Le Pont de la Tour

One of the best dinner in London. From beginning to end, it was an excellent experience. We were welcomed by a very sweet and professional lady who gave us a table on the terrace. There was a great and buzzy atmosphere. We really enjoyed the service which was very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. We ordered the octopus salad, the courgette flower and the crab, followed by the lobster and the ray wing. Everything cooked to perfection! I would definitely come back and recommend to anyone looking for an iconic experience in London.

Amazing dinner views of the London bridge with a meal that could have been a little better but still worth the experience. Started off with the mussels and honestly this may have been the hands down one the most amazing appetizer/entree I’ve ever had. Mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce that it produced was fantastic. When paired with the complimentary bread and butter I could’ve filled up just on that and would’ve given this place an easy 5/5. Ended up on the Canard and even though the server was very accommodating I just didn’t feel right sending it back after a second time. Asked for it medium and it came out twice basically well done which is a bit of a let down as you would expect to get it done right the first time for the price point. The sides were fantastic and came out piping hot and well seasoned. Great place to get an elegant dinner with an amazing view of the London bridge but this sadly time around the chef was on par with everything else for the price point. Definitely would recommend nonetheless.

Whilst the location and views were great, the food was on par. The presentation looked great and flavour combinations are safe but it was not anything to write home about. Prawns were burned and mushy and the fruit with the steak had no flavour. Staff were friendly and attentive. If you were to come here, it can cater for large groups.

Absolutely loved this place! Incredible view of London Bridge, delicious food, and amazing service. The tartare was outstanding — fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. Cocktails were on point too 🍸 Special thanks to the hostess who made sure everything was just the way we wanted — friendly, attentive, and truly professional. Can’t wait to come back! 🌉✨

La Pont de la Tour is fantastic , amazing food, stunning riverside views, and top-notch service. Miguel was incredible and made our evening extra special with his warm hospitality. Highly recommend!

Beautiful riverside location with unbeatable views of Tower Bridge. The new menu is fresh, creative, and full of flavour—highlights included the seafood and seasonal dishes. Service was impeccable: attentive, friendly, and professional throughout. A perfect spot for a special evening or relaxed lunch. Highly recommended!

View is good on a summer day outdoor. Bread is stale, fish overcooked and salty. Crab and lobsters don’t taste the fresh. Not worth the price overall.

We went to Le Pont de la Tour for a special occasion and had one of the best dinner in London. The manager was really kind and gave us a table on the terrace with the view on Tower Bridge, which was a great backdrop for our dinner. The food was delicious and the sommelier paired it with really nice wines. Service was impeccable. Would definitely be back!

Sometimes you really cannot go back. Years ago, Le Post de la Tour was a go-to place for us for a great French meal. Not now. While the evening view of the Tower Bridge from the restaurant's front-row seat on Butler's Wharf is still amazing, both the area (almost impossible to get into and out of) and the establishment have gone precipitously downhill. Despite an almost empty dining room and patio area, the service was indifferent and listless from the beginning. I have never before been asked by waitstaff "can I help you" as if I just intrusively stepped in off the street and sat down with no reservation. Thin, runny, tasteless lobster bisque and another forgettable starter were followed (much later) by cold chicken and steak frites mains, which were sent back with no other reaction (as if that was normal), at which point the dinner was aborted. We were told by a friendly local couple at a nearby table that Pont de la Tour had only recently changed management and would (to their great disappointment), no longer be a favorite of theirs. Not recommended.

Food was probably one of the best meals I've had in the past 6 months. Service was exceptional. The location is amazing, with views over Tower Bridge. This is a place I will be returning to without fail!

This restaurant has the prices of a fine dining establishment, but not the value. I ordered a mocktail for 10 pounds and got a wine glass full of ice. The tomatoes in the heirloom tomato salad had less flavor than the ones you find in a Pret a Manger sandwich. The entrees took more than an hour to arrive. My son and I both ordered the pork. We were told we could have it "pink" or "well done." We chose pink and received well done. Overall, dinner for four cost over 300 pounds. We also froze throughout because their patio heaters were on the fritz. I wish I could have the money back. I gave it two stars instead on one because the view of Tower Bridge was lovely.

Fancy place for a drink right on the Thames. Service is impeccable and if you are seated at the bar the bar tender constantly feeds you olives, sold! It's a bit pricey so I would only go here on a very special occasion but it definitely does impress if that is your objective.

Just going through old reviews and saw this one... It was a while ago but I did end up coming for dinner when I was in London with my wife. Great food and wine, and the service was friendly and professional. After my initial experience I was left disappointed but I take that back now. It's not cheap but it's worth the price. If you can get in, I definitely recommend giving it a go. The area is fun too.

Great food with good view, services was super friendly. Enjoy the food, even we actually wanted to since out to see the view but the weather was too cold. Inside was cozy, love the interior. Recommend for tourism who want to find great French restaurant in UK city. Price was $$$ but worth it!

This is my favorite place on the river to eat lunch or in my case a boozy brunch. You need to be quite firm as to what you want, otherwise staff will steer you toward the option that's easier for them. Don't accept it. If you want the set menu, get it

My work colleagues and I spent about 3 hours here yesterday afternoon. Situated just across the Thames from our hotel, they offer a very nice patio with heaters - the perfect landing place from which to enjoy a nice brunch and watch the Thames and the joggers go by. I started with a Bloody Mary, easily the best I've had since arriving London. Richly spiced and beautifully garnished it really hit the spot. Their brunch menu was nicely varied. I opted for a cheeseburger and fries (yes, they called them "fries", not "chips"). The burger featured a thick hamburger patty cooked to a perfect medium topped with cheese, bacon, and tomato. The fries were nicely done as well. My colleagues opted for the Sunday Roast (a nice slice of beef with veggies, Yorkshire pudding, and au jus to pour on top), the avocado toast, and the ham & cheese sandwich. The sandwich was interesting, served open-faced with the cheese melted on top. Going for a Monte Cristo effect, my colleague asked for and received some elderberry jam with which to garnish her sandwich. We switched to wine, and shared 3 bottles of Malbec amongst the five of us. All in all, it was a lovely afternoon in London. I would definitely return to Le Pont de la Tour.

Nice ambience and scenery. Food was great and kinda a good price for such a place. Service was okay, but there was a really rude waitress who did not understand a hint of English. Clearly needs to be trained more.

This place has an amazing view of the London Bridge. I mean come on, even the name is french for it. I ordered the escargot for appetizer and it was really tasty and juicy. and they're quite large sized snails. The texture was perfect and not chewy. The main entree I ordered was the lamb chops and it was cooked to a very nice medium yet the chef managed to make the outside fat crunchy. It was delicious and very gamey. The dessert I ordered was my favorite... The lemon tart was perfectly balanced in tarty-ness and sweetness. The french vanilla pairing was so creamy and not too sweet. If you are here, you have to order this dessert. Make sure you sit outside in the patio and watch the view of the london bridge and people passing by.

Hmm! Now this is a tricky one, because I actually went to the Butlers Wharf Blackout Banquet, not really Le Pont De La Tour. The menu comprised a combination of dishes from all four restaurants along the riverside; Le Pont De La Tour, Blueprint Cafe, Cantina De la Pont and Butlers Wharf Chophouse. Anyway, it was a very rainy weekend when we booked to go to the banquet. My friend and I were a bit wary about the night. We were quite relieved to see the banqueting table was set-up under a very sturdy marquee - phew! Our marquee was set-up outside the Le Pont De La Tour. Seats were not reserved, it was a case of sit anywhere, which I think added to the fun - who knew who you could be sat next to and the place was a buzz with chatter. The table and surrounding area was candlelit, with a row of candles going down the centre of the table - beautiful and romantic. Everyone looks good in the soft yellow glow of a candles flame! At 8.30 the lights along the riverside went out too and Tower Bridge looked even prettier. We were a little bit late (naughty), but were informed that they would have our starters brought to us shortly. The hostess noted I had requested the vegetarian menu and assured me I would be okay with the starter as it was vegetarian and the kitchen would be informed of my dietary requirements. We got our "Swim Tonics" which were surprisingly delicious and refreshing. Only surprising for me because I'm not a fan of tonic water. I can't stand its tangy, bitter taste. Then we found our seats and were served our starter. Dark lentils with tamarind sauce, pomegranate and celery. The lentils were delicious, the rest a bit meh! But the shocking disappointment was the distribution. My serving was about a dessert spoon sized portion of lentils, my friend's was four times that! We got a bottle of house white from the bar, clean, fresh and very drinkable. But had a delay in getting a cooler as they had run out. The main came and fortunately it was fish (yes, I'm one of those type of vegetarians), trout. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty served with a cauliflour flapjack. Very enjoyable, but it would have been better if they had served some side dishes too or at least given us the option of ordering some. The dessert was a berry cheesecake with shortbread. But my friend made the mistake of being away from her seat when it was served. When she returned and asked for hers whe was told they had run out. She was served with what we were told was Le Pont De La Tour's signature dish, it's treacle tart. She wasn't impressed after one mouthful, so I helped her dispose of it! ;D I liked it, but I have to admit it was extremely orangy and not very treacly. It was a great night but when they do it again next year I would advise you get there on time, don't leave your seat and, if you're a real vegetarian, make sure they give vegetarian dishes. It would be great and definitely impress if you're on a date and would probably be a nice experience with a small group of friends. In relation to the actual restaurant, it looks like a lovely venue and I might go back sometime to see what it's like for food.

Went to have the brunch here with their special offer menu, the food was good but come mainly here for the views, it's a very instagrammable spot if you ask to be seated in the terrace outside so it should be beautiful on a sunny day with a view of the tower bridge. The service was very slow however that we had to wait for a very long time and took us two hours to finish because we were waiting for the food.

This is an elegant, sleek, fine food restaurant at expense account prices. So, indeed this is a popular lunch spot for many business people from More London. The food is good enough, the service is professional, and the waterside location is delightful.

Out for a bit of a walk on the bank and decided we were a thirsty and we all wanted a sit down and a rest ( excuse for a drink really ) Wondered by and stopped in and the polite and friendly staff said we are closing soon... we said it was ok we just wanted a drink ,, they recommended the patio and we agreed., Service was first rate the chairs had some fur blankets on them and the outside heating made the patio quite comfortable actually I would definitely go back and watch the world go by from that great location

This morning, I ordered and received the worst espresso-based coffee I've tasted in recent memory. I chucked it in the bin. At least it was only £1.80. Otherwise, this looked like a grand little food store. Lots of specialty meats, olives, bread, drinks, milk. You get the gist. I would go back for foodstuffs. The service - at least on Sunday - was a bit incompetent, though. But I'd never return for the coffee. God, that was dire.

I wonder if I went to the same restaurant as the other reviewers? Maybe I liked it so much because I didn't have to pay. :) I was in London in August, so we were able to sit at a table outside. I was really blown away by the view. It was a little surreal to sit there and eat dinner with the Tower Bridge so close in the background. It looked like a postcard. Our server was great and recommended a nice bottle French red wine. The food was also amazing. I had some kind of crab dish for the appetizer, the halibut for dinner, and crème brulee for dessert. These were not American sized portions, but I didn't think they were too small either. It's a good place to go for a leisurely 3 course dinner and not a place to stop in for just the main course. The only reason I knocked my review down a start is because there was a few tiny pieces of shell in the crab dish. I would expect more from French Chefs... At least I know that they used real crab and not something out of a can though. :) Maybe if you live there, it is not as exciting, but I would say it is worth the splurge if you are in town for a visit. Sure it is expensive, but isn't everything in London expensive? :)

This is a review of the deli not the restaurant. Regardless of what you think of the restaurant you have to love the small deli or Food Store as it prefers to be called. They sell marvelous breads. Their rustic dark baguettes are divine, their olive bread needs no accompaniement and it is a struggle not to eat a whole loaf of it, their white baguettes are crispy French sticks of heaven. In fact anything that comes from the attached bakery which services all of Conrans restaurants in Shad Thames is wonderful. They also do great cakes that have been made next door, sandwiches and a small selection of deli items, fruits and vegetables. If you get their early enough they often have little savoury bread rolls made with pesto or paprika. If you are gluten intolerant, there's still something for you, but pray to be reincarnated with working kit the next time around.

The location is nice, you can see tower bridge from the restaurant. However, the service I've received was HORRIBLE. They charged 12.5% service charge so I did not leave much tip other than that. I got my change back and he gave me 6 one pounds. Three of them are different than others and other restaurant told me no one accept the "old" coins anymore and I have to exchange them at the bank.

Rumours abound that this is where the Blair's entertained the Clinton's back in the day. It's got some great al fresco tables, that overlook the magnificent Tower Bridge - so for the tourist it is a great location - even possibly for locals looking for a romantic date in London. Although go later in the evening for that - it is usually full of city boys or professionals from More London for lunch and early evening. However its the location that does it - I would say that there are a lot better restaurants out there for the money (altho they won't have the view). Food was average, service ok, wine expensive. Still - have a look around - there are some good toptable deals for example - especially at lunch time. Get a deal, and its probably worth it

Was recommended this by a colleague, booked a table online and turned up 30 mins early. Had a drink at the bar, good views and settled for dinner with the A Le Carte menu. Food and wine was excellent, service was excellent given there was an issue with one of the dishes served which had to be returned. The restaurant and manager dealt with it perfectly.

Decent food and good wine list. A good place to go for the night maintaining a high standard. Wine list would make your night even better with the view of tower bridge. Try it, recommended!

My girlfriend chose Le Pont de la Tour for their special lunch prefix at 20 GBP for two courses. Figured why not take advantage and have a nice Friday ladies lunch. Food: We ordered the english asparagus spears and the salmon gravlax for our starters. For entrees we ordered the roasted pork fillet and the portobello mushroom and potato tian. Every dish was very well presented and full of flavours. Drinks: We ordered two glass of white wine. Price: 68.06 GBP for two people. Just a note, our wines were 10.00 GBP each. Ambiance: We sat outside because the weather was nice and the view of the tower bridge while having lunch was pretty awesome. Service: The service was very professional. From our servers to the sommelier, everyone was top notch. Would I go back? Yes. Next time I would like to try the Brasserie which is next door to the main restaurant.

This is a tourist trap. It has a nice location but poor service and sub-par food. Very expensive! Our drinks were too sweet and our burgers were very poorly made. Will never go back here.

It's so disappointing that the service at this restaurant was disgusting. My friends ordered some wine and they never received it till we made the first complaint to the Maitre 'D. Later, my friend ordered a rib eye steak and she ordered something else along with it. So, they took away her rib eye steak and gave her the appetizer instead but, she never received her rib eye steak again. My other 2 friends never received their main entrees and they couldn't get my sorbet order correct. So after many times of complaining to the Maitre 'D he didn't do anything,as the service was just disgusting so, we left and didn't pay. It's such a shame because this restaurant looks so fabulous and the food I did receive such as my french bean salad and lemon meringue martini were lovely. I would have loved this restaurant so much if the service wasn't so poor. What a let down! :(

I came here for a work do, to celebrate that someone had spent 30 years with the company. Given our budget I was surprised by the high quality of service and the beauty of the restaurant. We were in the semi-private cellar room, a long table to sit all 16 of us and surrounded by the stock of wines. The room functions as a wine-shop/off license until around 8 or 9pm so for the most part of our meal people could have come in to buy wine etc. This certainly didn't detract from the area. Though the slight issue was that we were about as far away from the toilets as it was possible to be whilst still being in the same building. The Staff were very professional, remembering everyone's order and serving without asking who had what. They also remembered which type of water you preferred which is something I am grateful for as that has been an issue in other places recently. The only issue we had the whole night was that they had forgotten to take off the deposit from the bill when it arrived. The rest of the restaurant had an art-deco style to it and I can imagine that on a warm summer night it would be lovely to sit outside and watch the water and people go by. But let's get onto the serious matter: The food. As we were a large group we were limited in our choice of menus so I cannot speak for the a la carte service. However, we were first served freshly made bread before the starter with salted butter which went down very quickly. The starters all looked beautiful if a little on the small side which was the same for the mains. I felt that I wanted more vegetable on the side which would have added £5 per person. Despite all this the portions were almost exactly the same, you could barely notice any difference and they were all perfectly filling. I felt satisfied by the end of the meal and didn't feel the need for anything else. The sweets that came with the coffee were divine. Dark chocolate truffles that gave me a head-rush they were so rich, and chocolate and nut biscuits that easily popped into your mouth. We "borrowed" from further down the table before they had a chance to realized what they were missing! All in all I would come here again, if I could get someone else to pay for it!

This time I went with a friend for lunch in the brasserie and it was, as usual, pretty good. Not spectacular, but pretty darn good and very satisfying. The pleasant dining room overlooked the Thames, so the atmosphere and view was nice, and the service was remarkably faultless. Although not cheap, one has to say that lunch in the brasserie here was well worth the money, considering London prices.

I've eaten at this place many times through the years. Love the location and the atmosphere, but the food was very disappointing. Expensive and extremely small portion sizes on starter, main and dessert. That might be ok if the flavors were amazing, but I must say the food was pretty bland. Very disappointing.

Le Pont De La Tour - considered by locals as one of the best French restaurants at Tower Bridge in London. The food design wasn't helping out, the food looked really lost on those regular sized plates, when kindly confirming with the host that i didn't receive a kids meal by mistake, a complimentary delicious champagne came along, Nice but we left hungry and a thin wallet ($175pp based on a group of 3, with a wine, couple of cocktails and desert). the taste was OK but not what you expect at one of the most famous french restaurants, had a commercial feel to it. I must agree with Paul J. 2/19/2009 the smell of the beautiful big lilly flowers all over is a bathroom magnet. A wine cellar of 250k bottles is still impressive if that's what your looking for.

Surprised by the negativity in the other reviews. Firstly, the view is insane. Make sure you get a table by the window and you can see the Thames lit up by Tower Bridge. A sight to savour. I had lobster bisque to start which was exceptional. For main I has the steak which good but not great. The menu was mainly fish-orientated so maybe the seafood would have been a better choice. A little expensive but all in all an nice restaurant.

Very horrible place: staff do not do their job with love, food is horrible! We have ordered burger without bacon and they have brought it with it ! Everything is very slowly! And barista is not considered!!!!

A little higher end. Food was good but nothing special. Bar looked like a goo place to grabs drink

As a group dining experience it's sometimes hard to make a fair assessment. We had a very limited menu due to the large work dinner. I wasn't a huge fan of many things listed so my view is kind of skewed for Le Pont De La Tour London. The breads were nice and service was quite good. My starter of the Swordfish ceviche was ok. To be fair it was my first experience with a swordfish ceviche and I found it to be lacking in flavor however it was presented beautifully. The wines were nice but we only had red as an option for dinner so I don't know if that was a choice of our organizer or we drank all the white available thus forcing us onto a red. lol Either way it did not pair well with my main of Sea brim. It was good and served with some veggies that were cooked fairly ok. We finished with desserts and coffee. I really enjoyed the Raspberry creme brûlée and some of my colleagues got the salted caramel ice cream which seemed a bit too rich but still good. As I said my review is sort of skewed due to this being an organized large group dinner. I can report that live piano music was good and hearing Lady GaGa being played was quite entertaining. I shall return for another try to experience the full menu because after all this American Southerner in London believes it's the fair and gentlemanly thing to do y'all.

Had flown over from the US for a meeting. From when we walked in you felt you were not welcomed and was looked down upon. Who do they think they are. full of self importance. food was good but overpriced, service not so good. Thankfully my host took me next door for after dinner drinks to the newly opened Ivy. Bliss and what a relief

We were seated by the window as requested and had an amazing view of the Tower bridge and Thames River. It was so beautiful. We ordered a dozen of oysters, it was very fresh, but I preferred the U.S. oysters better. The native oysters were a better choice compared to the other, I forgot the name. We heard the seafood was a must try, so we ordered the Seafood Platter with Lobster. The presentation was admirable. However, the taste was just ok. The platter included all the seafood you can imagine served cooked and chilled. We enjoyed it anyway and cleaned our palate with the raspberry creme brûlée and chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream, the desserts were amazingly delicious. We devoured every single bite. Yum! Overall, great restaurant, excellent service, ok food and expensive.

I ate here. Sat outside facing the amazing London bridge. The view of the bridge from the outside sitting area is a panty dropper. The salad was great the main dishes were good. As it gets darker, the view gets even better. I can't wait to Divalicious this place with my presence again soon.

Has a beautiful view of the tower bridge near the river during the summer of July. This place is major tourist restaurant. Food was okay. I ordered their tomato basil soup which it was salty, but durable. For the entrée, I ordered the Sunday brunch: roasted rib beef w/yorkshire pudding and steam veggies. It was good. I totally recommended. Price per person is about $35-$40/pp (£20-30).

I love snooty places with class...how else could you pull it off?...yes,lunch seems to be "POWER LUNCH" among the people who move and shake in the business/political circles of London,and for this midwestern stateside boy,it was an education,that I relished....the several times I've been to London,I always have lunch here at least once....food is memorable,but not fantastic.It's all about being there,like the russian tea room,or the defunct tavern on the green.The hospitality is unsurpassed,charming and genuine smiles....just wish they would not add gratuity to 2 tops...kind of insulting...but that's snooty,with class.(I'm a waiter,I always take real good care of my server)

From the moment I walked in the door to the moment I walked out I was very impressed. Fantastic atmosphere, fine food, brilliant service and overlooking tower bridge. The waiters are very friendly and and knowledgeabe (particularly about the wine list) and genuinely seem to want you to enjoy your time there. Pricey, so perhaps ideal for a special occasion..

Great views, lovely setting. I booked our table through Toptable and got a glass of champagne as part of their deal. Service was a bit slow but I would imagine this was because it was a busy Friday night. Lovely food but we skipped dessert because of the slow service but I do plan to go back there again.

The greatest thing about dining at Le Pont De La Tour has to be its location, with a brilliant view of the Thames and Tower Bridge it makes for a wonderful backdrop. The food is very good; however the price is a bit high. The table service was adequate but could be improved. Film and TV buffs will enjoy dining here as a number of Hollywood movies and shows have been shot at this restaurant, the most recent being LOST.

Amazing wine list and amazing food - I would really recommend the sea trout. The setting is perfect with perfect views over tower bridge if you ask for a seat overlooking the river. Perfect for a date or business dinner.

Ambience is perfect with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Service and food were great with one exception. Unfortunately when eating the pigeon we bit down quite hard on something. Upon inquiry, we were first told it was peppercorn but later after finding a second one, they agreed it was shot from when the pigeon was shot down. All due apologies were made but no concession was requested or offered.

Our second visit was as good as the first, great food, a wonderful wine list. And a fantastic view make thus place perfect

I was mostly impressed by this French restaurant. The politeness of the staff was stunning and they served everything with a smile. I just loved the extensive menu and wine list that provides a certain variety.

Have not been here is several years but always loved this place. Having just received great news from a hospital visit my husband took me here for lunch to celebrate. The food was good and the wine excellent. However when we got the bill we had some food on our bill which we had not ordered and the wine was not on there. Having had a very good bottle of red we did tell the waiter that this item was missing from our bill and other items were incorrect. When the new bill was given to us (which was double the first bill) they did not even say SORRY or THANK YOU for THEIR mistake!! Its not only good food and wine that makes a visit memorable, its also manners. Rather disappointing end to what was a very great day for us. Will not be returning in a hurry......

Nice view of bridge. Request window table. Good wine list. Pretty presentation. I had the quail which would have been good but it was served at room temp. Even the veg was not hot enough. For the price the dish should have been proper temp. As in dining with coworkers I decided not to complain. But I won't be back.

Went here with a big group, sat in the wine cellar room which was really cool. Had the 3 course fixed price menu, salad was pretty good, had some beef for dinner and the apricot trifle for dessert. Beef wasn't the best I'd had, but the wine and excellent seating made up for it. The rest of the dining room was pretty empty for a Saturday night. Nice location too.

Didn't have a reservation, so we sat on the patio. My husband and I both had a drink, and shared oysters and the tomato salad with fried goat cheese - everything was delicious. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, even while dealing with another party who were being rude to her.

One of my favorite places for corporate entertaining. If you need a venue that leaves a strong and lasting good impression - I think Le Pont, ticks a lot of boxes.