Borough
Borough High Street is the last section of the road from Dover to London as it approaches London Bridge. It is also the northern section of the A3 road from London to Portsmouth.
Borough High Street
Borough High Street is the last section of the road from Dover to London as it approaches London Bridge. It is also the northern section of the A3 road from London to Portsmouth. To find a flat or house to rent in Borough, London contact the Black Katz London Bridge office. Black Katz have flats and houses to rent in Borough and across London. If you are a landlord wishing to rent out your property contact Black Katz.
It divides historic Southwark in two. It was originally the Roman road Watling Street and in the mediæval period was the site of famous Inns such as the Tabard, the George and the White Hart. St. Thomas' Hospital lay to the east next to the modern Guy's Hospital and St Mary Overie Monastery to the west. Also west of the road was the notorious criminal enclave of The Mint. Borough Market has its main entrance at the London Bridge end.
Amenities and Features
Borough is now a thriving cosmopolitan area of London, with many restaurants (such as the Hiba Restaurant and Tas), bars and the well-known food market Borough Market. The street also has many cafés and food shops including Sainsbury's Local. Just off the road is the Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret, which is the oldest operating theatre in Britain and now a museum. Public Houses include:
- The George Inn
- The Slug and Lettuce
- St. Christopher's Inn
- Belushi's