Classic London pub experience, but a tad more elegant. Their house ale is quite bland, so but safe if you don't like anything heavy, sour, or strong. I ordered their fish and chips. Chips were great, but the fish had too much batter. It was still tasty, I just don't like to eat only fried batter. The peas were bland, though. They couldn't have done better with the peas. But I loved the seating. The staff were amazing for London. Very attentive and friendly. That deserved an extra star rating. read more

Sunday Roast! We had a delicious Sunday roast and beer at this cosy Southwark pub on Bermondsey Street, behind London Bridge. The belly pork was cooked beatifully and the Yorkshire pudding was excellent. We thought the meat portion was a little light on but otherwise it was reasonable value for London! The service was excellent - but so it should be at 12.5% of your bill!! read more

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Pretty standard London pub in that they're busy on weekends so getting a table without a reservation can be tricky and you have to pounce when you do see one open up! The food was excellent. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Classic British food which my friends visiting from the US had been looking for. The sausage & mash went down the best and they also loved the fish & chips. Well cooked chips and a large piece of fish. The portion of mushy peas could be a little bigger. The roasts also looked great on the table next to us. I'm sure my friends will go back to try dessert before they leave as they had staples like sticky toffee pudding. Our server was awesome. She had a lot of patience with my friends who had lots of questions about the menu. I think her name was Lucy. We were also asked by more than one staff member if we had everything we needed so they're very attentive here which is great for a London pub. Definitely recommend. read more

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Nice neighborly pub in Bermondsey (and on Bermondsey). Be advised you need to order at the bar and let them know where you're sitting for them to run out your food. I had the vegan burger with fries which was really good, fries were hot and crisp. I don't think they have WiFi. read more

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Being a visitor from Australia I have been on the lookout for some decent fish and chips. You can get them in Australia but you'd be better off just throwing a shrimp on the barbie. (We call them prawns but when you're catering for the American market ya gotta speak American). So I spotted The Woolpack as a place that's nearby to where I'm staying. What a find! If you like your fish pulverised rather than battered then this is the place for you. The batter was delicious and oh so crunchy. Served with chips that resembled those I used to eat in my childhood it all took me back. And to complete the analogy there were mushy peas too though unfortunately not enough of them but that's just a minor gripe. I will certainly be back to try out more of their menu items. If you're Australian you'll know what I mean when I say 'Do yourselves a favour' and give it a try read more

All was amazing! What a great concept!! Living in the states for over 20 years what a lovely treat this was... well done and keep up the solid work. Thank you Anthony O'Neill read more

Fun atmosphere, staff were friendly. Great place to meet others. Highly recommend. Wife and I were on vacation, I think we were the only Americans there. read more

A very different proposal compared to The Garrison, more laid back I would say and possibly more stylish. The combination of the old with the new is quite refreshing to see in a pub. Their pub food is what it is, pub food, but would recommend their Lebanese inspired dishes, or even their chips to go alongside your lager. It tends to be crowded most of the time, and although the roofed beer garden is great, it is very difficult to find a table (when it's not raining). I discovered this place when I was invited to a function to celebrate a friends book launch. The staff was always very attentive and the nibbles were great, I specially recall the samosas. The distinct decoration of the room always stuck to mind, very heavily designed, but unique. The conclusion? Once you go to the Woolpack, you will keep on coming. read more

The Woolpack - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The Woolpack located on Bermondsey Street in SE1 is a kitsch and charming little pub. With a stylish, dark and theatrical interior this is where the old meets the modern. With Victorian tiles, 60s wall papers and a Baroque style function room, The Woolpack is eclectic and unique without trying too hard. The decked beer garden is great on those rare British occasions when the sun is shining. Many pubs don't tend to consider the toilets as part of the decor but the toilets here are reminiscent of a backstage theatre with lights surrounding the mirrors. It is also great for a bite to eat; serving good pub grub at a not too expensive (but not too cheap) price. Attracting all manner of folk and an array of weird and wonderful haircuts, The Woolpack has a lovely atmosphere and really gives that 'local pub' vibe. At the bar itself, an imaginative selection of continental lagers are the order of the day including 'Bishops Finger'. I instead, safely opted for a dry white wine. read more

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With a wonderfully rustic blend of dark wooden furniture, vintage-style decoration and comfortable booth seating, The Woolpack creates an atmosphere of laid-back sophistication and relaxation. It's the sort of place that makes you wish you smoked a pipe. The punters here reflect the chilled out vibe making for a relaxing but cheerful environment. Though not one for a wild occasion this is certainly an ideal destination for a drink and a chat of a weekday evening. Though the menu is not quite as impressive as that of its close neighbour The Garrison, The Woolpack certainly packs in the flavour with a small but well-balanced selection of European dishes which are big on taste whilst being light on your pocket. Sadly the drinks selection is a little dissapointing and you'll struggle to find anything particularly adventurous or out of the ordinary. read more

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They serve amazing Sunday brunch! I came here to meet up with some friends that were visiting. We had reserved half of the 2nd floor. Food: We went for the roast dinner on Sunday which was superb. I ordered the beef roast and I devoured it within minutes. At £15 it wasn't a bad deal (considering I paid £14 at the Harvester a few days before). The roast dinner had all the trimmings: roast potatoes, steamed kale and veggies, pork and sage stuffing, and yorkshire pudding. My friends swore the pork loin and chicken roast was equally good. I wasn't a fan of the mulled punch though. I found it slightly watered down. Atmosphere: The place was rather big, The restaurant had a backyard, and plenty of seats on the ground floor. However, it being winter, black wallpaper isn't the best. I found myself trying to keep myself awake as soon as the sun came down. The large mirrors and candles did nothing to brighten up the room. read more

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Bermondsey Street behind London Bridge is unexpectedly glamorous. It's home to a bunch of pubs and shops that are worth visiting. The Woolpacker is perhaps the most attractive. It has a fairly large downstairs and a garden outside, mainly used by smokers. The décor is fairly standard for a vaguely scrubbed up pub. I remember coming a few years back and thinking it was pretty sharp, but over the years it has dulled. It has a pretty vibrant atmosphere, and is popular with the after-work crowd. The last time I visited we went upstairs which is cosier, has kept its gloss and is rather romantic. The selection of draught and bottled beers is decent, and the wine and spirit section is pretty good too. There is also food, which I have not tried, but looks like fairly standard gastro pub fair. read more

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What a ceiling upstairs! we spent some good drunkard time trying to spot the bar staff that have been superimposed. good stuff. A good pub on a lovely street. Staff that would pour your drinks while you popped to the loo. Amazing chips. the only thing that let this place down was the overwhelming stale beer smell as you walk through the door! wow! BOOM! BEER! read more

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Good things about the Woolpack: -booths -beer -garden Bad things about the Woolpack: -food -price of food The obvious conclusion: -drink at the Woolpack -preferably in summer -eat somewhere else on Bermondsey Street read more

The Woolpack. Not the fictional public house on Emmerdale, but a quirky bar with a large beer garden in Borough. I say beer garden, it's all artificial grass and whitewashed walls, but at least there are numerous picnic tables so you can at least pretend you're not within a short walk of London Bridge Station. If you're a connoisseur of real ale, you won't find a particularly decent choice here unfortunately. The closest I could get was Brooklyn Lager, the rest of my group (uneducated in booze) opted for pints of mainstream lager. Though inside, with its sleek-looking booths, was pretty empty for a Thursday evening, outside was where you'd find the atmosphere. On a glorious day, if you couldn't make it out into the countryside, you could do worse than setting your stall out here for an afternoon. Table service is available outside which was also much appreciated. read more

Really busy festive crowd in here last night, from office bods with 'zany' Christmas jumpers, to student types with 'zany' Christmas jumpers on. The food was ok, my Fish and Chips were ok, but my friends burger was really good and i was gutted that i didn't have one. Don't take your eye off your drink for too long as the staff are a bit eager to clean up the tables even if your glass isn't completely empty. read more

Standard London boozer. No frills, decent food (including deep fried halloumi, which is the closest thing I've found to mozzarella sticks in five years of living in London) with basics like fish and chips and burgers. Large outdoor seating area with covered and uncovered sections. OK draft selection. read more

Ah the Woolpack. What to say about it other than it's a pub. It's nothing special, there are no elements I'd praise, but overall it's a perfectly adequate pub. The layout is quite conducive to getting a massive amount of people in and served at the bar, so with that in mind it's quite good for large groups. On a sunny warm day (when you are lucky to be finished with work before the sun goes down), this place is the winner on Bermondsey street as it has a largish outdoors area at the back with plenty of tables. There are heat lamps during the winter but I wouldn't risk it unless you get a prime spot right under one of those suckers. Sadly, someone decided to put the bathrooms at the doorway to the outside area, so each time you traverse between said area and bar, you get the nice stench of urine. However, they have luckily hired a few barmaids to provide table service so you can keep such discomfort to a minimum. Foodwise, the menu doesn't dazzle but there are the general staples of pub grub. Let's be honest, if you wanted a good meal you'd probably be in the Garrison or Village East. You made it to the Woolpack to knock down a pint or three with your mates and that's just what it was meant for! Overall, it's good to keep in mind for a drink but not for anything more. read more

If you pay for your lunch before you even get the meal, then it puts it into the category of pub rather than restaurant. This what this place is like. I had a good enough meal, but there are nicer places that would go to. There was nothing wrong with the meal... but nothing that would make it stand out either. read more

Best fish & chips we had on our trip, and we tried a lot. Would've ate here every day if we could; for sure will be going back next time. Great service as well! read more

This rustic looking two storey gastropub is classy. I chugged down a tasty fruit beer and gazed longing at their excellent selections on beer, wine and cider; it is impressive. I was there on a Saturday night and it was busy but not cramped. I am glad of this because the temperature in the Woolpack was sweltering. I will certainly be back to this trendy spot to try the cuisine, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and drink more strawberry beer. read more

This place is definitely worth a visit. I've been here a few times, it's pretty much consistently been super busy, but for some reason I've never minded. The beer garden is quite big, loads of seats (generally full in summer) and pretty nice. The inside is also relatively big, and there's an upstairs too. I can proudly say I'm experienced all three of these location options and they were all equally amenable. The food is good, I had (shared) one of their sharing platters and it was really good (I ate that downstairs, inside). The burger was also pretty good from what I remember (I ate that outside, if you were wondering). The drink is also decent (I've drunk in ALL THREE parts of the pub), I don't remember it too clearly which means it works, it's mostly just standard pub fare, with a few decent beers dropped in there for good measure. This place is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, it's a bit of a walk but it's much nicer than some of the alternatives up nearer London Bridge. I have no idea why I got so fixated on the location of my consumption in this review. read more

Solid, busy and fun pub on the happening Bermondsey St - perfect hideaway. It was busy but not too rammed and I'm a big fan of their garden out the back - it just felt like everyone was enjoying it being a Friday and letting off some steam. Real mix of people in here too. All good so far. Serves Aspall's cider on tap too, great success. Wasn't overly chuffed with the bar staff though... 2 of them appeared chipper and enjoying life - the other two? Faces like a slapped arse and the pretence to go with it unfortunately. So for now this place gets 3 stars. I will be back soon enough though and suspect that it'll get bumped up a star when I'm not served by Mr and Mrs Grumpy. read more

Hmm... three stars at a pinch. The owners of this pub must be immensely happy with the elevation of Bermondsey Street from Sourf London semi-slum to urban uber-chic. The Woolpack has the interior of a 1920s pie and mash shop after a 1970s refurb. The banquette seating and not-Tiffany lamp shades scream kitsch. Were it not for relatively well heeled new local clientelle packing the place out you could easily imagine Bob Hoskins dropping in to plan a bank job. I met some friends here and had roast beef last Sunday. The beef was pleasantly rare, the vegetables were just right, the roast potatoes were about as OK as they can be from a small commercial kitchen, although there were only two in the bowl. I don't know why they serve roast dinners in a bowl, possibly to corral the food into the centre to optically emlarge the portion size. The gravy had a strange fruity taste to it and I feel certain it came from a catering size tub of granules. Not an unpleasant experience more of a "mehhh" really. Can I give it two and a half? read more

A pub. With a beer garden. In a nutshell. Well there isn't much to say about this place. It's a usual pub which punches you with a sour smell of booze as you come in. Its advantage is a beer garden of a good size - about 6-10 tables outside - it has a very private feeling. On a warm sunny evening - there could be nothing better than this. Mind, though there isn't many warm sunny evenings here anyway! Friday evening queues are super long (that could be quite fun at least that's how I keep myself entertained - talking to strangers in a queue). The toilets are quite horrible to be honest, I remember once they painted them on a Friday morning. Not sure if that was some kind of a joke for the drunk ladies of London bridge on Friday night. Tip if you are going there: 1. Go on a sunny day to enjoy the beer garden thoroughly. 2. Get rounds rather than drinks individually - you will spend ages in a queue otherwise. read more

This is a good standard pub. There is a really pleasant beer garden in the back which can get quite crowded on nice days. The food is fine. This time we shared some chips, pork scratchings and mackerel pâté. All were well prepared but not necessarily anything to write home about. Service can be surly. Wow, what a bunch of grumps! read more

I'll add my voice to the chorus here, just to draw your attention to the existence of the backyard "patio" (astro-turf). When that rare London sun shines, the patio starts humming and the atmosphere is vibrant. Drink selection is middling, with the usual fare on offer. The Brooklyn lager was good though. Definitely consider if you're near the area and looking for a tucked away spot to enjoy the sun. read more

I worked at the Woolpack in my second year of university and I suppose I have a slight soft spot for it still. When working there, my colleagues and I were always silently jealous that we were not working at the superior, more interesting pub across the road- The Garrison. The Garrison, where the food was better and the interiors more classy had a cinema downstairs and a less rowdy crowd at closing time. The Woolpack, in retaliation to the Garrison's moules and chandeliers bought all of London's street signs and posted them in a grand beer garden at the rear of the pub. They also coated their bathroom doors in Windows 95 fruit clipart images. The food is typical of a place desperately trying to be a gastro pub- very average Mediterranean platters and mediocre burgers. It isn't bad, but it certainly isn't fresh and is disappointing for the price. The Woolpack is an average pub with an above-average beer garden- it offers solace for those wishing to escape the crowded pub, or for those who cannot get a table across the road. read more

The Woolpack is probably the best known pub on Bermondsey St, and is a short walk from London Bridge. To look at in on the tin, it's a pretty normal London pub. Not too rough, not too upmarket either. What makes this place special is the huge courtyard garden which is well heated with lamps and out of the wind. Drinks aren't expensive for the area, and if you need somewhere to go afterwards there is always Hide Bar nearby (my number one cocktail bar in the whole of London- see my review!). What makes me love the Woolpack even a bit more is that it's very chilled out, they let dogs in (the canine kind, I know what you were thinking) which is AWESOME. Not enough London pubs do this. It's like, a sure fire way to keep all the girls in the bar cooing over the amazing black labrador that is often in there. I like this place and I will be back. I haven't tried the food yet (bar some chips, which were good). Once I've scouted that out, I'll update my review. read more

This is a nice place, went for lunch yesterday. Had the guest ale, which was tasty (never found out what it was) and a burger. Disappointingly the burger came without the advertised pineapple, but it was otherwise fine. Have been here before and on other occasions the large comfortable outside area has proved very suitable for hard drinking and smoking. read more

Two words: Beer. Garden. The woolpack has a great big beer garden. Like it's pretty great, and big. So I'm a fan. It's a great place to hang out when the sun decides to show it's face - chilled atmosphere, drinks are average price and the crowd is friendly. I haven't eaten here but have heard the food is ok - will be spending a fair amount of summer evenings in this area from now on. read more

Agree with the other reviews - this is a good pub with great food, and far better than the Garrison pub opposite for atmosphere and value for money. The outdoor area was redone not too long ago, and in the summer there's plenty of seating. The walls are tiled, giving it a real victorian pub feel and there's a good range of beers and wines at higher than average prices. read more

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A tardis disguised as a pub, this place is deceptively huge. Wandering in you'll find a regular-looking pub, with a long bar and comfy booths (get there early to grab one). But walk through it and you'll discover a sprawling outdoor area, with plenty of seating any time of night. One table is made out of a Tube sign. It's all very London. Eventually, their licence will require everyone to come back inside quite a shame! - but that's when you'll notice there's also a second floor, with a pretty staircase, and Renaissance style décor. There is no bar upstairs, simply comfortable seating and an artistic ambiance. read more

This is my 'local' both for my home and my office. I love coming here both with friends/family and colleagues. It gets very busy on Thursdays and Fridays with all the local businesses going there after work, but it's still nice even when packed. The drinks are good, the service comes with a smile, the seating is great, there is a decent outside area and a lovely upstairs room with a fake fresco on the ceiling. The food is perfect pub fare. Fabulous fish and chips, wedges, schnitzel, steak, burger, saladthe list goes on. Not much choice of dessert though. All great as a hangover cure and much better than any other local alternative. One slightly weird thing - they always seem to serve wine in a small tumbler. No idea why. However, last week, I saw someone drinking from something that looked suspiciously like a normal wine glass. Maybe they've seen sense read more

A really lovely pub with eclectic decor mixing old and new. The outdoor area is lovely in the summer too. If you are looking for a private room then check out upstairs. You walk up a spiral staircase to be greeted by a classical fresco painted on the ceiling (well maybe not hand painted but very effective) large gilt mirrors and crystal chandeliers. Not what you expect to find if you've been having a quiet pint downstairs but a great little find! The management are friendly and the pub really seems to be part of the local community. Plus the food is deeeeelish. read more

This is a trendy pub in Bermondsey with a great garden. The food is pretty good value (about £8 for a main) and is tasty. The garden can get a little crowded on sunny days but there is plenty of room. Service is a little poor. At busy times food can be very slow, with about a 45 minute wait for a beefburger. The toilets are also in a poor state at the moment. There is a sign saying they are being renovated but there isn't much sign of the renovation happening. read more

The soundtrack is crushing it. Good bar and service too, but Nirvana followed up by vintage White Stripes... they seem to be unable to play a bad song here! read more

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Today I went to Woolpack pub and got truly DISAPPOINTED. I am registered in an app called freedrinkpubs, as some of you might know, some pubs are registered there and this weekend they were suppose to offer one drink to whoever had the voucher.... Anyway, I walked a long way to get there and finaly get to know this pub, as I got in and talked with the barmaids about the voucher they immediately said NO, without giving any explanation AT ALL, they were EXTREMELY RUDE with me and it was a very UNPLEASANT situation. This is not the way to treat a potential client, and no one at all! Wish you bad luck and hopefuly I wont have to pass through your door any time soon. read more

Got to love Yelp for teaching more about this pub than I learned in my experience there....It was such a nice day that we went straight to the back patio which was a chill and laid back place to have a drink on a Sunday afternoon. It was not the overwhelming scene that you sometimes find in an outdoor place on a nice afternoon. Excited to go back for food and checking out the interior. read more