The Wellington

Very good pub in the hotel. Good food, «American» like hotdogs, good atmosphere. Have to order your food at the bar they they bring it out to you. One of the better pub foods we have had while visiting.

If you’re hungry or looking to grab a drink with a larger group around Waterloo, this pub is a very good option. It is quite big on the inside and the decoration is very nice, with Wellington’s battles painted as a huge mural on the ceiling.
Since I was looking for food after work I tried the pork schnitzel, one of the specials on the menu which came with a fried egg and cold pasta and I was very happy with my order. The meal was quite filling so I struggled a little bit to finish it while also wishing I could have more, not because I was hungry but because I was really enjoying it.
On a Monday night the pub is not too crowded so you’ll be able to find a seat easily. They also have screens on the wall so you can watch football if a game is on. I will probably go back to try more of the food and see what the pub is like during the day too.

Worst service in all of Europe. Staff are curt and not at all pleasant to interact with.

Netter Pub der zum verweilen einlädt. Das Personal ist freundlich und es gibt eine gut Auswahl an Getränken und spreisen.

Pretty and pleasant little pub (& hotel) right next to Waterloo Station, owned by Fuller’s. Just a little loud in the evenings. ;)
This became my «default waterhole» on three occasions when I stayed at hotels in the docklands area of London, near the Canning Town tube station. Late in the evening, before taking the Jubilee Line out there, I would hang out for a half hour or hour (usually after concerts at The Southbank Centre) at The Wellington. This being a Fuller’s pub, it offers the full range of that brewery’s ales and lagers (handpumped and bottled) — and me being a fan of those beers — it’s just a natural connection.
But it’s a very nice pub per se, with a fully equipped bar, well-​maintained beers (including, of course, the usual range of European lagers like Peroni; Stella and Kronenbourg) at moderate prices (for London anyway), and a likeable décor that fully exploits the name and history of the Duke of Wellington (see photos). The range of pub grub is the usual, too.
Be aware that music is playing in the background continuously. That, and the fact that The Wellington gets plenty busy (mostly with younger people) in the evenings — not just on weekends — accounts for a loud, sometimes very loud atmosphere. This is at least partly offset by the very modest lighting, the corners of The Wellington can get rather dark-​ish, which I like.
One of the best pubs close to Waterloo Station (especially if you’re not a fan of the Hole in the Wall), and a perfect final stop before you go to your home, or hotel.

The rooms were quaint and very modernized. The staff… simply amazing! They did everything to make our stay perfect and we will definitely stay there again on our next visit.
There is a bar/​restaurant on the main level which serves a delicious full, complimentary breakfast. It truly is what you’d expect of a London hotel and we were more than satisfied!

Great place, with lots of seats and good heating for the winter. Excellent to watch a game. Decent menu. It could have more variety of tap beer, but the selection is acceptable.

Amazing pub to watch the game! Visiting London and was told this would be a great joint to watch the game. Enjoyed every sec, beer was great and so was the vibe, only complaint is that it was way too crowded. But besides that I recommend this pub if you’re in London!

This pub across from Waterloo station contained an interesting mix of patrons on a Friday night, ranging from middle aged couples on a date to some corporate men catching the rugby match after work. It was busy without being crowded and cramped and there was no shortage of tables and benches to sit. Although the décor is a bit chain-​y and not unique this place does have that comfortable feeling that pubs are the best at.
Staff is friendly and not pretentious in any way. There is a good beer selection on draft and plenty of TVs so there is no need to twist or crane your neck to see the football game. Chips were okay, but not the best. Overall this place is worth stopping by if you’re looking for a quick pint in the area but isn’t the place to make a big night out.

This Wellington got me mighty confused, as I went to two Wellingtons in a short span of time. Nonetheless, it’s a nice pub considering it would strongly tend toward the touristy feeling (being both across the street from Waterloo station and part of a hotel). Nonetheless, a friend and I tucked in for a leisurely pint of London Pride and a bit of a cricket match where he attempted to teach me the rules… but that’s a whole other story.
I liked the art, really featuring the heritage of the name of the pub, but was generally unmoved by any other part of the experience. I could easily see it being a decent place to stop in for a pint before commuting home into the country. Other than that, there are plenty of more authentic places around you can find.

Really neat place. Lots of space. They serve real Ale. Foods pretty good too. Oh, and look up when you come in… is all I can say.

Beautiful pub, decent staff, let down by the horrible chain-​y ness of it. This should easily be a four star pub, but it’s let down by a poor selection of beer and a near Dick Van-​Dyke level of OI-​ness.

The pub has a very pretty interior, with murals of the Battle of Waterloo on the ceiling. It’s great for watching sporting events. The drinks are quite expensive, however.

Great spot near where I always stay when in London. Have had many a pint here and also have done dinner in the upstairs dining room when I dont feel like venturing out very far. Bar tenders are great and the outside seating area is a good spot for nice afternoons. Lots of cask ales to choose from and the lamb shank pie and the fish and chips are tasty.

Neat little pub by the waterloo station that kinda smells like the bathroom when you walk in. The place is clean though, despite its smell. They have a decent menu here but the ciabatta melts i’ve tried are definitely not that great. for a bit less than 6 quid, i guess you can’t complain.
What definitely makes you want to come back are their NACHOS. Get them. The small portion is fairly large, but the large portion is not that much bigger. I have pics, but this giant nacho full of jalapenos, sour cream, avacado, chili beef and salsa is AMAZING. for about 6 quid, it’s not bad at all. I have pics. Will post.
The interior is pretty fun. Their hotel reception is at the bar, and the entire restaurant is decorated with the battle of waterloo murals of general wellington and napoleon. Lots of TVs showing sports events. It’s an alright place.

Popped in here for the Haye vs Chisora fight (on the TV, obviously). All of this should be read in light of that fact … it was a Saturday, so largely free from the commuting hordes, and hence why it’s probably a very different experience to during the week.
Was absolutely dumbfounded that, as one of the only pubs nearby showing the fight that I walked in 5 mins before it began and managed to get a seat.
Wonderfully spacious (vast ceilings), big screens for sports. Fuller’s pub, so good standard of drinks behind the bar and on draft. Enjoyed a (somewhat new? never seen it before) pint of Wild River pale ale — good balanced hops, but not too aggressive.
Seemed like a good crowd, with no troublemakers or obnoxious twats … which is sadly rare nowadays.
Probably deserves 3.5 stars, but can’t quite justify 4*. Definitely worth a pop into if you’re in the area and want a quick pint whilst watching sports. Certainly not a destination watering hole.
Still, I was pleasantly surprised and shall definitely be popping back in.

This is a great pub near Waterloo station,. Possibly a little corporate but it is clean with decent Fuller beers on draft and reasonable food.
Lots of tables to spread out the newspaper and enjoy one of the Fullers.
Expect London prices for pints but you could suffer a lot worse for pint prices in some of the neighbouring places.
Near here? Go here. You will be fine

I’d have 4 starred the pub had they not got rid of the heogaarden.
It’s a very convenient and acceptable pub with hotel rooms above. The food is the usual affair as are the drinks now, with your 1 or 2 ales and standard lagers.
Lots of TV screens for multi sport, but unless a big one, the sound will be music.
Very busy during Rugby internationals. This place seems child friendly, but can have a rowdy crowd at times.
Good for a meeting point.

A special place for special people, the Wellington feels like a local pub but is located opposite Waterloo station and is a good place to watch sport unless you are Welsh.
The inability of the bar staff to cope when the Wales v New Zealand match was shunted to the red button because of Andy Murray (it’s a red button it’s big and red plus the rugby was on it) was hugely frustrating. When they finally realised what the red button was the fact the system went down added further insult to injury. I then suggested that they switch the channel to S4C to get the pictures with Welsh commentary but the simpleton controlling the remote came out with a load of bull that they didn’t have it despite it being on every Sky package. When the game finally came on Wales were well on their way to a famous victory (ok I made the last bit up).
Having said that they have HD TVs which made South Africa’s win over England seem much more satisfying, thereby earning The Wellington a second star.

Great atmosphere, good location, plenty of seats
This place is good for a chill night in, perhaps after dinner at one of the many lovely restaurants lining Southbank. Grab a seat under the massive mural that spans the ceiling over the main bar.
I’ll give these guys credit, they know how to pour a good Guinness and the prices are reasonable. I quite enjoyed having a chat with some new and old friends while relaxing. The added benefit is that it’s a 30 second sprint to catch the last tube so you can quite literally stay right to last tube.
I’ll be back anytime I’m in the area for dinner or catching a movie on the big screen.

This place used to have a scary reputation as a doss house and a place to go if you wanted to meet pickpockets or have a bar fight. However, it has at some point in the last decade had a complete refit and is actually quite nice now in that big brewery stand pseudo victorian way.
It was filled with a mixed crowd when I went, the service was fine and the prices were very reasonable (unlike the Firestation opposite). If you want a pub to watch the footie, this place is perfect as they have TVs everywhere. It’s also a convenient point to meet friends in being immediately outside the station.
Additionally, as this is a hotel as well as a pub errr did someone say inn? You can also get rooms here which all seem to be around £89 per night.
It isn’t a cool place, but if you are there for conversation with your friends, the Wellington is fine.