The Founder's Arms in Southwark

Great pub, nice location, atmosphere and views. Please be careful sitting outside though as my bag was stolen from under the table! We never left the table unattended, so it's crazy how they manage to do it without us noticing. The bar staff said it happens all the time, so be careful and keep your belongings safe! Ruined a delightful evening.

Very nice atmosphere and view. Food was quick and really good quality. Waiter was prompt and on hand. No waiting around.

Everything good, fish & chips highly recommended, unique view. Super nice Duke 😉

Great atmosphere right on the water and Duke was super attentive, friendly, and helpful! Would visit again next time we are in London!

Duke was amazing. Food and view, too!

Top-notch fish, complemented by a dry and citrusy NZ Sauvignon blanc. Dedicated thanks to Duke for the excellent service.

Frenchmen touring London, had lunch here and a great experience ! Exquisite fish&chips with a view on St Paul Cathedral.

Duke was absolutely lovely, best service in a London pub ever 💜 thank you, Duke!!!

Amazing service by Duke! Lovely, vibrant atmosphere, we had fish and chips.

Great views of St Paul’s with tasty fish and chips.

Had a birthday lunch with 3 of my siblings there on Sunday. Perfect on every level. Table right next to the window was the icing on the cake. Can’t recommend enough.

Great fish and Chips. Nice view and terrace.

Friend and I visited for dinner and drinks ! Fabulous place, wonderful views and such a great atmosphere. Duke our server was 10/10

Lovely views from the outdoor area at this pub!

Amazing place, great ambiance and lots of fun.

Duke was charming and a wonderful server!!!

Excellent food, Duke provided brilliant service, great ambience and atmosphere, lovely view of the Thames. Highly recommend

Duke wonderful service threat atmosphere xx ❤️❤️❤️🥂🍾

Service was very quick, we were served by Duke who was very friendly and accommodating. Food was brilliant. Only thing to change was that the music was a little bit too loud. Apart from that really good

Lively pub with a great wine selection for those who don't drink beer. The food was excellent and the service was attentive. Although it was very crowded, you could still easily carry on a conversation. The location was perfect, just across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's Cathedral.

Duke was an excellent and friendly waiter.

Food was delicious and Duke was so kind.

Great experience. Food was delicious and Dyke gave a great service.

Nice pub on the south bank to enjoy the sunshine and good selection of beers 🍻

Fantastic service from Duke. Very good with providing allergy advice and very speedy service

Duke served us, a totally friendly and courteous waiter from the very first moment. The food was also super delicious!

Great location, Duke was lovely

Amazing. Waiter Duke was very accommodating and really good service. Thank you

Food was good quality pub food. Service very quick and friendly. Location is superb with views over the Thames Music too loud and bland.

A nice BURGER on the banks of the Thames with a view of St Paul 😁👍 Adorable waiter (Duke I think)

Duke is an awesome server! He is friendly, knowledgeable about food selection and attentive. I highly recommended the fish and chips!

We loved Duke’s help and advices.

The ambiance and food were excellent; I had the fish and chips which was amazing although a little large for one person. Our table was served by Duke, who was very helpful and was always quick to come by and check up on us. Would definitely recommend coming by!

Great view. A wonderful place to diner by the river.

Was served by Duke who was amazing, we arrived early and he arranged us a table with a lovely view ahead of our booking to accommodate us.

We were served by Duke and it was absolutely a phenomenal experience!! We had a lot of fun with the music and especially the virw was absolutely spectacular, honestly to die for!!⭐️

There was an exceptionally rude waiter who shocked me. All that I had requested was for the dirty table on which we were waiting for our order, to be cleaned.

We have just had a fantastic meal served by Duke who was friendly, efficient and every thing you need from a waiter

Great service by Duke. Kind and engaged

Ordered food from the app link. Thought minestrone soup could have been seasoned more. Service was quick and atmosphere was good.

Went for a work retirement party. Had the haddock and chips, the haddock batter was crisp and the fish was delicious.

Great atmosphere in this lively pub. Right on the riverside for some evening sunshine.

Duke, the king of hospitality, wow what a service! Made us feel so welcome and was really helpful and knowledgeable. We would definitely come here again if Duke was here to greet us. The Duke of the Founders arms! He’s the king!

Would of been 5 stars but my pot of tea was cold

Thatk you for excellent customer service Duke

Lovely place to stop and refresh on the south bank walk Great service by Dike

Very friendly service and lovely food ,duke was very pleasant and very professional

Best fish and chips and Duke took great care of us!

We're visiting London and decided to take a walk along the River Thames. Heard a bustling crowd from a restaurant nearby and we came across Founder's Arms. We were served by Duke, who tended to us well and was awesome. We had the Fish & Chips and it was well battered, fresh and tasty. Well recommend!

A very relaxing and delicious evening. Duke, service staff, stands out in particular, who has been very friendly. A very relaxing and delicious soirée. Duke, a staff member, was especially notable for his kindness.

A very welcoming service for Mothers Day’s Sunday Roast lunch. Duke was very friendly and attentive and we didn’t feel rushed even though it was busy! Highly recommend!

We went here for Mother’s Day and had a wonderful time! Great views, great food and great service from our waiter Duke.

Amazing service, quick and polite, even on mother's day when super busy! . Served by Duke

The service by Duke was excellent and the Sunday Roast was very good. Would definitely come back again.

The Founder's Arms is fantastic with a warm atmosphere and cozy corners. The drink selection was impressive, with a wide variety of craft beers, cocktails, and an extensive whiskey and wine menu. The bartender was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about their craft, which made for some expertly mixed drinks.The food was another highlight of the experience. The menu featured a mix of classic pub fare and intriguing, mouthwatering dishes. I couldn't resist trying their signature fish and chips, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. The portion sizes were generous, and the quality of the ingredients was evident. Highly recommendif you're taking a stroll along the Southbank

Super nice view. Good traditional English food.

Lovely place. Fantastic service from Duke! Nice view of the Thames. Thank you!

Very nice place to eat, very kind staff and really good and well-prepared food....average prices

Duke was very friendly and attentive, accommodating all of our requests with a big smile p.s. he definitely deserves the wine today!

Lovely food, atmosphere and lunch. Duke provided great service

A real must to visit each time I'm in London. Try and book if you're part of a bigger party though as it gets very busy

Lovely place to enjoy a proper meal and have a good drink

Great location and a good Guinness.

My partner and I ordered the Brie cheese sharer. It was delicious. Duke was our server. He was extremely kind and warm. It made the meal even more enjoyable.

Duke was our waiter… friendly, prompt and just the right amount of attentiveness … he didn’t hover, but was always there when we needed him. A pleasure to be around. We have only been in town a few hours, and the atmosphere was perfect. Delicious food too!!

Quiet and good view of the river. Delicious and very well made cappuccino. It is worth stopping and having a drink here.

Great food, lovely staff and the view of St Paul's as the sun goes down is an added touch. The food never disappoints, especially the chicken wings. It's a favourite drinking spot for me and my co-workers.

Our waiter, Duke, was very accommodating. He was very helpful on the popular menu items to order. Great river view as well as food and drinks.

Nice lunch, taste good, Duke our waiter was really nice and porfessionnal. I recommend

Great place. Good vibe Good beer

Excellent experience. Tasty food and very friendly and attentive staff, perfect for a dinner on the Thames!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Thanks so much Duke!

Our waiter, Duke, was excellent. Thoughtful, attentive and friendly. Thank you.

Nice pub, not too big. Directly on the Thames. With a large terrace. Tastefully decorated. Nice service. Pint of peroni and glass of wine £15.80

Delicious fish and chips with a view of the Thames. Our waiter Duke was very Accommodating 😍

It's right by the river, and the views are spectacular. If the weather's still nice, you can enjoy the views of London Bridge and St. Paul's Church while enjoying a beer. Two Cokes and a beer can cost you around £16-£18 at this establishment. People were ordering a lot of fish and chips, and they looked good.

When hosting visiting guests, it is always a pleasure to bring them to the Founder’s arms, a charming riverside spot that boasts one of the most breathtaking views in the city. Nestled along the riverbank, this establishment offers a serene and picturesque setting, making it one of my favorite corners of the city. The ambiance is sometimes too busy and full of people, but is inviting in other days. Perfectly suited for enjoying a drink or an aperitivo while taking in the stunning panorama. Whether seated indoors or outside, the experience is enhanced by the tranquil flow of the river and the vibrant energy of the surroundings. While the prices are on the higher side, they are understandable given the prime location and the exceptional view. It is a worthwhile indulgence, especially for those special moments when you want to treat yourself or impress your guests. In summary, the place is an ideal destination for anyone looking to unwind in a beautiful setting. Its combination of a serene atmosphere, friendly service, and unparalleled views makes it a must-visit spot, particularly for those seeking a memorable experience by the river.

Perfect, top-notch service Excellent fish and chips Great place

Our waitress, Jurate was absolutely lovely and very attentive! Great service all in all, wonderful food, and wonderful place to be! The steak was DELICIOUSSSSS!!!

Yurate was an extremely helpful and friendly waitress. Food was very good and we had an enjoyable time with friends.

Lady in restaurant area pretty rude, turning people away at 9:15 pm, despite empty area. Pub itself appears nice, but tables sticky. Not a very good pour.

Well located amazing place for summer

Jurate was a lovely, friendly & brilliant waitress.

As always a wonderful meal and friendly staff. Perfect view of London. What else could you want

The restaurant has table service and a great view of the Thames and St Paul’s. Jurate and Elena looked after us brilliantly well and we had a great lunch. There is a great choice of beers and wine, and a good food menu. I enjoyed a glass of Featherdrop sauvignon blanc. Haddock, chips and mushy peas were great, as was rhubarb crumble. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% is included.

Very nice fish and chips and good service from Duke.

We have been served by Duke and the experience was overall amazing. Great fish and chips, highly recommend.

Duke is so kind!!! Loved being served by him.

Amazing service from Duke he was very nice and welcoming. The food was nice and filling and the atmosphere was very nice.

Good food. Great view and very friendly service

Had a lovely lunch facing the river! Thank you to Duke for taking care of us so well, you’re the best!

Duke made our fish & chips at Founder’s Arms most pleasant and special.

Lovely view of London's skyline.

Very nice place, a beautiful view next to the Thames. Duke treated us excellently. Delicious Chip and Fish

Beautiful view, good music, best fish & chips. Perfect! Staff very Nice With chiidren

Duke gave us a great experience.

Great fish and chips, super location, fabulous friendly service! Special mention goes to Duke! One of our favourite haunts!

Fabulous service from Duke. Top guy! Great recommendations too

Fish and chips were great along with the burger! Great customer service, Duke was very friendly and took care of everything we needed! Good atmosphere and music. Highly recommend visiting!

Lovely vibe on a Friday night! We were hosted by Duke, incredibly warm and professional. He also suggested cool places to hang out as we were visiting London for the week. Recommend it 👌