The White Bear in Lambeth

Very nice pub with indoor and outdoor seating. Cash, credit/debit card and e-wallet payments accepted. Full bar, cocktail menu, wine, beer & cider on tap. Pretty hoppin' place between 5pm-8pm. Baked Camembert starter is really lovely - served with slices of bread. Cocktails are on point - Aperol Spritzes, peach spritzes, Tom Collins, Paloma - all very delicious. If they're super busy be prepared to wait a few minutes for your cocktail orders, but it's worth the wait. Decor is warm and relaxed, suitable for casual or semi-formal gatherings. Booths, hi-tables, tables & chairs, etc.

Susa took care of us at the table. A true delight. Very professional and friendly. Excellent meal.

Such a chill spot. Super friendly staff, the food was sooo good (get the venison wellington!), and the garden’s perfect for hanging out on a sunny day. Can’t wait to go back🤩🤩🤩

We had another good meal, and though we returned our meal because it wasn’t hot enough for us, the kitchen took it back and reheated it with care. We could see into the kitchen and saw they didn’t just put it in the microwave. The service was excellent, friendly and helpful. We recommend eating there.

Absolutely fantastic! The ambience is lovely. Romantic and cosy but also great music. The food is delicious and well-presented but the staff is the best! Especially Adrian and Susan are super friendly and accommodating and always happy to help with a smile! We had a beautiful time and will definitely come back! Thank you so much!

friendly staff and vibrant place. we went on an experimental basis but ended up being pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, ambiance and friendly staff.

Lovely lunch in the garden. Mow served us and was super able and super efficient

Patwa: Wan a mi brejrin we liv nier ya so tek mi an mi waif fi go a nyam som fuud. Di plies nais an di man we sorv wi we kom fram Bangladesh riili mek wi taim rilaks an gud. Tangk unu. English: We had a lovely evening with a friend who took my wife and myself here to get some food. This is a lovely place to relax and enjoy something to eat. The waiter who served us made the evening. He said he is originally from Bangladesh. Thank you.

Hidden gem, lovely garden area 😁

Sunday Roast en famille, en terrasse, le patron ne veut pas déplacer un parasol ...nous n'avions pas précisé à la réservation...des tables avec parasol réservées et libres le temps du service..Serveuse antipathique et incompétente: cocktails arrivent après les plats, certes bons mais servis tièdes.. aurions apprécié un mot gentil et un sourire...et la moindre des choses un "merci et au-revoir" quand nous sommes partis, là rien ... quelle impolitesse!

Sunday Roast with family on the terrace, table in the sun, the owner does not want to move an available parasol to be pleasant to us and tells us that we had not specified when booking that we wanted a table in the shade.... Then the waitress is unpleasant and incompetent: the cocktails arrive after the dishes which certainly taste good but are served lukewarm,.. she does not offer us a dessert menu... finally we leave and even the person who takes the bill does not say thank you or goodbye to us.. This is incorrect and surprising because the other reviews are rather positive.

When a business starts badly... First the reception: despite our reservation, the table given to us was the worst. All the other tables were free, but impossible to sit there, the latter being supposedly reserved... by customers who never came. The staff and their manager were incompetent and their attitude was very different from one table to another…. For our part, after the aperitif was served after the dishes, we were able to appreciate the annoyance of the waitress at each of our requests…. To be honest, the dishes were good because the meat was of good quality. Unfortunately that was the only positive point. So we stopped consuming and asked for the bill... the staff kept their backs... their best profile but a loss for them. Conclusion if you want to have a good “Sunday roast” try elsewhere.

Was 30 mins before closing on a Thursday night. Was quiet but place looked super nice and will definitely return at a business timr

Tuvimos la gran experiencia de visitar en octubre, y quería asegurarme de que volviera de nuevo con mi marido, y era exactamente como recordaba, el pescado y patatas fritas eran increíbles con el vinagre de malta artesanal, Vanessa me recordó que tocó mi corazón! Me encanta este lugar y usted también!

Visited to go to a show. Which was excellent. I've scored low because though a reasonable head on a point is acceptable, when one staff member pulls a point to the rim and another, twice, leaves a good 2cm short then huffs at being asked to top up, poor

The plating was Instagram-worthy.

Un buen pub / restaurante con buena comida y un excelente servicio. Buen ambiente. Bebidas en el lado alto - £ 8. 49 para una cerveza (incluyendo una cerveza 12. 5 % cargo por servicio). Fish & chips £ 21. 37 . Volveremos.

We had a great time at the white bear, we had a lunch with 25 friends, the staff were amazing. They were really helpful leading up to the day with pre-orders and on the day they re-arranged tables and got all the food out on time and to the right people! Food was delicious and we all had a great time. Thanks so much! We will be back!

Cada vez que visito, Valeria va más allá. Ella recuerda mis preferencias, incluyendo exactamente cómo me gusta cocinar mi carne, sin que yo tenga que preguntar. Su atención al detalle y su actitud cálida y acogedora hacen que cada visita se sienta personal y agradable. Es raro encontrar a alguien que constantemente ofrece un servicio tan bueno: Valeria realmente hace que la experiencia gastronómica sea excepcional.

Over £7 for a pint of Young's and we got served 4 pints of muddy dishwater. Took them back to the bar politely and asked for them to be exchanged. French man's words were 'its not the end of the world ' . No idea why he said this other than to be rude . Why can't pubs serve good real ales. The answer is because they're lazy and can't be bothered. Why should I pay £28 for 4 pints of vile diarrhea.

We had a lovely lunch in the back garden here. The service was fantastic, and the sausage and "mash" I ordered was delicious!!! Such a beautiful space and a wonderful vibe. I really like all the White Bear artwork too!

Great place, lovely atmosphere. Very welcoming 😇

Ren went above and beyond. So chatty. So relatable. So enthusiastic.

Excellent local pub, great food. Super friendly staff. Always tempted to pop in there when walking past.

The White Bear is an absolute favorite of mine! From the moment you walk in, the cozy atmosphere and classic pub charm make you feel right at home. The staff are incredibly friendly and always up for a good chat or recommendation. Great selection of beers and ales, and the food is consistently excellent — hearty, flavorful, and well-priced. I especially loved the steak and ale pie! There’s a nice mix of locals and visitors, which gives it a welcoming vibe. Perfect spot for a relaxed evening. Easily a 5-star experience!

Best place for a Sunday roast! It’s so delicious and such a big portion! The waiters so welcoming and friendly!

We booked a table of 15 (including 5 children) for a big family 80th birthday combined with Sunday Lunch - the stakes were high! The staff thoroughly delivered on every level, and the food was excellent. Nothing was too much to ask, and actually we didn't even have to ask - our excellent server thought of everything ahead of time and kept us on track. We're just so pleased that we chose this venue, and I would trust them again in a heartbeat.

Had a great meal at the White Bear with friends for my birthday. Staff are really friendly, didn’t rush us and things came in good time. Nice food - the venison wellington is great - and a lovely atmosphere. Thanks!

Tuvimos una gran noche en el Oso Blanco, contratamos a ‘el ceñido’ para una celebración de cumpleaños con comida y bebidas informales. La comida era genial, el personal encantador, gracias!

Very attentive staff with great food and atmosphere. We’ll be back soon

Nice beer garden. Great Sunday roasts. Staff are polite. Suazza served us who was great. Recommend this pub.

Went to the theatre they have upstair. It smelt mould and damp, not going back anytime soon... I am grateful I didn't eat there.

We held a quiz night for 60 Blue Badge Guides ( who know good service from their jobs), who had a great night, food and drink and atmosphere . Organising the event was smooth with manager Oscar, whilst Cameron ran a tight bar for thirsty quizzers and Maria and team fed many of us delicious food from the kitchen. The only downside was the loos were very smelly, but that is hopefully just a temporary issue as not experienced that before.

Came in for a late dinner, was warned of the time service shut multiple times to make sure we could get our orders in on time. Decor and atmosphere was lovely. Wine list was extensive and had great choices. We got quite a few small dishes between us and were all very tasty. Would definitely recommend!

We had a wonderful evening with great service from Reece:cheerful, helpful and aware. Fish and chips delicious as was the beef pie. Fantastic ambience. This South African had a memorable experience.

Superb sir down Sunday roast at this very nice pub/restaurant. Had the roast beef with all the fixings. Just a 3 minute walk from Kennington tube.

Had a fabulous Sunday Roast here on the first really warm Sunday of the year - we were able to sit outside in the pretty courtyard garden. Staff were really friendly, service was excellent and the cauliflower cheese was to die for. To top it all off, our cavalier kc pooch, Harvey, posed nicely for a pup of the day photo. He loved all the attention too :)

The pub is very nice, we arrived a little late and some dishes were finished but the waiter, Mow, was kind in finding us alternatives. The suggested beers are excellent!

Really excellent (and generously portioned) Sunday Roast. The service is great here. Ren, our server, was very friendly and attentive and all the staff were lovely.

Love this place. Love the food. Mow looked after us like a dream.

Excelente experiencia en el White Bear în Kennington. El asado del domingo fue absolutamente delicioso. Guillaume del bar era muy amable y nos sugirió desde el menú. Bien surtido gastro - pub con un montón de opciones en términos de bebidas y platos de temporada.

Absolutely great experience. Wide choices from the bar and the menu. Guillaume, was very friendly and knowledgeable, he recommended us what was fresh and tasty. Highly recommended!

Nice experience, food and drink. Experienced staff. Love the atmosphere around and the hospitality. The wood and bear is like a cherry on top.

Excellent, highly recommended, the staff was welcoming, Guillaume has made us well crafted cocktails. Beautiful Sunday roast.

Every time we are in London this pub is in our list. Really lovely athmosphere, I love that how people are so immediate. Staff is helpful and polite . Food is lovely british food. This time only pity was , they didn"t have double chocolate stout.(My favourite even i don"t like Beer)

One of our "go-to" pubs, lovely decor and atmosphere, friendly staff and fab food!

Good food, decent price, nice atmosphere with the gamers and very friendly staff. Thank you Oscar.

Excellent food. We ordered second helping of the the mushroom focacia starter and recommend the venison wellington too. We alwaya get top notch service by firendly and attentive Adrian. The eclectic crowd makes great atmosphere too.

I have not had a Sunday roast since 2020 Visited white bear and I could not ask for better food and service Thank you

A great place for Sunday roast. The food is delicious and the service is amazing. We really enjoyed our time and will defiantly come back! Great atmosphere and desserts are so good!

Was last in Kennington 50 years ago. Really liked this pub made very welcome, great Youngs original and the sausage and mash was excellent. Will get back sometime to see the theatre upstairs

First time at The White Bear and it was amazing! The staff were so lovely and knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome. We visited a few weeks back! A special shout out to Ren who was SO LOVELY. She complimented me, served us super quickly and with a smile and overall made the visit an absolute joy 🫶🏻

We had a great time Warm welcome The food was excellent We went to the theatre which was also excellent

Mow was utterly delightful, efficient and professional.

Had a couple of pints and a burger before seeing a play upstairs. Discount for food with a theatre ticket which was a bonus. Food was great, staff are lovely, I enjoyed my time here and look forward to coming back.

Another excellent meal at the White Bear. The manager worked magic to slot my guest and I in early. I felt privileged to test try the superb Beef Bourginon with mash potatoes all washed down with a glass of Gavi

We had a great Sunday Roast. Food was great and the service was excellent.

I used to live round here a year ago and loved this pub, came in on the off chance I was passing one day. 2 Guinness for £15 is an absolute joke. All tables “reserved” for fake people. I just sat down and not one person who has supposedly booked a table arrived. Won’t be returning.

Personnel, gentil et attentionné, nous avons apprécié la séparation de la partie pub de la partie restauration, ce qui permet d’y aller en famille avec les enfants les bières sont bonnes le repas également.

Great pub food , lovely friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Mow was a lovely waitress and the food was 10/10. My favourite pub in the area

Soy un lugareño, y me encantaba este pub - el gran ambiente y el increíble interior. Pero después de estar fuera de Londres unos meses, volví a mi querido pub, y no entiendo qué pasó con la cocina. La comida de hoy no era genial en absoluto. Mi plato favorito “queso comino” definitivamente necesita una renovación, pero la calidad ha bajado mucho. No es cursi, ni cremoso, está tan vacío por dentro, pero tenía mucho pan, y sin embargo, ¿está cobrando 20 libras por el pan? Eso es inaceptable. El pescado con patatas fritas estaba bien, y el filete no era nada especial. Pero el postre — crumble de manzana era terrible ( y esto es lo que me hace escribir esta crítica ) Tenía la textura de la comida para bebés y un poco de crumble en la parte superior , y el pudín estaba mal cocido. Sé que es el pub - pero por favor mejorar su menú de comida. La señora que nos trajo comida, ella era encantadora y amable.

I’m a local, and I used to love this pub —the great atmosphere and the amazing interior . But after being away from London for a few months, I came back to my beloved pub, and I don’t understand what happened to the kitchen. The food today was not great . My favourite dish “ cumember cheese “ definitely needs a revamp, but the quality has dropped so much. It’s not cheesy, not creamy it’s so empty inside but had a lot of bread , and yet you’re charging £20 for bread? That’s unacceptable. The fish and chips was okay, and the steak was nothing special. But the dessert—apple crumble was terrible . It had the texture of baby food and a bit of crumble in the top , and the pudding was undercooked. I know it’s the pub - but come on The lady Who brought us food, she was lovely and friendly.

The range of beers is quite wide, especially pleased with the choice of craft beers. The service was unobtrusive, the waiter was polite and ready to advise on beer. The prices, in my opinion, are a little too high, especially for snacks. We took cheese sticks – ordinary, nothing special, but the price bites. Overall, the place is not bad, but it could be better. I recommend it for craft beer lovers who are willing to pay a little more.

I have always loved this pub for the nice atmosphere and great food, but after visiting this weekend I just want to emphasise how amazing the service was! All the staff were so so friendly and attentive, they made our visit really enjoyable and are a big part of the reason myself and my family will be returning!

Great staff good food what more to say parking is a pain

Mow was a fantastic very good service food was ok.

We regularly take the sales team here for lunch or for drinks after work, and the food and the service are always brilliant. Super friendly staff, good food and nice atmosphere for work socials or a family meal

As a local, I might be biased but this is one of my top favourite pubs and I always invite friend over to experience its amazing atmosphere! It's clean, friendly, pets friendly, with great menu and staff, beautiful garden and space at the front to enjoy the sunny days.

Lovely food, wonderful attentive staff, really nice venue

I met a friend for lunch on Saturday. The pub is beautiful and historic. Our meals were excellent- the chicken escalope and burger - and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Hadn't been here for years (like, since the late 70s early 80s), when it was the friendliest of the south London gay pubs. Today I went for lunch with a friend. The food was amazing, the staff were so friendly. It was really wonderful experience. I'm only adding our starters' photo because my photo of our mains show how inept I am at taking photos of food 😂 It's still one of the friendliest places I know. I'll be back 💕

Lovely pub, great atmosphere, beautifully clean, excellent food and very good value for money. I am only giving 4 stars because of the ladies toilet. The cubicles are clean and spacious, but all the doors open inwards making it really hard to get in and close the door without giving yourself a mastectomy.

Emailed 48 hrs ago enquiring about the menu. No reply. Website booking system is terrible. Won't be coming. Just lost a possible lunch booking of 20.

We had a delightful time with my friends on Sunday (a party of 8). The staff went the extra mile to get us a nice table and make us feel comfortable. Food was delicious, couldn't recommend the roast more!

Typical neighborhood pub, dog friendly (the attention to the well-being of dogs is much appreciated), and which really serves excellent beers. The Sunday roast is very generous and interesting, although it could be a little tastier and arrive at the table warmer, rather than lukewarm. Ditto for the pub room: if it were a little more heated it wouldn't be bad, especially for those eating. Fast service even if a little "vanished". Overall a good structure, which could make a "leap in quality" with a little more attention.

Went there for Burns Night. Fantastic food, cocktails and entertainment. Staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. Service was flawless.

Went for the 3 course January menu. We were the only people in the restaurant as it was a quiet Tuesday. The barman who served us and also brought us our food was very friendly and very efficient. The food itself was wonderful and I particularly enjoyed watching the chef and kitchen staff preparing everything from scratch. This was first class food at a very reasonable price. I had been at Christmas and will certainly return. It's a gem of a place!

This exceptional gastro pub hosted by welcoming and thoughtful staff. The food was excellent, presentation, taste and value for money and served expediently.

This exceptional gastro pub is hosted by welcoming and thoughtful staff. The food was excellent, presented well, tasted good, was of value for money, and served expediently.

Excellent Sunday roasts, great friendly service

Had a fantastic Sunday roast here. Quick and friendly service. Can't fault it!

Beautifully decorated, enigmatic ambience, perfect noise levels. My only tiny criticism is that I would have preferred the girl who served us our food to have had her very lovely long hair tied up and away from what she was carrying.

Excellent meal for a party of 6. The food was super and the service extremely friendly and helpful - must be one of the few restaurants/pubs that manage to keep the same lovely staff. Highly recommend The White Bear.

A truly beautiful pub with all the hallmarks of an old pub that belongs in a small affluent town in the country this is a real gem of a spot. A lovely fire in the winter, plenty of tables and seating, and a wall of fame showing off the staff's favourite local dogs - all excellent. Perhaps a touch on the pricier end of things (pint of Aspalls £6.95) but nothing out of the norm, this is definitely worth a visit. Haven't tried the restaurant in the back but it certainly looks and smells very good.

Perfect Sunday lunch as ever, used to live around the corner so this lovely pub was my local so it was nice to visit for the first Sunday lunch for months and months and as ever it did not disappoint. You know you are in a great pub when there are still staff there from your first visit over six years ago. Great atmosphere, dog friendly, child friendly, family friendly and fabulous food and drink 😊

Have just enjoyed a wonderful Sunday evening dinner at the White Bear. Sakiv the restaurant maître d’ made my friend and I very welcome and managed our table to perfection. First class food and atmosphere too. A local gem.

Great food, cocktails and vibe. Perfect pub lunch venue. Great just for a coffee and catch up with mates too.

Amazing food and atmosphere, staff are so helpful and friendly

First visit to White Bear with 3 friends and afraid I wasn't hugely impressed. We were going to the theatre performance on a Saturday night and so were a bit tight for time. We were seated at 6.15pm in the corner at the back of the restaurant which was fine but I actually had to stand up and wave my arms in order to attract attention for us to order our food, even though there were at least four members of staff around the floor at that time. No-one was looking around to be alert to diners, but other than that service was pleasant and friendly. We weren't told that one of the dishes on the menu was "off" until after we had ordered it, and when we ordered a second bottle of wine we weren't able to have the same as the first as that had also run out. The chicken escalope was quite dry with a pitiful side of two small strands of tenderstem broccoli. Just a bit disappointing.

Great Sunday roast, best Yorkshire puddings we’ve had in a while! The service is great, and the place is really nice too. We’ll definitely be going back!

I feel we had an unfortunate night there, as the atmosphere in the pub was good, the interior well turned out and the service friendly. However the quality of the food was just really disappointing, in relation to the prices and the expectations we had given the otherwise nice ambience. The croquettes were not seasoned well, and the houmous grainy with dried out vegetables. It was also taken away half eaten, without giving us the chance to keep it. The sausage and mash looked nice, but the sausages were too soft and the mash overly sweet. Mixed with gravy it just didn't really work, and tasted like lots of clashing flavours with a single soft mushy texture. The chicken schnitzel was alright, just again under seasoned and served with a fried egg. The greens we'd ordered to go with the main came with the starters and we're taken away before the main came. It's odd, as we could otherwise see happy faces at the other tables so I wouldn't write it off but if there is a next time we'd order the roasts which seem to be more popular.

We arrived late but they very welcoming and helped us through…..

Probably the best option for your local go to Pub with decent price and top notch food. Not to mention the amazing design, atmosphere and design of the pub just gives you that ‘homey’ and ‘cozy’ feeling. Don’t be eluded by their food portion size, as the menu itself is amazing 👍! P.S: My only complaint is that their bike racks are not very practical. I mean I do appreciate a pub that is at least providing a rack to begin with, but Its just awkwardly positioned and not very practical to make use of it.

We had a delicious meal in a cozy pub near our holiday apartment. You can go to the center section without a reservation, but you will have to place your order at the bar yourself. So booking is easier. For the rest an absolute recommendation.

The food was amazing and the service was absolutely class. Sakiv was our server and he gave us the best recommendations and provided exceptional service. Love this pub. Will deffinitly be coming back!

We went for New Year's Day lunch. Great food and atmosphere as always - and very attentive staff. We'll be back soon. Highly recommended!

We had a party of 4, plus a wheelchair and a toddler in a buggy - the staff was so nice, professional and accommodating.

I visited this pub with my friend yesterday and it was great. Amazing service, super friendly staff and an overall good vibe. I will definitely recommend.

I thought that the food was very good but my starter - Ox cheek crockettes - could have had a few green salad leaves, or something - to bring a little colour. My Main course was very nice. The fruit crumble dessert was very sweet. A little too much for my liking. My wife would have liked some more green vegetables with her mains. Overall we enjoyed our meal.