First really good service, really made you feel like they wanted you there. What trip to the UK is complete without fish n chips with a couple of pints. Add a scotch egg and you have a complete experience. The neck oil ipa was the star of the beers, crisp, refreshing with a. perfect amount of hops. I did try the Nicholson Pale Ale. It was very ok, lacked a little flavor. The scotch egg was pretty good, the fish and chips were excellent: The jumbo for 2 xtra pounds is worth the expense. The fry on the fish was perfect with good seasoning. The smashed peas were also good. The fries (chips) were good but could have used blanching and a second fry to crisp them up. In all a solid experience, good food and a good time. read more

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Stumbled upon The Mudlark when we were getting hungry and so glad we did! It was pretty packed with the after work crowd but we were able to get a spot on the patio under one of the heaters. We needed a table number to order food. Hubby ordered the Loaded Chips and Sticky Chicken while I ordered the Fish Pie and a Pornstar Martini. Everything was delicious! Definitely our favorite meal of the trip thus far and a fun fact that they have filmed multiple films inside including Bridget Jones and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! read more

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Nice to sit outside with a pint! Conveniently located if you're around the area visiting Borough Market and/or Southlark Cathedral and looking for a place to sit and rest. Short walk to the river, though a limited view in general. read more

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The ambiance is typical of a London eatery - it's clean and lots of windows. The British Steak and Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie was very good. The oceans fish and chips were also very good. Customer service was very good. read more

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This pub was right next door to Southwark Cathedral, where we were performing that day. So between dress rehearsal and call, without much time or inclination to go far to get a bite to eat, we ended up here. This was the first pub I visited in London, and I was confused at first by the menu, as it was branded "Nicholson's" but we were in The Mudlark...I learned (or gleaned by repeated experience as the week went on) that many (most?) pubs with food all seem to have the exact same menu. The food is the same, the menu is branded with "Nicholson's". This is slightly baffling and confusing, but hey....at least you always know what to expect, I suppose. As this was before a performance, I didn't want to eat too much. Just something to munch on and soak up the cider I intended to also have. And I was able to get just that. A semi-sweet/slightly dry cider and a side of chips/fries. Service was pretty great, considering it was terribly busy and we were loud and boisterous and on a schedule. The ambiance was great and I would have gladly had a meal here even if I wasn't doing it out of convenience. If you want a sit-down eating situation in the Borough Market area, I would certainly recommend The Mudlark. read more

Entertaining pub staff were accommodating to two hungry Americans just as their kitchen was closing on Christmas Eve. Outstanding fish & chips with a view of a quaint church. A quick beer tasting allowed us to select the perfect local brew pint. read more

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fantastic pub in great location, they serve very good food, fish and chips was very good. Wide selection of drinks and real ale Nice outside space with heaters read more

Listed as one of the few pubs that sells the glorious ambrosia that is Timothy Taylor's Landlord. Seemingly when you run out of a barrel they put any crap on, rather than wait a day until the next delivery. Cue lots of disappointment wails from a Yorkshire man that wanted a taste of home. Bar the disappointment, the pub was full of drinks. If I didn't know better I would have thought that I was in a Whetherspoons establishment. No football on, but that didn't stop the later stages of middle aged men enjoy their lager a bit too much. Give the place a miss. read more

Very nice Nicholsons pub, close to London Bridge, not too full during the day. There's a small beer garden area outside and very comfortable seating inside. There are even a few power outlets you can use. Food arrived quickly, was reasonably priced and decent pub fare. The staff were super friendly and funny. Definitely recommend this pub read more

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Made it back to London after many years and brought the brought along the wife with me as well. On the first day back I had this place on my mind. It would be the place to go back and visit after stumbling across it serendipitously back in Feb of 2007 as a friend and I were pressing around trying to find a the London Bridge underground station. Back in 2007, my friend and I didn't have GPS on our mobile phones but only had a London street map and relied on the kindness of strangers to help point us in the right direction as we made our way, however, flash forward to November 2017, this time I had a phone with GPS and Internet access that I could plug in the coordinates and have the phone lead the way. Imagine my surprise when my phone showed me that the restaurant was just a stone's throw away, within view but below this overpass. I paced back and forth looking over the overpass looking down on the restaurant and wondering if we had to make our around the block and behind the cathedral to get down there. That's when my wife chimed in and said that the stairs right next to us probably lead down there. I immediately dismissed her and asserted that those stairs most likely lead down to the lower levels of the building that we were standing next to and not down to the street where we needed to go to. I finally walked up to London Bridge just to see if there was an entrance somewhere there. Nope. I finally gave in and said let's try the stairs. Lo and behold, to my embarrassment and my wife's exasperation it led to the street below! Just FYI. The food was as good as I remembered it although this time around the wife and I dined in the dining room above the pub which was quite nice. The vibe was low key and the lighting was subdued so it was relaxing. All the while, the bells in the cathedral next door were chiming as a group of bell ringers were practicing for the weekend service. It was actually a nice experience listening to the bells while sitting back with a pint and taking in the great food they served. As for the service, it was top notch. The gentleman attending to our table was also handling a number of other tables but keeping everything in order. When activity subsided, I was able to chat with him and talk about the restaurant, London and my past experience with The Mudlark and even shared with him about America and southern California in particular as he expressed interest in visiting Los Angeles and seeing the sights and experiencing warm weather especially during the winter time. The personal interaction made for a great experience in addition to the great food. read more

Great little pub with lovely interior and nice beer garden, the service was really good and the food very tasty They have good selection of drinks also read more

My friend and I escaped the rain for an afternoon pint at the Mudlark. It has the same menu as many of the other pubs in London (all owned by the same group), but still, it was a nice place to relax for an hour and just enjoy the general London banter that was happening between all of the tables around us. read more

one of the nicest places in London, this pub is not too busy as even though it's in central location, it is a bit hidden. The food and service is very good read more

This was the venue for a Yelp UYE a few weeks ago when we introduced to the lovely Josephine B as one of our new London CMs. Not being familiar with the area, I did struggle a bit to work out how to get down to the lower level from London Bridge - unlike the smart Katie B who asked someone, I just went the long way round! It was crowded on the ground floor and despite my best efforts to recognise people from Yelp profile photos, no one looked familiar. Just as I was heading back to the front door, I bumped into Katie B and between us, we still couldn't see anyone who we recognised! Just as we were about to be puzzled out, Katie spotted some stairs and we found the rest of the Yelp gang upstairs, including visitors Vinny from Philly and Gemma G from Brighton. There was a reasonable range of non alcoholic drinks and unlike the hustle and bustle of downstairs, it was quiet upstairs and great for nattering as Yelpers do. The Mudlark was a good venue for our UYE read more

Oh what larks! I stood on the bridge looking down at The Mudlark with one thing on my mind..."How the hell do I get down there?!" After asking a very busy-and-important looking suited lady (London Bridge - you know the type!) who treated me with the exasperation you would a naughty toddler I was shown the steps just to the right of where I was stood. Hmm, blonde moment! But never mind, I was one step closer to a glass of vino! The Mudlark is pretty small but there is ample seating with a ground floor and first floor bar and lovely little beer garden/patio down the side. In fact I think the first floor is usually reserved for dining but as there was a large group of us they had reserved us a table up there. I didn't try any of their food so can't really comment on that but the wine was cold and that was good enough for me. An enjoyable evening due to the wonderful company, although not much of an atmosphere upstairs in the dining area and so quiet that it was noticeable if anyone raised their voice even slightly. I wouldn't go out of my way but if I wanted a quick drink and was in the area I may pop in again. In summary - meh! read more

This pub is great for a swift after work drink. They have a selection of draught beers and constantly changing real ales for the beardies. There is generally a nice atmosphere here and quite a large seated area out the back. The staff are top notch too. The only downsides are the small bar which when busy can be a pain to get served at and the lack of crisps. They do bar snacks buy they are way overpriced. Oh and prepared for annoying bell ring practice on Wednesday's from Southark Cathedral. Overall a mice quaint pub. read more

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My friend and I went in here for dinner and service was very nice and helpful and also the food was pretty good. She got the toad in the hole, which was good. The gravy was delicious. I got the three mini pies (steak and ale, cottage, and an Indian chicken one), and the chicken one was SOOOOO good. Both dishes came with veggies and mashed potatoes, both of which were very good as well. I don't think they had that as a big pie and I'm a little sad about that because I would totally come back for that pie. We also spilt the sticky toffee pudding (with custard) and it was delicious as well. Prices were very reasonable. We both left very happy. read more

#2 on the London Bridge to Tower Bridge DW ale trail is The Mudlark. What is a Mudlark? I still don't really know. (I's pretty sure it's a bird though) A little hidden because it's below and over from London Bridge but that only adds to how wonderful of a pub this is. Its got great outdoor seating with heap lamps and enormous umbrellas. The inside is smallish but full of warmth that makes me wish I lived closer to this area. They serve this green looking beer, at first you think something's wrong with it but it tastes great. When the sun shines here in London the lighting inside is fabulous, bright airy without the chill from the nearby Thames. The ladies is near the entrance which was a little confusing and they have an upstairs but I wasn't able to check it out. Most of the menu/beer list is the same as the other Nicholson's. Yet I would love nothing more than to constantly spend every Saturday afternoon enjoying a pint with someone. Who it's owned by doesn't stop me from seeing what the building has to offer me in regards to atmosphere. Not too sure how busy it gets after work hours or in the evenings, I think this place is awesome so I'm guessing those time have it packed with people. A great place to stay, relax, and enjoy yourself in a truly cute little pub! read more

This is a very popular pub just down some steps at the end of London Bridge (South Side y'all!). I've decided not to come here a couple of times recently due to just how busy it is. On a recent Saturday I decided not to let the crowds put me off and actually really enjoyed my time here. The service was quick despite the crowds, the ales were in good nick and although I am sure it is awful for the environment, the outdoor heaters double the amount of room for punters and there is something nice about being able to stand outside in this weather, particularly when you have the view of Southwark Cathedral that they have from here. There are better pubs in the area, but you're doing alright if you end up here. The name comes from the 18th century term for child scavengers by the river. Nicolson's pubs are growing on me after my early bad experiences with their grim toilets. read more

Large selection of sausages on the menu here and at a decent price considering its location. Pints at £2.50 too (London Pride a steal at £2) with a good selection of Real Ales. A place I'll be keeping in mind for my next trip to London Bridge. read more

On a lark (hehe), the wife and I hit up the Mudlark while our bike tour was breaking for lunch. After muddling through an order at the bar (we've only been in the UK for a day, but every meal we've had has featured some sort of French waitstaff) that almost resulted in two burgers, a lamb pie, and no beer (instead of a lamb pie, burger, and a beer), we settled down and I enjoyed a pretty decent pour of a nice pale ale I picked at random. While the beer was good, the food was the real star. I had the peri peri burger, which was nicely done and loaded with spicy peri peri chiles. Delicious! The wife had the lamb shank pie, which featured a shank bone sticking out of a puff pastry. Once the pastry was pieced, there was a very tender hunk of lamb shank underneath, resting in some warm and hearty broth. Well done! While our meal was quite random, we were very satisfied with it and we'd go there again if we found ourselves down by the docks! read more

The hubster and I originally wanted to eat lunch at Borough Market, but because we were cold and wet after riding around in the rain for 2 hours on a bike tour and knew we would have 2 more hours to go afterwards, we took the recommendation of our trusty bike tour guide. Yes, we were cold, wet, and hungry, but I was thoroughly surprised by how good the food was. I had the Lamb Shank Pie, which was a real treat. The crust was nice and flaky, and the shank bone was just peeking out of it. Inside the pie, the broth was tasty, the lamb shank fell nicely off the bone, and the the green beans were a nice light addition. At the half (hubs and I always switch our plates halfway throughout the meal), I got to taste the hubs' Peri Peri Burger. It looked like a typical burger, but boy was I happy to take a bite out of it! The roasted chilies, meat, and bun were a perfect combo! I would definitely come back the next time we are in the area. The question is whether the Lamb Shank Pie or the Peri Peri Burger wins. I'll save this tough decision for later! read more

Beer, sausage roll and ham hocks all delicious. Service exceptional. Wish I could have tried more sausages.

I had a business meeting here the other night. (By this I mean getting drunk in a pub - were you fooled?) And it's not too bad. We came here because the nice little wine bar over the road was closed (permanently? I hope not) and it's alright. Nothing special about the pub itself, but it does have a really lovely outside section for warm summery evenings. It's not an easy pub to find (down Nancy's steps) so it wasn't packed and it was the perfect place to chat with a beer or six. They did call last orders pretty early by our watches though and we missed our chance to get another beer. :-( read more

Small, traditional pub. Tucked away with a large outside smoking area with tables and heaters. Get's quite busy on Thursday and Fridays but still a nice afterwork place to have a drink or 5. Because its quite well hidden you can usually get a spot to stand. read more

Ah, the Mudlark: the perfect spot for after-work drinks - within spitting distance of the city and London Bridge. Over the past couple of years I've lost many hours to the charms of its umbrella-ed in beer garden. If you want a seat, you need to get in quickly once people start leaving work - the Mudlark fills up quickly inside and out during the week, though at the weekend you'll find you have the run of the place if you pop in. Sitting ouside you can enjoy the sounds of passing trains, and the view of the side of Southwark cathedral, while sampling the pots of bar snacks - pistacios and spicey rice puff things coming highly recommended. read more

Great little boozer near the waters edge with great character in the building beams and ale mugs. Food smelt delicious but im yet to try it.

You know what? This pub is actually fantastic. Centrally located but off the beaten path, so not overcrowded. They have a lot of unique beers to choose from and their list is ever changing. I went on a two hour hunt for the perfect burger last night and my search ended at the Mudlark. I peeked in a lot of restaurant windows and checked a lot of menus and none of the other places sold me as they were either too expensive (for what you're getting) or were piling too much crap on the burger. I just wanted a big juicy hunk of meat, man! So the Mudlark sparked my interest with £6.95 for the 'regular' burger and chips. The thing was gigantic and OH. MY. GOD was it good. So good. So so so good. Perfect. We had a great table off in a corner, and even though the place was jammers we didn't have to raise our voices to hear one another. The bar staff were friendly, the pub was clean and funky and the beer garden is huge, with lots of heat lamps. Basically you cannot go wrong. read more

Hmmm. Quite a lot of space downstairs, including a decent-sized beer garden in this traditional-styled pub. Some unusual guest ales too. But the ale upstairs that I'd recommended so enthusiastically to a visiting American was off and the burger I ordered was nothing special. I might hang out downstairs next time. read more

An excelent pub, if a little commercial but with a small range of very interesting beers, plenty of room to sit outside and a very ordinary menu. It's right at the foot of London Bridge and very convenient after a hard shop at Borough Market. read more

I find this pub handy for a quick drink after work, the environment is nice (historical pub next to Southwark cathedral) and the drinks menu is quite good...it's all about mullet wine to keep you warm in this winter freeze. Shame the staff is not particulary nice, so just giving it 2 stars... read more

An ok traditional style pub. Downstairs is a bit more modern and has a big nice heated outdoor area for smoking. Upstairs is more traditional, it has 1970s style wallpaper, carpets, tables and chairs, but was playing loud dance music last night. Quite a good atmosphere whilst I was thre (from about 7-9 last night). read more

average pub in a tourist location next to southwark cathedral. Big smoking area an they had a bar-b going on friday(i'd say this is for summer so don't expect this at christmas if your reading this then) Service was a little slow an apart from that it was fine. oh toilets were overflowing ,not good. read more

Quite a normal, friendly but busy pub just next door to Southwark Cathedral. I would call it a place with plenty of space and it has a big garden area. Friendly service, good choice of beers and - as it looks - decent food. read more

This is a traditional pub- the usual drinks and food. The food is ok, a touch greasy at times and the menu is exactly what you would expect form a pub- fish and chips, sausage and mash etc The pub itself does a have a beer garden which gets very busy in the summer and there is an outdoor bbq serving burgers and hotdogs all year round- which are good for an after work snack before drinking. read more

Well run traditional pub with a heated outdoor seating area, near Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market. This is a Nicholsons chain pub, serving a good selection of ales and even mulled wine (in the winter). There is an extensive menu, with a selection of quality flavoured sausages served with mash. There is a quiz machine, which is an added bonus. Add this one to your South Bank pub crawl list. read more

Good location, decent selection of booze and if you can get in the beer garden it is a nice place to sit. Is downstairs is really busy most nights, but often if you pop upstairs there are tables free. The food is a bit disappointing so I wouldn't go back for food, but a nice stop off for a pint on the way home. read more

Typical olde English pub, good ales, nice heated garden . Came here on a stag night, was a bit pricey but a good start to the evening.

pie platter for a tenner was only four party pies and some spud. bit light on for ten quid. huge amount of ales. Tim Taylor golden best was a nice change from landlord. crowd was combination of students and tourists it seemed. relaxed on a Sunday. you could do worse but nothing stand-out. read more

I find it quite difficult to believe that the other reviewers are drinking in the same smelly, rank-aled, disgusting-food pub thats downstairs from my office. No matter how many times you go in there, the gormless staff make no attempt at recognition. Once after ordering a pint that was clearly off, I went back to the bar to tell them and get another pint to be told that the pint in my hand wasn'teven the one I'd asked for, So I either got served the wrong pint in the first place or they are morans. No apology either. The food, although the same as other Mitchell and Butler pubs in the area, is served on dirty cramped tables with a snarl and tiny portioning. The prices would be reasonable if the food was edible. Never ever order a steak and don't touch the outside BBQ in the summer. Gnawing on shoe leather would be a much quicker option. Don't even get me started on the ladies loos..... read more