124 Bars Restaurants near Waterloo Station London

We found 124 Bars restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Waterloo Station London

Finding its home just south of the river, Waterloo is home to one of London’s major stations, counting millions of commuters and tourists among its visitors each year. This kind of footfall demands some amount of sustenance, so we feel fairly confident in saying that finding restaurants near Waterloo is at the top of a lot of people’s agenda when they pay this part of the city a visit. Thankfully there is no shortage of options of restaurants in Waterloo, with a whole host of solid choices hiding down the area’s side streets and along its main strip. Explore all of our favourite restaurants near Waterloo below, using the filters on the left to match you up with perfect dining destination.

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Bars Restaurants near Waterloo Station London
Bars Restaurants near Waterloo Station London
Bars Restaurants near Waterloo Station London
Bars Restaurants near Waterloo Station London
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Bassoon

Bassoon

London, SW1A 2BD
0.5 miles
What we think
"Like its orchestral namesake, Bassoon strikes a smooth tone, thanks to a combination of great drinks, slick service and sophisticated surroundings &nda ..." Read our full review
Equus Bar at The Royal Horseguards

Equus Bar at The Royal Horseguards

Embankment, SW1A 2EJ
0.5 miles
What we think
"Set in what was the Secret Service’s WWII HQ, Equus pays homage to cavalrymen (not Peter Shaffer’s dark play), & its three comfortable ..." Read our full review
Bar Salsa Temple

Bar Salsa Temple

London, WC2R 2PH
0.5 miles
What we think
"A turbocharged take on the Charing Cross Road original, this offshoot of Bar Salsa replaces the same owners’ vast Walkabout site on Victoria Emba ..." Read our full review
The Red Lion Westminster

The Red Lion Westminster

London, SW1A 2NH
0.6 miles
What we think
" When George Osborne cut the ribbon to launch the Red Lion’s new incarnation, did a couple of jars of Brit Hop persuade the Chancellor to knock a pen ..." Read our full review
Smith & Wollensky (bar)

Smith & Wollensky (bar)

London, WC2N 6HT
0.6 miles
Nearly 40 years after serving its first customers in Manhattan, this solidly American surf & turf restaurant has launched its maiden overseas outpo ... Find out more
The Refinery

The Refinery

Southwark, SE1 0TF
0.6 miles
What we think
"This stunning space is a chameleon of a venue, opening for breakfast through to lunch, cocktail o’clock and dinner. The vast industrial arena is ..." Read our full review
The American Bar at The Savoy

The American Bar at The Savoy

Westminster, WC2R 0EZ
0.6 miles
What we think
"Cooler than Frank Sinatra doing it his way, The American Bar oozes style and has a string of awards to its name, including the prestigious Spirited Awa ..." Read our full review
Retro Bar

Retro Bar

Covent Garden, WC2N 6HH
0.6 miles
What we think
"Lurking down a nondescript alleyway, is this alternative bolthole being deliberately hidden from mainstream eyes? The Retro will resonate with those wh ..." Read our full review
Beaufort Bar at The Savoy

Beaufort Bar at The Savoy

Covent Garden, WC2R 0EZ
0.6 miles
What we think
"Darkly seductive, with sleek black and gold art-deco styling, The Beaufort is possibly the most glamorous bar in the capital – perfect for s ..." Read our full review
Boyds Bar

Boyds Bar

London, WC2N 5BY
0.6 miles
What we think
"  Occupying the dramatic marble lobby of what was once a palatial hotel (built 1887 in the grand Italianate style), Boyds certainly has the wow f ..." Read our full review
Cellar Door

Cellar Door

London, WC2E 7DN
0.6 miles
What we think
"The luvvie spirit lives on in this bijou, mirrored pastiche of a Berlin boîte, and you’ll have a gay old time thanks to its mix of cabaret, ..." Read our full review
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With 240 medal-awarded restaurants near Waterloo having gained our seal of approval, there really is something for everyone in this busy, bustling neighbourhood in London. The obvious choice might be a great British boozer if you’re only passing through and want a taste of the local culture. With plenty of pubs around we’ve gathered up a whole host of places above that fit the bill for a comforting feast of classics or make the perfect place to enjoy a rich roast dinner and custard-covered pud.

Feeling fancier than fish and chips? It happens to the best of us. Despair not, as we also have a raft of restaurants that are fitting for all kinds of get togethers that require a little something special. Just a short stroll up towards the river you’ll find the renowned restaurant of Skylon and a few minutes further along the waterfront to the east you’ll uncover the delights of Sea Containers, a decidedly modern seafood spot with a regularly changing menu of best-of-British produce celebrated in each dish. If you’re not often in London and decide you deserve a treat (you always deserve a treat) then Seabird at the top of the Hoxton hotel packs a real punch with its beautifully decked out roof terrace, complete with plush soft furnishings and little shell-topped tables – the perfect place for a few drinks and some bar snacks from the Portuguese menu on a sunny day.

The wonderful thing about restaurants near Waterloo is that there truly is something for everyone. Dare we suggest exploring this little pocket of London one eatery at a time and making it your mission to find your own personal favourite from the selection above.