The Brigade Bar + Kitchen in Southwark

Love the place, love the work they do! Food is unbelievable and the staff as well!! Julia our waitress added to the experience! See you again in December!

Great service! Thanks Julia for hosting us so well.

The venue, service were excellent, as was the food. Shame the chips are extra with a burger but tbh, worth every penny. Trainee serves were friendly and helpful. Limited menu but very good. I would definitely go back again. The only thing is the bar is close to the restaurant and it was very noisy.

Defo my new go to recommendation - absolutely obsessed with this place!!! An amazing social enterprise doing truly good work, food was delicious, & our server Julia was so lovely !! Came for my bday today and they even gave me a bday desert!

Great service & food. The portion sizes are brilliant. Really enjoyable! Take incredible care with food allergies and they couldn't do enough for us.

Excellent food, service, and mission.

Servers asked me if there was any problem with the steak and they were very kind Good services and Good tastes

Really nice. Great food. Super people.

Thank you for a fantastic dinner. The food was great and so was the service. Our waiters Julia and Bianca helped us to choose the dishes and drinks. We had a wonderful time. We will definitely return to your lovely place again.

We stumbled upon The Brigade while walking near the Tower Bridge and stopped in for a late dinner. What a fantastic place to have a great meal. We loved the staff, the service was top notch. As a matter of fact, we returned the following evening for our last meal in London. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who happens to be in the area. Great atmosphere, great service, friendly staff and the food is amazing.

We ate really delicious fish and chips here. Modern furnishings, but quite loud due to music and conversations. So if you want to chat, you might want to grab a table outside. Otherwise everything was great

Very good food and service, maybe a bit overpriced. Enough vegetarian options as well.

The food is mediocre, but the atmosphere and is great, and the service is good.

Excellent food, friendly service and a relaxed ambience.

Tasty food. The location and decor are the best. The lamb was slightly dry to my taste but it's a minor point. Professional and courteous service

The place has a social purpose, with an exquisite kitchen and a very nice service, especially thanks to Mini. Greatest fish and chips you will find in London.

Exquisite atmosphere and super good treatment, especially thanks to Milena!!! A very good fish and chips. Thanks for everything

Very nice place. Beer quite pricey, but no worse than usual. Fast serving, friendly staff + tasty snacks. Good place for a conversation, not too noisy.

A little noisy if your trying to have a conversation but the best meal I had while in London.

Stopped in for lunch before sightseeing. Quick service and the food was very good. The charity has a great mission too. Recommend.

I’ll summarise by saying that it all came to be what my friends and I agreed was our “most enjoyable meal together yet.” I’d like to particularly give thanks to Julia, who was not only as accommodating as can be, but also had the perfect energy for someone on the restaurant floor, by being a friendly, attentive conversationalist. And of course, Tomek, who ensured we were pleased, and managed to find time for a truly pleasant insight into the restaurant via casual conversation. I do strongly believe hospitality is imperative for creating a dining experience the consumer will remember, so for my visit to be the most hospitable dining experience I can recall, certainly merits my praise. The Hereford sirloin was incredible, from the presentation to the taste, and was most definitely cooked precisely to our request, and in a far timelier manner than expected. The kitchen, unquestionably, surpassed my expectations. Thank you once again to the whole team. I certainly hope to return in the future.

Been here multiple times and it's always a decent place, never had food, just drinks, but service has always been good so would recommend.

Steak was delicious. I was so impressed.

Just a great place for drinks & dinner. Very friendly staff and great food. The steak with chimmychurry is delicious.

Everything would be perfect if in the end they didn't show up with another four pounds in their account as a donation to their social project! It's not cheap anymore and I thought this obligation was a steal!

For me the food was really average. But the most irritating thing was they asked us if we wanted still water and we said no after saying no they give us tap water. When we got the bill I saw 1.75 for water and I asked the waitress about it and her answer was "we purify the tap water that's why it is part of the bill.". For me it felt like a scam. First never asked for water still when they asked we said no. Then they charged for tap water.

Amazing place. Great ethos, food and people.

We had a wonderful meal and evening at this really great restaurant. This was such a fantastic refreshing change to all the formulaic chain restaurants and brasseries. A carefully planned small menu led to some really great tasting food. Beautifully cooked in a wood fired oven the food was so full of flavour and quality. Great service and such a stylish venue so close to London Bridge Station. The restaurant is such a worthwhile enterprise too. We hope to return again.

My burger was nice. My friends who ordered the steak received cold sweet potato. The waitress was very friendly but the wait for food after the order was slow. There seemed to be an event when we arrived as the bar was full, but the restaurant was reasonably empty. It's a shame the restaurant doesn't have a coat check as we had to step over people bags and coats just to get into the restaurant. I have eaten here before, and the food is usually pretty good. I would still recommend a visit.

Great place for a lunch meeting - service was quick. Burrata and burnt beef ends were delicious, my guest said the steak was a little chewy. Would definitely come back and recommend.

Fair warning: tourist from the States reporting in. The Brigade is excellent in every way imaginable. We were seeing a show nearby last evening, and after a little Googling I could surmise just by looking at the menu that this place is legit. The space is lovely, the service was impeccable, and the food was divine, so good I even ordered desert, which is rare for me. Truly one of the finest dining experiences I’ve ever had, but with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Easily five stars across the board.

Excellent food served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Despite it being a busy night we were served promptly and the food was outstanding. Toilets and restaurant cleanliness was excellent. Absolutely will be back!!

Very nice staff and very good food. The manager gave us good advice and was very friendly. The ambience is nice with the open kitchen. The food is somewhat unusual but very tasty

What a great venue! Lots of people meeting for after work drinks which gave it a fantastic feel. Staff were truly fantastic, constantly supplied the table with water, hand wipes, drink requests etc. some of the best service I’ve experienced. Food was very very tasty and great value. I gave it 4/5 as the steak was very chewy, and could’ve done with some more seasoning. But otherwise amazing. Very good overall, would definitely recommend

Really nice meal, serving staff excellent. Love the concept.

I drank the best beer in the world there, accompanying an extraordinarily prepared dinner

Great food, service, and ethos. We had a wonderful lunch!

Beer and brisket burger with chips!

Everything is very good. And the food and service and atmosphere. I really liked it

Although we only had bqr snacks, these were delicious and good quality. The cocktails are original and well made. The fact they are a social enterprise is even better. Good value for money.

Based on the reviews, we chose this restaurant for dinner. When you enter you can't hear anything except loud music, it was even difficult to communicate with the waitress. However, the interior gives positive impressions. The food was good, at reasonable prices - for London. Friendly service. It's a pity that it's really noisy there and it's difficult to talk to each other in a larger group. If it doesn't bother anyone, you can go for food.

Organised our work Christmas Party which was held on 1st December 2023. The event was a huge success and everyone had a good time. The space was perfect, the food and drink was plentiful and the DJ provided a good party atmosphere. The social committee would like to thank Jenny for her expert help in planning our party and also to Paolo and his team on the night. This is a great venue and what makes it more exceptional is their work with The Beyond Food Foundation- a brilliant charity which our company was keen to support. Many thanks!

Amazing food, drinks and staff!

EXCELLENT SERVICE. I loved the idea they are contributing to the local society. Even the food was nice! One of the best restaurants during my visit this time.

Very kind Most delicious fish and chips ever

A really nice place for meetings in one of the rooms upstairs. Very friendly staff.

Mind blowing value. Interiors, staff, cooking, attendance on a proper European level. Food is great, drinks served cold and fresh. Looking of reason to come back. Ad Thanks Tomas, Grazie to Adame and crew!!!!

We popped into the Brigade Bar and Kitchen on Friday evening. We were greeted by a very nice woman who said we could take which ever table we wanted and then promptly given the menus and asked if we wanted any drinks. We were not rushed, the tables nicely spaced out, good vibe and music and a really nice atmosphere. Nice drinks selection and range of food, not overly baring menu. We ordered and food came just at the right time, not too quick and not slow. We really enjoyed our meal and the restaurant and service, half way through we said we would defiantly come back and recommend and how nice the staff were. I popped to the gents (nice and clean) and then I noticed a post about the restaurant and how they train and provide jobs to those most vulnerable and everything fell into place. This restaurant represents those that work hard to achieve when they are down in life, a credit to the charity that supports them and Simon Boyle the founder and CEO. We are not often in London but when we are and out for dinner we will defiantly eat here. Well done all of you!

Truly an incredible experience. To say that I am in the debt of the hospitality professionals in this amazing space is an understatement. I was traveling abroad and found myself in a rather difficult position regarding work. They kindly opened themselves and their space to suit exactly what I needed. Their are no shortage of eateries in the amazing London Bridge area but Brigade Bar and Kitchen should be top of the list for any business traveler. Thank you again!

Great restaurant menu and really good service

The restaurant looks great from the outside, and it doesn't disappoint inside either. The atmosphere is good, the staff are friendly and the furnishings new and modern. The menu looked amazing, but I went for the turbot and muscles, which was disappointing.The skin wasn't crispy and the dish wasn't well balanced. It could have done with something to use all the sauce as well, even some bread would've been great. We were also asked as we finished our meal if everything was OK, which was a little odd. We had unpitted olives (which were delicious!), but had nowhere to put the stones. I also didn't have anywhere to put my muscle shells. However, in general the service was really good. 3 stars may be a little harsh, but for the price I did expect better.

Came here for a family dinner and was so much better then expected. Food was amazing and staff know how to cater to their customers. Would highly recommend

It's a bit unfortunate that this place, which used to have the best English Breakfast in all of London before Covid, slid so much in quality of food and popularity. It's beyond me why they stopped the weekend brunch menu, when it seemed to be their most popular one... Overall, I really care about the concept of this place, but I think it hasn't been managed very well. Their donations went from GBP 1 to 4, and prices became quite astronomical, but the overall quality of the menu, the food, and the whole experience, has dramatically declined. I'd be happy to see this place restored to its former glory.

Generally ok. Had the pasta and it wasn't great but only ok. Took some effort to get the sender's to respond but they were ok. Price was ok

A fish and chips were fantastic, and so were the fried clams. Also loved the pale ale.

Quite expensive but good location.

Heerlijk gegeten, leuke plek! Aanrader.

Modern bar close to large offices so big work groups

Great location and lovely staff. Starters were decent but really poor fish main

The food was alright here. Within our family of four we ordered three entrees and a soup with bread. The focaccia was only a few cubes.

Stunning decor, beautiful menu, nice selection of craft beer. Particularly liked the charcoal grill and smoker, brilliant bit of theatre.

Two of us shared the Sirloin Steak with potatoes, broccoli, and salad as sides. Plenty for 2 people and we both agreed the steak was tender, flavorful, and together with the sides an incredible meal. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. Completely enjoyable!

The restaurant was nice, the drinks were well made and wine flavourful. The food was OK and the menu perhaps a little limited. However the ethos and values of the restaurant are excellent!

Very friendly staff, would go back.

We went here for dinner. The food was amazing, tasted so fresh, and was served beautifully. The waitress was super friendly as well. We can really recommend!!

This is a hidden gem in London Bridge. Chef Simon founded a Charity to help individuals impacted by homelessness and crisis to learn skills using food as a catalyst. Beautiful food, purposeful goal.

Muy buena comida y atención sumado a una manera comprometida de ayudar al projimo

Cozy place, polite staff. No bad.

Absolutely wonderful restaurant in an historic firehouse. Lovely setting, friendly helpful staff, delicious food. Huge recommend!!!

Pleasantly surprised by this place in a busy and touristic L.Bridge area; the food was great (we had a picanha steak for 2 to share), some sides, wine and espresso martini but what really stands out is the social work of the restaurant and the great customer service. It's so rare nowadays to ask customer which table they would prefer, do not rush them with the order and don't interupt every few minutes etc. So really thank you guys for that. Decor is nice, a bit loud/busy on Thu evening but still was possible to have conversation without shouting at each other😉The only thing that Id change is the pudding menu - only cheeseboard, icecreams/sorbets/fruits combination... can we please have some cake back on menu?🙏

Mooi concept om voor jongeren een horeca carrière op te bouwen!! Zeer origineel!!!

A good mean and a brilliant cause supporting people back into work. I’ll be back.

Desde hace 5 años, cada vez que viajamos a Londres, (que solemos ir una vez al año) vamos a cenar o a comer a este restaurante. Es un sitio muy agradable y con buena comida, además de ser un referente en la lucha contra la marginación social, ya que tanto los camareros y camareras y el personal de cocina son personas vulnerables en busca de un futuro mejor.

Great pub with a social purpose. Very friendly staff, nice drinks and food, highly recommended

Very nice restaurant. The food was great, the service was amazing and the restaurant is really well decorated. The social work of the restaurant is incredible. Really happy we visited this restaurant. Ordered the fish and chips and the piccana which was the day special and the flavors were really good. Recommended!

First time here but would definitely go again

Just good service in a nice place

Great place for drinks and love the social aspect of the work they do to support others in the community too. Would highly recommend as atmosphere is amazing, staff are highly attentive and so friendly and service is incredible. Definitely returning and next time for food too!

Very nice food. The bar area was a bit loud and crowded

Service is excellent and food is amazing.

Really liked this social enterprise restaurant. Good and service was excellent. Tempura broccoli (ran out of cauliflower!) blew away the vegetable tempura I had at Ivy Asia recently! Great fish and chips too! Well done guys!

Lively drinks bar off Tooley st.

We were in the private room and the waitress was really lovely and helpful. A great place to go!

A great stop just before Tower Bridge (hop-on/off bus tour). Great walk from restaurant to bridge through park. We had such a wonderful culinary experience.. firefighter tequila drink was tops... 🥕 soup 🍲 fish and dessert 🍨... enjoy great service and fantastic meal choices.

Delicious fish and chips and the special white chocolate mousse dessert was incredible. Lovely ambience and faultless service. Absolutely love the ethos too. Will definitely be returning.

Wow what an experience what a building what amazing chefs

Paulo and Angela - what incredible people. They really looked after my group on Jan 25th. So many of my colleagues commented on how great this place was. The food was fabulous, the building has a great history and the ethos of The Brigade is incredible. I've already suggested The Brigade to other colleagues and I'm adding this to the internal list of 'great places' that we have here at my workplace. Very, very impressed! See you all soon!!

Amazing food! The menu is seasonal so if you have a favourite, make sure you don't leave it too late to go back to have it again. The decor is very stylish and on trend inviting you from the outside as you look in through the paned windows. The open kitchen is a nice touch as you watch your food being prepared while you wait and their signature coal wood fire grills are mouth watering. The staff are always warm and welcoming which is always a plus and most importantly it's a good feeling to spend money towards a good cause. The establishment is also a social enterprise venue helping vulnerable adults in the quest to better lives and end homelessness. Truly admirable.

We did kitchen takeover in that place. Lovely tram, great atmosphere and food. Highly recommended.

Das Essen war super lecker und innovativ. Wir können den Burger sehr empfehlen aber auch die vegetarischen Speisen sind absolut spitze. Das Lager Bier schmeckt ebenfalls Lecker. Die Bedienung ist aufmerksam und sehr nett. Zu 5 Sternen reicht es leider nicht, da der Preis doch sehr hoch ist für die Speisen und man für 2 Personen schnell 80 Pfund los ist. Und das für Hauptspeisen und insgesamt 4 Getränke.

Yesterday we had dinner in this amazing friendly restaurant. The staff are very helpful, the service is good and the food is delicious and well presented. The restaurant works with homeless and unemployed people and trains them for the positions required to operate the restaurant. We will definitely return.

I asked for a chai latte and the guy serving me told me rudely to go to Starbucks. Staff at the entrance is friendly at least and beautiful interior

Walked in off the street not knowing what this place was about, and I’m so glad we did. Thomas the manager here explained how this kitchen/business supports the homeless community and people in need by providing the training/experience/opportunities to become successful chefs and on to great careers in the service industry. Hands down one of the best service experiences and a feel good experience overall, knowing that a portion of your meal supports the people who really need it.

Been to this restaurant several times- always a fantastic experience. The food is top quality in particular the hispi cabbage which I still think about months on… Cocktails are delicious and the service is fab. Can not praise it enough tbh.

Food was delicious but many dishes were unavailable.

Very warm friendly and welcoming

I attended an old School Alumni meeting. We were served finger food. Service was excellent.

Bit expensive but interesting concept of teaching ex homeless people a new skill in the kitchen.

Nice casual spot. Quick service, very tasty, and they’re doing their part to support the community 👏

Great experience and welcomed place.