Gunpowder's Tower Bridge outpost brings the same bold, regional Indian small plates that made the original Spitalfields location a cult favourite — but with a bigger space, a terrace overlooking Tower Bridge, and a surprisingly calm vibe for such a central spot. You'll want to order generously and share everything; the menu leans into home-style cooking you won't find on your average high-street curry house.
Inventive regional Indian small plates served on a terrace overlooking Tower Bridge — bold flavours, fair prices, and surprisingly quiet for the location.
Book a terrace table in advance — the Tower Bridge views go fast, especially on weekends and pre-theatre evenings.
Bold regional Indian plates with a Tower Bridge view
Gunpowder's Tower Bridge location takes everything people love about the original Spitalfields spot and scales it up — 100 covers, a terrace with views of Tower Bridge, and two private dining rooms for when you've got a bigger group. The format is the same: small, sharing plates of regional Indian food that go way beyond your standard tikka masala. Reviewers consistently praise the bold flavours and inventive dishes, with the pork offerings singled out as particularly good value at around £9 a plate.
The setting is a real draw — you're a short walk from Borough Market, Maltby Street, and the Thames Path, which makes it a natural stop if you're exploring the area. Despite the tourist-heavy neighbourhood, OpenTable reviewers note it stays "nice and quiet," which is a rarity this close to Tower Bridge. They serve lunch, dinner, pre-theatre menus, and weekend brunch, so there's flexibility no matter when you're planning to eat.
Not everything hits the same heights — the Kerala beef pepper fry has been flagged as a dish that falls short of the rest — but the overall experience is consistently flavourful and inventive. Prices are fair for the quality and location, making it one of the better Indian dining options in Southwark. Go with a group, order broadly, and make sure to grab a table on the terrace if the weather's playing along.
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L'adresse de Gunpowder à Tower Bridge reprend la formule qui a fait le succès de l'original de Spitalfields, mais en plus grand : 100 couverts, une terrasse avec vue sur Tower Bridge, et deux salles privées pour les groupes. Le concept reste le même — des petites assiettes à partager de cuisine indienne régionale, bien loin du curry standardisé. Les critiques saluent régulièrement l'audace des saveurs et l'inventivité des plats, avec les spécialités de porc particulièrement remarquées pour leur excellent rapport qualité-prix autour de 9 £.
Le cadre est un atout majeur : à quelques minutes de Borough Market, Maltby Street et de la Thames Path, c'est un arrêt naturel quand on explore le quartier. Malgré la proximité touristique, les avis OpenTable soulignent que l'ambiance reste "agréable et calme" — une rareté si près de Tower Bridge. On y déjeune, on y dîne, on y mange avant un spectacle au Bridge Theatre, et le brunch du week-end attire aussi son public.
Tout n'est pas parfait — le Kerala beef pepper fry déçoit par rapport au reste de la carte — mais l'ensemble reste savoureux et créatif. Les prix sont justes pour la qualité et l'emplacement. Venez à plusieurs, commandez largement, et réservez une table en terrasse si le temps le permet.