Came here for some after work drinks. Very cool pub with a nice garden out front. The lower ground was blocked off for a private party but lots of seating inside. Very cool traditional pub with a nice atmosphere. Also very nicely located to pop into another place if needed. read more

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Pies were good; everything else was average. However, the drink specials are good for happy hour and the view is nice. Service was good. I would have given this place 4 stars if the soup and nachos were better. read more

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Quick pint and food in a pretty neat pub. Came in after a decent walk along the river and needed to freshen up with a pint. Had a few then decided on a sticky toffee pudding. Not the best STP I've ever had but it was fine enough. I noticed they have a full service dinning room and a lot of outdoor seating. Overall a nice pub with a good vibe. I'd definitely drink here again. read more

Giving 2 stars solely for the location, the service and food wasn't too great. Came here on a Sunday evening about 2 hours before closing time. There were very few people in the restaurant however the whole experience felt rushed. We ordered fish platter and a veggie pie. Fish platter was good and had a good variety of items in it, pie was too dry. The server took away our glass without even asking us even though we wanted to order some more drinks. After we finished our food, we wanted to order dessert but the waiter denied us dessert saying they were closing, however it was still 45min before closing time. Needless to say, it was a crappy experience dining here. That being said the location is very nice, right by the river with wonderful view of the river and the city. read more

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A spacious and attractive pub located on the water, where we overall had a pleasant experience. Would have been nice to sit outside but the weather was a little chilly and wet for June, so we found a table inside. The back room has full table service, but we sat in the bar area where tables are numbered (so you order what you'd like at the bar, give them your table number, and the food is then brought to you when ready.) Decent selection of beers and ciders on tap plus a full selection of other spirits. My sweetie had the steak and ale pie which was outstanding...indeed, I was enviously stealing bites when I could! Very flaky and tasty crust with a nice filling...veggies were good, too. I was a bit less impressed with my smoked salmon salad. Yes, I'd been in the mood for something lighter, but this was just almost...flavorless. Needed some dressing or just *something* to give it a little more taste and substance. But, I put that on my ordering mistake more so than the pub's fault. Still I'd go back, and this would definitely seem to be a nice place to linger over a pint or two, or more... read more

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We came here on a whim after wanting a place to sit down to eat after venturing through the Borough Market on a busy Saturday. We were seated immediately and the service was very good. We weren't too hungry, so just ordered the soup of the day (tomato basil) and the chicken salad. Both were delicious and not overly expensive. The view was so pretty from our table as well! read more

Old Thameside Inn - Chicken Avocado and Bacon Salad - British Near Me - London, XGL

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While touring the wonderful sights of London, my boyfriend and I became quite hungry after a few hours of rapid walking. With limited data coverage on our cell phone plans, we didn't have a lot of wiggle room to look up reviews so decided on the Old Thameside Inn for lunch based solely on the location and ended having an absolutely delicious lunch! It's a bit interesting how this restaurant works. First, you'll want to choose a table as they each have a number and you'll need that to order. Despite it being a crowded Sunday afternoon, we were fortunate enough to land a patio table overlooking the Thames River, which is exactly why we chose the place to begin with! Second, you'll choose what you want to eat and drink and send someone from your party to order while the other guards your seat. England is of course known for their fish n' chips so we both opted for this meal. To drink, I went with a cider and my boyfriend a beer. Third, the person who is to order will go inside and place the order at the bar. The bartender will ask what table number to associate with the order. Lastly, the host will bring out your food when it's ready and all you have left to do is savor and enjoy! I had many a fish n' chips throughout the duration of my trip to London and the Old Thameside Inn's version was by far the best. The fish was extremely fresh tasting and the batter was nice and flaky. The main host was extremely friendly and was even courteous enough to take our photo. read more

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The pub is located right on the water, with ample seating inside and outside. It has a historic feel (along with a historic past) adding to the atmosphere. The food came out quickly, within 10-15 minutes of ordering, and was pretty tasty. The mains were good (vegetarian burger and Shropshire chicken), but the desserts were amazing (sticky toffee pudding and crumble) The service was also very kind and attentive, which felt a little unusual (in a good way). read more

Old Thameside Inn - Vegetarian burger and Shropshire chicken - British Near Me - London, XGL

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I have visited this pub a few times while in London, and it never disappoints. The menu remains consistent with very 'British' food and drink choices. I also love the location - close to the river, and Tower Bridge. read more

Old Thameside Inn - Meat pie - British Near Me - London, XGL

The riverside location ensures that The Thameside Inn will remain successful so long as tourists come to England but the pub itself is one of the least inspiring drinking establishments on offer in the capital. The interior reminds me of a Whetherspoons bar whilst the atmosphere feels sickly and bland. You never feel able to relax in this bar nor, I suspect, would you want to linger long. The food is bog-standard English dishes fried to within an inch of their life. I ate fish and chips here on one of my first trips to London and it was repellent; the batter was stodgy and the fish completely overdone. Whats more these meals don't exactly come cheap or at least not cheap enough to justify buying them. The drinks like everything else here are unexciting featuring the usual suspects in lager, ales and spirits. I really couldn't stand to be in this place for more than about 20 minutes. Chances are if you enjoy a stroll along SouthBank you may spy this place at some point but I would implore you to take a little more time and seek out one of the other great pubs in this area. read more

Old Thameside Inn - British Near Me - London, XGL

I came here for fish and chips and thought they would be amazing as the location seemed great. I was not super impressed. I guess I could have just gone to any pub. Service was atrocious. I was waiting in line and when it came to be my turn, the girl just left. I should have left right then, but I was hungry and didn't want to look elsewhere. Location is it's only strong point. read more

Old Thameside Inn - Fish and chips! - British Near Me - London, XGL

Food here is shockingly great since it's a pub. I got the meat pie and it was so flaky and light. Could add more meat, but was very delicious. They paired it with peas and spinach, great choice and of course I mooched sweet potato fries off my friends plate, so crunchy sweet and delish. Definitely will be back soon. read more

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This pub is in a great location on the river front and is decorated in old British pub style with wooden furniture and panelling. They fame themselves on their bar food so I went here with my parents recently to check it out. We were pretty disappointed by the whole thing. We had left an hour to get lunch before seeing a play nearby. We ended up being really stuck for time because the lunch tool over half an hour to come out, despite us asking the waiters a few times to see if it was ready. The food was fine, I just had chips and my mum had soup. Dad went for the daily special which was bangers and mash. The sausages were lovely but the mashed potato was in fact instant mash, or smash as its better known! I find that really unacceptable to charge £7 for some instant mash that tasted nothing like the real thing. If you're looking for food or are in any rush at all I wouldn't go here. I could imagine though that it's really nice in the summer because they have a huge terrace along the river front which would be great for a drink in the sunshine. read more

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As seems to be the trend for South Bank the Old Thameside Inn is a fairly bland, if inoffensive, pub with out door seating. It is quite a large pub with traditional decoration; carpet, brass fittings etc. Perhaps the main selling point of the pub is its position next to the Golden Hind, a reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake's ship. They have the normal range of drinks and food as well. I have not ordered food here but the service at the bar can be a little slow. I have visited the pub a few times; twice as a stop on a pub crawl and there is little to recommend it for much else. read more

Old Thameside Inn - British Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent location, average food. I don't remember anything particularly special from here, except the green beer which I've never seen before. read more

Old Thameside Inn - Green Beer at the Old Thameside Inn - British Near Me - London, XGL

I regularly go to the old thameside inn, its lovely outdoor view of the thames and building over London, with boats regularly passing and also BBQ outdoor in good weather, food is served and is a walk away from all major attractions. Also has a downstairs with a bar which is regularly booked up for private functions and parties. A nice day out with beautiful surrounding, a nice family pub too. read more

Old Thameside Inn - British Near Me - London, XGL

I decided to have my birthday drinks here as its a nice pub, the Southbank is one of my favourite places in London and there's a nice selection of drinks available. The overall experience was good. We were allowed to sit in the dining area and order our food and drinks which included table service which was handy (but obviously meant that we had to pay an service charge). I opted for the chicken and leek pie which came with mash and seasonal greens. The meal was pretty decent. Good pub grub! The mash was creamy and buttery and the pie was tasty but not too filling which enabled me to finish the lot! We then ordered pudding which was a trio of desserts and I shared it with one of my friends. The dessert stated that it came with a warm chocolate brownie, brandy snap Eton mess and rose sugar glazed lemon tart. However when it arrived, the Eton mess had been replaced by profiteroles. We were not given any warning when ordering or any apology when it was served which was really annoying. We also had to wait a ridiculously long time for the desserts - nearly an hour and some of us just wanted to go home. Furthermore, as it was birthday dinner and drinks, people were coming and going. The waitress told us there were too many of us at the table so we said fine, where can we go, however she did not offer an alternative. For somewhere that offers table service and charges service, I thought that that was rude. The food and drink is the saving grace of this place (I forgot to mention I had a tasty rhubarb gin and tonic), the service was pants. read more

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#1 on the London Bridge to Tower Bridge Ale Trail, The Old Thameside Inn is located of course alongside the Thames and Sir Frances Drakes Pirate Ship! That said, the amazing outdoor seating is dampened by the smell...of the really cool old boat (can't be helped sigh) and the Thames itself, but that's not a surprise. Once you've carefully used the old, scary steepish stairway from the Bridge, walk down the street and around the corner you will find this large, comfortable place to drink, but not eat. To be honest I know better than to eat at any of the Nicholson pubs. As stated in The Cambridge review, I met my BF when he was working at one, thus giving me the details about the food service that I rather not know. Only exception to the rule for the both of us is De Hems, check my profile for that one. What I love about the Old Thameside Inn is the seating atmosphere provided. It's gorgeous inside and out. Kind of dungeon-y with iron castings and old school spiral stairway, there is always going to be plenty of space to enjoy yourself as long as you get there at the right time. Like the nearby Mudlark they too serve a green type of beer. It looks like it's from the river itself. Awesome. While actually doing the ale trail, my mates BF and our other male friend received t shirts and stamps while we were there. We were only on our third pub! My friend and myself were so jealous that they were given extras while we were ignored, but also enjoyed the fact that the bartender was kind enough to reverse the stereotype. When it grew too chilly to stay outside we went downstairs and sat feeling posh amongst the dim lighting on the leather seats. It's a strange pub that appears to be super old but swanky at the same time. It succeeded in providing us with a wonderful atmosphere to have a pint. In reading the other reviews I'd agree with them although I haven't tasted the food so I can't really say. This place is great for groups, bad I guess for eating, no wheelchair access and the bathrooms were fabulous. Take what you will from the reviews, but if anything just go a pint, that's all pub should really do for us anyway. read more

A very nice pub with a pirate ship outside. The food was very nice having tried it for the first time despite visiting the pub on numerous occasions. The beer selection is always varied enough to to cater to many punters as well as offering a great niche location with great views on the river. Would recommend for drinks and a good pub meal on the southbank. read more

Old Thameside Inn - Sunday lunch! - British Near Me - London, XGL

Oh, previous Yelpers. Didn't you know what you were in for when you chose this place? You're paying for the location, duh. Yep, it's a riverside pub in a tourist hotspot with stunning views and ample outdoor seating. It's bound to be expensive, busy and probably unoriginal in terms of food & drink. But, despite being pricey, it's still an absolutely lovely place to sit and while away a "british summer" afternoon with friends. The burger was surprisingly really good AND they had Blue Moon on tap. Works for me. read more

Another Southbank pub on the crawl between Blackfriars Bridge and London Bridge. The Old Thameside is a converted warehouse located close to the Clink museum and The Golden Hind. The interior is very traditional, with low beams, and exposed brickwork. It has a nice cosy feel. However, once again, The old Thameside is at it's most popular in the summer because of it's riverside location. There is ample space to sit or stand outside to take in the views. St Pauls cathedral is again the central focus. read more

The Old Thameside is an average pub, but it is in a great location. It's right next to the Golden Hinde and has ample space outside for when the sun is shining. The food is unfortunately not very good. I had their classic burger and it tasted like something from a fast food chain with a lot of mayonnaise. Perhaps more disappointing though was delivery to the table, which was extremely staggered. I can appreciate this tends to happen if you order separately, but it took over 30 minutes between the first and last plate. I'd recommend it for a drink with friends or colleagues. read more

Really enjoyed visiting this pub for the first time today. There's a massive outdoor seating area, perfect for the warm summer months, as it overlooks the Thames. My only worry is it's located near all the touristy attractions, so will be probably taken over by tourists looking for a drink. The service was quite and staff were really on it, so will definitely be back if I'm in the area and fancy a drink. Apparently it's also got a gin palace going on, we didn't have time to check this out, bur next time I'm back, its on the list. read more

UPDATE 4 ales on tap upstairs the second time I went. *********************************************** This is another London Bridge, riverside pub that is entirely different in the summer. Its lovely outside area is obviously completely empty when the temperatures approach 0. Inside, it's rather a large place with a downstairs area that has some sofas. Drinks wise I was a little disappointed as out of 4 hand pumps, only 2 were active and on my visit both had some kind of problem that caused them to dispense a clear liquid. read more

I like the Thameside Inn, mainly, well exclusively because of the location: right on the river, where you can get a nice breeze if its warm. Ive been a few times now and it always seems rammed but there seems to be good turnover so loitering with intent should get you a table after a while. The drinks are too expensive which is a surprise given the location and I havent yet been here early enough in the day to try the food but that'll be my intention next :) read more

Good classic pub a stone's throw away from London Bridge station and Borough Market. It is situation by the river with lots of outdoor tables overlooking the water. It has a good pub-grub menu, and the food was served really quickly despite them warning us there would be a 30 min wait and the fact it was a Saturday so heaving with punters! The food was tasty and good value for money. Would definitely visit again for a pint and some food if passing! read more

Old Thameside Inn - British Near Me - London, XGL

Very standard Nicolson's pub. Right on the Thames, so you're paying for the views. If you can get them. Very standard Nicolson's menu, which means that you'll pay around a tenner for a pie, which will be decent, but nothing special. Loads of seats along the river if that's your thing. Loads of fighting your way through hordes of tourists if that's your thing. Fairly ordinary, but does the job. Sligthly nicer than the Anchor and Hope up the way but you're better off on the north side of the river if you can find a place. read more

This is a grate place to stop off for lunch if your spending the day walking down the south bank. It is very close to a number of attractions making it ideal place to rest (or drop off older member of the family)on a family day out. The pub is HUGE the main floor is cravenness with a big out door area including riverside decking, there is also a down stairs area but I have not been down there. The decor is very traditional and very well maintained. There is a very good selection of beers and Ale's. The food selection is also very good. When I went a got a burger and chips which took about 20 minutes to come, when it did the burger was worth the wait though they where a bit stingy on the chip front. Overall a very nice pub. read more

Nice selection of drinks on tap. Busy on Friday but still with reasonable service. Overlooks the river and has a small balcony. All in all, worth stopping for a beer. read more

Amazing views reasonable prices and great fish and chips staff are friendly and lovely.

How can such a crappy pub get so busy? Location, location, location! The problem with that is that they are so busy they will not feel the need to change:( Avoid if you can, not a good representation of the English pub experience. read more

I don't rate it that highly. The main problem I had here was actually the staff, who just seemed constantly annoyed at our presence. We were a large group who were eating and drinking sporadically. We had a table in the restaurant area but did have more people gradually joining our party. At one point the staff told our newest member that they couldn't sit down as they were in the way, but didn't try at all to solve the problem or help us relocate to a larger area. We ordered quite a lot of food yet they just seemed desperate for us to leave. Gratuity was automatically added and we felt obliged to pay it, but honestly wouldn't have if it wasn't. The food was pretty nice so that's it's only saving grace. Mac and cheese was particularly ace as were the pies. Really good British pub food. It did however take so long to come (we waited over 20minutes for cups of tea alone). Not planning on making another trip. read more

Awesome spot on the river for a pint of something and some good views. I loved the camaraderie amongst the tables and little random conversations popping up here and there between folks leaning up against the fence and taking in the sights. The inside smells like a proper pub, with wood paneled floors and walls warped with decades of beer-spillers and smokers. read more

I really enjoy this pub. It's not only in the Borough Market area, but on the river with a view of St Paul's (and close to my flat, which is always an added bonus!). I love sitting outside despite the weather, as there are seats covered by umbrellas that have heaters as well. The service is quite good, but they do close early, even on weekends! So feel free to definitely stop by and grab a pint (or 10), but don't make this your end destination. read more

Watching rugby here and it's nicely crowded but not overly crowded. Good is pretty reasonable and tasty. Located by the water and the Clink museum. Very comfortable! read more

Just returned from a pleasant weekend break at the Premier Inn in Southwark. We weren't too impressed with the Pub which adjoined the Premier Inn, so we decided to give the Thameside Inn a whirl. Big Mistake! The pub is ideally situated on the banks of the Thames and has a beautiful viewing veranda which was pleasing to sit at as we drank our drink of insipid beer and expensive soft drink. We had gone to the veranda because we found the inside of the pub dark and depressing. Our meal was awful. I had fish and chips, can't go wrong with that can you? Oh yes you can. The product described as 'fish' was neither haddock nor cod - no idea what it was but it was shocking. Strong fishy flavour served with cold chips, cold but solidified peas and something that looked like tartare sauce but tasted more like cold porridge. My partner' ordered the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad which she was offered "without the Caesar Dressing" as they had run out of the dressing!! Turning down that offer she settled on the Chicken wrapped in Bacon. Another Mistake! When the meal arrived, the chicken which she delared to be "quite tasty" was accompanied by a solid lump of mush which was tasteless and innedible, together with a strange Jersey saucel The attitude of the staff was poor and it was very off putting to give the barman our order whilst he was being cuddled by one of the barmaids whilst operating the till at the same time that he was taking our order. A talented lad, well capable of multi-tasking. All, in all, this place managed to make The Anchor look good. It's fair to say that the Thameside Inn served up the worst meal that I have ever been served in a British pub. The Golden Hind and the veranda are major plusses to the area, but I would never cross the threshold again. read more

While I was not a fan of being told we had to take a table first and get the table number in order to place an order, the chicken and chorizo skewers, and the pea soup were really good. read more

Great location and, bearing in mind said how touristy it is not a bad pub. Good selection of ales, though when I went the pipes needed cleaning. For a fairly ordinary pub the food was really quite good, certainly not gastropub but neither was it bog standard and it was all fresh and well cooked and, to my mind, not as expensive as many pubs in that area with good portions. read more

This place is great for a drink right on the Thames. You can sit on the patio and you have a great view of the city and the river. Next time I'm there I'll try the food to review. read more

Situated right on the Southbank it's a great stop off at a historic pub to get an ale or beer and watch the many tourists walking by. Top location. read more