Food was lovely but service was so disappointing I wouldn’t eat here again. We ordered a selection of plates that were whisked away as soon as they looked vaguely finished (they weren’t), we had only just ordered dessert (having asked three times for the menu- generally the waiters were very inattentive and it was hard to get service) when we were told the restaurant closing. We had only been there for about 1hr 15 minutes by this point and weren’t given our table until 8.35pm despite booking for 8.15pm (which was earlier time for evening sitting). We told the waiter we needed to have dessert but then were told three times (whilst eating it) we needed to go and were given the bill before we’d received dessert which I’ve never experienced before. As soon as we had paid I felt like we were just being hassled out, particularly by one large bald guy who resembled a bouncer. Despite spending over £100 on a couple of bottles of wine we had plastic pint glasses planted on our table and when I went to toilet I returned to the table to find my wine glass was gone and wine decanted into plastic. This totally spoilt the enjoyment of almost a full glass of a nice wine, which I ended up leaving. The final straw was the bouncer guy coming over and telling me us rudely they were closed and we “needed to leave”. It wasn’t even 10.30pm and still felt early - plus other customers were still there. We felt like we were pushed out and it completely soured the evening which was a birthday celebration - and felt a bitter end. Bora Bistro I had high expectations - and you failed miserably.

Lovely food, staff, venue location - perfect for an intimate date or a special occasion!

Portions and quality of food worsened in comparison to some time ago. Really nice service and great wine suggestions.

Not a good experience. I came there for a birthday and the waited kept on coming every 5 minutes to tell us that they couldn't keep the table for much longer, even though there were plenty of seats still available. The food was too salty, and they forgot to remove the onions from my burger.

Great good and wine and service very good. My request for a change of table was accommodated with no fuss. Great atmosphere !

Very nice place. Very good meal.

Having been to Boro Bistro many times before and had great service, I was surprised how bad it was on this occasion. We had to ask for out drinks multiple times. They told us the first time they lost the ticket and second time most of us had our drinks with another's coming 15 minutes later. The team lacked real apology and when we asked to not pay sevice charge we was questioned why, when it's was very obvious service feel short this time. I had invited friends who had never been before and now probably won't be back. We would of spent more if we could get served promptly. So disappointing when it has been great in the past.

Great food, friendly and professional service, great wine menu!

Great experience in this lovely place! Would recommend for any occasion.

The atmosphere is original and we liked it; the reservation went smoothly. Our cheese and sausage platter to share was very tasty and filling. The staff was very friendly. Overall a good atmosphere!

Great setting, warm welcome, fun interiors (esp toilets), good service, delicious food and fun time had

Tuvimos un almuerzo maravilloso hoy. Servicio amable y acogedor , comida y bebidas increíble , pensamos que la decoración era brillante El viaje a Loo fue... Qué sorpresa ❤️ Volveremos!!!!

Reliably nice atmosphere. Great meeting spot. Service is good and friendly but can definitely be more attentive. Food was fine but not anything special. Will be back based on location mainly

The dishes are expensive for a very small quantity... Fortunately the setting, the atmosphere and the servers save the rest.

Restaurant located in a great setting, the service is classic but sometimes a little slow. The dishes tested are good however the prices are a little high. Croque monsieur £9 Pulled pork £10 Roasted leeks, pistachio pesto, mint and hazelnuts £8 Chocolate fondant £10 + 12.5% ​​service charge

The only good thing from that place is the glasses the rest better avoid, the service the worse I have ever seen, we will never back

Very noisy environment, perhaps more suitable for young people than families. We ordered 5 meals, but more arrived, and one never arrived. The food is also good…

A great little bar that takes you back in time with tankers as pint glasses.

Super accueil, carte originale, prix abordables, cadre intérieur et extérieur très sympa. Équipe française et anglaise, pour notre plus grand plaisir ☺️ Une belle découverte faite par hasard !