The Houle in thé Wall in Lambeth

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!!!!!!!

It would have been a nice pit stop before catching the train if not for the extremely bad mouthed barmaid. Having a leisurely drink I do not want to hear extremely foul language from a member of staff. I am broad minded but this was on another level.

After a long walk around London we made our way to Waterloo station. Train was 30 mins away so we decided to go for a drink. We passed by this pub so many times and we were pleasantly surprised. Drinks are well cheap considered the area ( on south bank there are pop up bars where they charge you £10-£15 for ONE COCKTAIL in plastic cup, yes, you’ve got the view but I mean…that’s a rip off). Service was quick, all sorts of people were there. 2 rooms, one on the left when you walk in, another one in front of you which is bigger and there’s a garden where you’re free to smoke. Definitely loads of characters but we enjoyed it!

Good range of beers let down by the poor service. I have visited several times but the service never improves. Won’t be going again.

Nice little pub, good choice of drinks outside area small but clean tidy and tv screen front and back bars friendly staff

Une ambiance bien sympathique ! Nous sommes passés par hasard dans cette rue et ce pub peu fréquentée par les touristes ! Nous étions six Amis Français et avions envie d’une bonne bière pression . Ils nous ont fait goûter chacune des bières avant que nous commandions ; La compagne du propriétaire, parlant un peu le français, nous a conseillé des endroits à visiter . Cet endroit mérite qu’on s’y arrête

Good location with basic cleanliness and facilities. Atmosphere was pleasant as we watched the end of a rugby match. It was busy so seating was difficult to find and when we did find a seat the table hadn’t been cleared.

We went for a few pints before visiting the war museum in london and the pub was class, great price and very friendly staff. The best thing is sitting down and listening to the train just above you.

This pub is literally underneath a railway arch. It has a great selection of real ale and a really good proper pub atmosphere conducive to proper conversation. Go here to catch up with a friend, drink tasty beer and feel like you are in a...

Had a swift pint in here Saturday night. Busy pub, reasonable selection of beers and well priced. Quick service and staff friendly.

Great pub at a great price for london just outside of waterloo station unbelievable. Local Mike is a great geeza. Recommended!!!!

The toilet smells better stinks of piss staff are rude Drunk a beer and just wanted to throw up Pipes not clean too often Stay away guys honestly worst pub I've ever been in years Been in the pub 👋 for years

Just happened upon this pub on our first day in London. It is literally a hole in a big wall under the railway. Every time a train passes it rumbles. There were four chaps playing English/Irish folk music. What a great time we had. Bought...

This used to be a favourite haunt of mine over 30 years ago, when it sold Murphy's stout. And the prices were reasonable, but now that soft drinks cost the same or more than beer, it is not such a favourite of mine. The new...

I have just bought a friend here and was ‘greeted’ for want of a better word by the most rude barman - dont know his name but he told the people next to us he was half Italian, half Indian if that helps to identify...

The Hole in the Wall is a great pub. I've been going there for over 10 years ever since my brother first told me about it. It's my go to place when I'm in Waterloo. Great selection of beers, nice friendly staff, quick service and...

I have frequented this bar over the years and have appreciated it’s atmosphere, range of drinks and feel. It’s not going to be for everyone, personally I love places like this, however post lockdown the mood, drinks, service have markedly declined. The prices have risen,...

This is a great pub/bar - lots of choice of draught beers and lagers, plus a good bottled selection, chilled glasses for the lager is a nice touch. The barman who served us couldn't have been more friendly and helpful and this seemed to be...

Went to HITW for a few jars with friends. Same retro charm but with updated men’s room. Greatly improved. Best value for money with good selection of ales and lagers.

Came in here after work as looked like a nice cozy no trouble pub compared to the likes of all bar one and slug and lettuce. Covid restrictions in place, friendly staff. Sat in the small area at the front of the pub for some...

I attended with 2 other members of my family, having been to the pub many times in the past. Under covid rules there are the usual protocols to follow. I walked in with a mask-exemption lanyard on, to be met by a person who it...

Very pleased to see the Hole is open again. Great choice of real ale. Many congrats to whoever transformed the gents during lockdown. Such a great improvement. Well done!

Great little pub just outside London Waterloo train station. The outside is not very inviting but don’t be fooled by that. Great selection of Ales on offer. A decent selection of quick pub grub(didn’t eat here). If you like your beer, give it a go.

I have been coming to this pub for over 45 years and it hasn't changed one little bit. Ok, it is a bit shabby, but to me that is part of it's charm; nobody has felt the urge to try and gentrify it as has...

Good old-fashioned London pub, central and handy, decent range of beers, football and other sports on TV, it has a 1960's style of genteel shabbiness. My kind of place.

We visited here on our last night in London. It was supposed to be a quick drink....we stayed on for a few! Quirky under the arches at Waterloo Train Station, typical local pub decor, good mix of customers, locals, city workers and tourists. Not too...

Popped in after work for the first time, lots of nice bitter on tap plus some nice whiskey on the shelf. Old school London boozer, not popular with tourists I would imagine as hidden away and not trendy but that's fine with me. Bar staff...

Beer - and prices are good here, and the staff are very pleasant. But the place needs more of them. One bar person trying to serve the pre-rush hour crowd. People were walking in, looking at the queue at the bar, and leaving.

The HITW has many faults, it’s a bit smelly, the staff are often rude, it doesn’t seem to have had a serious refurb in 50 years. However it is one of few traditional pubs left in this part of London, it isn’t gastro (does basic...

Not a bad pub, but when we visited they were not very busy, yet we waited for an eternity to be served. This was I think, because the staff were so tired, they were having to drink so many cups of coffee to stay awake,...

Promising pub with FA cup football being screened but several members of staff were rude, including one male who didn't seem to work there but was a friend of one of the female bar staff. shame as it's a great location by the station.

Was last in THITW in 1980 and at a glance it doesn't seem to have changed, but it has. And for the better. The beer then was Red Barrel, Worthington E and Grunhalle Lager. Today there were a dozen pumps and hand pumps dispensing lagers,...

Forse perché abbiamo beccato una partita con annessi tifosi rumorosi, caratteristico ma troppo incasinato. Buona birra e si sentono fortissime...

Good fish and chips and atmosphere. Nice terrace with heaters to spend some time. There are a lot of beer brands. The Tugz liked it!

Used to drink here back in the day. Popped in for a few beers as a reminder of days gone by. It was as if I had never been away, same atmosphere, beer well kept and friendly bar staff. If you are in the area...

Today we went to the Hole in the Wall and they did not even have a cook to make our food. We had been waiting for 45 minutes before they told us this! We got our money back but I do not recommend this restaurant.

Right by Waterloo Station THitW has proper beer , a small bar at the front but bigger bar with sports screens which are always on . Decent food and atmosphere and good service

Myself and my friend popped in for a few pints and a chat and had the misfortune to be served by a lady? With a really nasty attitude. Avoid Avoid Avoid.

I like this pub. it has character. However, my visit on Feb16th on my way to the MCN motorcycle show was ruined by the rude, grumpy, off-hand manner of the staff, especially the lady who was behind the bar before midday. I am a publican,...

Nice pub, centrally located near to Waterloo station. Good atmosphere for rugby and serves one of the best pints of Guinness that I've had in London or even outside Ireland. Decent pub food and reasonably priced but get there early to get a good seat.

Came into the pub for a quick beer before we went to watch the big game at Twickenham. We come every year and it’s been a triditon to come to the hole in the wall before the game. This year was one of the worst...

pub's ok, small area at the front with four or so small tables, main area through a door to get to the main bar. Reasonable beers, good ropice - especially for central London. Bar staff ok

The Hole in the Wall is one of those old-fashioned London boozers that still exist, its importance exemplified by its proximity to London's Waterloo station. It's also a football match, so has a clientele that likes to watch a game or meet up before going...

A very crowded pub where it is difficult to get a seat in order to eat. Fish and chips was good but not very big. Staff were very efficient and friendly. Good selection of beers.

Had a few beers here on way home from work in London Great atmosphere good beer and free toilets . Waterloo Station could learn a few tricks.

Was disappointed when visiting this old pub recently; being close to Waterloo station we thought it would have some charm - but it didn’t. Tired decor and a stank damp smell greeted us. Busy enough due to location I’d say, but I won’t be rushing...

Haven’t been here for 38 years. When I used to use Waterloo frequently I always set time aside for a beer in the Hole in the Wall. It’s still a little crazy, but still serving great beer with evidence of great cellar management. Come her...

Had heard of this place, so when I found I had an hour to kill before getting my train I was delighted to give it a try. It’s a lively and friendly place with a good selection of ales. I sat here for a while...

Whenever I’m in London with friends we always pop in for one or two pints Great beer on tap Proper old pub and a good atmosphere Love the oldness to the place and the trains running along the top as we’re under the arches out...

Cooler Pub!!! Aber Achtung manch einer mag es schmuddelig nennen, wir fanden es authentisch und cool. Wie aus einem Film....

The Hole in the Wall is an old school pub that makes a refreshing change from the Hipster bars that are so common in London these days. Drinks are cheap for the area, (although not cheap compared with somewhere outside of London) and there is...

Stopped in here with my son after attending the Submarine remeberance at the embankment. We both had BURGER & chips with onion rings and it was very tasty costing approx £9 each.

Large amounts of beer on tap. Ok fish and chips, and ok staff. Pricelevel correct for the standard. Just in the middle of everything, not bad. Not very good. Just fine.

just went in for a drink but worthwhile and enjoyed the experience. beer was well advertised and easy to order