Khao Bird Borough: Restaurant in Bridget Jones’ former flat

Bridget Jones Mad About that Boy is set to hit cinema screens from February 14, but if you’re looking for a pre-film meal or a date night out you can find a restaurant located in her former flat.

Khao Bird opened last year at 8 Bedale St in Borough Market, which was famously the flat of Bridget Jones and a popular stomping ground for the loveable chaotic protagonist.

Khao Bird opened last year at 8 Bedale St in Borough Market, which was famously the flat of Bridget Jones. (Image: Rebecca Dickson)

The restaurant can be found on the second floor of the building, which was formerly Bridget’s living room above The Globe Tavern pub.

The menu offers a range of Northern Thai BBQ dishes and is the creation of Michael Palmer, who was inspired by the night markets of Chiang Mai with an emphasis on “respecting authentic history and the food.”

The menu offers a range of Northern Thai BBQ dishes. (Image: Rebecca Dickson)

Head Chef Luke Larsson said: "At Khao Bird, our dishes honour the people who taught me, those who frankly know better than I do, while offering a glimpse into the guilty pleasure of blending the different cuisines and influences that shaped me, whether it’s lamb or slow-cooked curries with local meats.

“I owe much of this to Chef Chalee and Chef Num, whose warmth and willingness to share knowledge have been formative in this.”

Michael Palmer was inspired by the night markets of Chiang Mai, and there is an emphasis on “respecting authentic history and the food.” (Image: Rebecca Dickson)

Some of the specialities include Gai Yang - grill marinated chicken and Khao Soi - curry and noodles, to name a couple, with a menu that uses British ingredients.

For drinks, diners will find a range of wines with a list curated by Sommelier Zeren Wilson to pair with the complex flavours of the dishes.

Some of the specialities include Gai Yang - grill marinated chicken and Khao Soi - curry and noodles. (Image: Rebecca Dickson)

But if you’re a cocktail fan. they also have a small selection of cocktails, including one with a nod to the restaurant's former occupant Bridget, themed around her famous ‘Blue Soup’, with koko kanu, absolut, butterfly pea, coconut syrup, fresh lime and coconut cream.

Dishes at the restaurant start from £8, as well as a brunch menu served on Saturdays from 11am-4pm and Sundays from 12pm-6pm.

The restaurant is also well situated near several other famous Bridget Jones filming locations like Borough Market and Pickfords Wharf Apartments, if you fancy taking a tour of all of them.