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Shakedown Bar & Restaurant, London,

Shakedown Bar & Restaurant

3.8 (52)
£26 to £40
Italian
4 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, SE1 2LL

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2 people
10:30 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
Located at the imposing and impressive Dixon Hotel, you will find the stunning Shakedown restaurant near Tower Bridge. At Shakedown we pride ourselves on serving traditional Mediterranean dishes, using only the best locally sourced British ingredients.

Our Head Chef, Marco Quarta, has crafted a delicious menu taking influences from his Italian heritage, traditional flavours and fresh British produce. Each dish showcases the very best of Italian cuisine and local British produce, making Shakedown one of the most exciting places to eat near Tower Bridge.

We offer a range of dishes for all occasions; breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, serving familiar favourites in the morning such as delicious pastries and porridge, to fresh pastas and traditional pizzas from midday onwards. All of the ingredients we use are in season and are each individually selected for their freshness.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat 7:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Shakedown, nestled in the vibrant Tower Bridge area of London, is more than just a Cocktail Bar, Espresso Bar, and All dining restaurant. Back in 1905, our hotel served as a bustling police station, and the restaurant floor was home to 22 holding cells in the basement, each holding a story of its own.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Southwark
  • Cross street
    4 Queen Elizabeth street , Boss street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest tube stations: London BridgeNearest bus stations: London Bridge Road (Stop K), Boss Street (Stop T)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Classic Afternoon Tea £35

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Accompanied with a glass of Louis Pommery Sparkling wine £45 Sandwiches Scottish smoked salmon with chive & cream cheese 110 kcal Truffle egg mayo and watercress 98 kcal Classic coronation chicken and coriander cress 120 kcal Rendang beef with kewpie mayo and mustard cress 190 kcal Sweets Mango & passion fruit macaroon 293 kcal Salted caramel eclair 302 kcal Green Tea Tart 291 kcal Opera gateaux 252 kcal Scones Plain and raisin scones 270 kcal clotted cream 293 kcal, strawberry jam 130 kcal If you would like extra sandwiches, cakes or scones just ask! Extras Sandwich £1.5 Cake £1.5 Scones £2.0 NEWBY Loose leaf tea selection Our standard afternoon tea includes a complimentary pot of your preferred selection of NEWBY loose tea. Any additional pot is charged at £3.50 Upgrade to unlimited 1.5 hours Experience Louis Pommery England Sparkling Wine - £60 per person Louis Pommery England Rose Sparkling Wine - £65 per person Lallier Champagne - £80 per person Any Classic Cocktails at £16 Old Fashioned Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange Espresso Martini Our in-house roasted espresso, vodka & Kahlua
    Classic Afternoon Tea £35 Photo
  • Weekend Brunch

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Food French Toast £11.00 mascarpone, mixed berries, maple syrup (kcal 322) French Toast £13.00 vanilla Chantilly, caramelised banana, toffee cream, toasted almond flakes (kcal 356) Pancakes & Crispy Bacon £12.00 maple syrup (kcal 480) Pancakes & Ricotta £12.00 seasonal berries, maple syrup (kcal 276) Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Sour Cream £15.00 on toasted bagel (kcal 570) Eggs Florentine £13.00 english muffins with poached eggs, spinach & hollandaise (kcal 737) Eggs Benedict £14.00 english muffins with poached eggs, ham & hollandaise (kcal 748) Eggs Royale £15.00 english muffins with poached eggs, smoked salmon & hollandaise (kcal 758) Full English Breakfast £19.00 eggs any style, Cumberland sausage, smoked back bacon, baked beans, grilled tomato, Portobello mushroom, hash brown, basket of toast (kcal 887) Veggie English Breakfast £17.00 eggs any style, vegetarian sausage, grilled zucchini, baked beans, grilled tomato, Portobello mushroom, hash brown, basket of toast (kcal 756) Peppers Shakshuka £16.00 fried egg, served with toasted bread (kcal 536) Toasted Sourdough Bread £14.00 avocado, crumble feta, omega & nigella seeds, poached egg (kcal 478) Shakedown Flatbread £15.00 bacon OR halloumi, fried egg, avocado, sweet chilli jam, crème fraiche, rocket (kcal 512) Wagyu Burger £28.00 wagyu beef patty, Gorgonzola cheese, Portobello mushroom, fried egg, chips (kcal 740) Extras £3.00 extra free-range organic egg (kcal 75) Extras £3.00 extra bacon (kcal 43) Extras £4.00 extra avocado (kcal 130)
    Weekend Brunch Photo
  • Shakedown Bottomless Brunch

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    3 Course Set Menu £45.00 including bottomless Prosecco or Draught Beer or Signature Cocktails. Bottomless Prosecco is available for 1.5 hours; minimum 2 people per table must order from this menu THE LICK YOUR PLATE CLEANER Pancake with Strawberries, Blueberries, Ricotta & Syrup (V) Pancake with Crispy Bacon & Maple Syrup THE MAIN EVENT Shakedown flatbread Bacon OR halloumi, fried egg, avocado, sweet chilli jam, crème fraiche, rocket Toasted Sourdough Toast (V) Smashed avocado brioche Topped with crab & prawn salad, poached egg THE ONE YOU'LL DREAM ABOUT LATER Sicilian cannoli with sheep ricotta and chocolate chips Vanilla Crème Brulee Available on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays From 1200 - 1430
    Shakedown Bottomless  Brunch Photo

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What 52 people are saying

Shakedown Bar & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

52 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Oklahoma City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a recommended and boosted by open table so we assumed it would be a good place to eat in our last night in London. Wrong. We were greeted to an almost empty restaurant and they couldn’t find our reservation. We then sat down and ordered drinks and bread. Then our dinners. It took at least 25 minutes to bring the bread and another 25 for our food. The food was sub par. The seafood risotto tasted like they dumped a bucket of salt in it and the carbonara had literally no taste and little sauce. The staff was inattentive and seemed annoyed we were even there. Don’t wasted your time or money on this restaurant. Was not worth it. So disappointed.

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  2. Paul

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice afternoon tea, scones were particularly good. The choice of an alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail was a nice touch. Staff were very attentive and friendly.

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    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the experience was meh. All of the food we ordered was very salty. Service was great!

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    Denver / Colorado1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The people were very friendly but our first server left the didn’t pass us on to another server. We had to seek out additional drinks and the bill. Otherwise the food was fantastic and the overall place is great! This seemed like a one time gaffe. I would definitely return.

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    Dorset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food , excellent service and perfect for a pre theatre dinner . Highly recommend the 3 course with Prosecco . Will definitely be back

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    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely time here. The food was delicious, and the service was good. Despite its proximity to the busy Tower Bridge area, the atmosphere here was peaceful.

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  7. s2024

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow, we waited 20 minutes for our drinks order to be taken. We then waited an hour and ten minutes for our food to arrive. When we received the bill and mentioned we wouldn't be paying the service charge the waitress was a bit off putting and a little rude. Wont be returning here!

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  8. SWat

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Snooty welcome. Environment nice. Food adequate. Cocktails fabulous. Had to threaten to walk out to get my bill.

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    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service good. Very quiet, no atmosphere. More business hotel guests dining. Not really a place for girlie catchup.

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  10. AnnA

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner with a friend at this cosy restaurant. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Thank you for a great evening h.

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FAQs

Shakedown Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3959 2919.

Shakedown Bar & Restaurant is rated 3.8 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South East London
  5. Southwark

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shakedown Bar & Restaurant

4 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, SE1 2LL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4 Queen Elizabeth street , Boss street
  • Neighborhood
    Southwark
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat 7:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest tube stations: London BridgeNearest bus stations: London Bridge Road (Stop K), Boss Street (Stop T)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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