The Rose in Lambeth

We were a large group, 14 adults and 10 children. The team worked exceptionally hard to serve us even when it was very busy. I didn’t give much notice for the booking but the team were still accommodating and everyone was please with the portions and quality of the food we were served. The chicken wings were delicious!

I recently visited The Rose with a couple of friends for a Sunday roast (we’d called ahead to confirm vegetarian roasts which we were excited about). The atmosphere was lovely, very festive and welcoming - we would definitely come back for a drink. The food, unfortunately, was a bit hit and miss. For 3 of us the roast was fairly nice, but our 4th guest had freezing cold food and had to wait 15 minutes for her plate to be heated up after sending it back. The service was also pretty shocking. We asked 3 separate staff for some extra gravy and finally received some 20 minutes later - it became a bit of a joke how many people we could ask before it actually happened. We then ordered desserts, and after another 20 minute wait decided they probably weren’t arriving and we’d get the bill. The bill was incorrect too - we’d been charged for adding Yorkshire puddings to the vegan roast (even though all roasts come with them as standard). We had also been charged extra for the hard-to-source we’d waited for! Overall, the food was fine but we wouldn’t come back. The staff were very disorganised and once the live music started we decided no pudding and no environment to chat was probably a good time to leave.

Wonderful views if Big Ben and London Church. Live music even on a Sunday. The most Christmassy decoration. However I'm giving 3 stars only for service because we had to wait a long time for the drinks. We had to ask for it and still they wouldn't bring it until food was ready. Why??? What's the issue with having a drink while waiting for the food. They are also charging 12.5 % of service charge which is too expensive

This place used to be amazing before lock down. They had a dj that played a mix of pop, r &b and some 70/80s music(to keep owner happy- as noone else likes the old school 80s) previously the bar staff were friendly upbeat but they all left after lock down. Its now not worth even going. Completely down hill! Such a shame. One of the best places to go out as become on of the worst!

Very nice food - good for my veggie companion too. Great service from Armani - so helpful & polite. Noisy table nearby made it hard to talk properly.

Thanks to Adrian and the entire team we had a great birthday party at the Rose. The staff made us feel very welcomed, was fun to talk to and provided great service. The food was good, the drinks were fantastic, reasonably priced and the location is really nice. Thanks for a fantastic evening!

A super nice pub. Very cozy on two floors. More of a bar downstairs, more of a restaurant and events upstairs. Very tasty food and a friendly service team. Good drinks

Margarita and Maria were simply delightful , accommodating and looked after all our needs. Payrises for both me thinks

Nice pub right on the river, friendly and attentive staff, enjoyed very good food for a Monday evening meal. Would be more than happy to return if back in the area.

Great espresso martini and pint of Brixton IPA friendly and helpful staff, gave us a window table.

Known for its Sunday roast. I tried it and yum. Enough for 2 people.

Great little pub with fab food, good service and quite a bit of character

Food was alright. Nothing special. Portions are small, so don't go here if you're really hungry. While it was fine going this time, I probably wouldn’t visit again.

Outstanding meal and would highly recommend a visit. Great service, took care of our needs. Enjoyed both meals.

Un bellissimo bar tipico londinese situato vicino alla metro Vauxhall e all'Hotel Park Plaza Riverbank, di fronte al fiume Tamigi. Atmosfera e staff molto accogliente, adorabile lo stile "old school" londinese. I baristi Inna e Matt sono stati molto gentili con noi, i pasti erano molto buoni e i prezzi molto abbordabili!

We were looking for a decent pub near our hotel to while away some evening hours. The Rose was perfect. Good food and a friendly staff.

If I could put zero stars I would have. After making a reservation, we sat down and were ignored for about 15 min while the bartender and waitstaff had tension that could cut a knife. We tried to order the traditional beef roast and a burger. They were out of burgers which we were told immediately, so ordered a chicken burger for our kiddo and placed the order for the beef roast. Server came back about 10 min later to let us know they ran out of beef roast, so we ordered two other dishes. Our beers ran out about 15 min later and we were ignored once again and my husband went up to the bar to get refills. At that time, the bartender informed us that they were out of the second dish we ordered. We sat down at 7:30, so it wasn’t that late in the night. At that point, we decided not to continue the journey. A $30 round trip Uber ride for a few drinks. Do not waste your time or money.

Ran out of the main dishes for dinner, even though we came at a reasonable time. Also, did not mention that they were out of our order.

Lovely spot. Great place to come with kids and very friendly staff

This was a great local restaurant where we were welcomed in a friendly way and the service was quick and happy. The cocktails are joyful and the ‘Cobb Salad’ on the menu is like a delicasy of a Ceaser Salad with an additional twist of avocado, I loved it! The space is a bit noisy, especially when pub drinkers are sitting in the restaurant part. Apart from this, its a true joyful place with quality food.

Our first night in London, 4 tired and very jet-lagged Americans went to The Rose for dinner. It was a great choice. The bar downstairs was popular and noisy, but upstairs was quiet enough we could talk. We had 2 shepherd’s pies, 1 fish and chips, and 1 risotto primavera. The fish was described as perfect, and every morsel of the pies disappeared. French fries were also very good. (Not the same as the chips that came with the fish, which I can’t comment on.) I love the risotto, very flavorful without being overwhelmingly salty. The service was cheerful and courteous, but the server was a bit too busy and running around so much it was hard to catch her eye, for instance when we wanted condiments after our food was brought to the table. But that’s only a small minus, and I don’t blame the server at all. Bottom line I’d highly recommend this for very well prepared pub food.

Nice place overall. Terrible service..yes SN forgot the order then found it again..ah no loss😅..in short..we ate divided, there were 3 of us, among other things they got the bill wrong 2 times to our detriment..also if they then implemented the 20% discount for honesty of information

Lovely little Pub, always some cool jazz playing,that makes you want to drink an extra one!

Excellent bar food. Fantastic flavorful drinks... I had chilli margarita and my wife had Mrs Rose... good relaxed pubby atmosphere, and the servers were very conscientious and helpful! Definitely recommend!

The food is good, it hurts the terrible service, I don't recommend it at all

Went with my sister and went back with friends a week later! Beautifully decorated, great atmosphere, and the food is delish! Plus, they have GF options👍🏻

Food was edible, not great. Bartender didn’t know how to make a basic drink.

Not bad , quite expensive and sadly one of those places where they serve a vodka and tonic then try keep the bottle to sell again. At these prices they should give you the bottle. Just seems petty and penny pinching

I had the roast chicken meal & bbq wings there, it was really nice.

Great spot for breakfast before we headed to Buckingham Palace. Great service, love the eggs on toast.

The food was very good. It's not truly a pub type atmosphere... more like a restaurant trying to be a pub. We ordered and paid for our drinks at the bar. But when we ordered food at the bar, they wouldn't take payment and were told the person that brings us our food would take care of us from that point forward. But after receiving our food, we never saw our server again... it took 4 times asking for our tab until someone finally brought our check so we could settle up and leave.

Delicious Sunday lunch, and service with a smile

Stayed locally , this area is kinda soulless just hotels and apartments these days. This place is a little oasis a proper pub . Very much enjoyed a drink with my wife here. Friendly staff.

We were in London for a week on holiday. We arrived on Wednesday and were hungry that evening! Since this pub was only 5 minutes away from our hotel we decided to have dinner there and what can I say! We were immediately thrilled! We were warmly welcomed and we got a table straight away, even though it was already very full! All the service staff were really in a great mood and it didn't take too long until we got drinks and food. And the food was really world class! I can only recommend this pub! We felt really comfortable there, so much so that we ate there four times a week! In addition to the standard menu, there was also a weekly menu which was also awesome. In short. If we are back in London our first stop would be this pub.

Nice place to Eating and/or drinking. We had a good time.

We had a family party in the River Room. It was fabulous. We had 52 people there with tables all round the room and an empty space in the middle used by the children for activities during the lunch. We preordered everything and we were served hot delicious food, very nice service and all this in a room with a great view of the Houses of Parliament. Highly recommended.

Amazing meal reasonably priced. Prompt service

Just a brilliant place friendly welcoming staff my wife and I had a really enjoyable time visited there twice once mid week and for our 38th wedding anniversary we felt like locals even made friends with 2 Canadian sisters over to see Taylor Swift if and when we visit London again definitely visit again

Very pleasant place with relaxing atmosphere Really very good dishes

Located on Albert Embarkment across from River Thames, quant pub offering Sunday Roasts and reasonably priced given sizable portion size. Both chicken and pork belly were delicious, pork in particular was spiral cooked to shredable tenderness and crackling skin. Chicken like wise has rotisserie juiciness. I even thought the vegetables were prepared well. Extra large chips were kinda same as the potatoes in the roasts. Try multiple beers in half pints. The place hit the spot after a long flight.

We sat down and had to wait quite a while to be waited on. Another couple sat down and the. Got waited on before us. That was disappointing but when we finally met our server he was good. We ordered nachos and a burger. They were both quite good. Especially the burger. The decor was super enjoyable.

Amazin service. Special thanks to Michal Swider !

Bald guy who wipes tables has a disgusting attitude and was rude upon arrival. Drinks and vibes were great though

Was an amazing service and amazing food, all staff was so welcoming and lovely. 5/5 definitely be coming again when I’m next in London !

Food: delicious Service: with a smile Vibe: on point Happy traveller! Keep up the good work guys

Best burger I've had in a long time! Tastefully decorated with great music and the most lovely staff. Can't go wrong at The Rose.

Great French jazz music all the time and very handsome bartenders. The restaurant is very charming and the food is good!

Lovely place, lovely service, burger was good, fries were amazing, only problem is the carbonara, it came flavourless and mushy with some two inch pieces of spaghetti and the only flavour of raw cream. Sent it back, and they offered a new one, but the new one came back same mushy with just a bit of extra pepper, but they did offer us some free drinks. Would come back for a drink and a burger and fries, but not for that carbonara. Edit: chef did a third attempt, and came down to inspect us eat it from the bar. Overheard the (presumed) manager say “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it”. But the other formal looking man was really trying to be nice and considerate.

excellent service and food but prices too high

Food is amazing. The fish and chips are great.

Myself with 2 of my female friends had a very bad experience in this restaurant. The service was really bad👎👎👎. On of the staff there was very rude to us and felt really bad. He was not even interested to take order from us. We were able to see the food was ready in the front desk but he made as to ask him " can we have the food if its ready" , and his facial expressions were too scornful. We couldn't even enjoy the food because felt very contempt. Ohhh god , will never go there again. 👎

There was a long wait, people ignored you and then left again!!!

Tasty cheesecake and cozy bar to drink

The atmosphere was really good and the bartender was a decent bloke. I ordered a steak and my girlfriend ordered six chicken wings. It was honestly quite expensive but it was decent feed. A great local pub

Was visiting the UK from the states and I still dream about these espresso martinis. Still the best I've ever had.

The free pour is its worst point ordered 3 large rums questioned the measure drink it always did not think it legal for a pub not to measure spirts had been to a party upstairs where it was served by optic

Great food. Last minute booking, really accommodating. We sat upstairs so quieter

What a great pub, great interior, great service and loved the atmosphere. Had a great fun night there with friends

What a great find this pub was great atmosphere. Only stopped for drinks but that lasted several hours, with a sing and dance at the end. Will definitely try it out for food next time

Stumbled across this place as we were staying in the Park Plaza Riverbank, a few minutes walk and what a find it was!! It was so good that we visited both nights on our two night stay in London. Food and drinks were excellent and very reasonably priced for an establishment of its nature and in the location that it is. I would return again in a heartbeat during my next stay in London and would recommend to anyone.

Great location, super nice staff! Thank you for the lovely evening.

Beautiful pub, amazingly friendly staff who were great with my girls. Definitely will be back

Fabulous cocktails and food, and our bartender, Michael, was most generous and spectacularly creative surprising our daughters with a rose-themed dessert! Love this gorgeous pub!

We have just enjoyed our evening at The Rose 🌹 so much. It’s my 3rd visit in two days and I have to say , the service we received has been amazing. The person who recruited Olivia has to be commended as Olivia is the the benchmark for what customer service means

Service is only good when the female staff are on. The gents working there are slack as hell and utterly slow.

Great pub. The service was off the charts and if the competition are reading this you should make the amazing Roxanna a huge offer as she is an asset to any business.

Great pub with amazing, food and beers

One of my favourite pubs in London, great vibe.

What a lovely pub! The food, drinks, and service were perfect! Our waitress, Roseann or Rosanna from Poland, was delightful and so friendly! I’d give The Rose and our waitress 5 stars!

Great vibes and not too crowded, enjoyed the music. The bar staff could be more friendly. Didn't eat here, only had a few drinks

Local pub with good beer and nice service.

Nice enough boozer: worth a visit for its riverside location. Food and beer is fine (if unexceptional). Service mixed - very friendly table staff, slow service at the bar.

Very tasty drinks but the music is blasting. Can’t hear anyone and have to yell at the top of your lungs to talk to anyone.

Consistently great service and food. Our regular spot when in Vauxhall.

I happened to walk past this pub and seen it had been renovated. The outside seating area was lovely and such a sun trap, I loved the fairy lights outside, a great touch. I was impressed with such a good wine list for a pub. When we looked at the menu, we seen they did a set lunch for £10, I had to look twice as this price is unbelievable. I opted for the bangers and mash, everything about this meal was perfect.  The Cumberland sausages were juicy and full of flavour,  the mash was so creamy, the onion rings were the right amount of batter vs onion and finally the gravy, you can tell this is made in house. It was full of flavour and just topped the meal off. It was a perfect ambiance both inside and out. I’m definitely going to try the the Sunday lunch which I think will be great fun as they have a live singer. This pub  is just what’s needed In the area Can't wait to come back.

Found this Pub on the Riverbank on the Thames. Our food was very good & a nice selection of beers. Certainly worth a visit!

We ended up at “The Rose” by chance. The ambience and the very friendly staff alone are worth coming back. Upon request, the bartender mixed us a cocktail outside of the drinks menu. Great and would love to come back!

We loved the Rose! We stayed at the Hyatt Regency just about 2 blocks down the street and visited about 5 different times either for drinks or lunch/dinner ! The staff were absolutely wonderful, the food and drinks great....but the staff is what truly brought us back!

Nice local pub. Close to Southbank. Decent meal.

Great customer service, our waiter was great and the food was tasty. Was there for lunch. I would go back for a meal and drinks.

We were thrilled to find a place that served gluten-free and plant-based food near our hotel. The service was fantastic and our food was delicious.

Top marks on all counts! Outstanding food, atmosphere was buzzing with laughter and good vibes, service was great! Wait time on food wasn't bad for how busy they were on a Saturday night and food quality was still top notch. Absolutely recommend!

I really enjoy coming here for Sunday roast and hearing the jazz music and enjoying the ambience. My only recommendation would be for the staff to be better trained in customer service, as it really can be hit and miss.

Regularly visiting The Rose pub is always a delight. Their exceptional food and drinks, especially the Sunday Roast, make it a weekly highlight. The cocktails surpass those of many cocktail bars, complemented by a great selection of draught beers and wines. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. The place buzzes with energy throughout the week, featuring quizzes, DJs, and live jazz. The decor is stunning, rivalling even Selfridges. The first-floor dining room, available for private hire, offers breathtaking views. Situated in Vauxhall overlooking the Thames and Houses of Parliament, The Rose lub is a true gem. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return. Kudos to all involved!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Went there for a private party. Everything went smoothly.

Very nice pub with pretty good location. Veggie burger was tasty.

We heard about this new pub opening and had to try it. I had the grand beef burger. It was amazing. The burger was so juicy and cooked perfectly. The fries were the best I have ever tried. I don't know what the seasoning was but it was delicious. We will definitely be back.

A really excellent experience!! Nice place , delicious food, good beers and very kind stuff!! Keep up the good work guys!!

Was expecting a pub but was a lot fancier, with only seats at the bar for drinks. Lovely decor and nice view of the river. Friendly staff and very tasty food too!

I came to the rose for the first time & Roxanne was so welcoming to me and my friends , her customer service is impeccable. We will be back . Roxanne thank you for making my friend enjoy her birthday!

Lovely, relaxed pub with a view of Parliament

A mix of pub and restaurant. Friendly waitresses

Food is amazing. Look for the specials and their always fab.

lovely Irish man he could kinda pour - terrible second pint FILL MY GLASS!

I recently visited The Rose and enjoyed the spectacular riverside views while savouring their renowned fish and chips. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Never been let in even though the site was saying the pub is open till 1am. Otherwise I would've never even made the trip.

Very delicious and Roxana did great when I'm back in London this is the first place where I will go

Very, very nice, the food was great, the view and the atmosphere were perfect

Roxana is the best, appropriate it!

Roxana was so amazing and made this evening so great. We came in spontaneously and stayed the whole evening. The service was so amazing and the food was great. We waite a little bit long for the food to be served, but that was definitely worth it. All in all a must visit when you're around!