The Rake in Southwark

The best bar in Borough Market with an excellent range of beers

I'm very into trying different beers, so having a place right by my work that rotates it's taps pretty much daily is great. Much prefer it here, standing in Borough Market with a small flight, than cramming into a standard pub in the area. Also enjoy that you can grab a takeout from nearby (Franco Manca or Bao etc) and bring it in to enjoy with your beer

The German (?) barmaid is the unfriendliest and rudest I have ever encountered in a bar; truly appalling.

Selection of beautifully curated beer and cider. Cracking location. Love this place!

the best bit about Borough Mkt (Monmouth Coffee and those old pork sandwiches at Roast, and breakfast bap at Maria's aside)

Been my favourite pub in London for a decade now. Great selection of different beers in an unusual setting and a nice atmosphere. The pub is tiny but even in winter the outside area is big enough that there’s always space to stand, and it’s covered and sheltered. Just check the alcohol percentages (and prices) if you’re going to order something particularly unusual!

We came for sunday brunch. Food was average. Nothing stands out. Service was good. Reasonable price.

Unbeatable selection of drinks.

Very nice beer bar right on Borough Market. Nice people, good beer.

A nice oases at the end of the borough market. Solid draft list.

Great selection of beers! Small inside but heated outdoor space.

Great London pub, on the edge of Borough Market

I previously gave it 3 stars a few yrs ago as ever time we went it was awful for various reasons. Went again Oct 24 & it was much better. Outside was shut for renovations so look forward to trying again next time we're near

Tiny wee micropub in Borough Market with a fantastic range of beers. Four unusual real ales from smaller breweries as well as a load of keg craft beers from UK and further afield. Prices are decent for this part of town, around £5 for a pint of ale or £7 odd for keg. Lovely!

The best pub in London. Beers are always well kept and prices reasonable. Thank you Rake!

Obviously a good bar with fine beer. But I don’t want eye-rolling from the barmaid when I ask to have a pint topped up when it’s only three quarters full.

Amazing beer selection and friendly staff and fellow revellers

Great place to sit and have a delicious craft beer.

A great Taproom, in Borough Market. A very wide selection of awesome craft beers at reasonable prices. Lots of space. The Barman was very helpful with advice and very friendly

One of the nicest pints Ive ever had. Great and reasonably priced beer

Great spot for a pint! If we had more time I would have had a session!

5 star on my previous review, 5 start again, star for the 3rd time I've been asked to update the review! Great little craft ale and larger pub, with amazing 5* pork scratchings. Good and friendly service! Also started doing a stamp card scheme. If you don't go here you're missing out!

If you don't know the Rake stop reading immediately and head there NOW! Tiny little gem with great staff and impressive selection of beers. I do my best to have a pint there anytime I'm around!!

Small but friendly place with excellent but pricey beer selection. No need to worry about food with the market being right next door. Grab a bite then come here to eat it with a pint. Was a little shocked that my pint of IPA cost 11 Pounds but there were slightly less expensive options on the menu. Just review the pricing and consider accordingly.

Borough Market absolutely heaving, and this place just next to it just hidden enough to have space to sit and enjoy a beer from a broad selection. Aaaand relax 🍻

Great selection of tap and cask beers.

Fantastic small taproom. Nice selection. Would visit again for sure. Did not have the food so can’t comment.

Good pub in the market. Also a pub that has a prominent price list.

Nice quirky spot with a great selection of indie beers. 👌 porter

Really enjoyed the beer a great choice great location

A little gem of a place. Tucked down a side street right by Borough Market. Excellent beer selection served by experienced staff in pleasant surroundings. Also the only pub I could find in the area that is open at 11am! Great for small groups or simply to escape from the hustle of the market,

Invited to the Rakes 18th Birthday Party. Great afternoon and as always Great beer. Great service as normal, even a Goody bag. Thanks Richard and Mike for the invitation.

Great funky bar very different to the other market bars. Excellent beer choice and helpful staff.

Great last minute find walking past. Lots of choice and great service. Beware they don't accept cash.

Nice selection of craft beers. The bar is very small on the inside but there's plenty of standing space outside without having to stand in the street.

Great little pub in the heart of Borough Market. Good beer selection, albeit at London prices. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Would go back.

Nice pub to escape the hub bub of the market.

A nice selection of beers on tap. Big yard with standing tables.

What a beautiful place, so much to see. Beautiful decor. Service efficient. Nice menu. I have a flat bread with a beautiful topping. My friend had a few starter dishes. All well presented and served with a smile. Definitely worth going, fab atmosphere and so much to look at

Barlady today didn’t know what she was doing. I’ve asked for IPA she was going to serve me pale ale. Then when I’ve asked to read labels properly she served DIPA for £15 a pint (which is overpriced even for DIPA). Not giving 1 star just for a wide selection of craft beers and nice terrace.

A simply perfect pub right on Borough Market. You can bring the food you bought at the market and eat it there. There are countless types of beer in all sizes here. The staff is very friendly, the outdoor area is simply great. I come here every time I visit Borough Market. Absolute recommendation from me!

Some great beers on the menu here. Really nice atmosphere in what is a busy neighbourhood. A go to

Great little pub! I got the pints but id go back and try a range of other offerings

Love this pub. Independent yet still great value for money on a vast selection of guest beers. I first drank Punk IPA in here in 2010 before they had presence anywhere.

On a damp Tuesday it was a welcome break to be here and not a chain pub. Good beers, encouraged to sample before buying, great for a solo pint or two.

Great service and superb range of beers

Decent small bar on outskirts of Borough Market..Good prices for London with a brilliant selection of beers, always pop in if I'm in area.

Ultimate craft beer location, can be somewhat whiffy out the back of Borough Market

Popular spot near the river, offering a good selection of taps and cans from around tbe world. Nice terrace and friendly staff.

Underwhelming beer selection (for my taste) but nice space, good tunes, and friendly barman.

Good selection of beers, but be prepared for higher-than-average prices.

Tucked away in the only quiet corner of borough market is their fantastic little craft beer bar. It's a great escape after battling through the market. No kids allowed inside either.... Heaven. Well worth a visit, excellent beer, friendly knowledgeable staff and honestly the peace and vibe you get from here is amazing!

Tried the blackcurrant stout beer and it was absolutely the best discovery ever! You can't find this beer anywhere else but here. It's unique, flavorful, great balance between a stout and a bitter ? Can't even describe it properly, you must try it !

Very busy Thursday night. Great place to hang out post-work. And handy to trains.

In my opinion it used to be better here. There is still a good choice of beer but today there was only one cask offering. The real thing that lets it down is the indifferent service. I dont expect a lot but a smile and a please or thank you is surely mandatory!

Great little pub/tap-room. All about offering plenty of options on tap, there were 15 or 20 I think. Friendly service.

cool little place with great selection of beers

Absolute stellar service and nice atmosphere!

Small craft beer pub in the heart of Borough market. Great selection of craft beers from the local area. Small space that can get full but well worth a visit.

Fantastic place for beer enthusiasts, high quality & loads of choice, definitely recommended!

Situated on the right in the direction of the City, as you exit the hustle and bustle of Liverpool Street Station, and as a previous reviewer noted, this cocktail 🍸 lover's paradise, could easily be missed. Seat yourself in opulent surroundings and sip cocktails until your heart's content! Ensure that you take a little time to peruse the petit cocktail booklet and order one of their hand crafted cocktails. It may take a little time, but I can assure you, it will be well worth the wait: they were absolutely exquisite, and I yearned for more! Neither was I disappointed by the accompanying food. I selected the cured salmon and smoked cod, dressed in a creamy avocado mayonnaise. These perfectly balanced flavours fused together in a dish that was perfect for lunch: satisfying but not too heavy. I noted that they also serve oysters 😋 with champagne and bottomless options too on a Saturday, so a return visit is definitely on the cards!

First time I've been here for about 10 years. I won't leave it so long next time. Excellent beer selection, goes without saying.

Great pub for trying small batch brews

Excellent selection of beers. Wide range of %. A couple of really good value beers on the pumps.

They rose to the challenge. I received a voucher for my next visit due to poor visibility.

This is an absolutely cracking little pub, with a superb range of beers. There's a friendly team behind the bar, and a real buzz to the place.

Nice pub, but it’s pretty expensive.

Nice little bar near the very busy borough market.

Tiny bar with outdoors porch. Good selection of craft beer. Just inside borough market.

An excellent range of craft beer, served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you're in Borough and enjoy beer, you'd be crazy to miss a visit!

Good beer selection. Very powerful outdoor heaters.

A classic venue. Would like to see more high end British pale ales on tap though. Felt the same on the last couple of visits

One of my favourite craft beer pubs

Such a great little place in the heart of Borough Market. Good choice of beer and served as it should be! Thanks for the hospitality!

Cute little craft beer pub with an outside area. Only downside is that the toilets seem to be shared with Borough Market...unless I went to the wrong ones?!

Lovely little bar. Great choice of local (and American) craft beers. Good place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of Borough Market, decent amount of seating in the beer garden. Yes it's expensive but in my opinion worth it.

Some great beers and one of the original craft beer venues of London

Cozy little craft brew pub with a nice assortment of beers

Tiny craft beer bar with huge variety of drinks. Friendly staff and quiet beer garden right next to Borough Market.

Great selection of beers. Nice spot to grab a drink after having dinner at Borough Market next door.

Class spot and great beer selection. Bit of a gem in midst of tourist hotspot.

The Rake is a hidden gem for craft beer enthusiasts. It's a cozy spot tucked away in Borough Market, and if you're into craft beers, it's a must-visit. What's great about The Rake is the fantastic rotating beer selection. They offer a diverse range of craft beer from all over the world. Whether you're into IPAs, stouts, sours, or something more unique, you're likely to find something that suits your taste. The staff are friendly and really knows their stuff when it comes to beer. If you're not sure what to try, they're happy to offer recommendations and samples, which is a great way to explore new flavors. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, making it a great place to hang out with friends, grab a drink, and enjoy some quality beer. It's not a big place, so it can get a bit crowded, but that adds to its charm. So, if you're looking for a casual spot to enjoy some craft beer in a laid-back setting, The Rake in London is a fantastic choice. Cheers!🍻

Lugar donde podras encontrar cerveza al estili ingles (bombeada) ademas de 12 salidas de cervezas. Tiene un beer garden que unas 9 mesas y un espacio interior como para 20 personas, no hay comida pero al lado esta el mercado con muchas variedad.

One of my favourite pubs/tap rooms in London, always a good crack.

14 keg beers on tap and today nothing that fits the bill for a decent pale, session or IPA unless you're a west coast fan. Like Tap East its a decent venue in a convenient location. Again like Tap East though, you can walk in and be ready to walk out once you've seen the tap list

Good place and selection of beer. Great to be have a choice of around 15 different to every other pub. Can't fault the bar and seating areas, but marked down due to the stench in the gents. Really needs a good clean out in there!

My first stop whenever i visit London. Love it!

Excellent selection of beers. Good prices. Enjoyed it.

Great beer with lots of options from small breweries and many tap takeovers and similar events. A must visit if you’re in London.

Great for a quick pint while in Borough Market. Great selection of beers. Inc sometimes beer from the amazing @goodness brewery!

Wonderful little spot, with lovely outdoor seating and great selection of drinks available. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We ended up going two nights in a row, on a four night stay in London, because we enjoyed it so much.

Grab a beer at The Rake and chill out near Borough Market. Surprisingly quiet for how loud and crowded Borough can be, but don't expect a ton of frills or any food. Just a good, cold beer and a wooden bench+table.

Great place to sample artesanal beers from all around the world

Nice tap selection. Also some Trillium cans in the fridge was a good surprise. Nothing fancy what comes to interior but that's secondary when the beer is in focus. Located nicely in the corner of market area.

Always a good selection of craft beers

A buzzy environment with a brilliant range of well kept beers. It is often a crowded busy place, and has a small bar, which seems to lend itself to some (not all) members of staff being, sometimes, rather terse and unsmiling. I'm sure they don't mean to be but it can come across as having a slightly superior attitude, which detracts from the enjoyment slightly.

The Rake: the only real reason to come to Borough Market. I’ve been making an annual pilgrimage for over 15 years. I come all the way from West London! Crazy right? But it’s all about the beer for me, and The Rake has some of the best around. Unlike a more modern chain craft beer pub you could name, The Rake doesn’t serve truffle fries or Oreo Milkshakes for kids, but buy your choice of fancy food in a cardboard box from around the corner and sneak it into the beer garden, nobody minds. (I hope nobody minds. Maybe they do. I should probably ask some day.)

Lovely beers, and a beautifully decorated property, full of character and charm. Sadly the staff let this pub down. I popped in for a beer and was greeted by a server whom it’s fair to say seemed void of emotions. She didn’t speak to me throughout the entire interaction. I don’t want a full blown conversation, but minimal interaction is normally enough to be friendly. The staff were certainly trying to play the miserable hipster card sadly…

Love this little gem tucked away in borough borough. Always a great selection of craft beers and loads of outside space

Really nice little place. Very reasonably priced drinks, lovely staff