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The Understudy

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The Understudy

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Ranked #10 for draft beer in London
"trendy place in Southbank with a variety of craft beers"(5 Tips)
"Excellent selection of quality craft beer."(11 Tips)
"Lovely Meantime Brewery pub in a great location"(2 Tips)
"Great summer bar, with good selection of beers."(4 Tips)

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Kevan DavisApril 24, 2016
Some decent boardgames behind the bar, including Sushi Go, Love Letter and Forbidden Desert. Play on Sunday and get a free drink for the winner.
Ben EngenAugust 10, 2016
Cool bar under the National Theater and on the banks of the Thames. A great place when the weather is nice enough to sit outside and a welcome reprieve from the expensive side of London.
Lee HartJuly 16, 2018
Great place for beer, wine or coffee, located in the bustling area of southbank great to sit outside on a sunny day and watch the world go by.
Joshua MawFebruary 27, 2019
Good selection of London beers on tap (no cask). A few too many meantime beers but had a good pint of kernal last time I went. Great place to sit outside and enjoy the late evening sun on the river.
Eugene KimJuly 16, 2017
Good craft beer selection, fantastic outdoor seating, and BOARD GAMES! Tip - on Sundays (I think), if you play board games with your friends, winner gets a free drink!
SwarmstrongJune 8, 2016
Cool little bar underneath the national gallery. Lots of board games to play, loads of indoor and out! Try the urban orchard cider on tap as well
Ben RosenApril 20, 2016
great drinks, friendly staff, comfy couches, lots of outdoor seating, great for big groups
Chris ReesJanuary 26, 2018
Wide selection of ales, perfect for a pre/post theatre drink. Also has quite a few outside tables for sunny days.
Simon CheadleAugust 20, 2018
Great summer bar, with good selection of beers. Good outdoor terrace filled with deck chairs and tables.
Ryan NixonNovember 23, 2016
Great place for beer and wine, wonderful view and outdoor seating
Katie AndradeJune 10, 2017
Fun place to grab a drink and sit outside on a nice day! Good cider and craft beers.
Mauricio GallardoDecember 3, 2016
Great bar and good service! Definitely to come back!
Ieva AndrukaitytėMay 25, 2016
A trendy place in Southbank with a variety of craft beers (and a cider) to choose from.
Sasha SolomonOctober 6, 2017
cool bar beneath the national theatre with tons of seating and a pretty good selection of draft beers
ChaseJune 28, 2016
Great craft beer selection on tap and bottles, comfy seats and couches inside. Beautiful space and area
Chris R (thechristophe)May 24, 2017
Nice bar, they have Jensens Gin. Book a table as does get heaving.
Nico MacdonaldJanuary 8, 2015
Great selection of craft beers, wonderful interior design, and fabulous river view
Jonathan SmithNovember 9, 2014
Finally, a decent place to grab a beer on the otherwise hellish Southbank.
Jeremy BassinderJanuary 11, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Brilliant beer. Easily the best place around Southbank for a decent pint.
Bryan JonesSeptember 18, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Good selection of London craft beer on the southbank. Lots of outside seating
Kasia KoczułapJanuary 28, 2017
Crowded, lively place. Excellent cider.
Taylor MollApril 12, 2016
Fantastic outdoor space! And who doesn't love board games.
Martin MarmorsteinJune 28, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Brilliant bar after a play at National.
Shail PatelOctober 26, 2017
Very cool laid back bar which does good coffee too
Dean AyresSeptember 5, 2019
Three Tiny Rebel beers. Cheers!
Niamh BreslinJuly 31, 2016
Grab a drink from the truck and watch a live performance on the stage
Chris WheatleyJuly 15, 2017
Excellent selection of quality craft beer.
Brooke LouiseOctober 14, 2018
Wide selection of beers, decent wine, lovely staff. Disappointed couldn't vegan-ify any of their fried sandwiches. Average quality chips.
JonathanDecember 9, 2016
Lovely Meantime Brewery pub in a great location
Brooke LouiseSeptember 18, 2019
Vegan options on the menu! Only had chips; they were pretty cold and unimpressive.
Michaela WatkinsonNovember 12, 2015
Very fast wifi. Good working hangout.
Andy FurbyNovember 30, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Nice beers. Fun in the summer, relaxed atmosphere,
Sascha KrauseSeptember 3, 2016
Craft beet
Thomas DruryOctober 11, 2016
Nice service... bartender kept calling me love.
Nash NaniAugust 9, 2016
Crafty beers and lounging around in evenings until the next door cocktail bar opens
G B.September 18, 2016
Spacious and good music🤓
OleOctober 20, 2014
Good selection of craft beer.
Mike RobinsonJuly 24, 2015
Craft beer
Ceara PixieMay 26, 2015
Bloody Mary sorts you out!
Huguette RANCMarch 18, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Coucou 👋 on se
Sascha KrauseSeptember 3, 2016
Craft Beer
Harriet RuffFebruary 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
THEY HAVE BOARDGAMES NOW!!!
Abi SilvesterFebruary 23, 2015
Craft beer
Erick GSeptember 13, 2016
Excelente para tomar una cerveza y una pizza del camioncito, en la noche se pone bien, escuchas música y ves a los Londineses pasar
Jefferson LisboaJune 27, 2016
Bom lugar pra beber em Southbank, espaçoso, confortável e com atendimento rápido. Sucesso
Jefferson LisboaDecember 5, 2017
Os preços poderiam ser melhores.. a localização no entanto é ótima.

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