The Hole in the Wall in Lambeth

Rustic pub with a certain acoustic proximity to the train tracks. Definitely lives up to the name.

Lovely pub. Good beer, Stella is £5:20. Good price for Waterloo. Staff are good and sports are shown.

Have been coming here for years. Great pub.

Very transient crowd as its steps away from Waterloo Station. Heaps of beers (20?), staff knew them all and described the taste and were happy to let you try them all. 😆

Good value beer for London. Friendly service.

Awesome pub. Loads of beers and a cheap pub for where it is! Definitely recommend

Unfortunately, the manager decided that our custom was not wanted (7 of us). Even though we were quiet and enjoying a drink without issue in an otherwise empty pub. On top his attitude was aggressive and unnecessary. Thanks for your reply but I think we both know that wasn’t quite how it happened! Nice try though 👍🏼

Loved this place! Fish and chips were delicious 😋

My friends and I were looking for a pub today and stumbled across this place. We went outside to scope out the seating in the garden and were met with hostility and intense stares. A table of people turned round to us and stated that this was a ‘Pro-Israel pub’ after seeing our kufiyas. We felt incredibly uncomfortable so decided to leave. After seeing someone trip advisor reviews, we’re glad we didn’t stay

Came here with friends and quickly felt the need to leave after being met with hostility as we had Palestine signs from the protest. We were told it’s a ‘Pro-Israel pub’ while people stared at us. Overall disgusted with how we were treated and would advise against going here. Not an inclusive or safe space. All started to make sense when we googled the place and looked through some of the review…

This is a real British pub with an interesting concept. It is under the train bridge and you can hear trains passing regularly. It is very close to Waterloo station. Smell was a bit unpleasant but I guess that’s the way it is.

A classic pub feel for the locals, nice selection and nice barmen

Proper boozer of a type that is now less commonplace, in a quirky location under the Waterloo railway arches. Very well stocked bar, easy-going vibe, and reasonable prices. It's not a gentrified gastro-pubbe (though the food isn't bad) It's a proper honest decent boozer. It's not a tourist attraction (though visitors are welcome). It's a proper honest decent boozer.

Very bad service. Very rude waitresses. We went because of the good reviews but it was a mistake.

Properly real ale pub hidden in plain sight

Cute little pub with reasonable prices and very friendly staff.

Amazing true hidden gem. I mainly go to my local suburban Wetherspoons. But this brought back memories of what a truly 'local' boozer should be like even, or especially, when it is in the heart of a big city.

Gem of a pub so close to Waterloo. Just popped in for a quick pint before catching the train and had to stay for two as the beer was sooo good! They always have at least 4 hand pulled real ales plus today there were 3 hand pulled ciders. Lovely staff and did I say the beer was great ?

The atmosphere is much nicer than I remember pre-covid. Tempted to make this a more regular visit.

Oh dear ordered a pint. It was flat! Took it back told all the beers were flat . Been drinking quality beer for 50 years. Even Weatherspoons will replace a flat pint!

Nice cheap pub close to Waterloo

The atmosphere in this place has gone downhill faster than Sisyphus' boulder on speed. I used to visit here regularly as part of a large group, but today's solo visit was completely spoiled by the attitude of the utterly miserable, bad tempered, sour-faced and unpleasant barmaid. She needs a change of career; somewhere without other people. Lighthouse keeper or mortician perhaps?

5 star service from Ashley and Deborah, they and Abba really brought the exquisite 70s vibes. Immaculate 10/10. #Sundaynightfun. Sunday the new Saturday.

Superb experience from Ashleg and Deborah - good tunes and a lovely little vino or seven made this a tip-top night! Excellent musical choices too.

Finally a good Guinness in London

Great, quick service here, cheap beer and a great environment for an end of day beer. Very warm in summer but it's a top spot in walking distance to Waterloo.

went here for euros final 2024 and bouncer and security were kind and thoughtful to all, bar service was quick and quality, great experience

Underneath the arches & great range of beers at reasonable price they havent done food for sometime

Shocking boozer. Inconsistent bouncers like you wouldn't believe and a Youth Training Scheme manager who doesn't appear to have a clue about running a pub. Shame as it has the potential to be a fairly nice pub. Maybe I caught them on a bad day but I wouldn't come back

Most disappointing pub in London..don’t even bother to come here they won’t serve ya drink because I accidentally fall of the chair and they accused me of spilling drinks even though I haven’t even ordered one and then 17 years old member of staff told me I can’t order drinks . Fair enough I have more money to spend in another pub there they have more respect for customers. Your lost not mine ! Maybe you should employ better staff

Great old school boozer! Great staff, beer, and space.

If you like a proper basic pub (I do) come here. This place is full of history (probably not all delightful), it’s what it says it is: a hole in a wall (well railway arch) next to Waterloo. Not posh but this place’ll stay open if the apocalypse descends.

Friendly staff, good service and a great pint of Guinness.

The staff are disgustingly RUDE! I will never be coming here again. The owner is also awful, so i cant see this place getting any better

If you don’t support geñócide, this is how you would be treated (see photo)avoid at all cost! Waterloo Taps is approximately 2 mins and a lot better

Dear Mr Watermelon man, We in Algeria probably saved your ancestors from the inquisition between the 15th and 18th century and gave them their dignity back, as we did with many of you, only for them to turn against us when the French invaded in 1830 and the treachery that followed for the next 132 years until independence, so rest assured old buddy, you are not going back to your « businesses » for as long as Algerians are alive and well, Salud 🥂

Terrible service, food, and atmosphere. Go somewhere else and don't waste your money on overpriced food and drinks.

I must have walked past this place dozens of times without realising it was a pub. Large range of beers to choose from here, at reasonable prices for the area. When compared to that gigantic theme park "pub" inside Waterloo station, this place is far superior.

Great little pub under the arches outside Waterloo Station. When so many pubs in this area have been tarted up and ruined, the HITW remains a proper boozer with reasonable prices for central London.

Came here after a Palestine march, was asked to put away Palestine flags as they “want to keep politics out of the pub”. Keep in mind if thinking of visiting #politicalapathyiscomplicity

A nice little find, a short walk from Waterloo Station. Decent quality cask ales, and a selection of craft beers and better quality lagers. Only popped in for a quick pint, but would happily return next time I find myself in this part of the world.

A nice little pub. Perfect location, just across from Waterloo Station. Prices are reasonable. Clean. They have an outdoor area in the back where you can bring your drinks and have a cigarette if you want. They have heat lamps that turn on when it's cold. Friendly staff.

Refreshingly different to all the pubs nearby. A special mention to Amy, attentive barmaid. Very welcoming.

Brilliant pub, visited London with friends for a couple of days and came here before getting the train back. Great beer, very friendly, don’t listen to the few reviews below by certain people. Absurdity, really great pub with friendly staff. 11/10

What a great find. I needed to kill some time in London Waterloo and rather than sitting in a chain outlet in the station I went for a wander. As a firm believer in never walking past a pub to find another one the HITW was the first place I came to-right outside the station entrance. A proper pub. Excellent selections of great beers and ciders very good music selection playing at the right volume-you can hear it and still hold a conversation. Every time passing through Waterloo I shall now come here for a pint (or two).

Great find near Waterloo, didn't eat but had a thoroughly enjoyable evening having a few beers. Great friendly atmosphere, and service good !

Very rude barmaid the bar. As we were waiting to order at the bar there was a bit of a queue. My friend had to get a train back so he casually mentioned to me he didn’t want to wait too long to be served. The barmaid overheard him, she then rudely butted in on our conversation and aggressively confronted us as if we were blaming her and she said there was another bar, which we were unaware of as it was our first time there. My friend then apologised for the misunderstanding but she then proceeded to snap at him and say “you better be” which then caused a massive argument that involved her calling my friend an “ugly c*nt” in front of a load of other guests. Nasty and abusive service (saying that as someone who has worked in hospitality). You can’t take out your anger on guests like that.

Quite possibly the best beer prices in the area. Pint of ale cost £4.70. Good selection, reasonably priced.

If the staff members here are having a bad day, they should NOT take out their frustrations on their consumers. Walked in their first time around, was not meant to know it was a bigger a establishment and could only judge what i could see. A complete misunderstanding that the staff member overheard, she took way out of context. And rather then handle it professionally, attempting to make civil peace and apologise she threw it back in my face rudely and unprofessionally. And what else did she expect, when she scares of consumers with that toxic attitude? Thee worst service I have ever come across, if anyone has got any sense. They would avoid this rude, unprofessional and disgusting establishment would NOT recommend AT ALL.

Avoid this place at call costs. The bar-lady was extremely rude to my mate as the bar-lady called my mate an ugly (CU next Tuesday). Would rate 0/0 if I could. And i hope the bar-lady loses her job.

Decent beer hall right outside the front of Waterloo train station.

7 old godgers gathered for a bevvy or 2 before setting off for a pre-arranged lunch. We have been to the HITW many times, but this visit was notable for the quality of the Guinness, perfectly poured by the lady behind the bar.

I’ve been to the hole in the wall many times and usually have a fantastic time. I was there again yesterday and was having a wonderful time. The pub got really busy and as I was making my way back from the bathroom one of your staff (short, mid 20s maybe, slim, brown shoulder length hair and glasses) tripped over my foot. I did the typical British thing of “oo I’m sorry, I’m sorry” expecting her to do similar as she was the one who had not been looking where she was going and tripped over me, however, instead she turned around stormed back over to me, got in my face and yelled “maybe you should watch where you’re putting your feet!!” Before storming off. I’ve never had any issue with the staff before. I honestly love coming here but this experience was just pure nasty and seemingly out of nowhere. I know it was busy but I used to work in a pub and I’ve done plenty of shifts when it’s been at least that busy and never once have I thought it appropriate to scream in a customers face the way she did. Really disappointed.

Can’t give a 0. Someone within the bar stole my coat and the bar didn’t really care, an expensive coat taken and very little interest taken by the bar. Disappointing as it’s a really good bar. I’d avoid going there moving forward

🚇 Waterloo 🍺 £4.70 Pravha ❤️ A Waterloo institution, nestled under the arches. . Station pubs can be very hit and miss but now again you come across an absolute blinder. . The Hole In The Wall is situated in a railway arch just below the tracks going in and out of Waterloo Station. This is a two bar pub with a large bar at the back and a smaller bar at the front. I visited on a Saturday lunchtime and decided to plot up in the back bar to watch the Arsenal v Villa game. The pub was busy and there was a great atmosphere and buzz about the place. . This independent pub has an extensive beer choice, I opted for a Pravha which was decent and under a fiver. This is a no cash boozer even though the pubs name suggests otherwise. . The decor here is traditional and mixed, the back bar has a bit of a working man’s club feel to it which I love, no frills and an excellent social space. The front bar is a little bit more elegant with proper copper tables, plenty of wood panelling and a more relaxed feel. There is a small beer garden at the rear which has a TV so you don’t miss any of a game if you pop out for a salmon. . As I sat in this pub with the rumble of trains above my head, I couldn’t help but admire this place. This is a station boozer but the majority of punters here weren’t waiting for the 5.45pm train to New Malden, they were here for the beer. During the week this pub is also a firm favourite for post work pre commute beers. . The holeinthewall_waterloo was an excellent visit, great beer choice, great atmosphere, great surroundings. . 📊 Information correct on visiting 19/03/22

A cracking wee pub right across the road from Waterloo Station Be prepared it's a busy bar with a great atmosphere with some great background tunes

Does serve food. Very good prices. The last of a dying breed of pub. Great jukebox unique staff and a great set of punters.

Been coming here off and on for the last 40 years, when back in the day, real ale was the exception rather than the rule. A lovely, unpretentious boozer refreshingly unmodernised. Friendly staff, the beer is always well kept and the prices reasonable for central London. If real ale is your thing and you prefer a proper pub to the pretentious joints in the area, you won't go far wrong.

Great little hidden jem great pint of Guinness will be back

Great place, Irish bar even smells like one when back in Eire, good guiness and friendly staff had a lovely time

Enjoyable and interesting to come back to this place after forty years away - for the briefest moment I thought the memory was playing tricks on me until I noticed the back bar

11/10. Quite simply one of the best watering holes in London. Good selection of beer at reasonable prices...

Grotty little pub with no atmosphere

As station pubs go this is a decent one, with a good selection of ale and craft, football on the telly and Scampi Fries (and Cheese Moments) available at the bar

Si hay que echar una tarde bebiendo pintas se me ocurren pocas opciones mejores.

Stopped in for a late drink before closing time. Really good selection of beers and ales. Jukebox. Crowd had thinned out a bit, but nice pub.

We did a happy hour here and great atmosphere to be hanging out with friends and coworkers.

Nice pub before you get the train home from Waterloo station.

Nice little place for a catch up with friends

What a shame , a great little bar tucked away by Waterloo station . I’ve been coming here for years , but the service has absolutely nosedived. It’s service with a grudge. I stood in the little bar at the front waiting to be served, the male server was clearly unhappy I didn’t walk into the other room to be served , it was 2.55 on a Saturday and he was unhappy as he has to close down the bar for 5.00pm - welcome to the hole in the wall. If you don’t serve in that bar - put a sign up. Lots of people walked in , waited and left. He had time to retire to the kitchen to chat and play on his phone. Really sad to write a review like this because it should be a welcoming and hidden gem

Always outstanding, he's here every London trip.

Great ales well priced. The atmosphere is the best.

An amazing secret little pub, long may it last 🍷

Nice pub good beer what more do you need 🤪

What you would expect from a typical london pub

One of the best places for both beers and price in central

Great range of beers and stouts in a proper chill location

Great little pub tucked away behind Waterloo Station in the arches.. always worth a visit, great beer selection, I went for the pints of draught Erdinger which was lovely and reasonably priced. And I won't let the thief who stole my nephews bag ruin my night..

Served a fine pint of Jarl Citra from Fyne brewery.

It's one of those pubs which freeze their clients by keeping the doors open for cross breeze when it's +2 outside.

Great selection of beers and not too expensive.

Just had a couple of pints in this pub, the service at the bar was appalling. The barman with the beard was rude and impolite swearing loudly.

This was my first visit to this pub and I'm so pleased I finally went. A proper pub, reasonable prices, not too loud so we could all hear each other. Just what a London pub used to/should be. Only reason I haven't given it an 'excellent' rating is the bar staff were a bit miserable.

They keep the cask in great nick, especially for London. A proper boozer like things used to be.

Excellent pub. Very friendly service. Nice ambience. Would visit again when in the area. Very central to Waterloo. 5 stars from me.

Pretty convenient, Pretty original pub right outside the station

Great restaurant with great food

Amazing atmosphere, playlists and staff!

Love this place deffo worth a visit

Great pub near Waterloo! The food is good and the 🍺 selection is excellent

A great selection of beers, lunch was delicious and the whole place had a very cool atmosphere. Highly recommended

Lovely meal, really good service, recommend

Took some friends over on a night out to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Great atmosphere and great food.

Excellent for a quick beer before the last train out of Waterloo. Friendly staff and lots of good beers

Thank you for beautiful evening, the food and the service was amazing!!! We will be back

Fantastic food and great service, came with some friends that came to visit me from outside of London was lovely great atmosphere and the ower was so lovely defo will come again

Fantastic food and staff very helpful especially to my elderly dad can highly recommend also near to the station Well done guys

I loved the food, the drinks and great atmosphere

The owner is a racist and insulted me and my friends. Do not go here. He uses racial slurs and hate speech

Racist owner!!! Terrible!!! Expressing his views that all Palestinians should die!!! Avoid this racist disgusting pub!! Boycott this place!!!!!!!