The Dog House in Lambeth

Great burger, chips and pint options for £16 on a weekday.

After going there for 14years I was refused entry because I had my work clothes on. The staff are never very friendly and they are rude. Won’t be going there again . The point is to pop in for a quick beer before I go home after work.

As someone who lives across the road, I have come here more times then I can count. Every, single time I have visited, the blonde bar tender with tattoos has provided the most unwelcoming attitude, refusing to make specific drinks, making us feel awkward and uncomfortable to be in the establishment. I hope a change can be made.

There are lots of good things about The Dog House. It’s a nice building, the beer was tasty and you can sit outside and watch the world go by. I’m only marking this down as when our food arrived yesterday, there was no salad on the burgers because they’d run out (at 2pm). They had coleslaw, so it seemed reasonable to ask for a bit of that instead of the salad. No. Management had to be consulted, and they said no. The woman who served us agreed that it was pretty unreasonable, but wasn’t able to do any more.

I’ve been going to the dog house for years now on and off as I visit london for work. It’s been a great little pub, with good food and decent beer. However, on this visit the kitchen had been taken over and I must say it just wasn’t the same. The staff still really great, but it was such a disappointment. Shame really. Hard time know on one visit but we decided not to try again in this visit

good service and nice outdoor area.

Great place for a casual setting. Food is good but could be better imo (but on the other hand, it is a low price so it kind of evens out). In any case, would recommend for a casual setting with family, friends or even a date

Nice staff. Remember our order and we're super friendly

They treat you like dogs! So the name is well found 🤝

Been drinking here for over 27 years and it's always been fine: beer's good, decent spirits, food's nice, staff are generally OK (you always get one) ... until now. Watched in disgust the other night as a guy was turned away at the bar for being in 'work clothes'. He was wearing a t-shirt and black cargo pants. Apparently, you can enjoy a relaxing after-work drink here if you have a nice office job, maybe an estate agent or something, but not if your job involves anything manual. What if I turned up in paramedic uniform? Do I get kicked out too? This policy is going to lose the Doghouse a lot of customers. So much for it being a 'public' house. Absolutely appalling attitude. Sad, but we will not be going back.

Horrified after 27 years of frequenting this usually laidback local to discover that it has implemented a bizarre dress code banning ‘work clothes’. Was disturbed to witness a regular in his t-shirt and cargo pants turned away for not being ‘properly attired’ after a day’s work. I was confused as to why this perplexed gent was trying to read the tiny chalkboard sign behind my head in the window stating as much until I read it for myself. Utterly surreal and a sickening symptom of gentrification in the area. I won’t drink there again until that sign is gone.

Great beer garden with a nice pint

Very bad experience, they don't serve drinks because you are dressed in work clothes but they are dog-friendly!! It doesn't make much sense... not recommended for people who want to drink something after finishing their work day… especially on a Sunday after 2pm…

Love this pub but the small pretend bouncer is a horrible man

A pub... I missed the tapas that only exist in Spain. Good beers, cozy, there are games and they close late.

Good experience, and overall atmosphere

Very solid and consistent pub. Not going to set the world on fire but it’s just a good place to go for a drink with friends and maybe some food if you happen to be hungry

I would leave a 0 star review if possible. The service is terrible. A waitress came to our table around 8:30 saying there was a new booking at 9:15 and if we didn't leave, their manager would come and kick us out of the place. We were so surprised, she could have just say there was another booking and we'd be cool with it but she was so rude, completely unnecessary, we were super happy so far. Then the manager didn’t want to serve us anymore, and when I went to talk to him he accused us of swearing to his team which never happened and the guy was completely furious. We were having a good time watching a world cup game. What a shame because the location and place are great.

Pub and bar staff are lovely but manager was very rude. Booted me and friends from the pub prior to the euro final for eating a bag of crisps and a having a beer outside from the adjacent shop whilst the bar was closed. Made us bin our beers under threat of getting barred and then once we'd binned them he kicked us out anyway. Never leave reviews but this one irked us as a group! No shade to the pub itself but the manager ruined completely it!

I have never experienced anything like this in my life. The extreme profanities from who I can only assume was the manager. I entered the pub this morning merely to enquire about directions when the man yelled at me, swore incessantly with no explanation. Absolutely disgusting and such a shame as this place has such fond memories. I have just tried to call to complain but no answer. Sadly no facility to give this place -100 stars! And I do hope the person gets learns customer service or at the very least manners. Wow seen the response. Obviously written from the person in question with no remorse whatsoever and other reviews on the manager concur with my review. So sad!!!

I’d previously reviewed this pub well but went for my friends birthday today and the landlord (I presume) was really rude to some of our party, particularly my friend on his birthday who had booked a table, he charged £5 each for everyone that turned up late despite the beer garden being empty and really looked angry to be there. Edit. The whole party of ten people that turned up (albeit slightly late) work in hospitality and understand the challenges facing the industry, that is no excuse for being rude to people and charging a group for being slightly late to an empty beer garden.

A smile wouldn’t go amiss, or perhaps some manners? We arrived at the Dog House at around 9:15pm. We’d been told that there burgers were excellent and after a busy day all 9 of us were famished. Sadly upon arrival the Kitchen was closed so no food for us, our fault for our lack of haste. So we sat outside, enjoyed a pint and decided to order Uber Eats to the pub as most places were shut for food. By the time food arrived the outside area was shut. But thankfully our friend had his wonderful Land Rover on the street next to the pub, which we all sat in the back of where we finsihed off our pints and ate our food. As we ate we noticed all the staff and manger starting at us through the windows. I guess 9 people crammed into a Land Rover would draw stares. Not long later I nipped in to use the loo but the man at the bar said “Excuse me you’re not allowed in here” Surprised I replied “So sorry, so I can’t use your loo?” To which he said “My manager told me you’re not allowed in here at all” Bemused I left to warn the others. Didn’t stop 2 of our members walking straight in to use the loo, and later as we left the manager stood in the doorway looking very stern and unhappy. Why deprive us from the basic right of using a loo? We’re paying customers. The whole pub seemed lovely, sadly the manager let it down. You’d get more joy and happiness from someone who worked in a morgue. All the same we enjoyed our experience.

Unable to have just a pint at 1:30pm after I cycled past because I was in my ‘work clothes’ clean pants and trainers with a company logo jacket Poor excuse for a pub

Very rude bartender. Zero hospitality

Lovely pub for a drink, good atmosphere and very lively, but food service was terrible. Ordered an item, paid for it, waited 45mins to be told they don’t have any left but they can make something else. Refund only issued on asking.

Been here a few times for Sunday roast. You can't go wrong for the price. The building is quirky and dog friendly throughout. Food is good value and even has discounted food for seniors. Unfortunately I was unable to cut through my pork belly so left it. My partners beef was fine. Service could be better. Stood at the bar to check in for our table for 10 minutes. No one acknowledged we were there. A quick 'hello will be with you shortly' goes a long way.

was a standard london pub, garden was a bit overcrowded

good but too expensive , used to be so much cheaper

This used to be a lively place for a cheap pint. The post-covid version of this pub is a disappointing experience. The bathrooms are devoid of the entertaining graffiti that used to cover the walls. The foosball and pool tables have gone. The music is unmemorable. The drinks are priced as if this middle-of-the-road wannabe gastro-pub was a central London hot spot. The food has somewhat improved, but it's a tall price to pay.

Being "In the Dog House" was a pleasure and not a punishment. The staff provided very friendly and polite and professional service. Had the lamb shank Sunday roast and it was fantastic. The lamb fell away from the bone and tasted wonderful. The veg and roast potatoes and gravy were all very good too.

Had a wonderful Sunday roast with my sister here today and I’m already looking forward to my next visit. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because the white wine wasn’t cold and the second bartender that took our order was super rude about it and just said well, “ I can either offer you warm wine or warm wine “. Totally unacceptable As far as the food and the service from the rest of the staff everything was fantastic !!! You do have to order and pay at the bar though. We both had the chicken and we shared the cheese cauliflower. Delicious!! Very good value too since the portion was pretty large We skipped dessert because we were totally stuffed but next time I’m totally ordering it. If you’ve never had a Sunday roast this is a great place to have your first experience !!!

A hidden gem. Very cosy and comfortable atmosphere. Food was excellent. Reasonably priced. Staff very welcoming and friendly (Silvana).

Definitely must visit if you're in the area!

Sad, because this used to be my favourite pub in London but the last couple of times I have come the service has been really poor - including when you have a reservation and have committed to an evening at the pub.

It's much improved in the last few years. A nicer feel, a sweeter smell (the toilets were dreadful for a long time) and in general a nicer place than when last I visited. Now trendy and comfortable. A recommended pub now.

Nice atmosphere, plenty of outside space

Found this to be an interesting venue. Sure it’s excellent in summer, but the staff felt slightly off with us and not very welcoming

Hired the first floor meeting room for a business meeting, stunning original venue with great quirk, service from Nathan the manager was excellent with great set up and real value for money. We tried the Lou and Licks menu for lunch which was on point smashed burgers and chicken. Will definitely be returning!

Simply great, it does what it promises 👍👍

Had a cracking time here, it was eggs-actly what we wanted for an egg-straordinary Easter weekend shell-elebration. Brought my dog and they didn’t carrot all. It was a Good Friday night and we were really hoppy with everything. So hatch some plans and chick this pub out! Also the owner is hot, cross, and has nice buns.

Been here over a dozen times now, and the staff are often unnecessarily rude when asked simple questions. Have previously overheard staff slagging off other customers too. It's just so unnecessary and makes me question why I should continue to give them a chance.

Good pub. Bright outside area but dark inside. Which is right up my street

Manager did absolutely everything in his ability to complain and make us feel uncomfortable. Very confusing. Otherwise lovely pub.

We only had Drinks in the noon but the pub is very inviting and cozy

Staff can be unnecessarily snarky. It used to be a lot more welcoming.

Turned away by rude off hand manager who asked if we had booked despite most of the pub being empty. Not away to encourage passing trade but perhaps the pub doesn't want passing trade anymore.

It was quiet & late for a Sunday 9pm…. But constantly slamming the bar table shut. Attitude was bad. It’s my first ever review!! As I’m messaging they are mocking me & all the other guests.

I really don’t know where to start. Absolutely terrible service. Very weird atmosphere.

Went there twice recently, both times specifically for food. On first occasion we were told only Sunday Roast was available which is fine, even though it’s not mentioned on the website/menu. Unfortunately we didn’t end up eating as they didn’t have enough available for our table just after lunch time. Went back the second time on a Thursday but the kitchen was closed. When we asked why we didn’t receive an answer, and staff seemed standoffish, they also had food menus on every table.. weird. Cool glasses thought.

Serve drinks in plastics as they had been ‘so busy in the day’. It’s the worst pub in that area by a mile

Lovely pub. Great outside area, cute inside and great light and ambience upstairs. Good, attentive staff. Good vibe. Will be back 👍

Me and my husband had a quick lunch today here, and it was really amazing! We have ordered chicken as a starter, burgers as a main and toffee pudding as dessert. All was really tasty. The open kitchen makes is a big plus! We want to say thanks to Freja and her amazing service like at the high end restaurant and Kimon for being welcoming host!

Very cool! The waiters were very nice, and the atmosphere was incredible.

Amazingnpub. Amazing team. Great for sports teams, big groups and watching live sport. Food is amazing

Have been to lots of pubs in the area and the owner really felt his presence know here, very unpleasant character that even his own stuff seemed to be turning against. Unnecessarily aggressive and ruined an experience where we only had good intentions.

The owner has been absolutely awful - was a horrid experience dealing with him

Super rude staff, insulted me and treated with absolute disrespect. Do not recommend to come.

Quite expensive, very quiet atmosphere for a Friday night.

No hot drinks so went without. But stayed and chatted to friends. A real fire in the grate was welcoming on a very cold day.

Ale tasted like vinegar and they wouldn’t swap it

Not impressed with the service, drinks or prices. The service was slow and not welcoming. The drinks were expensive. £52 for three drinks., I had five drinks, four tasted majorly watered down. It tasted more like four cups of tea. Sorry for poor review but I feel like I’ve been cheated.

Just a pub ennit. Good outside area. Dog friendly

Decent pub decent pint didn't eat

Top tier pub. Decor is nice. Great service. Pleasant atmosphere.

Have been going to this pub for years and always loved it but they've got a new manager who is rude to customers and seems to close the pub whenever he fancies. Such a shame. Hoping they sort it out soon.

Ambiente muy agradable y servicio muy bueno. No comimos nada

Proper pub with proper beer. Will be back.

I came here a few weeks ago for a roast. I used to be a regular for a few years before moving away (pre covid). The roast used to be an absolute highlight. It used to be one of the only places to serve a succulent lamb roast AND cauliflower cheese with the meal. The roast is incredibly average in comparison.

It redeems itself because its got dog snacks however its extortionate when it comes to drinks, not a pub for the locals, but a pub for the tourists.

Terrible flat pint. Nice pub, update th3 glasswear.

This is a beautiful rustic building... I love the way it welcomes you in with comfy sofas... Huge covered seating area outside... Tastefully lit but not overpowering... Nathen (landlord) has been very accommodating each time I've visited and the lady behind the bar (sorry didn't catch your name 🤗) was immensely helpful today guiding my daughter from Waterloo station to kennington. The Dog House has an upstairs seating and eating area, where you could easily eat / Drink and relax with friends, For all you students why not grab some drinks and spend time finishing some study work away from the hustle of the London hub bub. Photos show it's lovely and clean with plenty of seating for everyone... A real honest British pub !!

Excellent beer garden and lovely quirky interior

Been there few weeks ago for a Sunday roast. Not a happy experience, roast was harder then a stone, paying 10 pounds for a Bloody Mary made without tabasco and Worcester sauce is quite a rip-off. For me definitely not worth to come back

Pub was very nice, good selection of beers and nice for a quite Sunday pint

This used to be an amazing pub. What happened?!! Food was just simply dreadful. I took visitors from Sydney and was simply appalled. Garden has been ruined, heater so low my guest hit his head! Felt like a school dining room. Never needed a huge tv and football. Do not go.

This pub has a good atmosphere, nice staff, good outside area and decent food. HOWEVER, the beers sometimes taste a bit funny . Overall decent boozer

Treated us very poorly, kitchen was closed so we got food like most normal pubs would allow after you've spent money on a few rounds. The landlord was extremely rude and aggressive, as we were leaving he followed us into the street and harassed us being very violent. He wouldn't leave us alone even after we had left and we were out on the street, he was calling us all kind of names regarding our manhood and being very aggressive. He kept saying we could have the first punch despite neither of us being aggressive with him. A very strange encounter, we just wanted to eat a kebab after a few pints we had bought at their pub.

I visited this establishment with a friend of mine looking to have a few pints and blow some steam after a stressful day at work. The beer garden was nice and staff reasonably friendly until I became a bit peckish and needed some food. I inquired about a menu and was told that the kitchen was closed, I queried as to why and was told that it was none of my business. I decided to get some food from across the road as there were no signs in the pub saying that this wasn't permitted, great kebab opposite by the way. I returned to the beer garden and was interrupted quite rudely by a member of staff they told me that outside food was not permitted, naturally I queried why this was just to be told that this was the policy, again I asked as to the reason why the kitchen was closed and again was denied any information and told that it wasn't relevant. Somewhat disgruntled I then asked to speak to a manager (got my Karen on) the manager then reiterated that there was no reason as to why but we could not continue eating in the premises (beer garden) and threatened to call the police, I was taken back and replied that I was nearly finished and that would be a waste of both police time and tax payers money, the manager then snatched the drinks from our table. As I prepared to leave the establishment I was confronted by the self proclaimed "land lord" who was extremely aggressive and began throwing all sorts of slander and obscenities toward me and asked me to go outside as to proposition a brawl. I questioned his maturity but did follow suit and left the premises. The landlord then continued his verbal onslaught and kept asking that we fought. I found the whole ordeal comical- would not recommend visiting this pub, the landlord clearly has Napoleon complex or some deep seated issues.

Mediocre Sunday roast. My first and second choice were not available. Table booked for roast, food needs to be prepaid at the counter, apparently they do not open bill for seating guests. In 25 years working in hospitality, it is the first time in my life I was told to go to the counter to order and pay in advance for a roast. Ordered 3 rounds of bloody Mary, no Worcestershire sauce or tabasco, each round was served in 3 different size glasses. After 3 tomato juice with pepper I ordered a g&t, the barman asked me if I wanted ice, no lime or lemon offered. Staff need training. Definitely not worth the money.

Food was awful - almost inedible! The roasts here used to be so good - my food was not properly cooked. Expensive, pretentious - please avoid.

The menu has downgraded massively since what they have posted on Google just burgers now when we went a few months ago most of the menu wasn’t available on top of that also the staff where rude and unapproachable miserable no personality and faces liked smacked arses like the queen had died again. They where trying to give bougie realness without the substance to back it up

Beer garden in the back has the sport on, great pub!

I called in here after a busy day on the river, but the only downside of this pub was it's "card only,"which I often don't carry on me as I'm a "cash only" person!

This was my local pub when I first moved to London twenty years ago. It always was the best pub in the area (not hard twenty years ago). I visited again, 'for old time's sake', and was really happy to see that it had evolved into, what is now, one of my favourite pubs in London. Great food, stylish, but in no way contrived, and with really good food. A truly honest London pub that still serves locals good food and independent, regularly changingbeer.

A pub run by rude management and rude staff, turned away families and young adults as not their type of clientele

Very friendly staff Good choice of wines Buffalo chicken wings with dip were delicious. Don't choose the small table opposite just inside the door. The right chair has a leg jammed into something and is impossible to move

Nice interior but very rude service and the beer selection wasn’t great. Only served beer in plastic cups even indoors.

It’s a shame, I really want to like this pub as it’s a local, and I used to frequent regularly, since the latest management took over I find them extremely pompous, uninformed and snooty. The food and drink is overpriced, the toilets are grim. It’s no longer a locals choice which is probably how they like it, but it’s not what will keep them in business.

Used to love coming here for good beer and a good vibe. Sadly the new landlord is miserable, closes the bar early and has killed all sense of enjoyment for a central London pub. Google says open until 1am, but he will stop serving at 23.30 because he ‘doesn’t like the crowd’

A sign would help NOW not taking cash... I prefer to give my money to a business who is not assisting a slip into a 'digital currency' only world.

Great place to relax and unwind food and drink is good staff are welcoming I would recommend the dog house

Very weird grumpy staff. Came in out of the rain bought two drinks, couldn't find a seat,filled the 'more seating upstairs' sign to find upstairs was permanantly closed. Stood at the bar with the drink and was told by staff we couldn't stand at the bar. The only option was the uncovered beer yard in the rain. Staff seemed misserable and like they were in some sort of debt bondage. I'd recommend asking one question to the staff before you spend any money and see if they are as rude to you as they were to us.

Probably the best pub in the area

I was just served Sunday roast with chicken. Portion is huge but chicken undercooked, blood can be seen when cut. The waitress was very apologetic, took the chicken back to re cook, 10min later brought it back — still undercooked, blood coming out under the skin. Unbelievable! A lady sitting next table had same issue. Guess the chef can’t be bothered. Three star for service purely because the waitress was very friendly and helpful.

Since the owner changed after the pandemic, the staff are no longer nice. In fact, the main guy who ‘bounces’ the door is borderline rude.

Was wonderful to see such a clean pub full of fashionable and well turned out people - a rarity in modern London. This extends to the glamorous team; always nice to talk rugby with the barman, or exchange knowing looks with his beleaguered colleagues.

Nice pub, popular, loads of outdoor seating too

My partner went for dinner with his business partner and was denied entry because he was wearing builder's outfit. He was told that he can't get in with working clothes. That puzzeled me to the core as Public House (Pub) means in essence "everybody welcome". Keep in mind and hire a stylist before you attempt a visit.

Rude manager waiting to tell customers off for minor things (moving a chair). Felt like he would prefer we weren’t there don’t know why but maybe just not their type of people. I would say probably avoid it.

It's my Friday after work pub. Love it