If you are looking for traditional English food and drink this is hands down the spot. I love that this pub serves beer in a caste (something that is extremely difficult to find in the United States) and the bartenders were knowledgeable about their drinks. Everyone was pretty friendly and the fish and chips were phenomenal. My boyfriend had the meat pie and that was very good too. To be honest it was a little difficult to find food that I liked in England (other than my family's cooking :]) but this place truly left a good impression. Although the menu was small everything was cooked and served very well. In terms of the menu being traditional I think that when most people go to an English pub they do expect fish and chips, meat pie, some sort of burger and roast. The burger on their menu was also very good; I was pleasantly surprised. This place is a must on my list the next time I am in London. read more

Elevated pub with great street scape and quick service over lunch. 10/10 fish and chips! read more

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Exactly what I was looking for! Upscale for a pub but still very much a British pub. My steak pie was fabulous and my server (Cora?) was amazing! read more

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The sandwiches are very delicious.I will book it in the future . There aren't many people at noon, but the atmosphere is very nice. read more

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Well, I just popped in here for a quick drink, though it was lucky that I managed to get to The Globe just before my play started (which is quite handy to be honest with you). Yeah, I just popped into this pretty cool pub, which does have a lot of the charm that you tend to get from London pubs, even though it does happen to be on the south side of the Thames. Mind you, despite it being pretty crowded, it still had quite a lot of atmosphere. read more

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Cute, classic English tavern. Fish n chips were excellent! Ambience felt perfect for what one would want.

Friendly atmosphere, decent food (excellent price/quality balance), good drinks. Busy enough not to feel 'too quiet', but quiet enough so you can actually still have a conversation. read more

Nice pub located on a really quiet block. We dropped by on a Saturday afternoon at around 3pm and the place was pretty empty. There were a few parties inside, but not many people. The menus were located right on the table and we helped ourselves to ordering the following at the bar: BRITISH ALE BATTERED COD WITH TRIPLE COOKED CHIPS AND MUSHY PEAS Really good fish and chips dish. The cod was oddly-shaped on my dish, but nonetheless well-fried. This was probably one of the better, if not the best fish and chips I had in a pub in London! Yes, I know that's verrrry bold statement. There was a decent amount of chips on the dish, but not overwhelmingly a lot. As for the mushy peas, I was never a huge fan of them, but they were still ok despite my lack of interest in it. HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE SERVED WITH CREAMY MASH AND ROASTED VEG This was my girlfriend's dish so I didn't get to try much of it, but from what I tried and saw it was pretty good. First of all, the pie looked huge, but when she dug into it, we realized it was mostly hot air inside. We liked the chicken and the sauce was tasty. Also, there was a healthy serving of roasted potatoes and veggies to the side that mixed well. This was a really nice, quiet pub. There was plenty of spacing in between tables and seats and there was no overcrowding inside when we were there. The fish and chips were really good and absolutely was the most flavorful fish and chips we had tried in London! read more

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Seemed popular but totally unfriendly and inattentive staff and no service. Would not bother to visit. read more

This is hidden away in a series of small streets, yet very accessible from the Waterloo area. We were looking for an English pub to eat at, and most of them in the main Waterloo area were absolutely slammed, so it's a relieve to find this little place. We walked in and they didn't have any tables, but they were really friendly so we hung out at the bar for a little bit until one opened up. They actually helped us get a seat, which was very nice of them. Most people just seemed to be here for pre-game -- get a drink, have a chat, and leave. We actually were interested in having dinner, and we ordered a caesar salad, the fish and chips, and one of the Sunday roasts. Caesar salad was, well, caesar salad. It would've been quite normal except for the little fillets of anchovies. Nice touch. The fish and chips was huge. It was a big fish fillet, and it was fresh and delicious. The mister really enjoyed it (guess we didn't go to the UK for nothing!). However, my sunday roast beef was so-so. The gravy was quite bland, and the meat was pretty tough until I get to the stuffing. At least the stuffing was good. The environment was friendly, the food was decent, and the price wouldn't break your bank. This is definitely a cute little pub to visit if you're in the area. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Friendly bar tenders and enjoyable pub atmosphere. Pick 3 on the starter menus is fun to try a few bites

Great neighborhood feel at this place, without being stuffy, or making tourists feel out of place. Couples chatting, others playing cards and a family with a small toddler, wrapping up their early evening. The 2 guy bartenders were efficient and friendly. Standard London pub atmosphere with the same drill. Just order at the bar and have a seat. Order the food at the bar too, and they'll bring it to you. Wife had a craving for a traditional Sunday Pot roast dinner, and we got it nicely here. Even delivery of an extra plate, because we were sharing was a nice touch. The food was spot on, but nothing spectacular. Just family meals that are slowly being replaced too frequently with marked up gastropub fare. Nice 5 minute walk down the safe, back streets, lined with quaint London tiny houses. The place offers a warm glow outside, and delivers the same on the inside. read more

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My favorite pub in the entire world, the White Hart is a gem of the Southbank area. Located on Cornwall Road, just one blocks south of the Waterloo tube stop, the White Hart is a quintessential British pub. The big wooden tables are great for groups, while the small, cozy nooks are perfect for grabbing for a drink with that special someone :) I recommend going in the afternoons, as it can be hard to get a table after 6 or so. Plus, during lunch time they have a great special where you can get a sandwich and a pint for only £5. They have a terrific selection of beers on tap, including some of my personal favorites: Peroni, Leffe Blonde, Hoegaarden and Fruli (an amazing strawberry beer). read more

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Great local bar off the beaten path. A great variety of craft beers and great friendly servers. I had my first ice cream porter and I enjoyed it very much. I paired it with the lamb roast which was served with root vegetables, cabbage peas and roasted potatoes. I also tried the table served hoarse radish and yellow mustard. The yellow mustard packs a punch to the sinus. The lamb was very well cooked and seasoned. It was tender and there was any lamb taste. If I'm in the area again I would definitely grab a pint. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Lamb roast with Yorkshire pudding, carrots, cabbage and peas and roasted potatoes - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Came here for our first night out in London and we had a blast! It was so much fun and the bartenders Victoria and the two other men were very helpful, funny and more then happy to talk to us about London and what it's like as well as where to eat and do! The drinks I tried was the apple fritzer and another orange critic one; they were both delicious! Overall this was an amazing fun place on our first night out and we are definitely coming again (our flat is a block away!) We met amazing locals, Yessica and Jack who helped make this night memorable! Would recommend this small pub to anyone (: read more

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Went there for a Sunday roast on a sunny day. What a nice place to go! I ordered a Mixed roast which was really tasty and they also have a great selection of bottles of beer. The place itself is not noisy and was nice to stay here after lunch to enjoy the sun coming from outside. I had a Kwak beer (I know it's strong but I love strong Belgian beers) and my friend had a coke. The roast,as I said, was really tasty and all the ingredients were properly cooked from the meat till the vegetables. The only con is the price :don't expect to spend less than 20£pp with for a Sunday roast and a drink. read more

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Starving and chilled, we wandered into the White Hart looking for a warm meal and a drink. This quaint pub is full of charm and the food and service are exceptional. Monday is "pie" day and we sampled the lamb and the turkey pies with their delicious chips. Roasted vegetables and a lovely gravy accompanied the lunches. We enjoyed beer and wine, but the best part was our server Julie, who chatted freely with us and made us feel like regulars. Can't wait to come back here! Put this one on your list! read more

We chose this place on our last night in London, aiming for a typical London pub with that British pub feel and typical food. Totally found it! Love the look of this place. Cozy, small-ish size. 5 stars for cozyness. It was busy and tables were all full but we grabbed one drink and shortly one opened up. There seem to be no waiter service in London because nobody came to clean the previous people's food off of our table, we had to push it to the side until halfway through the meal when someone noticed. Also we didn't go to enough restaurants in London to tell, but I guess here you just order food at the bar? That seemed to be the way it was in 3 places we ate at. So we ordered up at the bar after waiting 20min for a waiter that never came. We were told one dish was sold out so we picked another. 20min later the bartender came over and told us the other dish was sold out, so I picked another and he left. Then he came back saying that one was also sold out! THIS is why I still give it 4 stars after all the food being sold out... What we did end up with (despite it not being our first, second, or third choice) was still amazing and exactly what we were looking for when we chose this pub. It was a beef pie and then fish & chips. I loved it all and was so satisfied with it being the last meal of the trip. Definitely go to this place if you get the chance and are nearby all the touristy areas. It's a short walk and is probably one of the more traditional home-y dining you'll get in the area. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Amazing. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Really nice place, welcoming and genuinely nice staff. Variety of food and drink options. Located on a quiet street near the Waterloo station. read more

My son had eggs, ham and the triple fried chips, which are fantastic! Not at all greasy, but so crisp. The ham was delicious and grilled nicely. My husband had the bangers and mash, very rich and delicious. Beautiful presentation, too. I had a bacon cheeseburger. It was smoky and charred nicely. Very juicy and satisfying. One of our best meals in London. The staff were pleasant but not very attentive. Could be de rigeur for a pub. Overall, it was still a good experience. read more

Loved this place! Great place with no tourists. Great fish n chips. Great peas! Great beer. Can't go wrong at all. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This is a very comfortable and friendly pub that is great for a low key lunch or drinks after work. I had the burger, and my husband had the fish & chips. I should have ordered chips with my burger instead of fries. Beer selection very nice and street very quiet. read more

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With only 3 days to spend in London, I was looking for a place where I could get the true British pub experience. The White Hart was the perfect choice. Very warm and inviting ambience with great beer, and incredible food (we had a pot pie and fish & Chips). I have to knock down to 4 stars because the kitchen was missing many of the menu items that we would have preferred to order but they ran out. So if you plan on coming here for dinner you may want to plan to arrive early in the evening. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Fish and chips and pot pie - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Kicked us out for having an 8 year old in the pub at 6:30 on Sunday, according to policy, while the place is 1/3 full. The "policy" is not posted on the website or on premise. We just wanted dinner. Go around the corner to the Kings Arms, kid (somewhat friendly) they are both pubs with restaurants. read more

Grabbed dinner here based on the cuisine mentioned in previous reviews. Wild boar & Chorizo burger was fantastic. Cheeseburger was great they forgot the cheese but quickly fixed it with a smile. Friendly staff. Cheese ravioli was great as well. BEWARE THE PEPSI FORMULA IN ENGLAND IS ALTERED AND NOT FOR THE BETTER. The Lynchburg Lemonade is more like a reasonable facsimile by someone who overheard a friend talking about the recipe. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

My first pub in London... got a table quickly, pint of cider and steak pie were great. Staff were friendly and nice.

To get to the White Hart from Waterloo station is about 100 paces but feels a million miles away. Suddenly, just a block away from the busy roads and imposing railway architecture are two or three beautiful little Victorian terraced steets and their warm local pub. It's a time-warp place. The street looks like the opening scene in 1984 and the pubs jukebox doesn't look changed since 1964. Fortunately the pub grub is up-to-date with some noveau burger options to go with the great value baguettes, bangers and mash and snack platters. The beer selection is good too... at least 3 Belgians on tap plus real ales, Aspalls and some Sierra too. It's a small busy place full of good people. Such a rarity in Waterloo that you can ask the question... 'Why tell everyone else about this gem?' Another question you can ask is... 'How did 2 pints of the same ale come to £6.15?'. That one baffled us all night. read more

Fantastic British pub! We came here during the early evening and the place was bumping! Everyone had obviously just left work and had grabbed a table early, however, we didn't mind standing at the bar and conversing with the locals. I wish we could have tried the food! The menu looked stellar and prices were affordable. read more

We were only in here for a sneaky pint, but what we did see, we liked. Busy, warm and friendly on a blisteringly cold Winter night, the service was quick and we liked the young and chirpy crowd. Refreshingly well priced for a pub a stones throw from Waterloo station. That's the beauty of this pub, it's squirrelled down a backstreet and so only those in the know make it here. Mind you, a lot of people seemed to be in the know on Friday night! The food menu looked reasonable so I'll try to get back here for some grub and stay a little bit longer. Will return. read more

Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, this place fills into overflow in the early evening. Excellent selection of local craft beer and ask the standard pub fare plus some excellent menu options a bit more upscale. read more

If you're in need of a beer or a quick bite in the Waterloo area, you could do worse than pop into the White Hart. It's tucked away down a backstreet and therefore off the all-too-well trodden path. It's not a huge place but has a heap of tables scattered around the central bar. The service is quick and there's a substantial selection of beers on tap. A quick glance at the menu hinted a range of pub food's on offer. The prices are more than reasonable, especially considering its proximity to the Southbank and Waterloo Station. read more

Nice place on a side street, nearish to that Sainsbury's where you wait for Busses South. A really fantastic selection of beers-- belgians, ales, 4(!) ciders (OK, 2 ciders, a scrumpy, and a perry, but still) which rotates. good food-- though you'll need to arrive early on, say, Sunday if you want a roast-- they're often gone by 3. This is a real hidden gem in the wasteland of Waterloo-area pubs and whatnot (I'm looking at you, Firehouse) read more

I popped in here for a glass of wine before dinner around 6:30 on a very nice day. It is quaint, great service and to my surprise was not obnoxiously packed. There is a decent amount of seating room here and a nice crowd- definitely not a dive or old pub. read more

Easy breezy lunch. Local fare at a reasonable price. Nice beer selection, too. If your looking for a quick hit lunch venue, this is a must visit. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We had a great time in London and I enjoyed visiting many pubs. The last day my wife and I visited White Hart and so glad we did. Like other reviews on it, while it's in Waterloo it feels like it's not. Tucked away from Waterloo station and the busyness of that area, that small walk makes you feel like you've entered into a whole other neighborhood. Good service, solid food, and great beer. My wife's pear cider was one of the best we've had in a while too. Thanks for the last impression of London White Hart! read more

Nicely hidden away behind the IMAX and Waterloo station - a small walk from the south bank but still a proper pub. Space is limited when busy but a great food menu and nice staff mean I would return. Tried the tapas style bar snacks on my visit- all nicely sized and tasty (pics above) - they are around a fiver each but you can get any 3 for £12- I particularly recommend the sweet potato wedges- very chunky and delicious. Crowd seemed to be locals going for after work drinks as it was even popular on a Monday eve. read more

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This local pub is perfect!! Great people, great area, and food is phenomenal!!!! My wife had the burger it was wonderful but the fish and chips is the best and I mean the best I have ever had!!!!!!! The beer choices and prices on every is great too. Highly recommend going and I am trying to figure out why I wouldn't go tomorrow. read more

"You can't stand here, there is no room, you need to go inside!" "Well, I was just walking past but ok" ... "Pint of Beck's please" *barman coughs in to hand, studies phlegm, wipes on other hand, wipes both hands on crotch, picks up glass and pours me a pint. ... "You can't sit here" "Why are there chairs here?" "You're in the way. You should try outside." Charming little shithole read more

While moving my daughter into Grad School at nearby Kings College we first saw this pub from the window of her Stamford St Apartment. After a 6 hour flight delay from the USA and loading her luggage into her new living quarters we were both ready for a Pint and then some. It was a Friday evening and a good sized crowd. Good selection of beer and ale so we ordered away. Bartenders were all nice and helpful to the new "Americans" in the bar. They had several English Cask Ales plus Peroni, Carlsburg, Euro Bud, Franziskaner and some other I don't remember. The beer flowed and we met lots of people who were all very friendly. Im sure my daughter is a regular there by now! read more

Great pub. Excellent food. I had a burger my mate had a pie. Off the beating path, in a neighborhood, but worth the quick walk off the main Street. read more

The White Hart, SE1 - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL