London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Waterloo Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Modern, centrally located hotel, five minutes walk of Waterloo Station and within sight of Westminster Bridge and The London Eye. Public areas of the hotel were clean and bright. Good buffet style breakfast with a large varied selection of options, from a Full English Breakfast, omelettes made to order or a selection of fresh fruit, pastries or cereal. The bedrooms were adequate, but looked very tired and in need of serious refurbishment. Would I choose to stay there again, probably not. Plenty of other hotels to choose from in Central London, which offer better value for money
Simon Morrison - a month ago

Pros: - Nice, clean hotel. - Great rainfall shower and comfy beds - 3 minute walk from London Eye, London Dungeon, Aquarium, Waterloo Bridge & Station - Welcoming staff - Great amenities in hotel room: hairdryer, iron and board, safe, etc. - Gym and steam & sauna rooms available Cons: - Twin room had window view of the small courtyard / other walls of the hotel. This was not communicated to us. We had thought we would get a nice view of London from our window. For the price we paid (expensive for us) it would have been nice to have been told in advance that our room was not overlooking London. - we needed extra toilet paper, towels, etc, and did the quick elevator ride down to the lobby to get these ourselves but were told staff would bring them up to our room. Once we got back to our room empty handed, staff took around an hour to bring these things to our room during a very quiet period (11pm) and forgot half of what we asked for. By this point it was late so we went to bed and asked for the rest the following day. - Breakfast buffet varied and nice food but in my opinion not worth the cost unless you plan to eat £30 worth of food for breakfast. If you just plan to get a croissant, yogurt and fruit or even a full English, it would be cheaper to eat breakfast out each day and better quality. - we were told the spa with massages and whatnot was under renovation so could not use it during our stay. Directed across road to sister hotel who had working spa, but same treatments cost double. Again, the spa not being open at County Hall was not communicated to us in advance and would have influenced whether we booked here had we been told as it was an element we were looking forward to. - Plug socket in corridor broken with wire hanging out, was not fixed.
Rhi ! - 4 months ago

Stayed here for one night recently and have to say the service was second to none. Had been travelling for 9 hours and when we got there they treated us to a complimentary free drink at the bar. Slight confusion with check in but sorted in no time. We got a small suite with a mini kitchenette. Bed was really comfortable, only issue was some of the plug sockets in the room did not work. Ideally located next to Waterloo train station. Would recommend staying here if ever in London
Gerard Clifford - 2 months ago

The location was amazing, it was easy to get around. The breakfast was also well with the money. The service needs work. When we checked in there was trash from the previous guests in the closet and bathroom. We had to call twice to get it taken out. The soap in the bathroom ran and I had to call three times to get it replaced. The elevators are also painfully slow. The food was great and location was amazing! I would still recommend it to others, but the service issues should be addressed.
Eesha Imran - 3 months ago

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Such a fun find! We were starving after a morning of sight seeing and found this superb place! Great service and excellent food! Definitely get the artichoke dip! And the blood orange sorbet is fantastic!
C W - in the last week

We went here to celebrate our anniversary together. We ordered 3 courses. The rum steak was delicious and tender. There’s jazz live music at 8 pm. We enjoyed our dining
Kimji AB - a month ago

I am back dear followers! One artist, one objective and one love: enjoying memorable experiences around the jaw dropping Central London! Do you wonder where to go when fancying a posh British style dinner inda City, perhaps with your date?? Well, try this place but be careful with it. First of all, watch out for the host Katy. She looks so pretty and pleasant that you couldn’t see her mean manners coming. She brought me to a little table placed exactly in the middle of the restaurant, which was quite empty considering that was quite early (around 5 pm). Asking to move to the side due to my shyness she went quite nuts, saying that yes, a table was available but just until 7:30 pm. Thinking that more than 2 hour eating are enough, I decided to accept the mean offer of the scary host. Going ahead, I dared to order a classic burger with bacon with her. Looking at me with angry eyes, she asked me if I wanted it “just” with bacon. Well, I thought, do they offer just a bun and a slice of bacon in the menu in this place? Quite odd but brilliant, I thought. Having a look to the menu, I pointed the cheese burger with bacon. Wrong move. The host got really mad saying that that one was another burger. ‘That is fine,’ I replied shaking, ‘I’ll have it’. The burger was delivered quite quickly. It was okay. The atmosphere is quite romantic and the design of this place is absolutely lovely. Also, if you do not pay too much attention to the terrible sound made by the train up there it is also quite pleasant to dine! You will be deciding if you would come back…or not! Have a lovely night followers!
C - 2 weeks ago

An amazing birthday dinner! We had the set menu with starters and mains and both were delicious! Portion sizes and value for money were excellent. The atmosphere was great with live music playing but it wasn't too loud upstairs so we could still have a conversation. Table by the window was lovely as we could see all the lights outside and it was cool hearing trains go over above. Staff were excellent and really attentive, they really made our evening. Thank you!
Ophelia H - a month ago

Great restaurant under the railway arches. Fabulous live jazz. We enjoyed the Louise Messenger Quartet. My steak frites were delicious. Friendly service.
Nils Paellmann - 2 months ago

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We got seated quickly. Food was delicious! Gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because the amount of food for price was a bit skewed.
Minh Chau - 3 weeks ago

We went during dancing time so we did not try their food. It was pretty dead for a Friday night. Only one more couple there when we arrived and later on a group of 5/6 arrived as well. If you’re looking for a lovely spot displaying Cuban pride and music though and don’t mind bringing your one people it’s a nice option. The bartender was great!
Danira Ortiz - 4 months ago

Good happy hour deals. Yum food! Very busy during happy hour so took awhile to get help. Our waiter Emily was so lovely, always smiling and tried to help us as best she could!
Jane - 4 months ago

Had an excellent Cuban sandwich that was thick and juicy and super authentic. My only gripe was the service. There weren’t many people dining and yet getting water and our order in seemed to be a tad bit on the slow side. Food was great, I’m sure it was just a one off occurrence!
Christopher Frometa - a month ago

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I booked an evening meal in the restaurant last night for myself, my son and his partner. We were fortunately served by a young man called Abraham, he was absolutely exceptional in every way. Extremely accommodating the due to the late arrival of my sons partner, he was a true professional and a credit to himself and the Union Jack Club. One of the best customer experiences ever.
Trev Brown - a week ago

If you're either in the forces or a veteran, this place is a must if you visit London. You don't have to book a room to enjoy the facilities as a member (serving forces are automatically members, MOD90 to gain entry). Me and my wife had a full day in London before an evening flight. We used the changing rooms and shower to freshen up, a few drinks in the bar (£3.50 a pint), and then an excellent meal in the restaurant. I use the UJC often, and it's always busy.
Jo Colinn - a week ago

I frequently stay at the Union Jack Club when I am in London for work. It is a fabulous place to stay, brilliant location and an excellent atmosphere for serving and veteran service personnel and their families. Generally I stay in the single room shared facilities, but with my family I have stayed in the family rooms and I am always pleased with the cleanliness and amenities.
William Pullan - 2 weeks ago

I have stayed here on several occasions the last being a Xmas lunch for ex military personnel and it's an awsome venue, it's always a pleasure and you meet some characters every visit. I am ex army and the place is full of history, always an epic place to be and very well priced and run to a high standard. The food is superb and I've always been able to arrange parking in the car park underneath with prior notice. Well situated and close to some of Londons sights. The rooms are always top notch, spacious and everything you could ask for.
Brian Mcallister - 3 weeks ago

My first visit although I have been a member for a while. I had a lovely visit. My room was perfect, wonderfully clean and just right. The food was good. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was most helpful and friendly.
Sallyann Dunn - 2 months ago

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Been to most of the branches, this one is nice and is in a great location. Staff are generally friendly and helpful albeit a bit too busy. The food is good and well presented, however pricing is a bit stretched for what it is. The paper/pencil tick ordering method is clumsy, especially when you want to order multiple same items. They need to modernise this. Cocktails are good, especially the lemongrass one most come in mock-tail form and are equally enjoyable.
Rakesh Patel - 3 weeks ago

My first visit to ping pong. The menu mechanic had to be explained to us by the waiter, and it makes very little sense. You mark down what you want on a paper menu with the supplied pencil, manually writing any multiples. The waiters then come over and copy it down. Why not just order conventionally and not have to throw the menus away after every customer leaves? Service was attentive considering how busy the restaurant was. Food is decent, if you like dim sum. The Gyoza are quite authentic. At £180 for three people, I felt the restaurant was expensive for the "fast food" experience provided. If I returned, I wouldn't go for the £40 set menu, which was costly for the small amount of food provided for it.
Ben Miles - a week ago

We had a good time here; the service & vibe was great. The food was fine, I remember it being better in the past. The dumplings were great, as were the katsu chicken bao buns, but the crispy chicken & chilli chicken rice bowl just lacked a bit of flavour.
Bijal Mandalia - 6 months ago

My first time dining at a Ping Pong restaurant. Was a pretty average experience overall. Everything about it was OK and standard. 3/5 is ideal mark. If you want something straight forward, good value and an easy lunch then this is the place to go. Properly won't be going back as there is too many other restaurants to try in London.
Joe Stoker - 5 months ago

The food was great and we opted for the lazy sumday. The staff might have been overworked and the place was extremely busy, came off as a bit cold and rude. Would definitely emphasise to check your bill - we were charged for three items that were a part of the deal. When pointed out the staff made a face and did not even apologies for this mistake. Halal options available
Sania Shaikh - a month ago

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We visited here on a Monday around 6pm, wasn’t too busy so didn’t have to wait long for a table. Our waiter was lovely and checked on us throughout the meal. We went straight in with the pizzas, all of which were cooked perfectly and were delicious. the favourite was the BBQ Burnt Ends Pizza so would definitely suggest a try! We finished it off with a Biscoff ice cream sundae which was a lovely sweet treat. We have been here many times and always had a good experience with the welcoming staff. Look forward to coming again soon!
Amy Louise - 4 months ago

I made a big mistake in capping my last night in London in this restaurant. The food was great, but the service was CRAPPY. When I arrived, it took a long time for me to be entertained. I understand if it was a busy night, but no. There were plenty of empty tables. Probably they were understaffed that night. 🤷 Finally, a male server (let's call him vincent) noticed me, but he didn't play host. He just said something like, "Somebody will be with you soon." Perhaps it's not his job, but of the maître d'. 🤷 So, it's fine. After some time, I was seated and given the menu, it took them a LOOONG time to take my orders. I tried to get the attention of a server, which is vincent. And he just said," Yes, yes, yes." with an annoying tone and walked past me; he didn't take my order. Maybe it's not his area of responsibility. 🤷 Then, I waited again for so long. I was already planning to leave, but a female server (let's call her honey) at last came to take my orders. Then during my entire meal, NOBODY asked if everything's okay, how was the food, yadda-yadda. Unlike other restaurants I had been to even if it was a busy time. Take note: They were doing it to the other customers. After my main meal, I wanted to order a dessert. I tried to get honey's attention, but she just walked past me looking at somewhere else. Let's give her the benefit of the doubt. Possibly she really didn't see/hear me. In the end, a different male server took my order. When I was going to pay my bill, funnily enough, vincent gave me a damn when he previously didn't. I was so glad that I didn't need to pay for a service fee. Even if there was, I will surely pay for it, but definitely UNHAPPILY. I didn't even leave a gratuity. Why would I give a tip if I received a subar service? I sincerely hope the reason for their poor quality service is because they're undertrained, not because I was subjected to racial discrimination. I'm Asian with dominant East Asian features.
Vann S - a week ago

The pizza is nice, but I had to ask them to cut for me into pieces. I don’t know if it’s the norm here in London, but I was surprised that it wasn’t already cut into slices. Overall chill place to hangout in. Got those bread appetizer dough, but I personally wasn’t a big fan.
Sherwette Mansour - 5 months ago

Good size pizza, great service. I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere after at first expecting it to be a little claustrophobic due to there being a lot of seats close together and it being on the lower ground. We were sat near the window and it didn’t feel crowded at all.
Clara Pettitt - 5 months ago

Had a fantastic date here and the food was gorgeous ambience 10/10 and the staff omg they were wonderful a big thanks to manager Marlon and Daniel the waiter was so kind attentive funny and they really made our date super special! If I could give you an award I would ! Thanks pizzaexpress for a wonderful time xx
Brandi Elliott - 4 months ago

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We fell over this place randomly while walking, and went inside. The place seems small from the outside, but it's actually very big. We got served by some lovely staff members, who where helpful, one in particular, named Monika. She was very sweet, and ended up serving us, whenever we visited. The food was lovely.
Danni Larsen - 3 months ago

Location, atmosphere, company was great. Carbonara was not like Florence. The grilled steak tasted burned unfortunately. Was cooked perfectly on the inside, but the grill marks were too pronounced with burnt.
Larry Barron - 3 months ago

Service and atmosphere were as expected. The food was disappointing and overpriced. The chicken Milanese at £21.95 was "dry as a bone". My spaghetti carbonara was nice, but at £17.45 I expected a larger portion. The restaurant relies on its convenient location, and the fact it was half empty on a Saturday evening speaks for itself.
Joanna Birch - 3 months ago

Nice venue, we ordered 2 pasta’s, the sauces were good, but the prawns in my pasta was tiny, it was definitely just shrimps. Service was ok but lacked attention to detail, the staff were talking to each other a lot, we had to get up to get attention a couple of times. Think this place would be good for drinks, not sure I’d eat there again.
Phai Dip - 9 months ago

Nice place, Has a lovely decor inside and a nice atmosphere. Food is a decent price for central London but still a lot for pasta. Had a nice family lunch here. They are welcoming to small children which is good and service was good.
Steph Anie - a month ago

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My God !!! What a restaurant. Visited last night for dinner with work colleagues and without any doubt had the best Italian food I have had for years. Service was superb and the food was sublime. All the fish tasted like we were by the ocean and the pastas were cooked perfectly. The steak simply melted In the mouth. I’ll be back as soon as possible.
Ben Fowler - in the last week

La Barca was our first dinner in London and it did not disappoint! The waiting staff was extremely friendly and took care of us as if we were family. The food was incredible and super authentic. The lobster ravioli I had was delicious and in some sort of cream sauce that had hints of pumpkin that just really worked. Would 100% recommend stopping in for a meal!
Christopher Frometa - a month ago

Went here for lunch last week. Only had a starter, main and still water. Service was friendly and attentive and they looked after me well. The salmon starter with crab etc was delicious and a fairly sizable portion. Good quality salmon. For the main I had duck supreme and as you can tell from the photos it was awesome. Great flavour. Great texture. Great smell. Was a top top dish. Didn’t realise you could eat so well here. It was a real treat. Will definitely go again.
Tom - 4 months ago

Great pre theater setting. Lots of fun actors photos adorn the walls. The food was ok. Bruschetta needed more flavor. Duck Paperdelle was a bit rich. The sauce overpowered the duck. The outstanding dish was the pasta with clams. Nice clams. Tasty sauce. Service was fine. Thankful they moved our food along as we were headed to a show afterward.
Virginia Huffman - 2 months ago

Great food but rude staff! One of the waiters told us to “stop talking” when first approaching our table to take an order! Made my guests and I feel incredibly unwelcome.
Andrew Odong - 2 months ago

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