You have walked across Tower Bridge, taken the photos and worked up an appetite. Now you want a proper Indian meal without a tourist-trap menu. Est. India sits a short trip south, right beside Flat Iron Square on Union Street in SE1.

We are not on the bridge and we will not pretend to be. We are a restaurant locals return to, and it takes about 25 to 30 minutes to walk here from Tower Bridge.

How to get from Tower Bridge to Est. India

Walk south over the bridge and follow Tooley Street towards London Bridge station. Carry on along Borough High Street, then turn onto Union Street. We are at 73-75 Union Street, next to Flat Iron Square. Southwark and Borough stations both sit a few minutes away on foot.

Walking tired? Hop on the Tube to Southwark, or take a bus along Borough High Street. You pass Borough Market on the way, so it makes a good stop before dinner.

What to eat at Est. India

Our menu pairs modern Indian street food with traditional regional cooking.

Start with dosas, chaats and pakoras. They arrive fast, they are made to share and they suit a group that wants a bit of everything. Move on to tandoori dishes, biryanis and slow-cooked curries from across India.

Short on time? The Full Indian lunch gives you a main of your choice, daal, naan, rice, mini papad and a Gulab Jamun from £11.99 per person. Plenty of office workers and visitors order it and finish within the hour. Book the Full Indian Thali

Eat before or after Flat Iron Square.

Flat Iron Square hosts live music, sport and events through the week. We are the Indian restaurant beside it, so it works for a meal before a match or a gig, or a late dinner after one. Pre-theatre diners can book our £19.50 menu and still reach a show on time.

On a dry evening, ask for a seat on the terrace, which opens onto the square.

Drinks and Monday Night Curry Club

Our bar serves cocktails, a gin collection, craft beer and wine. Plenty of people arrive for dinner and stay for another round.

On Mondays, Curry Club gives you a set menu and a cold Cobra beer for £30 per person. Book here

Opening hours and booking

Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 11pm. Sunday, 12pm to 10:30pm. We have booths for couples, long tables for groups and space for walk-ins.

Book a table at Est. India, 73-75 Union Street, London SE1 1SG, and make us your stop after Tower Bridge.

FAQ

Are there Indian restaurants near Tower Bridge?
Yes. Est. India serves modern street food and regional Indian dishes beside Flat Iron Square in SE1, about 25 to 30 minutes on foot from Tower Bridge.

How do I get to Est. India from Tower Bridge?
Walk along Tooley Street, then Borough High Street, then turn onto Union Street. Southwark and Borough stations sit nearby.

Does Est. India take group bookings?
Yes. We have long tables and booths for groups of different sizes.

Does Est. India have outdoor seating?
Yes. Our terrace opens onto Flat Iron Square.