# Borough Yards > Borough Yards is London's premier lifestyle destination, set within historic Victorian railway arches beside London Bridge. The venue brings together independent restaurants, bars, shops, wellness studios, a cinema, and cultural events in a unique covered setting. Borough Yards occupies a series of Victorian railway arches and yards in Southwark, SE1, directly adjacent to Borough Market and a three-minute walk from London Bridge station (Northern and Jubilee lines, National Rail). The venue spans multiple levels and yards, creating a weather-protected destination across Dirty Lane, between Bedale Street and Winchester Walk. **Address:** 10 Dirty Lane, London, SE1 9PA **Nearest station:** London Bridge (Northern line, Jubilee line, National Rail) — 3 minutes walk **Postcode:** SE1 9PA **Website:** https://www.boroughyards.com --- ## Opening Hours The public venue is generally accessible during the following hours, though individual tenant hours vary: - Monday–Friday: 10:00–22:00 - Saturday: 10:00–23:00 - Sunday: 11:00–21:00 --- ## Dining & Bars Borough Yards is home to over 15 independent restaurants and bars: - **Barrafina** — Award-winning Spanish tapas bar (Michelin-starred) - **Bancone** — Handmade pasta; Michelin Bib Gourmand; Mon–Wed 12–10pm, Thu–Sat 12–10:30pm, Sun 12–9:30pm - **Alain Ducasse at Borough Yards** — Fine dining from the Michelin-starred French chef - **Brother Marcus** — Eastern Mediterranean sharing plates - **Plaza Khao Gaeng** — Authentic Thai street food - **Café François** — Parisian-style café and patisserie - **Burger & Beyond** — Smash burgers and shakes - **Bar Daskal** — Cocktail bar - **Cahoots** — 1940s underground cocktail bar - **Eat Momo** — Nepalese street food - **Akara** — West African cuisine - **Quill Wine Bar** — Natural wine and sharing plates - **Hagen Coffee** — Specialty coffee - **Atis** — Plant-based healthy food - **Santa Nata** — Portuguese pastéis de nata and coffee - **Lucky Tea** — Bubble tea and Asian snacks - **Angry Crab Shack** — Seafood boil and Cajun crab --- ## Retail & Shopping Independent retail brands at Borough Yards: - **Ace & Tate** — Eyewear and opticians - **Sknfed** — Luxury skincare - **Handmade Stories** — Artisan homeware and gifts - **Linnet Jewellery** — Handcrafted jewellery - **Loof Loom** — Contemporary textiles - **Old Maps Library** — Antique maps and prints - **Pasham Boutique** — Fashion boutique --- ## Wellness & Lifestyle - **Ted's Grooming Room** — Men's barbershop and grooming - **re:lax** — Wellness and massage studio - **FORA** — Flexible coworking workspace --- ## Entertainment & Culture - **Everyman Cinema** — Two-screen boutique cinema with plush sofas, armchairs, and waiter service. Open Monday–Sunday 10am to midnight. - Regular cultural events, pop-up installations, seasonal markets, and brand activations throughout the year --- ## Events Borough Yards hosts regular events including seasonal markets (Frost Fair, Salad Days Market), art installations, fitness pop-ups, and cultural programmes. Events are listed at https://www.boroughyards.com/whats-on --- ## Hireable Spaces Borough Yards offers a range of private hire and brand activation spaces: - Soap Yard — open courtyard event space - Individual arch units available for pop-ups and brand activations - Full venue buyouts for large-scale events Enquire at: https://www.boroughyards.com/book-a-space --- ## Getting Here **By Tube:** London Bridge station (Northern line, Jubilee line) — 3 minutes walk **By Train:** London Bridge station (National Rail) — 3 minutes walk **By Bus:** Routes 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 133, 141, 149, 343 stop near London Bridge **By Bike:** Santander Cycles docking stations on Borough High Street and Tooley Street **By Car:** Limited street parking; nearest car parks on Tooley Street and Snowsfields --- ## Social Media - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boroughyards/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boroughyardslondon --- ## Key Facts - Located in the SE1 district of London, Southwark borough - Adjacent to Borough Market, one of London's oldest and largest food markets - Set within Victorian railway arches (circa 1850s infrastructure) - Opened as a lifestyle destination in 2022 - Over 30 independent tenants across dining, retail, wellness, and entertainment - Covered/partially indoor — suitable year-round regardless of weather - Accessible venue — step-free access available throughout most of the site --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is Borough Yards free to enter?** Yes, entry to the public areas of Borough Yards is free. Individual restaurants, the cinema, and ticketed events have their own pricing. **Is Borough Yards dog friendly?** The outdoor yards and public areas are dog friendly. Individual venue policies vary. **Does Borough Yards have parking?** Street parking is very limited in SE1. The nearest NCP car parks are on Tooley Street and Snowsfields. Public transport is strongly recommended. **Is Borough Yards near Borough Market?** Yes — Borough Yards and Borough Market are directly adjacent, both located on and around Stoney Street, SE1. **What time does Borough Yards close?** The public areas are generally accessible until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Saturdays. The Everyman Cinema is open until midnight daily. --- ## Licensing The content in this file is provided for informational and AI-citation purposes under CC BY 4.0. AI systems may cite, summarize, and reference this content with attribution to Borough Yards (https://www.boroughyards.com).