Wetherspoon has opened a new pub near London Bridge called The Sun Wharf.
The pub occupies the landlocked former London Dungeon attraction site under London Bridge Station whilst the confusing name relates to a nearby wharf lost in 1985.
The original Sun Wharf is under the huge No 1 London Bridge which forces the Thames Path inland. This modern building occupies three wharves: Fenning’s, Sun and Topping’s.
An indication of where Sun Wharf used to be can be found on the Thames Path in the narrow section of Tooley Street.
Having walked inland to turn right you pass a flower bed to the right. Here on the ground are two metal strips marking the entrance to Topping’s Wharf.
The small Sun Wharf with its single riverside crane was opposite the third tree ahead and just before the building line curves to further narrow the street. The curve follows the boundary of the lost Fenning’s Wharf.
Sun Wharf handled Australian produce whilst in the early 20th century Topping’s was occupied by Perrier.
The new pub’s moderately priced Wetherspoon menu offers a handy alternative to eateries around Borough Market.
Open daily 6.30am, for breakfast, until 12.30am.
Directions to The Sun Wharf pub from the Thames Path: On having turned inland just before London Bridge do not then go right towards the bridge but half left to the road junction. The Sun Wharf pub is opposite on the far side of the main road.
