🚇 Waterloo 🍺 £5.80 Bitburger Pilsner ❤️ An atmospheric Waterloo watering hole. . The Waterloo Tap is located in a railway arch that ironically emanates from Charing Cross rather than Waterloo station. The nearest Tube is just across the road at Waterloo. . This popular pub/bar opened its doors in March 2016 and is the sister of the ever busy Euston Tap. . The decor here is modern and vibrant, the location makes for a very atmospheric setting. If you enter from the Sutton Walk entrance the attractive servery will be on your left. There is a copper back bar where the taps are, above is a chalkboard displaying the tap list of brews with name, abv and price. The seating is made up of poser tables with stools plus two comfy booths on the right. Outside are loads of benches to enjoy a beer and watch the comings and goings around Waterloo station. Around the walls are numerous signs advertising beers available from past and present. . There is an extensive selection of 5 cask and 20 keg beers to choose from. I decided on a Bitburger Pilsner, my pint was top drawer with an average price point. The food offering here is burgers by @honestburgers , simply scan a QR code at your table, order and your food will be delivered from the local Honest Burger just a few minutes away. . As with most decent station pubs, the atmosphere here was buzzing and upbeat. The crowd was a mix of predominantly day trippers and tourists taking a time out for a bevvie. The service was good, there was plenty of staff on, one staff member was lovingly polishing the copper back bar whilst not serving. . I really enjoyed visiting the @waterloo_tap , this place has lots more to offer than just the beer. The ambience, service and location make for all round excellent experience. Put this one on your list. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 02/09/23

I did want to love this place but alas it wasn't to be. First round ordered, very happy, second, we where told that the barrel had ran dry with about a 3rd of the half pint we ordered missing from the glass. The lady behind the bar asked if we still wanted the two 3rds already poured of said glass and politely accepted thinking we would be charged a reduction. Instead we where charged the full £5.50 for two 3rds of a pint!!! Why would you not discount this! Disgusting and disappointing service from a place we walk past frequently but the the first and last time entering or recommending to friends.

It’s hard to fault the Waterloo Tap. They have quite a few decent beers (some from good London breweries), it’s small, it’s inoffensive decor-wise, it’s not insanely busy and of course it’s convenient if you need a pitstop before getting your train. Solid.

Next to Waterloo station, lovely small ‘pub’ with special drafts, next to the more common ones. Don’t expect the typical pub but something to walk in, drink one or two and continue the journey.

Quite local experience: always busy, beer pint isn’t so expensive, great selection of beer, friendly service and it has place to be.

I had a few hours before my train so I thought, nice place to have a drink. Nice selection on tap. I had a couple of pints of Bitburger, nice chilled music, lovely staff, decent vibe and relaxed, away from the hustle of the riverside a few minutes away.

A lovely little bar tucked away in a railway arch just outside Waterloo train station. A wide array of drinks and very polite, welcoming, staff.

Great pub with plenty of beer choices only 2 minutes walk from Waterloo railway station.

If you fancy a quick stop off near to Waterloo station with plenty of taps then this place is fine. Certainly better than Brewdog et al in the vicinity. A couple of marks down account for the toilet facilities being very limited and the beer prices having creeped up in recent times. I understand the latter and it’s probably well priced for the area. However, I only had time for a quick half before my train and was asked to select an option when paying by card. The options being a variety of percentages by way of gratuity. I’d happily oblige if the service was good, but there were only two pleases and thank yous during the transaction and both were from me. Perhaps I should get a discount on the reverse of logic here? It’s a shame as the tap offers a good outlet for somewhat on priced drinks and a good selection for the area, but you can’t ask for a service add on if no effort is made. It just about scrapes a 3/5 based upon the lack of alternatives so much as anything. They just try harder if they want their tips!

Ideal location for waterloo Station/ South Bank/ South Bank food market, excellent knowledgeable team, brilliantly kept beer. Always a good selection and range of cask and keg beer and various other spirit and mixer options including some food. I never hesitate to recommend this pub to both craft beer fans and traditional ale lovers and always enjoy stopping in for a drink. Highly recommended

Better go in a pub around. This closes earlier. They do have different kind of bear but are not trained in what it is.

Nice little place to grab a drink and continue your conversations. Very wide selection of beer here.

Nice place to have a pint, especially when you have a long wait for your train to depart! The selection of beers on tap is excellent, though some are a bit pricey. They DO NOT take cash. A gentleman was kindly enough to take out cash and pay with his phone, nice guy! We did not eat the food, so can't say anything about it. Lively atmosphere, will visit again when I'm in London.

Visited after IMAX. Place is small and buzzing with people and conversations. 20+ on tap so everyone can find something for their taste. Service was quick and I feel sorry for those guys, so busy there. We sat outside, they have some heaters but not covering entire area. It's good location if you want to observe other people moving. Toilets could be much better to be honest, guess I'm getting old if I mention stuff like that.

Had some time yesterday before heading out for lunch, so decided to try and capture my customary empty venue shots. This place in peak hours attracts passers by and beer enthusiasts alike, packed out, sweaty and a booming echo of chit chat reverberates in the archway. Some 20 odd taps across cask and keg, and regular tap takeovers, this is a beer lovers spot primarily, and a damn sight cheaper than the Brewdog manbaby leisure centre around the corner. You can keep your £7+ pints of Lost Lager thanks. Pint of @marblebrewers Mild coming in at south of £5 was a joy to behold, perched in the communal booth, I watched as a man ordered a Bitburger with copious fresh lime added to it. Each to their own, maybe I'm missing a trick. If we're being totally honest, in days gone by I couldn't be bothered with the place, I've felt apathetic towards this and Euston Tap, the selection felt a little weak, hugely crowded, and the toilets would often stink out the joint. But ever since my first trip back after the lockdowns and it's been my go-to pitstop when in town. Something changed, either me or the venue, but something just "clicks" now. It's proximity to the station, Southbank Market, Southbank Centre, The Hop Locker, the iMax, Crust Bros - I could go on, it's perfectly positioned to take advantage of immense footfall in this area of London. Easy for me since it's where my train comes into. You have to be brave to take on the outside seating this time of year though, it's location forming part of a wind tunnel which has sent the gazebos flying in the past. In the summer though, spill out into the archway and the seating out the back has been extended for prime perching. Service has always been quick, friendly, and informative - recommendations never fail, and a cautious word of warning offered when an expensive beer appears on the taps, since the pour sizes vary. A nice touch so you're not robbed for dabbling in something extra gloopy/hazy.

If you like a good real ale or you love a keg beer, then this is place for you. One minute from Waterloo Station. Good selection of beers. 16 keg and 5/6 cask ales on. Definitely a place to go. Obviously it's crowded at peak times but there is sitting outside though.

There are lots of tap beers you can choose. Nice tap room.

Having walked past a number of times, I finally dropped in here for a drink with a friend. It’s a good pub. Great selection of beers on tap and a good, busy atmosphere. Price was fine. I will no doubt return as I think it’s one of the better pubs in the area.

Only had a couple drinks, the idea of having loads of options on tap, while I have seen it before I always find quite enjoyable. A good point for these guys was that they have some different handles per beer, thats what I used to decide what I wanted.

I had some beer this weekend there and was served by Phillip - he was brilliant and recommended me really delicious beer! Lovely atmosphere, great location and most importantly it is a very friendly place! Would come back

Good selection of beers. Can feel a bit cramped at times but hey, it's in a busy part of London! Enjoyed our visit from yesterday. Thanks to Jade for helping us out with our photos and swift and friendly service!

This is a great place for a pint something different from your standard pub drinks. Service was second to none all staff had a great knowledge about the various ale being sold they were very helpful and polite. Definitely a place to visit my son and I had a great time here we will return for many more nights in an amazing establishment when in London. Credit where its due to all the staff!!

Great selection of both beers and ciders to cater to all audiences. Staff are incredibly and approachable for conversation, even about non drink related topics. Bonus points for also allowing you to bring food from the market near by and letting you eat it at the tables outside with a pint!

Popped in for a quick drink, never been before. Nice music, not too loud, very clean, friendly helpful staff. Beer choice is great and hubby thoroughly enjoyed his choice. I went for a Rose wine, it was perfectly chilled and hit the spot. Had there been soap in toilet this would have been a 5 star review

Just popped in for a pint and we were very impressed by the great selection of beers available. Very reasonable prices, plenty of choice for all tastes and friendly, helpful staff too. Nice spot for a decent ale!

A funny place. A cross between a Student Union Bar and a free house serving craft beers on tap. Still it is very popular with the local in crowd and it is reasonably priced; £5 for a pint of Bitburger. Can't grumble at that.

At the time of our visit the highly knowledgeable lady behind the bar made us feel comfortable and welcome. The Waterloo Tap has wide range of craft beers and also a few lagers and Guinness if your not into craft. The beer was well kept as I’ve found in most of the station “Tap” venues I’ve visited. They have covered outdoor seating and are located across the road from Waterloo Station. The toilets could do with a refurb or at least a good clean. Overall a decent place for drinks at reasonable prices and will most certainly visit again when I’m in the area.

Very good pub between Waterloo Station and the Southbank Centre. Usually has 4 or 5 cask ales available - including a dark beer - and up to 20 keg beers. Lots of outdoor seating some of it covered.

Great bar. Lots of good craft beers. Northern Monk Faith always seems to be on & usually a good selection of others similar. Various ciders.......& Guinness. 😊🍺

Last visit was after a company event on the Thames so much drink had already been consumed. There was the usual fine selection of beers on tap. It's nestled under a railway arch opposite the main entrance to Waterloo - don't miss it.

This used to be the best place for a beer near the station, they have commercialised taken the steins out and stopped caring about the beer. Budvar was the eggiest beer I have tasted such a shame😕