Railway Tavern in Lambeth

This was the best pizza I’ve ever had. Bad boy pizza has to be the best pizza in London. The service was quick and the staff were so friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back :)

amazing pizza! had a lovely experience pizza made by Asia and it was delicious! loveee bad boy pizza! give her a raise :D

It was an amazing experience, the pizza was top quality and the ambiance was so cozy and nice after a long day after work.

OM EFFING G literwally the best pizza everrrrr

I’ve lived in Nottingham for 5 years, Worcester for 18 months and yet this is without a doubt the best pub I’ve ever been to. Very friendly owners with a great sense of humour, excellent value for money, dog friendly and a great clientele. Will definitely be back

Phenomenal pizzas and great all round vibes

🚇 Tulse Hill 🍺 £6.25 Amstel The Railway Tavern is located at the southern end of Tulse Hill in South London. The nearest station is Tulse Hill mainline which is just opposite the pub. This Victorian pub was built in 1881 and is surprisingly large given the small frontage. The decor here is contemporary with bold dark colours, conventional furniture and vibrant artworks and prints. The pub is divided in to three areas with the main bar and servery located at the front. At the back of the main bar is a two tiered section which has a pool table, an open kitchen and table football. At the rear of the pub is a huge beer garden with cosy huts, plenty of seating and a table tennis table. The beer selection was all keg, with a familiar line up mainstream brands and local London brews to choose from. I decided on an Amstel, my pint was great, price point was just above average. The food menu is 12” New York style pizza, prices range from £8 to £14. I arrived just before 6pm on a warm Saturday afternoon in September. The pub was especially busy in the beer garden which was absolutely packed. There were a fair few in to watch the Palace V Man Utd game which was showing on the many screens dotted around the pub. The atmosphere throughout was superb, there was a lovely local feel with a broad section of punters in from all walks of life. The service was on point, the team were welcoming and friendly. Visiting @therailwaytulsehill was a most enjoyable experience, although this is a big boozer, it retains a local pub feel. I loved the decor, loved the vibe, the beer garden is a big bonus and there is plenty to keep you entertained. I would most definitely recommend a visit. 📅 21st September 2024 More London Pub info @londonpubmap 🍻

Hello my name is Alice peck I’m using my boyfriends account. My friend ordered a pepperoni pizza to the incorrect table. But the waitress just gave it to her friends that were sitting there and we had to wait another 45 minutes to receive the next one!! Next time we won’t be coming to this pub and we’ll be going scrumping instead !!

Located right next to Tulse Hill station, we visited this pub. as Sunderland fans, before and after the game with Millwall. Post match we had the pizzas which were absolutely gorgeous. Great sports pub with a really lively atmosphere.

Don't eat here. The pizza, which is all that is on offer, is awful. Burnt, tasteless and we weren't all served at the same time. Spent 62 pounds on 4 pizzas and one child's pizza.

elite. that's all there is to it

Pub is lovely but the pizza system was a mess - waited 1hr for my order, asked the staff where it was and it had been left on the wrong table as the tables “get moved around” a lot, the waiter then said he would heat it up for me again and when it was given to me a slice had been eaten from the other table and there was no offer of a new pizza or a refund - I was in a rush at this point so just ate what I had but felt like poor service and didn’t really get an apology either - he also forgot our sauce (which isn’t the end of the world but didn’t improve things) food was nice but probably wasn’t at its best as it had been left out and reheated

A fantastic pub that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, thanks to the charming decor and comfortable seating. The selection of drinks is impressive, featuring a variety of local ales and wines that cater to all tastes. I particularly enjoyed the friendly service from the staff, who were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious, with a nice range of options that are perfect for a casual meal or a hearty pub lunch. This is a perfect spot to unwind with friends, and I can't wait to return!

Don't let the exterior fool you, the pub is huge

Me and my friends rly like this pub, although we were there a couple days ago and had an awful experience with one of the workers named biba. She randomly came to check our ids after we’d already been there for a couple hours. We’re all 19 and over and had legal ids although I was using an expired passport as I’d lost mine. She was immediately hostile and very rudely and patronisingly told me to leave. I was already planning to leave soon so I just agreed as to not cause any sort of argument. She then proceeded to force the rest of my group to leave despite them having legal ids and being totally polite and respectful. I even tried to apologise and ask her if we’d done anything to offend her to try to de-escalate the situation. When a couple of my friends tried to talk to the other person on staff, she proceeded to come in and shout at them. I’ve never been talked to in such a horrible way by anyone in a pub or bar, and that’s coming from someone who also works in the service industry. All in all, the pubs lovely but she was awful.

The security guards really ruin this lovely place. So unbelievably arrogant and rude The guy at the front door was horrendously rude to me and mimicked my voice and making jokes at my expense for no reason at all. I am always polite to hospitality staff as I work in this industry. He was eating food while talking to me and touching my ID with greasy unclean hands. Really unprofessional. The lady security guard with glasses I thought asked me a question, so I politely said “sorry are you talking to me?” and she screamed NO and slammed a door in my face? They seem VERY selective about who they chooses to be rude and bother. They seemed very strict with others but then they let someone else in without an ID? and also loads of people smoking weed in the garden, I don’t mind tbh but it’s just hilarious what they pick and choose is okay or not. I have no idea what their problems are but honestly the security ruin a nice place. Bar staff were great and really nice but security ruined the entire experience.

This pub has everything in one place! Good food, great garden, great selection of beers, live music and excellent service! It is one of my favourite places when i'm in London 🤩🍻 If you haven't been, you are missing out!🙏🇨🇱

£7 for a pint of Moretti and it smelt of and tasted eggy. Not good

Great pub. Came here to watch the football and grab lunch with the family. Good draft options, lovely beer garden and the pizza was the highlight especially the burrata ball for an extra decedant topping! Staff were friendly and helpful. Also conveniently place right next to station. Would recommend a visit!

Ordered a diet Pepsi. They gave me what looked like a diet Pepsi. It was not diet Pepsi. It tasted vile. They put some lemonade in it to apparently take the edge off the taste. It did not help. Cost £4.20.

One of my favourite pub in south London. Great service , wide selection of beers and decent pizza. The outside area is amazing . Well done

Really good place, the owner is very nice and the food is delicious... 10/10

Great pub for good vibes and outstanding pizza. Outdoor area is lovely and staff are usually really helpful.

Nice pub with a great outdoor beer garden. The pizza is the star of the show, I can definitely recommend!! Shoutout Aliya for the perfect pies and delicious handmade arancini

Great pub, friendly atmosphere, delicious pizzas

Would be 5* if the pints weren’t consistently flat

My favourite pub...in the World. Best garden, best staff, best decor, best atmosphere, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the Sunday roasts.

Lovely late night pub with a massive garden. Ideal to watch sports and then stay late enjoying the vibe. They have live music. The pizzas are great value too

Great pub! Great pizza! Great beer garden! I need to go back and visit when some music is on...

Solid across the board. Good beer selection (I went for Asahi and Red Stripe), friendly staff and a great day to visit the beer garden.

Big pub located right next to the railway station, expansive rear garden with a ping pong table . Beer is expensive and the selection is mostly macro . Of course it's popular due to the convenient location. I think their beer and pizza deal is the best thing about the pub £10 with a pint before a certain time

Excellent pub with a massive garden and really good pizzas. Fantastic vibe.

Great pub and great ambience always! We used tyo play with The Cracked

A great pub with incredible live music and entertainment. The Pizza is unreal and a must try

booked a table for my bday and was put in a diff area of the pub with no notice, wasn't a very nice area (right next to the front door, when it was a nice sunny day and booked the terrace). asked the staff to move my table n they refused and told me to sort myself out despite it being packed so no other options. staff were quite rude, said 'we didn't promise you a good table', but didn't communicate the changes they made to my booking. left early. edit: the railway personally emailed me to tell me i was wrong to leave this review and to argue with me about how I should just have been fine with the service I received

Totally mixed bag! Great music - DJ n bands, vibe really mixed at different times - some points horribly rowdy, food delicious, staff rude, messed up my friends birthday reservation, lovely garden??? Hit n miss gaff overall. Shame it's not all good, cus the good bits are superb.

This is a very decent pub. The barstaff are human and well organised. It's unpretentious, can get a bit noisy but it's big enough to find a retreat. Also open later than most pubs and of course...it's 40 seconds to the station platform! Recommended.

Great spot for a Friday or Saturday night band dance floor pool table food and drink

Best pub in south London? Maybe

Great train station pub with some absolutely banging pizza and snacks!

Had a great night celebrating a mates birthday there.

A really lucky find for me.. Nice bar with a pool table, nice selection of drinks with really nice staff to engage with and live music with loads of tvs inside and out for sports.. . Full marks, I'll be back

Just visiting the area and popped in for a few drinks. Very friendly atmosphere and watch a really good band playing Ska and Reggae. Had a really good night!

Don't drink in the railway often but met a freind for a drink it was busy but George was super efficient and welcoming keep up the good work

Sadly its a vegetarian pub with a very boring menu and the staff seem very bored.

Would 1000% recommend going.I Loved it!

Fab roast lunch today for Mother’s Day .. so delicious! Family of four thoroughly enjoyed and great service. Will return!

Pleasant little drinking hole once you've found an unreserved table, (a pet hate of mine).

Excellent place right outside Tulse Hill train station. A wide range of craft beers available from a very atmospheric bar with many little nooks and crannies throughout - some getting a bit of a refurb. The staff were wonderful and easy to talk to and there is a magnificent beer garden out the back. The Guinness was excellent.

I’ve been coming here for years but the new pizza selection has taken the pub to a new level - unbelievable quality

The best pub in south london now with the best pizza. 10/10 would recommend to a friend

new bangin pizza menu and the best roast in the area

Bring back the normal food menu - how a pub is going to survive with only a vegan menu is beyond me. It’s nice to have it as an option but I disagree with it being totally vegan

Went here for a gig. The vibe was so cool, the outside area has huts and outdoor heaters. Inside is a large range of areas to sit so good for big groups as well. There’s a pool table as well.

Fantastic garden 😀 and nice vegan food !

Delicious food, lovely staff, beautiful pub and garden

Lovely place, but let down by the rudeness of the security guy

We attended a 50th party and we had drinks vouchers so didn't actually buy any drinks but bar staff were friendly, venue was spacious and the band was great. The security guard was quite grumpy because we were queuing for the ladies toilets and we could not close the entry door as the queue went passed it and the security guard walked over and abruptly told us to shut the door. He could do with some people skills and lessons in how to speak respectfully. E.g excuse me would you mind closing the door for privacy reasons! But not everyone working with the public enjoys their job and not everyone has manners, unfortunately!

Prosecco seemed expensive £32 per bottle for a very average one. Food by En Route had several long hairs in it that made me gag. The woman cooking the food had long hair and no hair net. Health and safety issue.

Bizarre how far this pub has come from being one of the busiest pubs in West Norwood and Tulse Hill to where it is now. You'd often struggle to find space for seats on a Sunday - these days you'd struggle to find any other customers. Totally empty during Sunday PM football matches, kitchen and pub staff standing around on their phones with no one to serve. Can't be sure but I have no doubt the food menu has plenty to do the lack of business. Not having any Roast options, burgers etc will turn away most punters, whilst any vegans are going to be put off by the dead atmosphere. Hopefully they'll be able to turn things around before its too late.

What a shame, this place - my fav pub when I lived in West Norwood for at least 10 yrs - lost its vibrancy, its life! Not because it is a vegan pub but cos the food was so bad and expensive for what we were served. We were so shocked ... I can't believe the owner didn't think it through before taking this decision. Sunday lunch and it was empty, just a couple of customers at around 1/2pm. As soon as we entered we were puzzled ; normally it is soooo full. Used to at least. THe staff were friendly and helpful. We love vegan food I cook it all the time but as soon as the food arrived, our jaw dropped. The "burger" was a reheated deep fried burnt what they said was a mushroom. I could not believe they serve this. The accompanied salad was old, not freshly cut as the lettuce was grey and limp. The mac and "cheese" was not even edible, I do not know what they used as a substitute but it was really dry and grainy instead of simply creamy. The lentil brick looking thing my partner had was burnt and terribly dry. He struggled to take a bite. The chips were normal chips very well cooked. We wasted 35 pounds.... I can't believe that they hire cooks/chefs that can't even season the food properly and refry, burn and reheat veg. I hope the owner rethinks and brings it back to life. For excl. vegan food you need to know what you are doing and make sure all ingredients are fresh and the menu imaginative and interesting, simple and flavoursome. I don't know how am gonna go back there .... It is such a shame. Pubs are closing all over the country and this place should be treasured. I hope the owner reads this and take it as constructive criticism ! Thanks for reading.

Didn't eat but sure to be excellent, will let you know as sure to return. Great pub and fantastic beer with lovely staff....top notch

Really relaxing and cosy atmosphere. A real sense of community here. It's nice that they cater so much to vegans. Only had the desserts and they were a little underwhelming. Would definitely come back for one of their musical performance nights for some drinks.

Can't talk about the food but playing at the open mic on a Sunday with Jack Wilson hosting is great !!!

Excellent pub. The atmosphere is fantastic, with plenty of outdoor seating. And the food is exceptional. One of the best pubs I've been to in London.

We had an excellent vegan linch in this pub, lovely friendly staff. Good Guinness. Nice vibe

Nice pub just in front of the station. Nice garden and live music during the we

Visted today with the family . Had to go in search of someone to deal with us on arrival . Was dealt with at the bar , wasnt told you had to do all your ordering at the bar . We booked a table in the garden, which was disappointing, the chairs was very uncomfortable . We was very excited to try all the vegan bits and unfortunately it wasn’t anything to exciting i would say the food was average.

Expensive pints but so is everywhere lovely spot good garden nice live music

Superb atmosphere, reggae music and veggie food that is soooo good that I didn't have time to take a pic... 🤷‍♀️

This is my first visit to this place. Great atmosphere, very spacious particularly in the garden, where you can also play pool. Vegan food, very filling and tasty. Really lovely space, went with friends but phoned my husband to describe and to make a promise that he would bring me here next time. Relaxing.

Nice place for a quiet one orca roudy one ,depending onnyou 😁

Great place to drink fine beers, listen to live music or Tuesday night quiz and eat vegan food. A first for us. 👍

Love this pub! Long term local. Wish they’d bring back the old food though - the new kitchen is not worth the money spent and the food is bland / small / strange. Please bring back the old menu!!

Tardis-like behind frontage with spacious outside area. But wot? A pub with no real ale!

Still be coolest best pub in South London. Once my permanent hangout, nothing has changed. Still lively, fun and really nice. A great family pub!

Decent beer and food with a big garden

Great pub with a huge garden, live music, table tennis, pool table & excellent food (fully vegetarian menu)

Fab for a quick bite and a couple of pints with the hubby❤️treated like a princess👸🏼

Superb pub well located next door to the train station and nearby bus station. Excellent customer service and I had a wonderful surprise: A superb chenin (white wine) from South Africa at good price. A lot of vegetarian dishes and gorgeous gardens, open, spacious, versatile: cozy with some "sheds" areas and communal too. I loved it!

Very good as I've been going there on and off for 8 years

This place is amazing, if you wanna dance, there's a candy can dance pole. Pam's pub quiz is amazing, get your crafting ready

Great garden, great pub quiz nights. 10/10 pub nice vibes. Mixed drinks are expensive though.

Suprised to find a retro games night on Monday, very fun time very good vibe, will return for some more gaming and drinks

It's always been a great pub with a variety of different spaces, but the food (used to be terrible) has really improved. Vegan, spicy.

A big pub with a hidden beer garden, and plant-based food from En Root. A good place for a quick drink and bite. It seems very popular with the locals, and it's obviously very well located!

Was able to watch live cricket here, ...good touch.

Great beer garden, good place to watch live sport, also do decent food!

Very disappointed that they have changed their menu to vegetarian only menu. So much for lovely Sunday roast! Was a great spot to eat and drink!

What has happened to the railway! The only serve vegetarian food now! They had great burgers, pizza's and Sunday roast, now it's chick peas and humus! I like veggie food but you have alienated a lot of your clients by only offering 1 type of food...my old favorite pub is no more :(

Fazem um pouco de barulho e não deixam os vizinhos dormir

Epic pub that just keeps going and going….

Lovely pub. Good range of drinks. Really tasty food (new kitchen link up with En Root). Worth a visit. As so convenient for to/from station next door.

Currently serving vegan Indian inspired pub food from En Root.

Love it 1st Friday of the month wicked vibes 🙌 😍 👌 😎 ✨

very busy, lots of space though and live music, outside space too

Running a zero hours pop up kitchen contributing to the misery of the gig economy. No respect for dietary restrictions or allergies. Expected better from this place. Drink the beer..avoid the food.

Popped in for a beer yesterday and ended up staying for hours!! They’ve done the garden up and it’s amazing! Lots of little terraces and sun decks etc. The new menu was banging. It’s all Mexican food. It was the best food I’ve eaten outside Mexico. Beer, tacos and reggae - bring on the summer!!!

Good but the music here doesn't even begin to make me want to dance. I'm currently stood on the dancefloor, wanting a tune to come on that'll make me consider dancing. It's Friday night, I've worked a hard week, come on man.

Great pub, shout out to Archie and Marta for creating a good vibe. (Can’t forget about Pam)