The Savanna London Bridge
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About The Savanna London Bridge
The Savanna London Bridge is a South African grocery shop and restaurant at 59 St Thomas St in London, located at London Bridge Station. The shop sells biltong, droëwors and several flavours of boerewors, so shoppers can pick up South African cured and grilled meats to take home. Hot boerie rolls come from the counter for eating on the spot. The shelves hold South African groceries, along with South African beers and wines. Pre-prepared dishes are sold with taster pots, which lets customers try before choosing, and koeksisters are available to taste. The store sits opposite Vinegar Yard Market and is open daily.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention biltong, boerewors, boerie rolls and droëwors.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention biltong, boerewors, boerie rolls and droëwors.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the biltong, praised alongside droëwors and the boerewors, which one reviewer notes comes in varied flavours. Close behind are the boerie rolls and the biltong loaded fries, where the cheese sauce is said to complement the biltong. Diners also mention burgers, ribs with chip spice, koeksisters, and taster pots, with one wishing they had room for the bobotie and Durban chicken curry. The shop side draws praise for its wide range of South African groceries, including Mrs Balls Chutney, Pronutro, and curry powder, plus South African beers and wines. One reviewer calls it unusually spacious for London. Staff are described repeatedly as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with one reviewer finding a gift for South African friends thanks to a team member's help. No complaints appear, apart from one reviewer noting that the listed hours need updating. One visitor even mentions being greeted with hugs at the entrance.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the biltong, praised alongside droëwors and the boerewors, which one reviewer notes comes in varied flavours. Close behind are the boerie rolls and the biltong loaded fries, where the cheese sauce is said to complement the biltong. Diners also mention burgers, ribs with chip spice, koeksisters, and taster pots, with one wishing they had room for the bobotie and Durban chicken curry. The shop side draws praise for its wide range of South African groceries, including Mrs Balls Chutney, Pronutro, and curry powder, plus South African beers and wines. One reviewer calls it unusually spacious for London. Staff are described repeatedly as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with one reviewer finding a gift for South African friends thanks to a team member's help. No complaints appear, apart from one reviewer noting that the listed hours need updating. One visitor even mentions being greeted with hugs at the entrance.
Featured reviews
- Luke Ayton
“Great place to stop for South African beers and wines and fast service, Google needs to update their hours though. Shout out to the staff doing a great job on a hot today today too (04/07/2026)”
- Joshua Camara Buswell (Joshthealmi9hty)
“Great place to find all things South African. Wide selection of SA goods, amazing biltong and delicious boerie rolls. Would definitely recommend.”
- Louisa Mclaughlin
“Arnue and Janis are such lovely happy people. Every time I go in there for lunch they are so helpful and welcoming. Good and service are 5 *”
- Angelina Namiba
“Just popped in to get some spices and biltong. And chanced on some wonderful hugs by the entrance. I've been before and staff are always friendly and helpful.💚”
- Zonika Marais
“We don't live local to the savanna but wow what a great lunch and fabulous goodies for our "padkos". The boerie roll was a real treat from home and biltong loaded fries was just amazing - the cheese sauce compliments the flavoursome biltong!!! Great staff and fabulous atmosphere. Very helpful and friendly staff. If we had space we would have had some of their pre-prepared bobotie and Durban chicken curry! The taster pots hit the sweetspot! Well done Savanna!!! The shop offers a good range of south African products - biltong, droewors and boerewors are great quality (+varied flavour of boerewors!). Good range of spices, groceries and drinks choices.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Savanna at London Bridge is your go-to South African store, located opposite Vinegar Yard Market. Our flagship store offers an authentic South African shopping and dining experience.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near The Savanna London Bridge
- All That Falafel4.93350.3 mi
falafel wrap, free falafel samples, falafel and halloumi combo
- Boro Bistro4.32,1130.3 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
outdoor seating area, cocktails and wine, truffle fries
- Berenjak Borough4.85,4040.3 mi
juicy grilled kebabs, sangak bread, set menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Savanna London Bridge | 4.5266 | — | biltong, boerewors, boerie rolls |
| All That Falafel | 4.9335 | 0.3 mi | falafel wrap, free falafel samples, falafel and halloumi combo |
| Boro BistroOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.32,113 | 0.3 mi | outdoor seating area, cocktails and wine, truffle fries |
| Berenjak Borough | 4.85,404 | 0.3 mi | juicy grilled kebabs, sangak bread, set menu |
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