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Bar
José
Bermondsey Street's standing-room Spanish bar since 2011, José Pizarro's pintxos counter
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Bermondsey |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
| 12:00 - 22:15 (Mon-Sat); 12:00 - 21:00 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 On Bermondsey Street, José is José Pizarro's first London bar, opened 2011, twenty-odd seats and a standing counter, no bookings, the pintxos chalkboard changing twice a service. Sherry list is the spine, the jamón ibérico de bellota is sliced to order, the croquetas and the tortilla and the grilled prawns run on a loop. Sister room Pizarro (proper restaurant) sits forty metres up the street for the booking; the bar itself is the Tuesday-evening walk-in that the audience that has eaten at Sala de Despiece in Madrid keeps as London's nearest equivalent.
Editor's Tip
No reservations, arrive before 18:30 or after 21:00 to avoid the queue. Sister room Pizarro takes bookings for sit-down meals. Borough Market and Maltby Street walk in fifteen minutes; London Bridge tube is the closer arrival.
At a Glance
- View
- Thames River, London Skyline
- Sunset Rating
- 4/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Thames River, London Skyline
View Quality
Exceptional
Sunset
**** (4/5)
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about José, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is José?
José is located in Bermondsey, London, 104 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, London SE1 3UB.
What are the opening hours of José?
José is open 12:00 - 22:15 (Mon-Sat); 12:00 - 21:00 (Sun).
What is José best for?
José is especially popular for Walk In, Counter Dining, Early Evening.
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