The Bridge House - Pub near Tower Bridge

Whether you're tired from a day out at the Tower of London, or just cold after crossing Tower Bridge in the rain, a good port of call is The Bridge House.  This is the first pub that you will come to after crossing Tower Bridge (going South).  Although on the small side, it still functions well for wheelchair users since it has very wide doors and no-step thresholds, as well as wood floors throughout.  However, on the downside the bathrooms are located on the lower level, and so be warned that this is not a fully accessible pub.

Immediately when you walk (or roll) in there are two tables on your left.  One is a small, high table, and the other is a regular small table by a fireplace.  For wheelchair users that use a power chair with the ability to raise/lower, the high table is convenient for eating.  For regular wheelchairs, the small table is a nice option, and it's great to be able to warm up near the fire.  Either way, you will be made to feel very welcome at this pub -- the service is great.  Reservations can be taken, which is particularly convenient if you have a large group.

Lesser known lagers and ales are served which are all very nice (I liked the Adnams pale ale), and my father-in-law was particularly pleased to see a fish finger sandwich on the menu.  This is a clean, bright and up-scale choice for lunch or a quick pint. We've been back several times and the menu keeps getting better and better. The food is freshly made, hot and always delicious. 

Details:

Address: 218 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP

Transportation:

Tower Hill tube is the closest tube, but it is not accessible.  We believe that the buses that run on Tower Bridge Road are all accessible (e.g. 188, 45).

If you come via London Bridge,* you should be able to get to this pub easily via the accessible walkway along the Thames but will have to cross the crosswalk at Tooley Street.

Transportation: London Bridge tube station* and London Bridge overground.

*Please note that although London Bridge is designated as a wheelchair accessible tube station, in our experience some power chair users may not be able to use the tube (gap between platform and tube).