La Gamba

La Gamba is a tapas bar and restaurant located at the Southbank Centre, situated along the beautiful riverside with a stunning view of the Thames. The restaurant offers a range of authentic Spanish tapas dishes that are perfect for sharing or enjoying as a full meal. With its warm and welcoming ambiance, La Gamba is an excellent spot for casual dining or a romantic night out. Come and experience this lovely restaurant and be sure to try their famous prawns!

Recent social media posts

06/03/2026

A few shots of our tasting menu we’re running until the end of the month. We put together our favourite dishes from our new menu in a tasting format for our guests to enjoy.

We’ve had such lovely feedback on this and are already planning our next variation from April. Thanks to all who have already joined us, and those who are booked to come.

03/03/2026

Gambas al ajillo, done our way.

We’ve iterated a lot with this dish (as you can imagine!) and we’re very happy with how this has turned out. Like all of our cooking, it’s about sourcing quality produce prepared simply.

26/02/2026

We’re super proud of our new menu that we’ve just launched. Here’s a sneak peek of a few of the dishes.

Chicken skewers, mint salsa verde
Mussel tosta, Albariño sauce
Gambas y Jamon
Hand dived scallop, chorizo crumb

02/01/2026

Slow-cooked. Deeply warming. Proper winter food.

One of these is about to land on our new set menu 👀

Hake. Beef cheek. Ham hock stew.
Which one’s got your name on it?

04/11/2025

A step by step of how we assemble our Torta Gallega.

Freshly cut sourdough topped with pulled pork and San Simón cheese before being grilled and finished with padron peppers.

09/02/2023

Classic / with sobrasada / with Cornish crab meat. How do you like your tortilla?

31/01/2023

Click on the link below to book a table for our soft launch (50% off your food bill) and beyond 💥

www.lagambalondon.com/reservations

13/01/2023

Our sweet (and a little nutty) peppers are a must-order, if you'll padron our saying so!

12/01/2023

Croquette me not...

Coated in golden breadcrumbs, our mushroom and truffle croquettes are vegan-friendly 🌱

11/01/2023

Take a walk on the wild side with our XL Madagascan Prawn.

Butterflied, cooked with chilli and garlic, and served with a grilled lime 🦐

10/01/2023

The name of the game 🦐

No tapas feast is complete without a bowl of garlicky, spicy Gambas Pil Pil.

09/01/2023

Much of our menu draws inspiration from Galicia - a remote area in the northwestern corner of Spain.

All bets are on and our Galician-style octopus with boiled potatoes, capers and paprika is tipped to be a firm favourite 🐙

Address

Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
London
SE1 8XX

Directions to Southbank Centre by public transport:
- Take the Jubilee, Bakerloo, or Northern line to Waterloo Station
- Follow signs to Southbank Centre (less than 5 minutes' walk)

Directions to Southbank Centre by car:
- Enter the address Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX into your GPS or map app
- There are limited parking options available on-site at Southbank Centre, as well as nearby parking garages (prices may vary)

Opening Hours

11am - 11pm

Website

http://www.lagambalondon.com/

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What people say

La Gamba is a tapas bar and restaurant located at the Southbank Centre in London, offering a delightful dining experience with a stunning view of the Thames. The menu boasts an array of mouth-watering dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving. From classic tortillas to vegan-friendly mushroom and truffle croquettes, there's something for everyone. The XL Madagascan Prawn is a must-try, cooked with chilli and garlic and served with a grilled lime. And no tapas feast is complete without the garlicky, spicy Gambas Pil Pil. La Gamba draws inspiration from Galicia, resulting in dishes such as their Galician-style octopus with boiled potatoes, capers, and paprika - which is already becoming a firm favourite among diners. Don't forget to order their sweet (and nutty) peppers - they're simply irresistible! With its soft launch offer of 50% off your food bill, it's the perfect time to book a table at La Gamba and indulge in their delicious cuisine.

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