Question of the week: Do you have a favourite bridge, path, or other spot along the river? "Everyone will find their favourite stretch of the river, and claim it their own with dozens of pictures of the bridges or the skyline or their friends flashing peace signs as the tea-coloured water bobs below them. While some people stand around wondering what could be down there (was a whale really found by Albert Bridge a few years back?), I prefer to use the river as an excuse to discover what is above the water line.
Like everything in London, you don’t have to go far to come across a gem. An amazing after-school stroll down to Embankment is the perfect excuse to stumble into Gordon’s Wine Bar before making your way to the water. Gordon’s, the oldest wine bar in London, is not easy to find on Villiers Street by Charring Cross on the Strand, but worth the hunt. After spending an hour or two ducked down in the cavernous, candle-lit cellar, emerging into the riverside breeze is a delight.
Or if you want a view of the river while you sip a drink, hop along Waterloo or Blackfriars bridge to Southbank. You can’t miss the OXO tower. Not the cheapest option to consider for dinner, but a cocktail definitely fits the student budget. And the view? Priceless. Check out the panoramic video on their website if you don’t believe me.
Both so close to the London Centre, add these spots to your riverfront finds. And let us know what choice locations you come across!"- Catherine
* Photo by Heidigoseek, used under Creative Commons, with thanks.
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