Restaurant With a View of the Thames

Paul You don't say what you're budget is, so a couple that straddle the range. The oxo tower is nice but pricey http://www.harveynichols.com/restaurants/oxo-tower-london/oxo-tower-london-restaurant There is also a pizza express at 24 New Globe Walk which is reasonably priced, central and has good views from the second floor. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=pizza+thames+globe&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=pizza+thames+globe&ei=kdEIT_-1NYTj8APJypDNAQ&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&ved=0CAYQtgM&iwloc=cids:1702438216411097349 I'm assuming you are talking about somewhere central. If you are prepared to go down to Richmond or up to Rotherhithe then you have other options. Cheers Alan

Alan, What are the options in Richmond?

Rebecca, Regarding a restaurant overlooking the Thames in Richmond, I've eaten at the Gaucho and can recommend
it. It's right on the towpath, which you can stroll along before or after dining. http://www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/restaurant.php?id=richmond

Rebecca I've never eaten in the Gaucho but can vouch for it's position. I was actually thinking of the White Cross, close to Richmond Bridge http://thewhitecrossrichmond.com/ If you fancy a bit of a river walk the White Swan is also reliable http://whiteswantwickenham.com/ Finally, for the sake of completeness, this is a good general guide to pubs right along the river. http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/features/5112/London-s_best_riverside_pubs_and_bars.html I'm a particular fan of the Mayflower in Rotherhithe and, in Dicken's centenary year, the London Apprentice (which is fairly close to Richmond.) Ah, roll on summer! Alan

There is good choice of eating options in and around the South Bank Centre some of which have river views. http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/visitor-info/shop-eat-drink/restaurants

Alan and Gary, thank you! Paul and Glenda, I recommend the 7th floor restaurant at the Tate Modern Gallery. Fantastic view of the Thames, and great food. You have a view of St. Paul's across the river. http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/eatanddrink/restaurant.htm

The "Founders Arms" pub by Blackfriars Bridge has good value food and a great view of the river. (Don't expect olde worlde, though, it's a modern building.)