The Great London Debate: North vs. South of the River Meetups

Any Londoner knows the struggle. 🇬🇧

"I'm not going south of the river."

"Ugh, but North London is so far."

It's a rivalry as old as the city itself. But finding a midway point that makes both sides happy IS possible. Here's how.

The Obvious Answer: The South Bank

Culture, Food, and Views

This is the classic compromise. It's technically "south," but it's so central that most North Londoners don't mind.

You have the Tate Modern, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, and amazing views of the North bank skyline.

The Plan: Meet at the entrance of Borough Market for incredible street food, then walk along the river. It's a perfect midway that feels like a destination.

[Visual: A vibrant, busy scene at Borough Market, with The Shard in the background.]

The Green Answer: A Royal Park

Hyde Park, Green Park, or St. James's Park

These huge, beautiful parks straddle the unofficial North/South divide.

They are easily accessible from major tube lines that serve both sides of the river (like the Piccadilly and Victoria lines).

The Plan: Meet at Hyde Park Corner or Green Park station. Grab a coffee and go for a walk. A simple, free, and fair midway point.

[Visual: People relaxing on deck chairs in Green Park on a sunny day.]

The Cool Answer: Soho or Covent Garden

The Heart of the West End

This is neutral territory. It's pure central London, belonging to neither North nor South.

It's packed with every kind of restaurant, bar, pub, and theatre you can imagine.

The Plan: Pick a specific spot, as it gets crowded. A pub in a quiet Soho side street or a cafe in Neal's Yard in Covent Garden are great midway choices.

[Visual: The colorful, flower-filled courtyard of Neal's Yard in Covent Garden.]

The Unbeatable Connection: London Bridge / Waterloo

The Transport Hubs

These two stations have incredible transport links to both North and South London via both Tube and National Rail.

This makes them, by travel time, often the genuinely fairest midway points.

The Plan: Meet *outside* the station. The area around London Bridge (The Shard, Hay's Galleria) and Waterloo (The Cut, Lower Marsh) are full of great options.

[Visual: An isometric-style tube map highlighting the connections at London Bridge and Waterloo stations.]

It's time to end the North vs. South cold war.

There are plenty of amazing places right in the middle.

Stop arguing and let midway@ do the math. We'll analyze the tube lines and find a pub or cafe with the fairest travel time for everyone. Cheers! ✨