London · Views
Wraparound terrace above the Thames with views of St Paul's.
The terrace is in Tate Modern’s extension, the Blavatnik Building, and wraps around the entire floor. To the north you look across the Millennium Bridge to St Paul’s, to the east to the towers of the City and the Shard. You go up by lift, and afterwards it’s worth walking through the vast Turbine Hall of the former power station. The terrace is usually less crowded than the City’s well-known viewing platforms.
Tate Modern is an art gallery in London, housing the United Kingdom's national collection of international modern and contemporary art (created from or after 1900). It forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. It is located in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. Tate Modern is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world. As with the UK's other national galleries and museums, there is no admission charge for access to the collection displays, which take up the majority of the gallery space, whereas tickets must be purchased for the major temporary exhibitions. In 2025, it had 4,514,266 visitors, making it the fourth most popular attraction and the most popular art gallery in the United Kingdom. The nearest railway and London Underground station is Blackfriars, which is 550 yards (0.5 km) from the gallery.
Three places nearby, in walking order.
Tours and performances only, times in the programme
Reconstruction of Shakespeare's open-air round theatre in oak, right on the Thames.
The tour costs £31 and lasts around 90 minutes. Advance booking only. Standing tickets for performances are much cheaper.
Walkable at any time
Slender steel footbridge between St Paul's Cathedral and Tate Modern, with open views along the Thames.
Loveliest walked from south to north: the dome of St Paul's lines up exactly on the axis. Combine with Tate Modern (free).
Mon, Tue, Sat 11 am–11 pm, Wed–Fri 11 am–11.30 pm, Sun 12 noon–10.30 pm (according to OSM, unverified)
Pub of 1875 with a magnificent art nouveau interior full of friars in marble and bronze.
Be sure to look at the vaulted room at the back. Packed after office hours; quieter from 8 pm.
Mon–Fri 12 noon–11 pm, Sat 11 am–11 pm, Sun 12 noon–10 pm (according to OSM, unverified)
Tiny beer bar on the edge of Borough Market with a very good selection of craft beer from Britain and abroad.
Space is tight, so people are often out on the terrace.
Mon–Sat 9.30 am–5.30 pm, Sun 10 am–4 pm
Official visitor centre of the City of London next to St Paul's, with maps, tips and tours.
Guided walks by the City Guides also start here. A good first stop before St Paul's and the Millennium Bridge.
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