A riverside retreat has opened at a chic bar near Tower Bridge.
Sure, a trip to Saint Tropez would be nice. But if your annual leave is running low and you don't want to break the bank, what's the next best option? This riverside restaurant boasting postcard views of Tower Bridge has the answer.
Le Pont De La Tour has recently opened its dreamy new beach pop-up where you can go to experience all the feels of the French Riviera without having to hop on a plane. Think St Germain spritzes, lobster rolls and delicious ice cream at your fingertips, all while admiring the views of London's skyline. Here's everything you need to know about Pont Plage at Le Pont De La Tour.
La Plage Du Pont At Le Pont De La Tour
What Is Pont Plage?
Pont Plage - directly translating to 'bridge beach' - is the summer pop-up at Le Pont De La Tour returning for another year, promising all the French Riviera feels without having to leave the capital. The French restaurant is known for its decadent French cuisine, unmatched wine list and an alfresco terrace that boasts insane views of Tower Bridge.
You can expect all the beach-themed goodness, including striped deck chairs with matching umbrellas, a St-Germain beach bar, and the perfect summer soundtrack.
Amazing things on the menu include:
- Elderflower margaritas
- St-Germain spritzes
- Hugo spritzes
- Elderflower Champagne cocktails
- Honeyed camembert
- Crispy calamari with lemon mayonnaise
- Green tapenade crostini
- Chilli-garlic prawns
When Is The Pont Plage Happy Hour?
This might be the best happy hour of the summer. Between 5pm and 7pm daily (yes, even on weekends), you can expect St-Germain Spritz Hour, with half-price St-Germain Spritzes and Hugo Spritzes served on the terrace overlooking Tower Bridge.
Where Is Pont Plage?
Here's the location: 36D Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE
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