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Waterloo Tap, London

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Opens at 3:00pm
Operator: Bloomsbury Leisure Group
Arch 147 Sutton Walk, Waterloo, London, SE1 7ES (View on Google Map)
(020) 3455 7436
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One of the 'Tap' independent chain, this small bar is strategically located in a railway arch on the pedestrian route between the South Bank attractions and Waterloo railway and Underground stations. Whilst often crowded, there is ample additional outdoor covered seating at the front and another narrow fenced-off patio area to the rear. The four changing cask ales, dispensed from taps mounted centrally on the copper bar-back, are flanked by 20 keg taps and all are prominently displayed on a blackboard above. There is usually at least one dark beer. The cider may not always comply with CAMRA’s definition of real cider. Children welcome until 6pm.

Two toilets here - one marked Urinal and the other Toilet, the latter being unisex and for mobility impaired persons.

Card payment only.

Information for this venue is provided by the South East London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Lambeth
Last updated
28/09/2025
Last surveyed
27/09/2025
Leasehold owner
Waterloo Tap Ltd
Freehold owner
Noblecase Ltd
Pub ID
SEL/13544
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted twice.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Waterloo Tap, London.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rooster's - Mosaic TasteMatch Prediction

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Rooster's - Mosaic
Rooster's - Mosaic Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted once.
Rooster's - Mosaic
Rooster's - Mosaic

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Waterloo Tap, London.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Five Points - XPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Five Points - XPA
Five Points - XPA Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 3 times.
Five Points - XPA
Five Points - XPA

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Waterloo Tap, London.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Howling Hops - Pale XX TasteMatch Prediction

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Howling Hops - Pale XX
Howling Hops - Pale XX Premium Golden Ale • 5% Spotted twice.
Howling Hops - Pale XX
Howling Hops - Pale XX

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Waterloo Tap, London.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin TasteMatch Prediction

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Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted twice.
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Waterloo Tap, London.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Five Points (varies) , Howling Hops (varies) , Redemption (varies)

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Patio pavement covered seating at the front, narrow fenced-off patio at the read
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 6pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Small 4" step at entrance doors; large unisex toilet used by all (there is also a separate urinal)
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Patio areas at front and rear
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Many routes all stop nearby.
Nearby Station (200m)
London Waterloo
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (250m)
London Waterloo

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