
Le Pont de la Tour
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About Le Pont de la Tour
Le Pont de la Tour is a French restaurant set in a 19th-century former tea warehouse alongside Tower Bridge on Shad Thames, with riverside views of the bridge from the dining room. The kitchen works from classic French cuisine, with steak and fish or duck dishes appearing regularly on the menu. On Sundays, a roast is served with lamb or beef alongside potatoes and green vegetables, and desserts run to chocolate fondant, creme brulee and lemon tart. Each table is assigned its own waiter or waitress, and round tables accommodate larger groups. The room is decorated in a smart-casual style. Walk-ins are welcome.
Good to know
“An elegant, 19th-century former tea warehouse alongside Tower Bridge serving classic French cuisine.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tower bridge view, sunday roast lamb tough, lemon tart and chocolate fondant dessert.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tower bridge view, sunday roast lamb tough, lemon tart and chocolate fondant dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most often for the river view of Tower Bridge that anchors nearly every account, paired with standout French dishes like the Cochon de Lait suckling pig and a regional tasting menu with wine pairings. Close behind, several single out mains such as steak with lemon tart, roast fish and duck, and Sunday lamb, though the lamb draws recurring complaint for being chewy and the roast itself described as cold with a wrong order once served. Service is called professional and friendly by most, though drink prices raise concern, with one reviewer describing the cost of two small Coke Zeros as unreasonable. A few also report favorite desserts, tarte au citron and creme brulee, running out and being swapped for chocolate fondant. One reviewer describes a birthday visit marred by a mocking comment from a waitress and a forgotten candle, leaving them to leave early, though other visitors recall birthdays celebrated well with attentive service.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most often for the river view of Tower Bridge that anchors nearly every account, paired with standout French dishes like the Cochon de Lait suckling pig and a regional tasting menu with wine pairings. Close behind, several single out mains such as steak with lemon tart, roast fish and duck, and Sunday lamb, though the lamb draws recurring complaint for being chewy and the roast itself described as cold with a wrong order once served. Service is called professional and friendly by most, though drink prices raise concern, with one reviewer describing the cost of two small Coke Zeros as unreasonable. A few also report favorite desserts, tarte au citron and creme brulee, running out and being swapped for chocolate fondant. One reviewer describes a birthday visit marred by a mocking comment from a waitress and a forgotten candle, leaving them to leave early, though other visitors recall birthdays celebrated well with attentive service.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lunch with stunning views of Tower Bridge. Fish and Duck were cooked at the perfect temperature and all the dishes were full of flavour. Le Pont de la Tour always mantain a high standard when it comes to quality and service. Mo served our table and was excellent, thanks for being part of our cualinary experience. We recommend this place!”
- Google user
“Great service with an amazing view. My daughters truly enjoyed celebrating their birthdays at this restaurant. Our waiter and the manager on duty were attentive to our needs. Great service.”
- Google user
“I visited Le Pont de la Tour yesterday to celebrate my birthday with my husband, but unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing and genuinely ruined the occasion. The waitress who took our order and cleared our plates made a mocking comment about how much we had ordered, which made us feel embarrassed and uncomfortable. We had also requested in advance that a dessert be brought out with a candle for my birthday, but this was completely overlooked. The quality of the food was also not great and did not meet the standard we expected from a restaurant of this reputation. We had planned to stay and order several courses, but the atmosphere made us feel so unwelcome that we decided to leave early. It was not somewhere we felt comfortable spending any more money. For a birthday celebration, I expected far better food, service, professionalism, and hospitality.”
- Google user
“Absolutely lovely place, we saw the sandy outdoors on instagram and booked right. When we arrived we were taken to our seat and I wasn’t sure it was okay to take my shoes off to freely feel the sand but Alper was there to put us at ease right away! Highly recommend, staff was nice, atmosphere on point and we didn’t eat but I am sure the food is great too!”
- Google user
“Great choice of fish and meat.I had Sunday roast lamb.It was ok,the meat was difficult to chew,otherwise nice.Great starters.Good wine.Very professional and polite staff”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Le Pont de la Tour
- Bravas Tapas4.21,6120.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
octopus, lamb chops, prawns
- The Lampery4.34260.5 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
chocolate fondant, ceiling installation decor, passion fruit martini
- 0.5 mi
mixed grill platter, half grilled chicken with rice, lebanese tea
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Pont de la TourWheelchair accessible | 4.21,669 | — | tower bridge view, sunday roast lamb tough, lemon tart |
| Bravas TapasOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.21,612 | 0.3 mi | octopus, lamb chops, prawns |
| The LamperyOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.3426 | 0.5 mi | chocolate fondant, ceiling installation decor, passion fruit martini |
| Yalla Beirut, Lebanese Restaurant, Tower Hill | 4.62,431 | 0.5 mi | mixed grill platter, half grilled chicken with rice, lebanese tea |
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