The Royal Oak in Southwark

Proper old school London pub. Good beer, service and atmosphere.

Harveys old ale, beautifully kept, good food, great service.

Had a late lunch on Sunday and food, cask beers, and service was great. A bit of a walk from where we were but well worth it.

An excellent real pub close to the underground. This pub serves a wide range of Harvey's (of Lewes) Beers.

Good stuff - uh oh, is it Harveys o'clock?

beautiful place, we often eat delicious food here with friends

Great little street-corner pub with a wide range of Harvey's beers, superbly kept. Convenient for Borough and London Bridge stations.

Lovely pub. Nice Victorian corner pub with nice Ale and friendly bar staff. Very nice pub to visit 👍

Very traditional pub in Southwark. Corner site with two rooms and nice wooden bar. Harveys of Lewes outlet in London, so all their beers are nicely presented and dispensed. Lots going on here, and strongly recommended.

Traditional boozer with a lovely range of well kept beers. CAMRA meeting on when I visited. Regulars were friendly. Would have like to have stopped longer.

This pub is a short walk from Borough tube station. It is an outlet for Harvey's Sussex ales, and on my most recent visit there were 7 on offer. I had the Old Ale.

Lovely pub for a quiet daytime pint with superb real ale. Would have stayed longer and scored much higher if it wasn't for the surly barman, but it's definitely worth a visit for the beer alone.

Possibly the best ale pub in London

A small pub that somehow managed to cope with a party of 60 or so people. The two bar staff didn't get a minute to rest but were excellent, managing to serve drinks to different people at the same time - a noteworthy skill.

Fantastic little pub with a great selection of beers.

Lovely pub serving great beer. Harvey’s beer remains consistently very good. The one down side is there is a gentleman who works here who has poor customer service skills and is rude and off-hand which sours the experience. Aside from this would be a 4 or 5 star pub easily.

This was my first visit to this pub for a party. I was excited before I came but disappointed with the service from one of bartenders who has dark hair. I stood next to the bar to order but he just ignored me. Five minutes later, he came to me. No greetings at all even after I said hello to him. He just replied “what do you want?” without even showing a smile on his face. Fifteen minutes later, the pub got much busier when more people arrived for the party. I needed to go upstairs but I couldn’t find where the stairs were. So I approached the bar and asked the bartender politely “can you show me where the stairs to upstairs, please?” In stead of pointing out the direction or told me where it was, he said “Isn’t that obvious? You won’t miss it.” then he turned his head and walked away. As I mentioned earlier, it was my first time here. I wasn’t familiar with the place at all. I thought it would be easier to ask a bartender rather to look for it myself. Otherwise I would have to excuse myself to go around the busy pub. It turned out that the door leads to toilet and stairs were blocked by customers. That was why I didn’t see the sign on the door. I understood the bartender might have been worked a whole day, he might be tired on a busy Saturday evening. But it shouldn’t be difficult for him to treat customers nicely and politely. If he doesn’t like the job, he shouldn’t work there. Another bartender who has blonde hair was happy and polite to customers though. No one would be happy to spend money but receive rude services in return. I wouldn’t go there again.

Wonderfully friendly environment. Nice people and barmen.

One of my favourite London Pubs

Great place as usual with good beers. Harveys Sussex was excellent.

Absolutely back to its best. Beer in great condition, friendly atmosphere and good service. The perfect London pub.

Lovely food and great service from Mikey… we’ve been here a few times and it never disappoints! Would definitely recommend!

Quiet little pub. Nothing special about it. Not suitable for large gatherings. Good hanging spot after work

Travel from the east end to sample the Harveys ale. Really great pub which does what it does really well. Highly recommend.

Brilliant Bar lady tender on the day of the Semi Final of England in the Euros football contest. So kind and reserved chairs for us, was such a lovley girl, thanks

Very quaint little bar. I walked quite a ways to get here as it was the only pub open before 12 that looked good. No food until 12 though!

I didn't eat here so can't comment on the food but they do have a lovely selection of Harvey's beer for £5.30/ pint.

Visit London once a year and always visit this pub at least once. Called in the night of Euro semi and felt really unwelcome due to probably a Scottish accent. Barman poor attitude as i asked for a Guinness, told they didn't have any so took an alternative and handy over Scottish £20 which he then had an issue with having taken a drink from the glass i told him to accept it or take the drink back which he grabbed and gave me the note back.

A rare gem of a pub. Friendly and accommodating staff served a great selection of perfectly conditioned Harvey's ales.

Great bistro, great food, beer....

Staff are really nice and friendly, the Sunday roast was pretty decent. Great spot for a relaxing beer away from the typical chaos of London.

Very quiet, no outdoor area. Friendly staff, and it's clean and tidy, but there's just something depressing about the atmosphere.

Haven't been here for quite a while but popped in for lunch with friends from overseas. We sat inside in a back room as the front was full with a funeral party. We ordered off the snack menu and had hummus and flat breads,crispy squid with a dip,a lovely chicken dish with chilli strips of crispy chicken meat and a generous salad and the most delicious red wine. All in all one of the best pub snack lunches we've had in ages. Friendly service and fair prices. We will be back.

Really great pint of Harvey's Armada

Great place to try the traditional old English beerstyles. Great service and authentic indoor design.

What a good pub. Great atmosphere, really friendly, helpful staff and the food was both excellent and reasonably priced - scampi, salt beef-loaded fries and fish and chips. Only gripe was the Harvey’s Best, really not great. Certainly not a good as my local, The Plough in Plumpton, but Harvey’s rarely travels well.

Very good, old style, backstreet pub. Harvey's of Sussex tied house - excellent beer. Still great

My favourite pub in the universe.

Handles that pull close Upkeep for those wearied weeks How hours can go slow.

Couldn't be any better of a boozer. Incredible choice of Harvey's beers. Lovely interior. Class BOOZER!

Small, typical, family-run pub. A change of scenery guaranteed! We had a great time

A fantastic little pub, well kept and well served by Harvey's of Sussex. Good quality ales, the menu looked good, the staff were friendly. I envy the locals, it's not on a main road but it is only a short walk from Borough.

Lovely quiet pub with great beers served well by excellent friendly staff.

Was told this is in the top 30 Sunday lunch pubs in the country - I would hate to think what the ones who didn’t make the cut were like No table reserved for us even though it had been confirmed by email , no vegetarian option left so they served me a vegan burger with Sunday roast trimmings. The Sunday roast sides consisted of only 1 vegetable option and the most lack lustre mini Yorkshire pudding I’ve ever seen , staff seemed uninterested as I will be when thinking where to go for Sunday lunch next time!

This could be such a great pub but the guy behind the bar shouldn’t be in the hospitality industry. He had no social skills at all and made us feel distinctly unwelcome. We would have had lunch and a lot more drinks but had one drink and left which is a real shame as the beer was good and the pub itself was nicely decorated and set out, such a shame.

It's a great address, very pleasant and accommodating staff. The room was full, there was the traditional Wednesday evening quiz, we went upstairs, to a small, quiet room, it was great, thanks to the team 👍.

Traditional real ale pub with good selection of Harvey's beers. CAMERA listed. They do a selection of pub food (I didn't eat so can't say how good it is).

Lovely pub, lovely staff, great hearty food and lots of it, and fantastic Harveys beer! Would definitely recommend reserving a table at the weekend. It's a 5 min walk from Borough market station and definitely worth it

Very disappointing. Was really excited about coming here after researching pubs near London Bridge to meet a friend from Zurich I hadn’t seen in years. 45 minutes after ordering we were brought two meals that we hadn’t ordered nor did the calamari starter we had ordered arrive. We were refunded but the staff were unapologetic or interested in finding a way of remediating a situation which was clearly very unsatisfactory. Might be good for a beer but don’t come for food.

This is probably the best pub in central London at the moment. The cask ale (Harvey’s) is properly looked after and served in fine form - the best pint of cask ale I have had in London for many years. Staff are friendly and efficient. Food is available but takes a back seat - this is a drinkers’ pub. Screen-based entertainment and piped music are conspicuously absent. As a result there is a lively and convivial atmosphere during the evening and a good mix of different types of people. If you want to know what a proper pub is like, there is currently no better example in London. Very well done to all involved.

Good range of beers from Harvey's. Pleasant contemporary decor, friendly service.

Super pub near Borough tube from Harvey’s, the Lewes based brewery. Beer is well kept, service friendly and it has a great atmosphere - not TV and no music! Particularly good for lovers of a good pint of mild.

Traditional london pub with great cask beer. Harvey's Brewery and some great seasonal beers. Pub classics foodwise, great prices.

Quiet and traditional pub a few minutes walk from Borough tube station. The staff were friendly and the beer was good, looks to have a decent selection of traditional pub food on the menu that would be good to try on the next visit. Worth a visit if you are in the local area and seeking something out the way and a bit more traditional.

Nice friendly pub, slightly off the beaten track and worth a detour.

Booked for family Celebration Civil Partnership for my son it's his local . Perfect venue 👌 lovely food service erc Voted Pub of the year South London So excellent beers Thankyou for everything ❤️

Fui un domingo para probar el sunday roast, mejor reservar por mail con antelación. La comida en general buena, el servicio muy atento y rápido, te tratan como si fueras un cliente de toda la vida. La selección de cask ales es nutrida y variada. Para rematar, un precio bueno para ser London, fuera del circuito turístico eso sí.

Good selection of Stouts ! The Old Ale was my favorite. A little bit sweet with tones of cherry . The Sussex best was also great ( no a stout though)

A right classy pub, fab atmosphere, esp on a winter’s eve, lovely windows framed by the soft internal lighting. Brilliantly kept beer, Harvey’s dark mild a stand-out and at 3% a good choice for a lengthy session. Oh, and great staff behind the bar🙂

Great local pub tucked away from the main street serving some great beers.

Superb local pub owned and run with care by Harvey’s Brewery. Minutes walk from London Bridge.

Delightful pub just off Borough High Street with excellent Harvey's beers.

This was a firm favourite of mine pre-. It always felt like stepping back in time - something truly special down a backstreet. Hadn’t made my way way there for a little while, but popped in over the weekend. Unfortunately the pub has been modernised, and not really in a sympathetic way. I know pubs have to adapt to survive. But this didn’t feel like the right treatment for this gem. The beer remains stellar. But what’s happened to the decor/vibe! I wonder if it’s under new management. But unfortunately the old pub chairs/tables seem to have been replaced by clunky, large dining tables. Ugly, lacking in character, and hard to get around. The cosy space at the back, where there used to be arms chairs and assorted brick-a-track, is gone; replaced by sterile leather-clad, bar style stools. The old doors between the bars seem to have been removed. The lighting is harsh. There is now a large ugly TV, and music was playing. Barman seemed sullen and served whilst on the phone. It feels more generic, and less unique. The Royal Oak was special and can be again. Turn back the hands of time and take it back to what it was before!

Very good pub, good beer selection, slow service.

We just grabbed a pint and snacks, enjoyed every moment of it. Authentic place with good atmosphere :)

Nice pub, unbelievably rude barman. My friend, who is extremely polite always, asked for a beer but it was off, he asked if there was something similar, the barman pointed to one which was significantly more alcoholic. my friend had a long evening ahead and wanted to pace himself, he asked if there was anything with a lower abv. “Here’s what you can do,” said the barman, “go to [name of another pub] down the road.” He turned and walked away. They did have beers with a lower abv (the one he suggested was 5.8, as opposed to 3.8 of the one my friend asked for), not that that has any bearing on whether this is justifiable behaviour. Later another friend asked him, “What’s this beer like?” “Good.” “I mean, what kind of beer is it, colour, flavour etc.” “Nice.” Every time any of our group went to the bar, he was taciturn and unpleasant. This was the slightly bearded, short ponytail barman. It was a shame because I was meeting old friends I haven’t seen for years because I was in London for the night and we chose the pub because it had a good reputation (it is a nice pub, but that’s totally irrelevant if the staff go out of their way to make you feel unwelcome), but I will never be going there again, and if anyone ever asks for a pub suggestion in that area I (and I’m sure my London-based friends) will suggest avoiding this place, unless you fancy being treated like dirt.

Dog friendliest pub in this part of town! The superstar staff welcomed us and showered Alba 🐶 with cuddles. Not sure who had most fun…! It’s also a lovely pub with loads of original features and a great range of Harvey’s beers. Highly recommend and will be back 😉

Great pub!!! Good roast, good price, but could be hotter :)

Good old fashioned pub. Good food at very good prices

Good ald fashioned pub with real ales and mild! Quick salt beef bagel for lunch too.

very classic pub. nothing to miss if you never enter, but a good drink is waiting for you.....

Food was nice. Happy to have found a table without reservation on a Sunday afternoon. Place is a bit too expensive but it's Central London so it's expected. Dogs allowed, always appreciated.

A good little pub and a nice find given it’s quite some way from the Harvey’s part of the world. They have a great selection of Harvey’s ales all at reasonable prices too. The pub can get quite cramped and busy as it’s quite small and tight. The main thing I’d change is the harsh lighting. Something softer would be nicer. You can’t complain in having something a bit different though that’s not part of the usual central and inner London chains. Solid 4/5.

Used to happily take the CAMRA card but no longer… is there any pub left where you can use the CAMRA card?

First class and a ‘real’ pub serving my husband’s favourite beer! Great staff and buzzing atmosphere - shame we live 10 miles away but we will be back - lots! 👍🏻

Great pub and Sunday roast, very reasonable prices as well

Very good pub with excellent choice of Harvey's beer kept in very good condition.

Excellent pub. Been here many times. A gem of the Borough of which there are many. You can almost see the black clock face of St George the Martyr from here.

I find the beer well kept, the atmosphere cosy and traditional and the staff are friendly and efficient. It is one of my favourite pubs in the world. I only wish I lived closer to it. (Traducido por Google) La cerveza me parece bien cuidada, el ambiente acogedor y tradicional y el personal es amable y eficiente. Es uno de mis pubs favoritos en el mundo. Ojalá viviera más cerca de él.

A lovely historic pub. These days it is a bit sterile and more of an eatery than a pub. Prices are high. (Traducido por Google) Un encantador pub histórico. En estos días es un poco estéril y más un restaurante que un pub. Los precios son altos.

First class pub, original decor, great staff and first class ales. Why not walk another 5 mins down Borough High Street to enjoy a high class pub, than cram yourselves on the pavement outside an inferior pub? (Traducido por Google) Pub de primera clase, decoración original, excelente personal y cervezas de primera clase. ¿Por qué no caminar otros 5 minutos por Borough High Street para disfrutar de un pub de clase alta, en lugar de amontonarse en la acera frente a un pub inferior?

A proper traditional pub. Excellent ales. Beautiful interior. (Traducido por Google) Un pub tradicional adecuado. Excelentes cervezas. Hermoso interior.

Oh thanks god for this pub! Very pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. An awesome selection of beers, some good friends and life goes on happy ever after ! (Traducido por Google) ¡Oh, gracias a Dios por este pub! Ambiente muy agradable y servicio amable. ¡Una increíble selección de cervezas, algunos buenos amigos y la vida continúa feliz para siempre!

Sehr netter Pub, extrem freundlichen Barkeeper. Durfte sogar mein eigenes Bier zapfen 😁 🍻

The barman was not very welcoming (Traducido por Google) El barman no fue muy acogedor.

Proper old school boozer. Exemplary range of Harveys' cask beers. Will be back soon! (Traducido por Google) Alcohólico de la vieja escuela. Variedad ejemplar de cervezas de barril de Harveys. ¡Volveremos pronto!

Cosy pub with good atmosphere (Traducido por Google) Pub acogedor con buen ambiente.

Nice old pub (Traducido por Google) Bonito pub antiguo

Great :) (Traducido por Google) Excelente :)

Very pleasant place with an excellent selection of Harvey's beer. (Traducido por Google) Lugar muy agradable con una excelente selección de cervezas Harvey's.

Lovely traditional pub. Excellent pies and pints! (Traducido por Google) Encantador pub tradicional. Excelentes pasteles y pintas!

Historic old pub with an excellent range of cask beer (Traducido por Google) Antiguo pub histórico con una excelente variedad de cervezas de barril.

Toller Pub und bisher das günstigste. Nettes Personal. Kunterbunte Mischung ab Gästen. Die Burger waren sehr lecker.

Superb beer from Harvey’s, enjoyed the Mild, in particular. Good buzz on a Monday evening. The pies were very good, team at the bar very friendly. Will return (Traducido por Google) Excelente cerveza de Harvey's, disfruté del Mild, en particular. Buen zumbido en un lunes por la noche. Los pasteles eran muy buenos, el equipo del bar muy amable. volveré

Both the pies (go for the beef) and desserts (do not be fooled into the vanilla icecream, go for custard) are wonderful. (Traducido por Google) Tanto las tartas (opta por la carne de res) como los postres (no te dejes engañar por el helado de vainilla, opta por las natillas) son maravillosos.

Great selection of pies, great service and walking distance from Borough Tube station. (Traducido por Google) Gran selección de pasteles, excelente servicio y a poca distancia de la estación de metro Borough.

Proper south London boozer, excellent Harvey's selection. Would have been 5⭐ review if they had more staff on, we left after a couple of pints as we couldn't get service. (Traducido por Google) Alcohólico del sur de Londres, excelente selección de Harvey. Hubiera sido una revisión de 5 ⭐ si tuvieran más personal, nos fuimos después de un par de pintas ya que no pudimos obtener el servicio.

A fine traditional pub, close to Borough underground station. The Royal Oak offers a select range of beers both from the keg and the cask including a rarely seen. Dark Mild ready for pulling! Lovely service and a very pleasant atmosphere made this a very enjoyable stop on a busy schedule. (Traducido por Google) Un buen pub tradicional, cerca de la estación de metro Borough. The Royal Oak ofrece una selecta gama de cervezas tanto de barril como de barrica, incluida una rara vez vista. ¡Oscuro Suave listo para tirar! Un servicio encantador y un ambiente muy agradable hicieron de esta una parada muy agradable en una agenda apretada.

One of Harvey's London outlets - and a great pub selling great beer - what's not to like (Traducido por Google) Uno de los establecimientos de Harvey's en Londres y un gran pub que vende excelente cerveza: lo que no me gusta

Excellent Beer and very good hospitality is served here. (Traducido por Google) Aquí se sirve excelente cerveza y muy buena hospitalidad.