8 Black-owned places to eat and drink in SE1 London
Hey! Jackson here, founder of Black Eats LDN, the UK’s first and only black-owned restaurant directory. I’ve teamed up with Bermondsey SE1 to bring you my guide to SE1's black-owned hospitality scene, from lattes to rum punch and street food, we’ve got you covered.
SE1 Black-owned eats and coffee shops
Clued Up Coffee
Speciality: Amazing Coffee
About: Small outdoor seating area, walk in/takeaway.
📍 St Thomas St, London SE1 (Opposite London Bridge Station)
2. The West Indian Bake Company
Speciality: Southern Caribbean Cuisine
About: Based in Mercato Metropolitano with plenty of outdoor seating, walk-ins only.
📍42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR (Mercato Metropolitano)
Image via @mercatometropolitain
3. Addis Kitchen
Speciality: Vegan Ethiopian Cuisine
About: Takeaway only until done-in resumes 17th May.
📍244 Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UB
4. Rudie’s Jerk Shack
Speciality: Jamaican Street Food
About: Two SE1 locations. Mercato Metropolitano location has plenty of outdoor seating, walk-ins only. Borough Market location is take-out only.
📍 2 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR (Mercato Metropolitano)
📍Winchester Walk, London SE1 (Borough Market)
5. Sista Barista Cafe
Speciality: Speciality Coffee, Breakfast, Wraps & Salads
About: Family run open 7 days a week. Small outdoor seating area, walk in/takeaway.
Instagram here.
📍141 Westminster Bridge Rd, South Bank, London SE1 7HR
6. Choco Fruit
Speciality: Belgian Chocolate Covered Fruit
About: Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Street food market location, take-out only.
📍Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, South Bank, London SE1 8XX (Southbank Centre Food Market)
Image via @taste_felicity
7. Limin Beach Club
Speciality: Trinidadian Cuisine & Rum Punch
About: The UK’s hottest and vibrant venue on London’s South Bank. Outdoor beach set up with plenty of space, advanced bookings.
Website here.
📍 Gabriel's Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PP
8. Black Cowboy Coffee
Speciality: Organic & Fairtrade Coffee
About: Dedicated to quality coffee and service. Small outdoor seating area, walk-ins/takeaway.
📍Elephant Arcade, 50 London Road SE1 6FY London
For more black-owned eateries across London check out the full directory here.
All recommendations are currently under the government guidelines until any changes after the 17th May.
