Carriage 34 in Lambeth

Fui un miércoles por la noche. El lugar era relativamente tranquila. . Así encontramos fácilmente un lugar para sentarse.

Yesterday I went to Cubana bar for the second time first time was great anyway I found the staff to be nice efficient there was only one toilet for everyone the music was on a computer no bad thing though last time it was live I was relaxing my day off then guy came over I am the manager I he was not going to serve me any more drink not that he had served anybody a drink at all I asked him if I had offended anybody done anything wrong he said no you can have one more drink and you have to go I took my drink outside because I felt embarrassed by what had happened and this security guy said u can't stand there I drank my drink walked towards home which is probably about a mile away I called into my local pub had a couple of drinks and went home at closing time I think the manager should have instead of picking on me a woman on her own should have spent his time sorting out the plumbing issues with the ladies toilet which was padlocked than picking on me when I was having a lovely evening and thinking about bringing my family there for a meal which is not going to happen now .

riesgos para la salud, falsa bebidas, estafa, ostentoso, horrible servicio de atención al cliente, personal desagradable.

He estado en carruaje 34 para tomar unas bebidas por la tarde y noche fiesta. La música temprano en la noche es bajo y relajado lo suficiente para tener una charla con amigos después del trabajo y la música hasta tarde en la noche te recoge y muestreo la gran variedad de cócteles le ayuda a mantener la fiesta. Sin duda, una gran adición a la zona de Waterloo.

Security guy named Richard created some troubles. Besides that we spent a good night although we missed some glasses when ordering our £1000 table drinks

Realmente no sé por dónde empezar como esta noche era horrible de principio a fin.

Mi hermana y yo nos estaban esperando para el happy hour para comenzar en el. así que terminamos caminando por la carretera y encontramos este lugar. No era que estaba ocupado, pero, una vez más, sólo 430 el viernes por la tarde. Como era diciembre no estaban haciendo happy hour pedimos el cóctel de Vogue y el transporte martini, guau fueron fantásticos, así que nos pareció que oye sus Navidad olvidar happy hour Empecemos por más. Disfrutamos mucho de nuestra estancia aquí y ya tenemos ganas de volver. Es un gran tesoro escondido.

Such a good little bar. Cheap , happy hour a good deal. Unique style and very comfortable and friendly. A definite 5* rating. Cleanliness could be a bit better to say one thing constructively

Great place to start the night, ended up staying longer than planned will definitely be returning :)

For those that dare to venture past the South American bar at the mouth of Lower Marsh will be surprised to find one of the best bars in Waterloo. Much like the children from the Lion, the witch and the wardrobe we were in disbelief when our comrade had told us of this bar with a moving train effect, great cocktail menu, drink offers (2-4-1), great DJ, open till late and that it was only moments away … “what is the name of the mystical place I asked” and as the words came out my mouth I saw the Carriage 34 sign glistening under the street light in the distance, I knew then this must be the place. Hidden away in the heart of Lower Marsh is this lovely bar that serves some amazing cocktails in a uniquely decorated environment, it is not for everyone but we loved it, it was a wonderful find for us.

From a distance all you can see is the jet black exterior with gold trim and signage, it is so subtle you could easily walk past and not give it a thought, if it wasn't for the faint sound of music, laughter and revellers congregating by the entrance you may not even realise it is there, as they slowly start to make there way back into the venue we suddenly see the beautifully presented A-board advertising a snippet of what they have to offer.

Great bar, if you're in the area and like coctails I'd say give it a try. If you get in early have have a 2 -4 -1 drink promotion that me and the girls thought was very good.DJ is brilliant, the moving train effect is a lovely concept.All in all worth checking out for a few drinks.

Apparently it's closing down soon and I'm not surprised. We arrived at 6pm, the bar itself looks quite nice on the inside but that's all the positive. Asked for a cocktail menu, was given a wet crumpled paper & grunted at. Went to order, the barman was halfway through mixing the order when he said they didnt have the right ingredients so do we want to replace the juice with something else instead. No alternatives were suggested, just a disinterested shrugWhen we asked for a different cocktail, we were grunted at again, he simply poured the offending cocktail out and remixed using the same equipment! My partners martini was warm with black bits in it. My "Rum & Spice" was flat & sour We basically paid £18 for two terrible drinks which I'm pretty sure were watered down & didn't contain the ingredients advertised. In my 20yrs of drinking in London, I have never had a cocktail as bad as I have here!

Rude, unhelpful staff - don't waste your time on a visit here.Despite reserving a table, the barman dismissed us upon arrival, insisting the bar does not accept reservations. The bar was empty (and given his attitude, it's likely to stay that way), so we decided to stay anyway and order a round of drinks. The barman then informed us the bar does not set up tabs. Clearly, he didn't want our business. We promptly left, never to return. And had a very enjoyable evening at Jacks instead.

The website describes this venue beautifully so I had no issues going there for my birthday.When I arrived it was packed out, rude staff and the table I had reserved was dirty.I liked the original DJ but then he was replaced by someone else who was ok.I got told to move from my table due to it being double booked and because I was not buying bottles.Having moved, I was asked to move again due to the table being double booked.The management were rude, security useless and some of the people there with bad behavior.Drinks are stupid expensive.Never again. Overall this place is a pub, why you should you charge people to enter this place after a certain time? Also it was well over capacity.

Lovely vintage style bar that was also showing the games on a large screen. Diverse mix of people with a great atmosphere. Highly recommended if you enjoy the odd cocktail or two, the Waterloo brew is one of my favourites.Staff are charming and service (albeit not with a smile) is very professional.We have yet to pass through on a Saturday but if the Fridays are anything to go by I’m sure they are fabulous.Well done Carriage team nice to see something different.

Rude arrogant staff.Reserved an area for 20 and got four seats - as did a group for 30 and another for 20.One woman's toilet for entire bar.

Was never really one to venture into central London, I always found the thought of it to be quite daunting as I’ve mostly lived in a small village out in the country, but after recently relocating I felt I needed to suck it up and get involved, I decided the best course of action was to ease myself into the London bar and club scene and have been trying out a new bar every week with friends. This is my first review and I’ve decided to share my experience of Carriage 34 which is not too far from where I now live so seemed liked a good starting point. Carriage 34 is an unpretentious cocktail bar with a charming bartender (lovely smile) who makes some amazing cocktails, the delightful decor of warm wood, green leather seating finished off with chandeliers that light up the bar is absolutely wonderful. The DJ is great and played a wonderful set for the evening (if you do pop in check out his headphones …very bling), the staff were polite, not overly familiar which I think could be perceived as rude but I found them nice enough. They lady on the door is absolutely lovely very helpful as was the girl that helped arrange cabs for my friends home.All in all I like this bar and will be returning.

Bizarre concept bar which promises views of rail travel on large screens on the wall, but in fact plays music videos and error messages from iOS X instead.None of the draught beers were available, drinks prices seemed to vary inexplicably between rounds and there was a mess with our table reservation. Towards the end of the evening a fight broke out as a punter was lifted bodily from the room. We left and went somewhere else instead.

The whole place smelt like a toilet and was really off putting! Thankfully once the place filled up a bit the smell dissipated. The DJ was fab, and the best thing about the night, but it soon turned into a bit of a sweat box.

We went for a friend's birthday and out for good night but staff quickly ruined it. We were charged for an extra drink and whilst mistakes happen staff were rude and made no apology when we were proved right. Ladies loo had a leak in ceiling so floor slippery with 2 lights broken too dark to see. Won't be going back EVER!!!!

This place had such mixed reviews I was a bit dubious. Went on a fri for a birthday. First impressions, were good, the barmen didn't seem overly friendly at first but this wasn't a problem, and I was expecting it after all the bad reviews about them. However one reason why I wanted to write was they ran out of ginger beer, and I asked couldn't someone go out and get some more, and they did! Very impressed at that, thanks very much to Nick, who also then knew my drink all night!Music was really good, the DJ was very accommodating with all the requests, and didn't play any rubbish house/trance music at all thank god. Had everyone up dancing to good favourites. Nice atmosphere, and easy to get to, good drinks, and wasn't too packed out. All in all a very good venue that I would return to

Visited Carriage 34 for a friend's birthday celebration on a Saturday night. Venue is conveniently located close to Waterloo Station for those traveling from outside London. The concept is great with a railway carriage themed interior as the name implies. Good range of cocktails at about average London prices. Great relaxed atmosphere, a good crowd and great music.A venue I would certainly visit again.

We visited Carriage 34 on a Saturday night. Great place. As the name suggests it's themed. Drinks are London priced (and all shorts come as doubles unless otherwise requested). Crowd was mixed and DJ played soul set : 70s through to present. They have a cloakroom (£1) - great for the Winter months! Looking forward to returning.

I have lived in the local area some yeas now and growing up I have seen this bar change hands a number of times so was dubious at first of is success, the previous incarnations lacked originality, character and any atmosphere but Carriage 34 as it is now called really is the polar opposite. The moving train effect is the ‘piece de resistance’ of this bar but even if you took that away it is a great late night bar with good service, friendly staff, lovely decor and a DJ who is just fantastic.Highly recommend for those that are aged 25+ looking for a mature crowd to enjoy an evening of drinking and dancing with lovely people.

FANTASTIC night! Carriage 34 is a great bar with an amazing atmosphere, I can honestly say it surpassed my expectations, it was everything I had hoped for and more. The whole experience of organising my wifes birthday was effortless, everything was laid out and ready for our arrival exactly as agreed. From start to finish the Carriage team were very professional and extremely accommodating. The doormen, our hostess, the barmen and of course the manager (Raj) were all really welcoming and courteous, I don't think we could have asked for a better night, all our friends and family had a super night, an extremely memorable evening.Thank you and see you again soon.

Last night when invited out for a drink I never thought I'd going to a bar with a moving train theme, it really is something really impressive. There is seating throughout the bar but the best place to sit to really appreciate the experience is in one of the booths, I'd recommend booking a booth before you arrive, we had to wait for another group to leave before pinching their seats.Cocktails were very nice and the bartender was really friendly. The atmosphere is really chilled out but from what I hear the tempo ramps up on Friday and Saturday nights, for us it was perfect as it was, it is a lovely venue to take a date (the boy got some plus points for originality).I personally was really impressed with this bar and will be back with the girls to see what a Friday and Saturday has to offer.

I thought I knew all the drinking spots in Waterloo until I was invited to Carriage 34 by some friends, its actually hidden in plain sight (if that makes sense), if you’re not looking for it you could easily walk past without giving it a second thought, I believe that it is all apart of the speakeasy theme that they have created. My friends and I tried some cocktails from the main menu and took a recommendation from the bartender on the experimental cocktails, the experimental cocktails came served in a large sliver cocktail glass. Watching him make them was half the fun. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening and would happily return.

What a great way to welcome in the new year, the atmosphere was great! Carriage 34 had a really good mix of people that I really liked, everyone had the sole intention of having a good time and a great night. Previous years I’ve paid extravagant amounts to go to super clubs but I’ve seen the light ... smaller venues are the way forward.Me and the ladies were very pleased with how the night unfolded and would defiantly recommend, I would happily return to welcome in 2015.

Myself and a group of friends joined friends of ours that had pre-booked tickets, we tagged on with them last min after our plans fell through, the manager at Carriage 34 informed us that it was a pre-ticket event but was kind enough to make an exception after I had explained how our initial plans had been unavoidably messed up and it was not only a NYE night out but also two birthday celebrations in our group. There was a good selection of canapés, not all to my taste but still very nice, the cocktails were lovely and the atmosphere was great, we certainly had a good time. What a fabulous night to bring in 2014, the staff at Carriage 34 really helped us out that evening, not only did they save our NYE but also two birthdays.Will defo be back again ;-)

Fcsl804's review basically sums up our experience of this awful bar on nye.The 1920's evening we paid £25 each for was not a 1920's evening at all!! no jazz or flapper girls, instead 90s hip hop and RnB music from the moment we arrived. Over priced drinks, unfriendly staff and a bad atmosphere on the account that it appeared anyone off the street was let in to boost numbers. We left well before midnight and instead chose to stand in the rain to watch the fireworks at the London eye, anything was better than this bar. Would not recommend this bar to anyone, stay away.

What was advertised on their website bore no reflection to what we actually received. There was no jazz early in the night or flapper girls wandering around with nibbles, it was a DJ playing hip hop all night and would not take requests. Not the 1920's theme as described for the night and for which we had paid or. Drinks were far more expensive than stated on the website or on our e-mail enquiry. The staff we extremely unfriendly and unhelpful, just interested in taking as much money off people as poss. There are only 2 ladies toilets, which were not clean. After paying in advance £25 it appeared as the event was not sold out that anyone was allowed in later in the evening, changing the whole theme and feel of the place. Due to the party I was with we had our own fun but would never return here, never recommend it. There are far better places to go to in London and this area, which don't lie about what they are and offer.

Great concept & decor, brilliant service (the most delicious cocktails), music that kept the girls and I dancing all night long. Only 5 minute walk from the station. Definitely will come back for another night when we are in the Waterloo area.

My friends and I love to search out fun new bars or places with character or a twist, and Carriage 34 has recently become one of my favourites. Firstly its not easy to find, which I quite liked, all added to the suspense to entering for the first time. The staff are very polite and professional, they don't all smile much but they certainly know their trade well and are very friendly when spoken to. They have a good understanding of mixology and made some fabulous cocktails, I asked Hector to make me something unusual and it tasted amazing, I cant remember what he called it but I ordered a couple more throughout the evening.In my opinion its one of the best new independent bars around, nice to see someone is putting some thought into doing something different.

The concept of this bar is brilliant, I cant say I’ve seen anything like it before, the train visuals of moving scenes are fabulous. The music played is mostly 90’s with a few current tunes thrown in throughout the night, the DJ is good with taking requests and played a few tunes requested by myself and party.My first visit to Carriage 34 we pre-ordered some canapés and platters for our party and they were surprisingly really very nice, the portion were also better then expected and everything came out nice and hot. Since my first visit I have been back numerous times with different groups of people and also held our Christmas party here a few nights ago.Recommended, great all rounder bar.

Me and my friend were trying to find a cool new place with a unique theme to celebrate our birthday's and by chance I came across Carriage 34. I found the website and showed the pictures to my mate, she loved the decor and we decided we would throw a 1920s themed party, before booking we thought it best to head down and see for ourselves, we popped in for a quick drink and decided fairly quickly that this was the venue for us. On the night the music was the perfect volume to start the night with, loud enough to hear the music but still low enough so you could still talk without having to shout. Later in the evening after everyone had a chance to settle in and have a chat the DJ arrived and the tunes began to start pumping, brilliant! We had around 50 people in total and all of our guests seemed to really like the venue, a few commented on how cool the moving train visuals were (FYI they are not on all night they later turn into the music videos that the DJ plays … its fantastic!). You can expect a fairly mature crowd with a very upbeat atmosphere, the drink prices are what I’d expect to pay in Waterloo, not quite budget but also not highflyer. I would without a doubt recommend this place for group bookings its just the right size to spend an evening with friends and family.

We booked our department Christmas party at Carriage 34 last week and I can honestly say we had a very good time. The venue was arranged exactly as asked, drinks and glasses were on the tables as requested on arrival, light snacks were on every table and refilled on request, the hot canapés were really nice and arrived at the pre-agreed times throughout the evening. Everything was exactly as we had requested and agreed with the booking manager. The venue itself was the perfect size for us, the final numbers at the peak of the evening probably reached about 190 people and that felt comfortable. The carriage seats were very comfortable I could have easily spent the evening seated.I would happily return with my colleagues sometime in the new year.

Had an area booked for birthday drinks last night. We arrived at 6.30 (as booked) to find all the lights on and no music playing, the staff looked at us as if we had inconvenienced them by turning up. First up, none of the beer was available on draft so I had to have a bottle, fair enough. Our window display was not on. When I raised this at the bar the barman said "is it that important?". Amazing.... Surely the concept is the whole point of the place! It was why we booked and accepted paying ten pounds per cocktail. Without the screens working it's just another run down looking bar! I asked three times but was told only the manager knew how to work them, he eventually tried, failed and walked off unbothered. Cocktails weren't great, toilets not in great shape, staff there just completely unbothered about the customers- they just sit around talking to each other. Oh and the same 5 songs were played on loop while we were there.I was looking forward to this place as the website makes it sound interesting. It's a massive let down and REALLY poorly run.

I was here on a Saturday for a party with some friends, our group began to arrive from about 8.00pm and the last of us stayed until close which was about 4.00am.The location is great but it does take a bit of finding, the street view wasn't what I expected but when you walk though the entrance its exactly like the pictures on the website. To the left of the entrance are these cool screens that give you the effect of a moving train, its really very cleaver.From the start of the evening we felt welcomed, the service in general for the whole evening was very good, especially considering how busy it was I have to say from what I saw they managed it very well. Cocktails were really nice and they did a good bottle of prosecco, the bottle is beautifully presented and reasonably priced, highly recommended that you give it a try.The atmosphere was very lively from the start, they have a DJ that arrives later in the evening but before he arrived it was light background conversational music.The bar its self is quite unique, it was nice to see something a little different from the norm.

I’ve been working in the media industry for some time now in the Waterloo area and we are always looking for new interesting bars to try out in London, when I heard of this unique new bar on Lower Marsh I wasn't immediately blown away with the concept, I thought how interesting can a train themed bar be. After a few weeks of hearing some really positive comments and staff reminiscing of what a great night out they had throughout the office I thought I’d bite the bullet and pop my head in to see for myself …. The bar is EXCELLENT and has become on one of my favourites in the area for a number of reasons, the concept is actually very clear and innovative, the service is to a good standard, the drink prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is uplifting.For a night out midweek their open mic night ‘NXTSTOP’ is very refreshing, the performances are all to a good standard and there is a massive crowd participation, if choose not to get involved you can simply sit back and enjoy the evening. The Friday nights that I’ve attended are generally quite busy, as mentioned before the atmosphere is uplifting and everyone is just out to have a good time and enjoy themselves till the early hours of the morning.

… is what I would say to you if you are trying to find this hidden gem located approximately half way down Lower Marsh. It was a great night, the DJ played some cracking tunes and the atmosphere was just fabulous. If you want to have a great night out listening to some amazing music in a cool environment surrounded by chilled out lovely people then this is the right bar for you. The popularity of this bar has seriously grown from its opening a few months back, it is just a really nice place to have a drink, socialise and dance the night away.In my opinion the prices are reasonable, the cocktails taste spot on, the service is to a good standard and the music is tip top. The decor is really warm and the special effects are great, very interesting.

... not sure why its had such bad reviews.The decor is brilliant, the DJ plays the best music and the cocktails are fabulous.Not a beer drinker but I was there on the night they ran out of beer … that's wasn't ideal, some of the guys in my group had a bit of a whinge, I asked the manager what had happened and he apologised explaining that they had some delivery problems with their supplier but he assured me that he had made arrangements for beers to be delivered shortly … and they arrived within the hour. I can understand some of what has been said in the other reviews, the lady that collects the glasses is not always the happiest person in the bar but when engaged she has a really good sense of humour, myself and party really get on well with her … I also find the guys behind the bar to also be really good fun, we’ve seen the owner a few times and he is the most likeable guy. Can’t comment on the men’s rest rooms but I’ve never heard from any of the guys we go with that they have been a mess, vomit in the toilets after you’ve informed a member of staff is not acceptable but these things do happen in bars and unless you have someone in the toiles 20/7 you’re never going to be able to be 100% on stop of that … in fact even with a toilet attendant you couldn't stop someone from being sick … but I suppose its damage limitation. The ladies were very clean, the toilet attendant was very polite and I had no problems or concerns with the women’s facilities.With regards to prices, its not cheapest place in London I’ll admit that but its also not the most expensive in the area, being a local its fairly inline with the other drinking establishments in the vicinity.It's a shame that some people have not had the best of experience at carriage 34 but I really do hope they give it another go because I’ve had some amazing nights here.

...because the staff don't care.I booked an area for 15-20 people and got given a 6 seat booth.The prices on the website do not reflect the prices that were actually charged on the night.The bar ran out of all beer, both draughts and bottles.Positives: Not bad music, good location.

My friends and I were looking forward to trying this place out. Unfortunately we weren't blown away by the service. Bar staff had more smiles for each other than for their customers. Cheapest bottle of wine is £20. Minimum payment by card is £10 no exceptions. Cocktails were fine. The place started filling out by the time we left so I hope other people had a good time and that my experience was a one off.

I visited the bar with a group of friends after work and was very disappointed.The drinks were expensive. There were 4 draft beer taps but no draft beer available.The bar staff are poorly trained and had problems understanding my daughter's London accent. One of the staff gave her the wrong drink and then swore under his breath when she complained.The girl who collected the bottles and glasses was over enthusiastic and on two separate occasions took my glass while I still had beer in it.By 10pm the mens toilets were disgusting, with the floor covered in tissue paper and vomit.On a positive point, the TV Screens next to the tables along the side wall showing a view from a train window was fascinating and the late evening atmosphere in the bar was exciting.However, overall, it was a disappointing & expensive evening in a badly managed bar.

"Located on Lower Marsh behind Waterloo station its definitely not what you would expect to find, the unassuming and almost tired exterior is a contrast to the interior of warm wood and green leather seating, the softly lit lighting creates a pleasant atmosphere, very nice! The cocktail menu is nice and simple, it didn't seem to matter if your tipple of choice was not listed, the bartender clearly knew his drinks. Myself and party ordered mostly off-menu and the varied assortment of thirst-quenchers kept us well oiled. Service was to a good standard everyone was very friendly including the doormen which is a rarity. I can see this place becoming a regular haunt for a lot of people." - October 04/10/2013I have posted the above review on other bar and restaurant sites and still feel it's a fair account of my experience. My most recent experience in November 2013 was an acoustic musicians night on a Wednesday which myself and companions toughly enjoyed. From my personal experience the drink prices have always been reasonable and the service has been to a good standard. - November 06/11/2013

Last drink stop on a day out visit to london which until this point had been great. No acknowledgement at all from, who we assumed was the manager and a very poorly stocked bar. Our round consisted of One bottle of peroni 2 vodkas, £21 later'and,is that it?' You get doubles without asking. From having pleasant service in the other places throughout the day we were all just a bit aggrieved we ended the night spending our money here!

I recently went here for a friends birthday and we all had a brilliant night! There were awesome cocktails, great music and friendly staff. Myself and my friends will definately be going back and will be recommending to others!

Was so excited to finally make it down to Carriage 34. Heard a lot of good things about it - and it delivered. The cocktails were world class. Staff were jovial, and everyone there was up for a good time. The TV screens with the train journey visuals were a nice touch too. Would massively recommend it to all, for all occasions!

Really disappointed with this place. We booked a table for 30 people and arrived to find all the tables already occupied. After half a hour of having to haggle with the manager we were shoved on the end of someone else's table and had enough seating space for four people. The manager was pretty unhelpful and was more concerned with his own huge ego. Rather than apologize his response was to giggle and say when you reserve a table it doesn't necessarily mean that many of you will get to sit down. Fair enough not 30 but I have been to lots of clubs in London who do not struggle to accommodate a group and do not make false promises. Half our group left within the hour as the bar staff were rude, equally as full of themselves and it took another 45 minutes get a drink. Overall I would say its just not worth the hassle. Expect to pay £10 for a G and T. The ladies toilet is tiny and it had a huge hole in the ceiling with wires hanging down. The guys who run this place are just completely out of their depth. The place is much smaller than the website portrays and if your booking do not expect to get anything like you were promised. Sad as we looked forward to it and two 30th birthdays were ruined by cocky unhelpful staff. Gave it two stars for the music and location but definteley would not recommend