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London's oldest settlement where Chaucer's pilgrims set off, Shakespeare wrote his plays and Borough Market has fed the city for a thousand years — Southwark's Southwark Cathedral, the Globe, Borough Market, and the Tate Modern make it London's most historically layered and gastronomically essential destination

Roam is the free UK local discovery app — find the best local businesses, events and hidden gems in Southwark, Greater London.

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About Roam: The UK's free local discovery app — helping people find what's nearby and helping local businesses reach their community across Southwark and beyond.

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Known for

Southwark Cathedral (London's oldest Gothic cathedral), Borough Market (London's oldest food market), Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern, London Bridge, and one of London's most historically rich and culturally vital inner boroughs

A little history

Southwark is London's oldest settlement outside the City — the Romans crossed here at their London Bridge. Southwark Cathedral was begun in the 12th century. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre stood here from 1599. Chaucer's pilgrims began their journey from the Tabard Inn in Southwark. The area has more ancient heritage than almost anywhere in London.

📍 Local tip

Borough Market is genuinely outstanding — one of London's great food experiences. Southwark Cathedral is free and beautiful. Shakespeare's Globe for theatre in the round. Tate Modern (free) for world-class art.

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Food & drink in Southwark

Borough Market and the surrounding area have extraordinary independent food — one of London's greatest food destinations. The whole borough has outstanding diverse food.

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Roam surfaces the Southwark food spots locals actually love.

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For businesses in Southwark

The Borough Market, Tate Modern and cultural institutions drive an extraordinary economy. One of London's greatest concentrations of independent food businesses.

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