Blue Bermondsey BID is the voice of local businesses in South Bermondsey As a BID, we determined to see the area prosper for the better of all with you help.
Our independent shops and local businesses welcome you to The Blue, a shopping and business district in South Bermondsey. Whether you're visiting, shopping or working in The Blue, you'll find places to eat, drink or relax. Visit the pedestrianised Market Place, the perfect place to sit and relax while admiring its brand-new clock tower inspired by the original one in the former Peek Freans Biscuit
Factory. Stroll down Southwark Park or St James's Road and you can find shops, hairdressers, pubs, a public library, clothing shops and bakeries among many other businesses. Explore the long rich history of the area, reflected in many street art murals across the different streets that form The Blue Bermondsey BID. Don't forget to sign up to Down The Blue, our online newsletter or follow us on Instagram and Twitter. EXPLORE PLACES
Visit the pedestrianised Market Place, the perfect place to sit and relax while admiring its brand-new clock tower inspired by the original one in the former Peek Freans Biscuit Factory. Stroll up and down Southwark Park to find shops, hairdressers, pubs, a public library, clothing shops, cafes, coffee shops and bakeries among many other businesses. Go west and turn left onto St James's St to find small parade of shops. ONLINE DIRECTORY
You can browse our online business directory to find local shops and other businesses in The Blue at www.bluebermondsey.co.uk/business-directory
CHILDREN'S STORY WALKS
Five fantastic children's stories told by professional storytellers and all free to download or listen online. Available on our website
HISTORY AND MURALS
Visitors should not leave The Blue without exploring the history of this part of Bermondsey, once known as The Lard Of London. Visit the former Peek Freans Biscuit Factory, go to Reverdy Road, take photos of the many murals painted by street art artists or relax in Shuttleworth Park or Southwark Park. DISCOVER THE MANY COLOURS OF THE BLUE
We're proud of the diversity of our community and we hope you can appreciate it. However you want to do it, let's do The Blue in Bermondsey!
06/12/2025
Have you done the Bermondsey Festive Windows Trail 2025?
From 1–25 December, 25 local windows will be transformed into magical illuminated artworks — each one created by local schools, charities, artists, and independent businesses.
Every day, a new window will be revealed on social media as part of the Bermondsey Advent Windows Trail, inspired by the area’s rich history as “The Larder of London.”
You can follow the daily unveilings online, then wrap up warm, grab a hot drink, and explore the trail yourself.
It’s free, festive, and perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves Bermondsey’s creative spirit.
Follow us on Instagram (bluebermondsey) to follow our advent calendar featuring windows displays for the trail.
🎄 Don’t miss out, Christmas Fun in Bermondsey on Sat 6 Dec 2025
Join us from 12pm to 3pm at The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ for festive community activities!
✨ ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE
CHRISTMAS CIRCUS ACTIVITIES WITH CUSTARD STORM
Experience juggling, stilt walking, and magic at our circus skills workshops!
DECORATE THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE BLUE MARKET
Join artist Sarah Sparkes and our talented Art Elves to create fantastic decoration to hang up in the tree!
CHRISTMAS CLAY WORKSHOP
Craft your own decorations with Cotton & Cogs to take home.
Plus, enjoy more activities including:
ROAMING SANTA
FACE PAINTING
TRADITIONAL FAMILY GAMES
and much more!
Everyone is welcome! Let's celebrate together.
What are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below!
Don't forget to share this post to invite your friends and family!
🎉 Funded by Blue Bermondsey BID.
28/11/2025
Live music in Bermondsey / Sat 20 Dec, 2:00 pm / PEEK003 at Bermondsey Social Club. Book ticker on www.bermondseysocialclub.co.uk
About
PEEK003 Is here. After the success of the Dance Tent at Bermondsey Carnival this August, PEEK and BSC are proud to present an array of up and coming talent, all from South East London, mainly Bermondsey. It's going to be a night to remember, so jump on this opportunity and come see them play at an intimate venue before they go onto bigger and better things. DJs on the night are:
RAFE
Gracey Grey
Ted White
DJ Izzi
Charlie Luck
This is an 18+ event
27/11/2025
Save the date for the GRAND OPENING of Dom Carnivoro, the latest food experience in authentic Brazilian steakhouse cuisine, brought to you by Fine Butchers Steakhouse!
🎉 On December 4th at 7 PM, they invite everyone to an evening filled with mouthwatering dishes, fantastic promotions, and lively celebrations!
📍 Location: 51 Blue Anchor Lane, Bermondsey, SE16 3UL
Discover the best world food in Bermondsey as Dom Carnivoro showcases the rich and vibrant flavours of Brazil. Celebrate this exciting new addition to the community and let them make this night unforgettable! 🇧🇷🥩
26/11/2025
Live music in Bermondsey /Tue 2 Dec, 7:30 pm / U - 'ARCHENFIELD' Launch + Memotone at Bermondsey Social Club.
U performs new album ARCHENFIELD, a personal collection of ambient music and found sound that examines the relationship between geographical space and aural histories. Support from Bristol’s memotone.
Working as an archivist, collagist and chronicler through careful sonic curation, U’s output defies categorisation, with past releases on imprints such as ManMakeMusic, Where To Now?, Erol Alkan’s Phantasy Sound, Technicolour and Lex.
An MPC is the main tool of his trade but used in the fashion of someone who has been twisting around and limboing beneath the boundaries of its possibilities for the entire of his recording life.
On new album ARCHENFIELD U mined a wealth of recorded material relevant to the area to make this record. With a nod to traditional music, U created beautifully atmospheric sound pieces that are often mixed with meticulously researched snippets from film, TV, YouTube and found home recordings to create a stirring reflection on local history and broader themes of how we interact, or even fail to interact, with English folklore today.
memotone is one alias of Will Yates, a composer and musician working at the fringes of the music industry. Leaning into jazz, folk, contemporary classical, ambient and esoteric fourth-world music. Memotone's live show is part pre-prepared/part improvised performance, using a mix of live instrumentation, samplers, effects and loopers to build a window into his singular soundworld.
This is an 18+ event.
25/11/2025
🥖✨ Visit local business The Bakehouse, where Davies Bakeries, a traditional family-run wholesale baker, creates fresh baked goods right in the heart of Bermondsey.
At 271-273 Southwark Park Road, SE16 3TP, you can explore a variety of offerings, including Premium White Bread, Rolls, Baps, Torpedoes, and Wholemeal Granary Breads.
They also provide made-to-order sandwiches, perfect for lunch, along with an excellent selection of cakes and coffee. Support this local business and experience some of the best baked goods in Bermondsey! ☕🍰
24/11/2025
🌟 'Tis the season to shop local! 🎄✨ Come explore The Blue in Bermondsey, where many independent businesses are ready to welcome you! From delicious meals at local restaurants with world food and classic British cuisine to finding the perfect gift, we've got what you need for making Christmas special.
Don’t forget to grab your essentials at our local supermarkets and pamper yourself with a visit to our beauty salons and hairdressers.
Support your community and make this holiday season extra special! 💖🛍️
24/11/2025
Experience “That Feeling” moment at The Blue in Bermondsey! ☕️
You know the one -the warmth of a perfect cup of coffee that just hits differently. That’s why we love our charming coffee shops and cafes right here in The Blue, Bermondsey.
Take a leisurely stroll down Southwark Park Road, stop by at Market Place, or explore The Biscuit Factory cafe. Each visit gives you the chance to chase after “that feeling.” Come and savour it with us!
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23/11/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Illuminate Rotherhithe on Friday 21st November. The enthusiasm and the creativity of participants made it a total success.
The parade departed from The Blue Market along Southwark Park Road, Drummond Road, Banyard Road and toward Southwark Park bandstand where there was more music.
Special thanks to Southwark council and Frog Morris for making it happened with the support of Blue Bermondsey BID and Big Local Works.
20/11/2025
Not to be missed, Friday 21st November 2025 Illuminate Bermondsey is back! Join us for a wonderful community experience at the Illuminate Bermondsey Lantern Procession!
The starting point is at The Blue Market (Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ), with lantern-making activities starting at 4 PM before the parade departs at 5 PM towards Southwark Park. Or come earlier and check the shops and cafes in our high street.
This is a special opportunity to come together as a community and light up the night!
Important Information
🏮Children must be accompanied by an adult.
🏮 Wrap up warm and be sure to wear gloves
🏮Bring your own lantern or get one in the market
Good to Know:
👉Please follow all directions upon arrival.
👉Our stewards, wearing Hi-Vis jackets, will guide you.
👉Use the pavements and footpaths whenever possible.
👉Wait for instructions from stewards when crossing roads; parents and carers should walk on the outside (road side) of children and stay vigilant for traffic.
👉Use electric lights in your lanterns—no flames allowed, but we will have battery lights available to give away.
Let’s look out for each other and enjoy the magic of the procession together!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blue Sumer HAF at The Blue Youth Community Centre.
Monday to Friday from 28th July to 15th August, 11:30am to 5:30pm.
Get ready for a fun summer in Bermondsey thanks The Somerville. Get in touch and sign up to take part in a full programme of activities: including:
- Sports competition
- Jewellery making
- Swimming
- The Blues Got Talent
- Drama workshop
- Identity Shield Workshop
- Mask and Metaphor Workshop
and much more on and offsite activities.
For more information, contact their team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07494 778556 www.somerville-online.org.uk
Address: The Blue Youth & Community Centre, 190-192 Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey, London SE16 3RP
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This is the official page for Blue Bermondsey Business Improvement District (BID). We represent local businesses in the BID area and we work hard to make The Blue, the place to live, work and visit; we are the voice of local business community.
What is The Blue?
The Blue is in the heart of Bermondsey but the strange thing is you will not find the Blue on any map (well, you do nowadays in Google maps thanks to us). Visit The Blue and you will find many independent shops, hairdressers, pubs, supermarkets, fashion and convenience stores and all located along the high street of Bermondsey, Southwark Park Road
Along Southwark Park Road, you will find Market Place and the Blue Market which is the hub of the community. Alongside market stall there are cafes, a butcher, the Blue Anchor Library and a community hall as well as offices for Big Local Works and Citizens Bureau Advice both providing support to the people in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe
In addition to the High Street, Blue Bermondsey Business Improvement District encompasses many other surrounding streets such as Clements Road and Drummond Road around The Biscuit Factory, an important office and business centre run by Workspace Group. A portion of the site is owned by Grosvenor and it will be transformed in the coming years with new homes and new commercial premises.
A short distance on foot and you’ll find Raymouth and Almond roads, home to micro breweries, automobile businesses, logistics, design and much more. Three business estates in Rotherhithe New Road and Galleywall road also form part of the BID area. For full details, visit our website www.bluebermondsey.co.uk
In short, there’s so much to discover about this part of Bermondsey. As in many other places in London, we are going through many changes; above all we believe in the power of community to be in charge of those changes and make The Blue Bermondsey the best place to live, visit and work.
