St Stephen&#x27;s Tavern

Great fish and chips!! Didn't have to wait for a table on the restaurant side even though the bar…read morewas packed.

Great dinner! Pub…read morehas great decor and a warm feel. We had dinner in the back dining room. Between the three of us, we had fish and chips, mussels, and the chicken and leek pie. The chicken and leek pie was 10/10, best I've ever had. The fish and chips however we more like 4/10. Over battered and left the fish in more of a mush, do not recommend. If you're looking for a good pub experience. The Duke has it!

0.7 mi•Waterloo, Southwark

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Kings Arms

4.2(56 reviews)

My girlfriend, son and I were in London for three days and were looking for a pub for lunch on day…read more2 and were happy we found this one. We loved it! The bartender was incredibly friendly and helpful! When I ordered one of their cask ales, she let me know it might taste warmer and flatter than I'm used to as an American (I'm a beer enthusiast who has been to England before so I knew this, but could definitely be helpful information to other Americans). My son was psyched to see they had J2O, his new favorite British drink. We ordered lunch from the Thai restaurant next door (the two businesses are connected) and sat at the corner table by the fireplace. The food was excellent, the beer superb, the atmosphere cozy and quaint. Everything I could hope for as an American looking for a traditional English pub. Of the many pubs we went to during our trip around England, this was one of my favorites.

Great Pub with a very good Thai restaurant in the back room. I will definitely go back the next…read moretime I'm in the area!

0.5 mi•Southwark, Waterloo, Vauxhall

The pub. Thai restaurant only accessible from the inside

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The Thai restaurant in the back. Great food.

Crown & Cushion Public House

4.1(24 reviews)

A traditional British pub with an amazing Thai/Indian/stirfry restaurant upstairs. Sam makes you…read morefeel like a local.

As others noted, not what you'd expect at a pub. The Thai/Laos restaurant is on the second floor…read morebut I think you can bring your food downstairs to eat. We had several Thai dishes and they were pretty good. Home cooked style with good portions.

0.6 mi•Strand, Covent Garden

Exterior of Crown & Cushion

Classic Pub

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Tap

The Harp

4.4(151 reviews)

Typical London pub experience. No food except for crisps etc. Prompt and attentive bar service…read moreonly.

Great pub in the heart of London with a fantastic ale assortment, as well as cider and liquor. It…read morehas a traditional, local charm and when we visited on a Sunday night was packed by locals and visitors. Luckily we found some stool seating by the front and were able to enjoy some beers and take in the ambiance. There's an upstairs that is accessible by a very very narrow staircase which even has handles for support, all part of the fun lol!! Beer: We tried out the Guinness (great pouring process!), peroni, and a local ale which the bartender allowed me to sample. He was very helpful and walked me through the different ciders they had in stock and even how you could add fruit syrups to sweeten the flavor. What makes this place even more memorable was the helpfulness of the young guy bartending. He helped us plan how to get to Gatwick airport extremely early the next morning and we owe him a big one!

Beautiful building!

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Lord Nelson

4.4(70 reviews)

1.0 mi•Southwark

Fun interior, nice outdoor area, very good burgers and fries and good prices. Great for groups.read more

My son and I were visiting from the U.S. and we looked for quirky pubs for dinner. This place fit…read morethe bill. You could spend a month looking at all of the photos, stickers, and items on the wall. We sat outside since the weather was nice. Despite having to sit near a guy who had to make sure all of London could hear him, it was great. We both got a couple of beers and I got the Lord Nelson, a burger with with bacon and egg. It was really good, but impossible to eat like a hamburger. Service was great!

0.6 mi•Southwark, Waterloo, Vauxhall

The Old Admiral Strong Ale

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Beef Nelson burger...excellent and great value!

The Horse and Stables

4.0(45 reviews)

Great place, reasonable priced food and friendly staff. Very accommodating Our friend had…read moreallergies and the staff made her experience memorable

Food/Drink: we got the house cider and it was a little watered down. Can't speak for other drinks…read more Price: €4 for a pint of cider with 10% off applied to hostel guests. Atmosphere: It's more lively on the afternoon than late into the evening. A casual place to sit down with a group of friends and has typical decor of a pub. There's more mingling than watching sports on TV. Tips: This is also a hostel and the service is very good! It's also convenient, right next to Waterloo station and a short walk to Big Ben and London Eye!

0.5 mi•Southwark, Waterloo

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The Walrus Bar and Hostel

4.2(25 reviews)

A complete waste of my time…read more Came in for St. Patrick's Day, looking for both dinner and drinks. Asked the server if I needed to wait to be seated. She said there was open seating. I take a seat and wait for server to come by and take my order. Fifteen minutes or so pass, and several servers walk past me. No one stopped to bring me a menu, or even acknowledge that I was waiting. Finally, I saw the same server and asked her was anybody going to come by to take my order. She told me that orders are to be placed at the bar. I asked her if the kitchen was still open, and she said that they also don't serve food. Jesus.... If patrons have to order their own cocktails, why are their servers present at all? Moreover, why isn't there any signage indicating to patrons that this establishment is both self-seating as well as self-service (well, placing your own order at the bar)?

Food/Drink: the Green Submarine is very sweet and tropical tasting. It's not a big drink though,…read morewill finish very quickly. Price: great value for money! House cocktails are £5.50 and other drinks don't range far. Atmosphere: a more relaxed and chill vibe. We went at 11 pm and there were mostly people sitting down and talking. There are couches and tables that fan fit a lot of people.

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The Red Lion

3.7(151 reviews)

0.1 mi•Westminster

We stopped into The Red Lion in London for lunch, and it was very good! The outside was so…read morebeautiful and inviting, we had to try it. The restaurant/pub had a warm, inviting atmosphere. We were seated right away and ordered a burger, which came with red coleslaw and French fries. The burger was cooked well and was delicious. The French fries were just as good. The restaurant was clean, and although busy, the staff was attentive and friendly. A shout-out to Ellis, who was our hostess, server, and even our tour guide all in one! He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and made our experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a great burger in London with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere, Red Lion is definitely worth a visit!

It was our last night in London, and we wanted something close to our hotel after a full week of…read moretouring. We made a reservation and headed over. The pub is downstairs and the restaurant is upstairs. It's cozy with nice views. We had the shared pies, which was a great way to sample four different pies at one sitting. It was a great option for us. I wasn't in love with two of them. Our cocktails were tasty.

0.5 mi•Waterloo, Southwark

Spiced orange spritz (8.21.23)

Sunday Roast 10.15.2023 DELICIOUS!!!

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Waterloo Tap

3.5(10 reviews)

Seems a bit of a tourist trap and slack service. Went in to an almost empty place and not a clean…read moretable around and the staff seemed bothered we were there so we left. Seemed like a lousy American bar and cannot speak for the food we left.

So, it's our last night in London, we sent the two kids up in a pill-shaped bubble on The Eye, and…read morefound this little gem of a place to have a beverage and a bite before they made their way down. Waterloo Tap has a fine selection of beers and a few choice ciders, of which we sampled some really tasty options. I'm sure, like many places, it was a rotating list, so my picks would probably not be the same as yours, but that's part of the mystery of going out, yes? Sitting under a bridge while enjoying a beer and crushing a delicious burger and chips? Had both a calming and exciting vibe. Like being in an exclusive club carved out of the bridge. If only every day could be as delicious. And a final shout out to the bartenders. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Exceptional service.

0.8 mi•Waterloo, Southwark

Cherry beer - 8%

Adnams Southwold Mosaic Pale Ale...yummy!

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Kev and Di-Fancy a pint?

The Anchor and Hope

3.8(118 reviews)

We made a reservation online and it was very easy. We were greeted nicely and shown to our table…read moreright away. The place was busy so it was definitely good we made the reservation. Service was very good and quick. I had the skate which was very good and my friend had the pheasant which was also very good.

Fantastic restaurant with delicious food and great service. I highly recommend dining here if you…read moreare in the neighborhood. Everything we tried (check pictures) was delicious and the brioche pudding at the end....oh my! 5 stars all around.

Salad with Beetroot, Blood Orange and Goats Cheese mmmmm

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Mike H.

109

4 years ago

Food was decent and it was a nice setting for lunch between attractions as a tourist. The only downside is that there was no reception or wait staff. Many visitors just stood around until we all figured out that you needed to seat yourself and get a menu from the bartender. Then order from the bartender and bring your drinks back. A bit odd of a presentation for a touristy area. read more

A C.

3 years ago

The food was good, but the state of the bathrooms and the service was quite abysmal. We were seated and then the servers chatted loudly at their station right near our table for a solid 5 minutes before we had to ask for them to bring us menus. Nice enough folks, but not terribly solicitous. read more

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8 years ago

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Ian C.

7 years ago

August Bank Holiday weekend Called into this pub as one of our party was called Stephen. Great location right in the shadow of big ben. Friendly staff. Good choice of drinks read more

Ana R.

9 years ago

The. Best food the best service , the servers are very kind,the food are the best and the prices are very fair I really recommend this place read more

Amal S.

290

11 years ago

Cute spot, great place to stop in for a few beers-

Eduardo M.

103

13 years ago

My new favourite place now

Jim T.

14 years ago

Pretty rad place.

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