The Last Talisman in Southwark

Look the atmosphere good vibes inside, but 4£ for a can of coke is crazy I understand London prices. Don’t think I pay 4£ for a can even in Mayfair.

I would have given more stars. But I've just turned up to this bar to meet up with friends and I'm getting told to go back and forth for a booking we've made. Really annoyed at the lack of service and communication. The lady at the front desk said to go to the bar and the barman states to go back to the front. I'm not a bloody tennis ball to go back and forth. They should really fix up communication and customer service skills. Also the barmen lacks English speaking skills, which isn't very helpful

Amazing cocktails (tried a few and all were great but Dragon’s Kiss was incredible!) and lovely food. Loved the DJ and very well looked after by Esther.

Esther was fabulous! Incredible food (recommend the Korean chicken, salmon sashimi and steak!), amazing cocktails and great dj!

Food and cocktails were delicious and our server was attentive, fun and had a great tshirt

very good food and venue, and has potential to go further and be a great restaurant…

What a fab night! Will come again x

Excellent experience. My wife, daughter and I just finished a Sunday Roast lunch here and it was great. Staff friendly, food tasty and decor was lovely. Would definitely recommend. 👍🏻

Perfect service, great charm, amazing flavours, speedy payments @ kiran , the anazing bartender!

great bar and great experience. bar staff very efficent especially kiran

Kiran was an amazing bartender, had a great time

Had a lovely meal here, staff and food were fantastic. Second time coming and would come again

Loved our Sunday at The Last Talisman. Great roast, amazing two-for-one cocktails, and really friendly service. Relaxed vibe and a perfect spot around London Bridge — we’ll definitely return.

I done the magical brunch the food was delicious and h the show was amazing and intriguing

Went here today for boozy brunch. Staff were really friendly and incredibly attentive. Drinks were delicious and free flowing. Food was surprisingly tasty. All very good value. Would absolutely recommend!

We popped in for brunch. The team were great, the food, cocktails and service were fantastic. We will definitely be returning!

Great place, great atmosphere. Pranay was fantastic!!!!

Kiran makes the best old fashions in London Highly recommended!!!

Wonderful bar, really good ambience— Kiran our bartender was excellent & made some really good, strong martinis for us! Def recommend it

Amazing bar with great ambience. We came in for a Martini and Kiran, our bartender, whipped up an excellent concoction. He made us feel right at home which just made the overall atmosphere feel awesome! Highly recommend this place, especially for Martini aficionados 🍸

Fabulous food, salmon is delicious. Lovely mocktails and fantastic choice of music. Lovely spot in south London

Great restaurant, lively music, superb food, and enjoyable atmosphere!

I recently attended a friends leaving dinner and we went to the last talisman. The service was wonderful, specifically Koran who catered to our every need. He was very helpful, warm and friendly and because of him I’d definitely return again. The cocktails he made were also delicious. Will be back.

Awful, awful place would not recommend. Went for a celebratory meal the servers had such a bad attitude, they lied about the service charge as we had a pre booked set menu, we then caught them in their lie as we showed them our booking and they doubled down. Do not come here for your special day because they will mess it up!!!

Personally would not recommend to eat in here. The manager in charge tonight was rude when I approached her about the issues she didn’t even say sorry!The waiter was clueless. Waited 40mins for our wine never came . Our food arrived before our drink, Pork katsu arrived with ketchup which wasn’t stated on the menu? No Cutlery on the table. Told the waiter he said he would get the manager and he never.. so was picking starters with our hands. Would never recommend to eat what so ever! We left paying for 2 starters, never even saw the wine or an apology!

If you are on the hunt for a top-notch Sunday roast (and let’s be honest, why wouldn’t you be?), then First Table is the way to go because who does not love getting 50% off their food bill? This time, we picked The Last Talisman, and wow, did we make the right call! The place is gorgeous. Think warm, cozy pub vibes with a touch of Asian flair, lots of dark wood, and just the right amount of charm to make your Sunday feel extra special. To kick things off, we grabbed a bottle of Côte du Rhône because Sunday roasts and wine are a match made in heaven. While waiting for our mains, we shared a portion of Korean fried chicken with Korean ketchup. Crispy, flavorful, and totally addictive. Then came the star of the show: crispy pork belly roasted with vegetables. Beautifully cooked and packed with flavor. Every bite was a winner. Service? Spot on. Super friendly, super attentive. Exactly what you want. Would we recommend it? Absolutely. Already thinking about the next visit!

Friday night with some friends, we came here as it was impossible to get a table anywhere else. Positives: •Happy hour 2 for 1 •No waiting times for a table on a Friday night •Cute environment but music too loud and even the waiter could not hear what we were saying •Food was OK Negatives •Small portions •Overpriced •Loud music •Service somehow not up to standard for t he asking price Overall we had fun and the food was okey but I feel 50/50 about coming back Main thing is a bit too pricey

Sunday roast was one of the worse plates of food I have eaten and to be charging £22.50, felt ripped off!! Was served grey, pale, limp beef, the texture was so weird and the fat not rendered at all. All the vegetables on the plate were underdone & the gravy a watery puddle of mess. Service was so bad, despite being well staffed (4 servers at the bar) and not at all busy, all of the staff were only interested in polishing cutlery/glasses rather than serving customers for the 2 hours we were there. Waited 30 minutes without any service, despite being in their peripheral vision we had to call their attention. No leadership or management visible. Couldn’t get anyone’s attention about the atrocious food, and when they did finally clear our plates after an hour & we gave them feedback, the chefs response was ‘that’s how we serve it’ - in response to slices of grey beef and undercooked veg. Would definitely not recommend.

Get the spatchcock! Had a great evening here and ordered a number of dishes to share. Food was cooked well and we would recommend the spatchcock and the miso aubergine. The sizes are on the smaller side so it's good to come with a group of people. I'd give the mala chips and dirty rice a miss. Food was a bit on the colder side unfortunately but came quickly and service was friendly. Extensive list of drinks as well which is a plus. Would recommend

I have been there twice, one year apart, both times for the Sunday roast and it's really good.

Fantastic drink selection and delicious salmon. Great atmosphere - not too loud for a dinner with friends (which is hard to find in London these days). Service was very good - we were not overly pestered and it seemed both relaxed but prompt. My own note is that the edamame came with a spice that wasn’t listed on the menu - it would’ve been amazing if I’d known this in advance as spices trigger my acid reflux which makes me poor company, so I would’ve asked for this to be changed. Thankfully it wasn’t too strong and the waiter kindly provided me with salt.

On the expensive side. Food was good in terms of quality but not the best value for money. The Old Fashioned cocktail was a miss.

Great place for a date. Great atmosphere and cool vibe

Had a work event here, so the area was booked out. Fantastic space and excellent service

Yummy small plate dishes. Great food and service in a lovely atmosphere. The cake was great!

Nice spot. Food and drinks are great. Space not so big.

Had drinks here with a big group for a birthday party. Delicious cocktails, good wine, nice atmosphere - pub feel.

Good service, super friendly staff. Nicest negroni I've had in a while, a really deep flavour. Food while tasty, was incredibly over-priced. £50 and I had to eat something when I got home because portions are so small.

Beautiful date night vibe and lovely service! My only qualm was that the door kept opening so the cool breeze was coming inside which made it quite cold and that took away from the mood. I love the tempura cauliflower and edamame, both are must try’s if you visit! Thank me later x

Although the food was nice it was cold, the service was well below expectations having to wait far too long for the initial drinks which is an easy win. If you ask the staff the location of the toilets and they do not know, i would question their teams onboarding and induction process. No personalisation of service and had to wait an age for the bill. The cocktails were fantastic!

Happy hour on a Sunday. No espresso martini 😭

El restaurante ofrece un ambiente agradable, y el personal era cortés y acogedor. A nuestra llegada, el establecimiento estaba bastante vacío, sin embargo, sentaron a otra pareja justo al lado de nosotros, lo que restó algo de la experiencia general. Las bebidas fueron elaboradas por expertos, aunque quizás un poco más pequeñas. Lamentablemente, encontré que muchos artículos, incluyendo la comida, eran bastante pequeños en tamaño de porción. Si bien la cocina era realmente deliciosa, me fui sintiendo la necesidad de una comida más sustancial después.

Amazing service and lovely staff! Highly recommended!

We came here for dinner (Saturday), and the place is beautiful, but the service was just horrible. The waiter didn’t communicate that they didn’t have some stuff from the menu, so when we made our decision, we needed to change again. The food arrived earlier than the drinks (we needed to ask again about where our drinks were). No one checked if the food was good or not. We needed to ask 4 people for the dessert menu and more drinks. Very disappointed.

Fantastic cocktails especially the 2 for 1 happy hour

I had never been to The Last Talisman before - but it was a great venue. We sat at the bar and Liv was fabulous, great cocktails and great chat. Thanks for adding to a fun evening.

Such a good night pranny is so lovely and does a great service. We had a lot of fun and will defo be back :)

Great night ! First Time here Cocktails were great - Liv was amazing! Had a special made not on the menu made and was delicious ( picture below) - Definitely recommend - really chilled vibes ! Great night overall

Had a very good night, never been here before but came with a few friends for some drinks. We had some pints as well as cocktails for the happy hour. We also ate the cauliflower tempura and the korean fried chicken and they were delish. would come back! All the staff were very kind and helpful, especially Liv ! Highly recommended!!

Amazing food, brilliant service, great vibe, delicious cocktails!

The vibe was great. Liv was amazing.

Genuinely such a lovely atmosphere, Liv was the best part of the night!

Came here for cocktails with a friend today and loved it! We had a margarita and some soft drinks. The bartender was lovely and Liv helped us choose the best cocktails to try. The vibes of the place were super cosy and we'll definitely come back!

Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Food was lovely.

I recently had the pleasure of hosting an event at Mala Madre and I can confidently say that the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment I reached out to inquire about availability, the communication was seamless and professional. The team responded promptly to every question and request, making the entire planning process incredibly smooth. On the day of the event, the staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran flawlessly. Their attention to detail and commitment to providing exceptional service truly stood out. The space itself was gorgeous — elegant, spacious, and well-maintained, offering a perfect backdrop for our event. Throughout the evening, the staff were attentive, courteous, and always ready to assist, ensuring our guests felt welcomed and taken care of at all times. It's clear that Mala Madre @ the Last Talisman is committed to offering top-tier hospitality and creating memorable experiences for their clients. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful setting paired with outstanding service!

Food was miniscule & not a lot of taste. Asked for katsu sauce & got ketchup! Each course took ages to come out. I can only assume it was ploy for us to drink more during courses. We had private room so was able to create our own atmosphere though room was tight for 14 people. Would I go back... Unfortunately not

Went here for a private birthday celebration in their private dinning room downstairs, myself and my guests loved it, everyone had an amazing time. Huge thank you to Doville & Cecile who helped me anonymously with my enquires and so forth.

We went there for the bottomless brunch and the magic show. The show was literally 20 minutes and just some childish tricks. The food was good but so small portions and we had to pay extra £5 for sides. The magician after the show he went to every table and he did some tricks to them and thank them for coming etc but he never came for us like we didn't exist. That made us feel so weird. Very expensive experience for what they offer. It's not worth the money.

I would like to leave a note regarding the remarkably rude service by all staff members at this place. We had booked this space a few weeks in advance for a group of 16 people for a celebration. Upon arrival, they gave pointed us to a space that would literally accommodate about 3 people. When I asked the hostess if there was anywhere else they could place us as we had booked for 16 people, she just shrugged her shoulders and said "well you can look upstairs yourself." I was not only shocked by the initial booking space they gave us but also by the the hostess' response. Rather than providing some resolution, she asked the customer to go scout the space. I then went on to order some food for the group and kindly asked the staff how big the serving sizes were so I could order accordingly; she looked at me like I had asked a really stupid question, shrugged her shoulders and said very disinterestedly "I don't know, they're small." You work here, it is not an unreasonable request to ask for an estimate so your customer can order appropriately to ensure the group is well looked after. Thirdly, we had ordered some bottles for the group and a staff member took a bottle which was more than half full away without even asking if we were finished! I then had to leave my guests and go chase this with the bar staff. The bar staff had the most sour look on their faces the entire night as if asking for any drink was an inconvenience for them. The cocktails tasted wonderful and the entire group really liked the vibe and location of the venue with comments even made to them wanting to host upcoming events here but we were all put off by the service and rudeness of the staff which was unfortunate as we would have been keen to book upcoming events here. Would definitely not reccomend hiring the space for large gatherings based on my experience and would appreciate their management to get in touch regarding this rather unfortunate service experience.

Strange rules regarding happy hour in this place. Server came to take drink orders and informed us we were ineligible for 2 for 1 cocktails as our booking was for 10 or more people. This was easily circumvented by ordering from the bar, so no idea why this rule is even in place. Have never come across this in London before!

Food was very nice and both the starters and mains came out really fast. Alex, our waiter for the night was kind, fast and efficient, even though the restaurant was quite busy. Many thanks to him because he made us feel very welcome. Looking forward to returning!

Ordered Korean fried chicken, it was literally just fried chicken topped with korean sauce. The Pork Bao Buns were basically just fat that after you cut it off only had a little meat left. Only good thing were the Edamame. Got 50% off with TheFork, so didn't complain too much. Wouldn't recommend going.

Almuerzo sin fondo decepcionante. Comida muy sabrosa pero el servicio muy pobre. Tardaron unos 15 minutos en llegar las bebidas incluso cuando el restaurante no estaba ocupado y luego tuvo que pedir más bebidas cada vez. ¡Yo no diría que valgan las 37 libras!

Really nice food, especially sunday roasts. shame they removed the bottomless version. Blue badge holders are also restricted to 3mnths of the year but other than that really nice evening for my family.

Fui al brunch mágico por el cumpleaños 40 de un amigo y después de un poco de confusión para empezar lo pasé fantástico. Nos dieron una copa de prosecco y un cóctel para llevar a ver el espectáculo de magia que era fantástico, así como las bebidas. Luego regresar al restaurante para pedir comida y bebidas todo incluido (en ese momento comenzaron los 90 minutos). Gran servicio, buena comida y probablemente tuvimos unas 5 bebidas cada uno incluyendo cócteles que eran todos agradables.

Thank you Liv for an outstanding evening! We came for a cocktail class but we stayed for so much more. The cocktails made by Liv were absolutely amazing and we had so much fun with her. We can only recommend the Last Talisman (especially if Liv is behind the bar). Thank you!

Sunday 5th went to 'The Last Talisman' and ordered the Duck Bao and the Beef Sirloin. Turns out, the 'Last' in the name wasn't just for show... No food! We left... What a bad joke, Waiter was OK, manager a bit of attitude. Avoid...

We spend New Years Eve here and we wouldn’t recommend it. The food was really bad: we tasted a lot of different dishes but didn’t like any of it - it didn’t taste fresh and the balance with consistency and spice was totally off. Several people left the restaurant and didn’t eat what they ordered. We tried two of their special cocktails that didn’t taste good. Then we ordered an amarato sour and it was okay. We only stayed because of the DJ and the magician who did a really good job!

Food was great although the portions were a little small for what was paid. The staff were friendly and welcoming although everything felt a little rushed on their end - perhaps they were too busy?

I rang this morning at 10am to book a table for 8-10 at 9pm. I rang them specifically to make sure their bar food was still serving. The person on the phone said yes and made a specific note in the booking that my show finished at 8:30 and we’d be there by 9. Half of us arrived 9:03 and the rest 9:07. The ones that got there first were not approached by a member of staff for any food or drinks order and by the time I went to the bar at 9:17 to ask why no one had been over then told me kitchen had closed. I had booked the table with people wanting drinks and food at 9pm and turned up close to that time to then be ignored by the bar staff who then wouldn’t serve us food. We all left and went to another restaurant. Don’t let people book a take if you can’t serve us food and drinks at the right time.

We had our team Xmas dinner here. The waiters and waitress were really rude. The mushrooms on a skewer, please they were lolly sticks, with 3 tiny mushrooms on them, think they were off. They bought out complimentary soup, more like salted dishwater with polystyrene bits in. My curry was so bland, i couldn't taste any curry flavours. The rum cocktail, no rum taste at all. Worst restaurant I have ever been to in my life. I was so hungry by the time I got home, had a mcdonalds, that tasted better than the meal. Not worth the £43

Lovely evening with colleagues. Can’t say too many good things about this restaurant though. The staff were good but the manager was rude. Name begins with Z. I complained about having one duck pancake when it stated on menu in a plural sense. The manager said that was ridiculous! If I said that in my job, I would get a disciplinary or even the sack! The general consensus was that he was rude and had no etiquette. The food was nice but the quantity was tiny! They were too fast with all the meals like we were a disturbance to them. Not worth the £45 especially when it was supposed to be a PREMIUM meal! Some of you might have a different experience but I didn’t enjoy this place. I was still hungry when I left this place which defeats the purpose of going to a restaurant!

Probably 10th time have been here. Food is great, and they often have great promos on drinks. A hidden gem.

Such a great bottomless brunch. Loved how spicy the food was.

Good surroundings, good food and a fair price.

Bottomless brunch was great. Choice of drinks so you don’t have to keep having the same drink over and over. Food was very good too. Overall good experience and would go again!

So many of our entire group got false charged. The bartender adds a fake service charge knowing people are drinking and then doesn’t show you the card machine when charging in order to get more tips from himself. Our group all experienced the same thing, and we have no issue with expensive bars but the drinks were reasonably priced so these service charges were completely fake and extortionate

Vinimos por el brunch sin fondo mago y recomendaría 100%. La comida era preciosa y un montón de opciones incluso para el personal vegetariano era tan encantador, atento y el servicio era perfecto. ¡El espectáculo de magia fue entretenido y el mago fue encantador e incluso vino a nuestra mesa!

Enjoyed our Nemesis Margaritas, dim lit with cool interior.

Great venue for throwing parties. Attentive staff. Leo was very helpful and helped us setup our Halloween decorations. Would 100% recommend.

Creo que mi mala crítica se debió en parte a la escasez de personal. Tuvimos que esperar más de 10 minutos para nuestras bebidas y luego se entregaron al mismo tiempo que nuestra comida, que odio. La comida era tibia y tenía que ser enviado de vuelta. A su regreso, un pelo estaba en mi comida que nos compensó para la segunda comida como resultado. A pesar de nuestra ubicación de la mesa inmediatamente fuera de la entrada del bar, y ella caminando varias veces, nuestro servidor (solo uno de dos para todo el restaurante) nunca hizo contacto visual a pesar de que saludamos a solo unos metros de distancia. La comida era promedio, Sunday Roast, pero la experiencia general fue pobre. Solo aceptan pagos electrónicos, no en efectivo. Hay mejores lugares para comer.

Welcomed by front of house well and taken to seat had a discount I informed them of. The waiter was very attentive and allowed time for us to look at the menu and order drinks after. We were a party of two and order one large plate abd three sides which I’d recommend minimum of 2 dishes each as it’s a tapas style. We got CHEF’S SPECIAL THAI BEEF SALAD , dirty rice , Mala chips & cauliflower tempera . Really enjoyed the different flavours and a nice subtle kick with the spices

10/10 for people creating cocktails DJ live music also great Good for drink and chill

I love this place. Mt Fuji cocktail was so unique and tasty 😋 this place has independent atmosphere, music are nice and chilled, drinks are both hit and miss but I can see what they try to do, there are variety of cocktails, I would love to try them all. Highly recommended.

Leo, your cocktails are the best! ☺️

Hadi managed the tables well considering it was his second day and it was very busy. Thank you for listening to our feedback and acting on it straight away. Wish you all the best Hadi! Please make sure you have more staff when it’s busy as we shouldn’t have to wait 40 mins before getting our drinks which came after our starters. In spite of this, the food and drinks were great! I had the duck and loved it!

Barman Leo made great cocktails and was super professional while being very fun.

Leo was exceptionally attentive and passionate about making my drinks. Excellent margarita and very friendly service 👌🏻

Was there on a Friday evening, great atmosphere! Was served by Leo at the bar, who was really sweet!

Oh my God, cocktails from Leo, out of this world!

We supplied the furniture for The Last Talisman and I have to say the interior is superb. The food and service is superb and a very friendly atmosphere

Pedimos unos platos pequeños. El calamar estaba bien, el vientre de cerdo estaba frío, la tempura de langostinos no tenía sabor. Los platos grandes eran cualquier cosa menos y el salmón era especialmente decepcionante ya que costaba casi £ 17 pero era más pequeño que la palma de mi mano - y tengo manos muy pequeñas, como niños. El arroz sucio era bonito (sin rima intencionada : ) . Las fichas de Masala fueron un fracaso. En primer lugar eran patatas fritas y tenían algún tipo de salsa que realmente sabía a mayo y cubierto con cebollas y algunos trozos verdes. La parte superior del brownie era demasiado difícil de cortar. El helado de semillas de amapola tenía un hermoso color carbón, pero no sabía mucho. Los inodoros eran desagradables - pisos y asientos muy húmedos y olorosos y una sensación anticuada para ellos.

This place is as close to Asian Fusion as McDonalds is to a sushi restaurant. The service was just rude (admittedly it was busy outside) but OMG the tiniest amount of joy would have been lovely. The special advertised on their mirrors had sold out.. The food is incredibly bland and most of it turned up cold. They seem to think that they can advertise Asian Fusion because they cook pretty average quality dishes and then add a 'store bought' Asian looking sauce.. Just a really shocking example of an attempt to look like an expensive place to eat (which it was!) Would never ever return!

Brilliant Magical Brunch!! I have been to over 20 brunches around London and this one was such fun and great value - I had walked past the Talisman so knew the decor was on point and unique - once booked we had options of large tasty food portions and the dessert was particularly amazing (the panna cotta and creme brulee) woweee.. The cocktails were made properly and beautifully presented and the intimate magic show was spectacular - really-how did he do it!?? Have recommended to all my friends - best 50 quid I ever spent 💕💕

Amazing atmosphere restaurant , very cool , staff are very friendly too ! I have been here to do facepainting for a birthday party and will return here with family for dinner , really love this restaurant! Highly recommend for a celebration too

Great food, great drinks. Welcoming staff and magical atmosphere.

From an American tourist perspective: There’s not much to say about this place except everything was wonderful. Our server was friendly and efficient. The pork belly small plate is a must try!! All of the food was absolutely delicious. If we had more time here I’d keep going until I’ve tried everything on the menu!

I booked for dinner for the Sunday roast, which I and my party were looking forward to. Only for us to arrive and be told that they couldn't find our booking, then we were informed, that they do not have enough food for us despite us making a booking the month prior for our booking in September. Our options are limited to pork and chicken. The only resolution offered was to spend more money on their happy hour. I feel better could have been done to honour what we booked for when we were not just walk-ins.

The atmosphere was perfect, the food was fantastic, and the service was top-notch. Thanks, Aslam, for the great recommendation!

We had a truly exceptional experience here! the ambiance was absolutely amazing, the food was delicious, and Esther's warm hospitality and top-notch service made our visit truly special. Thank you so much, azlam photography, for recommending this wonderful spot to us. Your suggestion was truly appreciated!