A new food hall, Tower Bridge Collective (TBC), opened next to Tower Bridge in October with thirteen street-food vendors offering dishes from all over the world.
TBC, run by Blend Family, is spread over two floors next to Tower Bridge and offers a space where independent food companies can bring face-to-face service to the SE1 community.
After opening in October, all thirteen vendors have received five-star ratings from customers, with accolades pouring in for their friendly service and diverse menus.
The line-up of food at TBC is undoubtedly diverse – Korean food from Clapping Seoul, Thai flavours from Mae Thai and traditional East African dishes from House of Habesha.
The hall is also home to Lakshmi’s Indian Kitchen, which grew from a small market stall in Hackney and now brings 20 years of experience cooking soulful food rooted in family traditions.
Sheffield-born Jimmy’s Burgers, are also part of the mix. With crispy smash burgers and hand-rolled patties, owners Jimmy and Paddy have brought their passion to the capital. Their burgers are big on flavour and heavy on craft, described as “fast, fresh and northern to the core.”
Baity, established in 2018 by chef Ali Yousef, brings Palestinian flavours to South London from roots in Didsbury in Manchester. Known for its hand-whipped hummus which takes 72 hours to make, Ali’s food is described as a ‘love letter to Palestinian cuisine’.
There’s also sushi and Asian street food from Inamo Sukoshi, the ‘little sibling’ of Inamo Restaurant. Co-founder Noel has brought their signature Dragon Rolls, Korean BBQ ribs and Chicken Katsu Curry, all created for TBC.
If you are craving something sweet, Chocolate Bar by Bullion is well-placed to share their chocolate expertise with visitors.
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You can build your own chocolate drink, choosing from classic or unusual bases, and pair it with a sweet treat, chosen from their selection of freshly-baked brownies and cookies.
Plus, it’s not just food on offer. TBC’s bars are open late to offer a range of beers and ales on tap, alongside traditional wines and signature cocktails. Their heartfelt ‘Cocktails for Good’ initiative means you can enjoy a drink while knowing all proceeds go towards a charity partner.
If you are a remote worker, from 8:00am to 5pm every Monday to Friday you can pay just £6 for unlimited tea and coffee all day. In the venue there is fast Wi-Fi, comfy chairs and charger points to provide a welcoming ‘WFH’ environment.
Alongside the food offering, TBC will be hosting a programme of community-led events, from workshops to community pop-ups, like craft and cooking events.
Dogs are welcome in the hall, and on 13 December from 10:30am – 1:30pm you can gear up for a festive dog biscuit decorating workshop. Led by Woof and Whisk, the free event from welcomes dogs (and of course their owners!) for some seasonal fun.
The following day from 10:00am – 12:30pm, join a free Christmas craft club for children, led by guests from Artburst. Children will be shown how to make a realistic and non-edible ‘plate’ of festive food using craft supplies, equipped with glittery dumplings and pom-pom puddings.
Kids can also perfect their culinary skills in TBC’s free Collective Cooking Club workshops, designed to ‘get kids in the kitchen’.
On Sunday 21 December, from 10:00am – 12:00pm, the focus will be on the viral Yorkshire pudding Wraps, which have taken social media by storm. See what they are all about and make a wrap and gravy dip and enjoy tasting it afterwards, in a teacher-led workshop.
The team at TBC are now gearing up for the festive season and the top ratings across all street food providers has solidified their new home in the competitive SE1 food space. Food providers are working hard to build on their successful debut and are looking forward to introducing seasonal menus to the hall.
Alongside their new Tower Bridge location, Blend Family also have three other food halls in Cambridge, Sheffield and Salford Quays in Manchester.
They have been recognised at the British Street Food Awards this year and their strong ethos- to turn hospitality spaces into cultural spaces- remains at the heart of their new Tower Bridge venue.
TBC is open from 8:00am – 11:00pm Monday to Saturday (food served until 9.30pm Monday to Wednesday and until 10pm Thursday to Saturday), and from 8am – 10.30pm on Sundays (food until 9.30pm).
Tower Bridge Collective, 1 Horselydown Ln, London SE1 2LJ
Go to https://towerbridgecollective.co.uk/ for more details
