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The Rake

4.0 (58 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Drink list 2 November 16
Tareq A.

When I go to bars/pubs I like to drink beers that are not readily available in supermarkets and hence prefer independent places. They have a ever changing list of beers on taps as well as in the fridge. I went to a takeover from Five Points Brewery who are based in Hackney and had their range on the day. (2nd November 2016) Had the Holy Smoke (7.8%) and Brickfield Brown (5.4%) and were both great and different at the same time. The wall is covering with writing from visitors and beer coasters from different breweries so it has that quirky vibe to it. One small issue is that as the pub is small it can get cramped especially when queuing and moving within it, but there is loads of space outside the car park as long as the weather isn't too cold or raining.

Tracy T.

The Rake is fast becoming a recommended choice. I like the squashed intimacy and large range of beers. Apparently it's the smallest pub in London. To be honest I'm not a huge beer fan and only started drinking it about 2 years ago so I tend to go for the more exotic and international spicier ones. The Rake (sometimes) stock my favourite Herold Black Beer but if not I can usually find something suitably dark and chocolatey. The food doesn't really appeal to me as it's a bit too pub-like. Well, they can be forgiven, it is a pub after all.

Gareth H.

Aesthetically speaking there is very little to say about The Rake. The exterior is clad in plain blue paint with a fairly non-descript sign that wouldn't look out of place on a patisserie whilst inside you will find one of the teeniest pubs in existence with very little in the way of identity or style. However, beauty, as we should always be aware, is only skin deep and behind the rather drab make-up lies one of the most extensive and exotic range of lagers you are ever likely to find. Beer connosieurs are probably already familiar with The Rake who source and stock some of the most delicious beer known to man. With tipples to suit any pallette and preference the bar staff, as you might expect, certainly know their stuff and will always be able to recommend the right brew.

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Nice craft beer spot just a few meters away from Borough Market with a good selection of beers.

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Beer lovers paradise. Lost count of number of beers listed on tv! Small bar. Small garden. Great fun!

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Not a bad little find but I'm not a huge fan of drinking in a car park. We had some wine and there is a good selection of beers.

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After visiting Shakespeare's Globe across the Thames River, I was rushing to the airport and…read morespotted this place near St. Paul's church after crossing Millennium Bridge. Given the location, I knew it was probably a tourist trap and I wish to avoid those usually but had no time so stopped in on a Monday afternoon for lunch. I'm so glad I did! I was in London only briefly and had yet to try proper fish and chips and I was definitely WOW'd. I've only had this in America, and this was definitely better than anything I've ever had. When it arrived on my table, I could feel the heat from the plate -- that's how scalding hot and fresh it was, and I loved that! The cod was absolutely massive, a thick portion of fish deep fried with the skin on within an incredibly crunchy beer batter. There were pieces of bone in it, but no bother, this only made it seem more fresh. The chips (thick cut fries) were perfectly crispy and both the fish and chips were insanely delicious with a bit of salt and malt vinegar (which I had to request by walking up to the bar). The dish came with a tartar sauce and ketchup, but tasted way better with the salt and vin. I absolutely love that the fish and chips also came with mushy peas, whereas most pubs only give you fish and chips alone. The dish was also very well priced at 9.95 GBP, and I was able to use my credit card, rounded up to 10 GBP because they have a 10 GBP minimum for using cards. I appreciate that this restaurant had free wi-fi, which I found out by asking my waiter, who quickly provided the secret code for me to use. In America you would never ask your server for this but I noticed that nearly every hotel and restaurant I visited during my 11-day tour of Europe offered wi-fi. Good on them, because how else would I check in to a restaurant on Yelp and shower them with praise and circulate promotional foodie photos on Instagram? During a weekday, many workers nearby flood this place to grab a pint during lunch....now, why don't I work in London? I would give this place five stars based on the food alone, but I am giving it four because I wished the service had been more attentive, as I had to go up to the bar to get malt vinegar and also to ask to pay my bill. I understand service in Europe is more laissez-faire than in America, but since this is a tourist spot I would have liked to be checked on by the staff at least once during my meal, and certainly to be presented with the bill. Note: They also serve Sunday roast dinner for 9.95 GBP on Sundays

Great location, great specials and great service. This is a solid pub that seems to attract a good…read morecrowd. Being from the states I am not as familiar with all the UK brands --- but they seem to offer a wide variety of beers (lots on tap) and cocktails. TIP: I recommend hitting this place before 5:30 on the weekdays as the happy hour crowd fills this join up.

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We had passed this pub several times, as it is located on a common route to the hotel we were…read morestaying in, and we wanted to have our first London pub experience, so try it, we did. We arrived just after the work day, and the crowd was buzzing just outside. We did the self-seating option indoors, and sat down to a great view of the Thames river, as we pondered our meal choices from the menu. The location is just great. For a leadoff drink, I had to go with the house cask ale, which was the Fuller's ESB, a drink I've been enjoying since the 1990's, and it delivered as expected. I went with an order of Sausages with mashed potatoes and peas...it doesn't get much more classic than that, and I was happy with it, especially with the quantity (3 sausages!). Wifey was on the hunt for a meat pie, and she went with the Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie, which I can report was wholeheartedly approved. One of the better pies we've had on the overall trip, and the best we had at a pub location. The overall vibe of this pub is exactly as you might picture it, and we weren't disappointed with any aspect. Service, though not overly patient (hey - they were busy), was competent and pleasant. Cheers!

Great pub in the City of London. Found it while walking near the River front after crossing north…read moreover London Bridge. Casks, drafts, lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. They had billiards and some other entertainment. Quick service.

The Rake - pubs - Updated May 2026

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