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Shakedown Bar & Restaurant, London,

Shakedown Bar & Restaurant

3.7
3.7
51 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
    020 3959 2919
  • Website
    https://thedixon.co.uk/eat-drink-inspire/shakedown-restaurant-near-tower-bridge/
  • 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.
  • Location
    4 Queen Elizabeth Street, London, SE1 2LL
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Shakedown Breakfast Menu

    GBP 24.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A LA CARTE MENU SHAKSHUKA £11.50 With poached eggs, toast (V) (388kcal) CRUSHED AVOCADO & POACHED EGG £10.50 On sourdough toast (482kcal) EGGS BENEDICT £13.00 2 muffins with poached eggs, ham & hollandaise (748kcal) EGGS ROYALE £14.00 2 muffins with poached eggs, smoked salmon & hollandaise (758kcal) EGGS FLORENTINE £12.00 2 muffins with poached eggs, spinach & hollandaise (V) (737kcal) DIXON HOTEL BREAKFAST £24.00 Enjoy our unlimited self-service buffet, teas, and coffees included
    Shakedown Breakfast Menu photo

  • New Year Eve Dinner

    GBP 89.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    5 Course menu accompanied with a glass of sparkling and entertainment
    New Year Eve Dinner photo

  • Christmas Day Lunch

    GBP 70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Dixon - Christmas Lunch Buffet - £70pp with a glass of Sparkling Drink
    Christmas Day Lunch photo

Menu

From 18th Nov - 24th Dec

Starter

  • Citrus cured salmon ballotine

    compressed cucumber, radish, tobiko egg

    • Whipped goat cheese

      pickle & roasted beetroot, cabernet Sauvignon

      • Veal tuna

        frisee salad, capers berries, radish

        Mains

        • Stuffed ballotine of Lock drove farm turkey

          rosemary potatoes, roasted carrots, parsnips, brussels sprouts, pig in blanket (Served with all the traditional accompaniments & turkey gravy)

          • Atlantic fillet of pan-fried salmon

            orange & carrots puree, wilted tender stem broccoli, crispy samphire, tarragon sauce

            • Smoked Confit aubergine

              roasted heirloom baby beet, red pepper babaganush, crispy cavolo Nero, parsley oil

              Dessert

              • Citrus crème brulee

                shortbread biscuit

                • Hot chocolate moelleux

                  pistachio ice cream

                  • Italian cheese platter

                    served grapes, figs chutney, miller's crackers

                    • Coffee

                      petit four

                      Last updated: 4 October 2024

                      What 51 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      3.7
                      3.7 based on recent ratings
                      • 3.6Food
                      • 3.7Service
                      • 3.5Ambience
                      • 3.4Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      51 Reviews

                      1. Paul

                        London

                        6 reviews

                        4.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on 8 July 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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                      2. OpenTable Diner

                        Cleveland

                        1 review

                        3.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 5 July 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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                      3. OpenTable Diner

                        Denver

                        1 review

                        4.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 5 July 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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                      4. OpenTable Diner

                        Dorset

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined on 29 June 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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                      5. OpenTable Diner

                        London

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 13 May 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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                      6. s2024

                        London

                        1 review

                        2.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 20 April 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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                      7. SWat

                        London

                        3 reviews

                        2.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 23 March 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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                      8. OpenTable Diner

                        London

                        9 reviews

                        4.0

                        9 reviews

                        Dined on 7 February 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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                      9. AnnA

                        London

                        2 reviews

                        5.0

                        2 reviews

                        Dined on 31 January 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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                      10. SimonB

                        London

                        1 review

                        1.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 19 January 2024

                        1. Overall 1
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 1
                        No atmosphere, apart from one other table, we were the only people in there at 7pm on a Friday night. Awful menu for theatre menu that said it included Prosecco, but we were told it didn't. Never again

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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 3.7 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      7:00 pm
                      Booked 1 time today
                      Experiences are available.

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      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
                      • Area
                        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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                      • Website
                        https://thedixon.co.uk/eat-drink-inspire/shakedown-restaurant-near-tower-bridge/
                      • Phone number
                        020 3959 2919
                      • 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.
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