Vivat Bacchus London Bridge in Southwark

Enjoyed a well-cooked ribeye steak on the bone with good flavour, a great sear, and a decent bone-to-meat ratio. The roasted new potatoes and spinach were satisfactory but unremarkable. The trio of bread was mediocre. Overall, the meal didn’t stand out compared to other typical steakhouses, basically lacking distinctive flavour. Service was fine; the server was friendly but lacked menu knowledge. For a January weekend, the restaurant was surprisingly busy.

Excellent in every way from the selection of South African wines to the South African food. My daughter came back from studying abroad in South Africa and was craving for South Africa food and her happiness and joyful face was all we needed to see. Thanks to the staff for a wonderful experience!!! Will recommend to all my family and friends.

As a South African, I was very excited to go to this restaurant. When we arrived, the atmosphere was calming and welcoming. We ordered starters, mains and dessert. The prices are not the cheapest and we were expecting mouth watering food, which I did not feel was achieved with the starter and mains. The main I had was herb-crusted lamb fillet, but they didn’t mention on the menu that it has mustard/horseradish on it which I don’t enjoy much. The mains with meat as the base also didn’t include any sides and so this added a lot to the price of the meal as well. The highlight was the dessert - Amarula crème brûlée! It was delicious 😁 Overall, not a bad experience but I didn’t think it was worth the price we paid for it.

Perfect for our pre-Christmas family get together. Great food, great service and so good to be able to hear each other speak!!

Hamburguesas muy agradables, £ 20 cada una, que era aceptable dado lo buenas que eran, pero realmente no me gusta que me cobren £ 3. 65 extra por una rodaja de queso en cada hamburguesa que no estaba en el menú. Me siento un poco polarizado, lo cual es una pena, ya que la comida y el personal eran muy agradables. La dirección tiene que pensar en esto.

Amazing South African food, reminded me of home! Was treated to a lovely 3 course meal and champagne for my birthday by my partner and this place did not disappoint! Antonino was a fantastic waiter and the dessert was heavenly! Definitely recommend this lovely place!

Booked this Online via the Webpage. My Girlfriend is South African so wanted to give her a taste of home espescially for her Birthday. The restaurant is Located opposite London Bridge Train Station. Easy to book and Special occasion noted. The restaurant has a nice vibe and we were greated by friendly and welcoming Staff from the get go. We had an amazing Waiter Antonino. Very friendly. Helpful and made the Birthday Evening very special when Dessert came. 🍨 🕯. The food throughout was delicious. The Meat, the style of food all top quality. From Start to finish a great night. There are great places and special nights you always remember. This was one of them. Thankyou Vivat Bacchus.

First visit to London Bridge Bacchus, truly excellent food, and fabulous wine, great service too. Cheese Room is a treat to behold. We had a fab 3-hour lunch, In life you get what you pay for, quite a big bill and worth every single penny. (We drank a lot of quality red wine!)

We had our work Christmas dinner at Vivat Bacchus and everything from the delicious food and wine to the fantastic service throughout our evening was flawless. Would definitely consider using again!

Food amazing - side orders very small, steak amazing though - very good cheese selection Service - staff rude and rushed us Been coming here for years food always good but a shame about the staff

Very nice lunch served to the customary high standards of quality, care and service.

My friends and I decided to stop by on Saturday night after not been to this restaurant for 3 years. Couple of changes I could tell, bare in mind I have known this restaurant since 2013 so for a few years now. The food is nice but well overpriced and the same for the wine. Since I was there last about 3 years ago, now the price has literally doubled which is shocking because salaries haven't increased to make that a reasonable change. The most upsetting thing was that the cheese room looked almost abandoned and very empty. When I walked into there I felt sad so I'm going to share a picture of the cheese room of how it looked before just to see the comparison. Not to say that Saturdays used to be live jazz which created a very enjoyable atmosphere and good vibes. Sadly I don't think I will probably return soon.

Great atmosphere and service. Wine outstanding and a fantastic cheese board. Unfortunately, I found the meat to be disappointing - sirloin, lamb and especially boerwoers. Appreciate this is contrary to other reviews so maybe just a bad day

Decent venue which had a nice vibe. Prices are pretty high but it’s for high quality steak etc. The sides dishes that you need to order are pretty pricey for a small portion so that could be improved, could do with a decent size portion of fries etc, given the price paid. If you just want a house wine it will still set you back about 14 GBP a glass, I get it’s a wine bar but would be nice if they offered a more affordable option. The highlight was the peppermint crisp tart. A little taste of South Africa but can’t beat a South African restaurant in South Africa :). Nice treat thow.

First time visit to catch up with some friends I hadn’t seen in years. We choose this restaurant because we wanted to avoid loud noisy environment and this place was perfect for that. Given we were all very hungry we couldn’t wait to feast on what was to offer. Starters was amazing. The croquettes were delicious. Main was a let down unfortunately. We order two types of steaks and burger. My 300g sirloin was requested as medium and when it came it was well done tough and dry. It took a while to get staff attention to ask was a mistake done on my request. They confirm my request was medium and the kitchen staff made the mistake. Half the evening had gone and my hunger had gone. I was offered to prepare another one but we couldn’t stay late so they removed it from the bill. Big shame that as I was looking forward to it. I did attempt to smoother the steak in sauce but that didn’t go down too well.

It was quiet, but people trickled in and out , the one thing I did notice , no noise even as we were so central. Food pleasantly surprised, great well managed portions , extensive drinks menu. Well I posted to all I know , and definitely will be back. Thanks guys PS Baboetie meat option please 🙏

Muy bonito restaurante escondido justo enfrente de la estación de London Bridge. El personal es muy amable y el ambiente en el restaurante es bastante acogedor (y un oasis de tranquilidad desde el ambiente ocupado a su alrededor). La comida es excelente, no tuvimos oportunidad de probar el vino, pero tienen una extensa lista. Vale la pena una visita

Booked for my boyfriend’s birthday, we were greeted with complimentary champagne and had the most amazing meal! The food was exceptionally cooked and the wait staff didn’t make us feel rushed, I would highly recommend if you want good service and food.

Came here for my birthday. Was welcomed with a complimentary glass of Champagne and also got my desert for free. Customer service was top notch, with our food coming quickly and not being rushed at all. Have a lovely selection of South African cuisine. Highly recommend the steak. Will definitely coming back!

Wonderful food and superb bottle of Rainbow's End Cabernet Franc shared over lunch. Very accommodating for dogs too! Daniel was a wonderful host and Antonino was very attentive. Service was very quick and dishes were presented well

Really good food and service. Nice atmosphere. The only draw back is because of our dietary restrictions, we can only have 2 of there mains one appetizer and no desserts. Thus we are forced to eat the same dinner over and over again. I wish they catered to this issue more. If so we would eat there again and again. But I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a good dinning experience.

Highly recommend the mixed braai board.

Great food - excellent service from Ernest!

Fantastic, friendly, helpful staff. Food was a substantial portion cooked to perfection. All the drinks and cheese you could possibly want. Interesting SA variants of classic cocktails. Only critique; the chips could have been cooked longer. Would recommend. I will be coming back

This is an amazing place and food was worth the travel to . Coal explained the ostrich very well .

Visited first time today. Everything we’ve ordered (scallops, ostrich steak, lamb shanks and some vegetables) was amazing. Great wine list, beautiful interior and service. A little bit pricey but honestly worth it. It was busy by 6pm on Thursday probably better to book a table.

Amazing food! We had 4 different main meals & all were exceptional , reminded me of home . The restaurant wasn't very busy for a Saturday night so the atmosphere wasn't the best therefore it could do with some light background music . We had 3 different waiters/ waitresses within a space of 1.5 hours & they didn't give the friendly service we were expecting going to a South African restaurant. Left this feedback so that the owner could improve in these areas .

Delicious flavour but severely overpriced

Exceptional food and very friendly service. I highly recommend Vivat Bacchus for a special occasion…..or any other.

Cute small restaurant with a great selection of wines and grilled meats, as well as a selection of modern mains. We had some of the grilled meats with some side salads which were all delicious. Don’t be hesitant to try something new here as the quality of the food is fantastic. I recommend the Boereworst. The malva pudding dessert is excellent too. The servers were friendly and happy to advise on the menu. They were sometimes a little slow, and unfortunately we waited a while for the nibbles (olives and biltong, so no cooking required), which came right before the mains, when we would have preferred to have them brought with the wine so we can nibble while we wait for the food. All things considered, this is a small complaint though, as everything else was really good, and the food and atmosphere was great!

Very nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food. The lamb was to die for and so was the south african cabernet sauvignon we ordeered.

Overcooked broccoli. Very expensive. 3/10 not recommend. Great service though!

A solid ok restaurant, however exceedingly expensive. Don’t come

Staff friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. We enjoyed sampling a selection of wines and can thoroughly recommend the cheese room too, will definitely visit again!

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was very welcoming, nice and caring. Overall a wonderful experience.

Vivat Bacchus is one of the best restaurants I have been to in London Bridge. The South African food and wine were incredible and the service was fantastic. I'm celiac and they had lots of gluten-free options and were very knowledgeable about allergens.

We were served by Graham who was wonderful. Attentive and charming. We look forward to coming back!

Excellent food - the scallops with boabab roots and the crocodile goujons were delicious, as was the ostrich grill and cauliflower steak. The chocolate tart was amazing. The cheese room was a real surprise and treat. Great wine choices.

Delightful - mouthwatering dishes, great friendly service, you could almost feel the Cape sunshine, and taste it in the good selection of wines.... be careful of the cocktails, they may be adictive! Looking forward to going back again soon

Graham is amazing and deserves a raise, I will come back just for him

Pearl was amazing, great service… making me visit again. Thank you very much!

2nd visit and will definitely be back. Had scallops to start and steak for main. Both were amazing. The service from Graham was superb...what a guy!

Amazing carpaccio and steaks but the sides and Malva were such a let down.

A taste of home! Delicious ribeye on the bone and nostalgic peppermint crisp tart.

The food was fantastic! Graham was amazing, giving such wonderful personal service! Would definitely recommend.

Graham was a lovely host and the burger was delish!

Delicious food! Service from Graham was great.

First experience of biltong! Great food and service.

Food was exquisite. True South African sophisticated dishes and great South African wine to go with it. Easy to find from London Bridge station.

What a gem! Everything was lovely but I would recommend doing the cheese experience. Pearl was a highlight- she is an absolute asset to the restaurant. Promote her immediately. ( all the staff are lovely too). We will be back.

Absolutely first class! Ambience was delightful. Our waitress (whose name escapes me -apologies) was so pleasant and helpful throughout the whole evening. The food was excellent and we were invited in to the cheese room to chose are own cheeses, be careful not to sample too many or you won’t t have room for your actual cheese board ! We couldn’t fault the evening, one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in London .

Our group had a nice south African lunh at Vivat Bacchus in the centre of London. The meals were nice and spicy, the staff was friendly, but the prices of a normal small glass of Chardonay or Sauvignon are with appr. 16 pounds ridiculous high.

The food is superb, the service is fantastic and the atmosphere was vibrant. Thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to anybody

My family and friends had a wonderful time! Ernest was stunning and his service impeccable. We also particularly loved Luisa, Maria, Carl and Pearl. What a superb team! They should all get pay-rises! What a shame we couldn't meet the legendary Graham the cheesemonger! We'll be back...! ❤️❤️❤️

Vivat Bacchus is a gem for anyone who loves great food and fine wine! The menu was packed with delicious, well-prepared dishes that left us impressed with every bite. The standout, though, was their wine selection—it’s truly exceptional. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking to enjoy a quality bottle with your meal, they have something for every palate.

Had a fabulous time here with the family on a Friday evening. The restaurant had a very great Friday wind down buzz. The cheese room was so much fun! My eldest can now say he has tried both crocodile and ostrich which he is happy about! Decent affordable wine list with some interesting options.

Great food & wine with friendly and knowledgeable service. Ostrich and smoke pate were highlights. Only complaint was that sides like chips were a bit measly in size given the price.

We came here a few weeks back for a business meeting, the restaurant was a bit quiet for lunch but that makes it perfect for business lunches. It was a surprise find, but I’m so glad I found it. Pearl served us, she was absolutely fantastic and had great knowledge of the wine and the food, she did an amazing job. The food was great, starters scallops were wonderful, they have a good range of meat Including crocodile and ostrich plus seafood for mains you can get a mix board of meat with different cuts to try and share. Sorry I didn’t any pictures which was a shame, the mint crisp cake is something I have never tried before and was really lovely treat- portions for desserts are big too. They also have a private room downstairs if you want to host or have a business meetings. Would highly recommend this place, the staff are a 10/10

I've wanted to come here for years but not had the chance to, even though I've sent friends and family! Finally managed to go last night with a friend of mine and had a fantastic evening. Will definitely be back to explore more of the menu, wines, and cheese. A shout-out to Graham who was an absolute gent.

Malva pudding not very South African- needs more syrup. Would like to see more South African sides eg pap with the chakalaka

Had the cheese room experience. Graham was excellent. We went to the 5 cheese board based on his recommendations.

Vivat Bacchus was a great first time experience. It really made us feel like we was back home in South Africa. The house red wine was amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection. The chakalaka could have done with a but more of a kick but we enjoyed if none the less. We will definitely coming back. However pleaee add Mash back to the menu. Victoria was a wonderful waitress, she was attentive and had good recommendations.

Great food and great service from Graham. Will definitely return. Excellent selection of wines

Very tasty, authentic food and great service from Graham!

Delicious food, very friendly staff and great service. We had a lovely Saturday lunch there and I will visit in 2 weeks' time with my friends and my doggie. Yes they welcome well behaved pets ♥️

Graham was brilliant right from when we arrived.

We had a wonderful meal at Vivat Bacchus! Great food and great service. Thanks Grahame for looking after us!

Graham was lovely and really took care of my friends and I.

Pearl made the evening. Home away from home.

Great customer service. Very friendly and nice atmosphere. Good food yes definitely recommend it.

You was amazing Thank you for your excellent recommendations Grahame! The dishes you suggested were perfect, and we really enjoyed our meal.

I had a great experience and loved the food and wine!

Grahame was amazing we really enjoyed our night at vivat bacchus

Ernest was such a great host as a South African, good hospitality is hard to come by in London. But Ernest was amazing!

Great place, great good, sensible prices

Loved the Boerewors. And service so friendly.

What a great experience. Thank you Grahame for a fantastic evening and excellent service

GREAT FOOD AND FRIENDLY STAFF the food is fabulous! Try the Ostrich.

Amazing South African food with welcoming staff. Highly recommend

Nice South African restaurant with unusual meats to try. The droewors was a little drier than the South Africans at my table expected, but was followed by a delicious ostrich fillet, chicken was good and accompanied by lovely rocket and Parmesan salad. It was very quiet when we went (Saturday) so not much atmosphere to speak of, but perhaps it gets livelier in the evenings.

We had a great experience at Vivat Bacchus. The food was delicious, in particular the Wagyu carpaccio, and the service was excellent without being intrusive. I was catching up with a friend and we were allowed to do that without being hurried out. I have eaten at VB in Farringdon as well and I would recommend both.

The atmosphere and the food was amazing. Our waitress Pearl took amazing care of us and made the experience at the restaurant very special. We would like to thank her so much for her lovely service

The food was very tasty, we got to try some interesting dishes like crocodile and ostrich. However the portion sizes were small, for the high prices on the Braai menu, for it to come with no sides is quite poor. Then we added a side of chips which was a very small portion of about 6 chips. It's a shame because the food was very tasty, but we spent a lot and left feeling hungry at the end.

Elegí este restaurante debido a la ubicación cercana de Southwark Cathederal donde íbamos a ver un espectáculo de velas. Esta fue también nuestra primera introducción a Braii. La camarera, Pearl era de SA y era tan acogedor e informativo, que es un gran activo para el restaurante. La comida era deliciosa (olvidé tomar fotos de la red) Como era mi cumpleaños de maridos nos dieron una copa de efervescencia de cortesía que era muy agradable. 2 entrantes, tubería principal y 2 bebidas cada uno cuestan £ 165 no es barato, pero una noche agradable, sin embargo.

Very friendly staff. Great food: the sirloin and the ostrich steak were fantastic (juicy and super tasty). Great selection of wine.

Amazing South African food and wine! We had a lovely meal on the terrace outside, the food was delicious and we were very impressed with the wine knowledge and recommendations by the staff! We were definitely well taken care of! Highly recommend!

I had a large corporate group dining of 12 people. They were so accommodating to our questions about drinks and food choices. The food (Braai) is perfect for large groups too! But they have plenty of options for the vegetarian in the group as well. Service is fast and attentive even though we sit outside. Highly recommend for a date night or large group dining!

Delicious food and amazing service! Graham was very knowledgeable and super helpful.

Great flavour to the steaks and a nice variety on the menu.

Graham is the best! Amazing food, wine, service and ambience, the perfect anniversary :)

We celebrated our 14 year anniversary here and couldn't be happier! Thanks to Daniel, Victoria and Ernest for their service, and an extra special thank you to Graham who went above and beyond, taking us through the incredible selection of cheeses and generally being fabulous. 10/10 ❤️

The best value and quality cheese experience in london bar none. A must for the cheese heads among us. Graham is a legend.

Graham was great and good food!

Great experience, especially the cheese tasting with graham!

Grahame is an absolute delight. The cheese room experience is a must!

Brilliant food. Waitress was the best x

Excellent food combined with good atmosphere and attentive service.

Food was really good however super slow service considering the restaurant was quiet. Took nearly an hour and a half for the mains to arrive by which point we were all very hungry.

Will was fantastic best service and best food Xx

Super impressed with our visit to Vivat Bacchus, Magda was awesome, so attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and just great! The food was great, in particular the Sirloin and the Peppermint Crisp tart. Keep it up guys. 🇿🇦