Mug House

So far the best fish in chips I’ve had in London (out of 3 other places). The fish still had the skin and a few bones (I appreciated it more, felt authentic). We had some good drinks and excellent service. You receive 25% off of your bill if you attend the London bridge experience next door, which was a nice bonus as it was included in our London Pass. The atmosphere is rustic and cozy — definitely a worthwhile stop.

Came here initially trying to find somewhere close to London Bridge station which was not a restaurant but a casual eatery to meet for lunch. Since then, I’ve primarily been back in the evening initially due to its location but there are now other things I like about the Mug House.
The Mug House is slightly off the beaten track of the usual London Bridge /​Borough fair and, as the other review mentioned, you can be distracted by the London Experience and also the bigger Pub just ahead with the outdoor seating.
This pub has a really nice cozy atmosphere, in both parts of the establishment. The waiting staff are friendly and attentive in the bar and in the restaurant happy to try and accommodate your wishes.
I’ve eaten in both parts. The Pub part is, well a pub, there is no table service and has bar snack type food which hits the spot when you start to get the munchies after a few drinks. On a normal night (i.e not Christmas time), it usually remains fairly civil with the ability to have a conversation and a chat to your colleagues.
The bar area where you order is small and can get a little ‘cluttered’ with people but it’s OK given the other benefits of the establishment.
The restaurant side is table service with a more ‘dining’ menu however, not fancying that much food on one occasion, they were OK with us ordering from the bar menu. Although we didn’t have the ‘big’ meal, we were not rushed off our table even though it was ‘peek’ time (Christmas period) and I am sure there were many customers who would have happily taken our seats and spent more.
I am sure the olé pub has much history to it, will have to look it up…

Even on a Friday night, this pub was pretty chill — we found a seat and were able to talk in normal voices! Maybe it’s a reflection of this pub’s general popularity but I think it probably has more to do with the fact it’s opposite the Mudlark and is a bit hidden. I like it best out of the pubs in the area because of its more relaxed atmosphere but it is on the expensive side, I think a coke and pint of lager came to £6.50.

A good meal, a good meal, my kingdom for a good meal!
Fortunately, I don’t have to give away my kingdom… errr studio flat… for a good meal, I simply have to walk down to London Bridge and go to the Mug House.
Tucked into an arch of London Bridge on the cobblestone walkway that is Tooley Street, the Mug House is one of those places where if you blink, you will miss it — particularly if you are distracted by the strange oddity that is the London Bridge Experience, with painted faced actors and all that is right across the street.
The first thing that struck me upon entering the establishment, apart from the truly unique, cozy atmosphere, was the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff. The Mug House prides itself on its wine selection, and the staff was more than enthusiastic when describing the wines and which one would go with which meal. I left this to the girlfriend though, as I was too distracted by their surprisingly good beer selection — including three different Meantimes.
I opted for the open faced goats cheese and aubergine sandwich — which I imagine is what angels taste like. I actually went back just a few days later and ordered it again.
The Mug House is a great place for an intimate date meal, or simply a relaxed lunch with a friend in a quiet little hideaway free from all the crowds and distractions that the South Bank has to offer.
The Mug House loses a star for two reasons, one of which is basically beyond their control: I find it to be about £2 more expensive than it should be, and I dislike the fact that when looking out the door, all one can see is the strange crowd that lines up for the London Bridge Experience.
Go enjoy yourself!

This is a typical Davy’s with the usual spit ‘n’ sawdust flooring, loads of wines and ports, cheese boards, underground setting and no reception. To be honest, I have trouble visualising the difference between this Davy’s and its sister establishment at the Embankment!
It must work though, as I’ve been here countless times with my loud, obnoxious drunken friends. And good wine in the pub is always a bonus…

Situated conveniently opposite the entrance to the ‘London Experience’ which I can confirm is the scariest event in London. Who fancies a Old Wallop under the last remaining arch of London Bridge? If they just dimmed the lighting a little, this would be up there in my top ‘date places’ in London, an absolute treasure.

This pub is worth coming to, just to drink your ale out of a tankard. This is a real novelty these days. Unfortunately the Old Wallop (cough courage directors cough) is not the best ale, so I would only come here as a novelty. They only have 1 lager too, which is alright.
This is a fair place to come for an after work drink in the area mind you. It doesn’t get as busy as some of the other local pubs. I think a lot of people don’t notice it as they walk under the bridge, due to the noise from the London Bridge experience, on the other side. You could have trouble finding friends in here, due to the nooks, crannies and lack of mobile phone reception.

Hidden away under London Bridge is this cave of a wine bar. So close to work, so close to my heart.
Although I haven’t thoroughly perused their wine list, I notice that there are only a few choices available (usually what’s in season). There is a select menu with some meal deals, i.e. 3 courses for 18 pounds or so… which rocks my world, you know you did. I’ve had the burgers here, along with their smoked salmon, and their starter platters of breads/​crackers/​dips/​cheeses. All were up to par, but not phenomenal.
The area inside is quite small, but it’s a perfect place to chill out after a long day busting your balls for the proverbial man. Have a good vent with your colleagues at the Mug House and hit up a club afterwards (ditch the colleagues).

This is a lovely tucked away wine bar, part of the Davy’s chain. An extensive wine list and bar snacks are available (olives, nuts, crisps etc).
The bar is quite large and underground with lots of nooks and crannies to drink away in. Quite musty and old Londonish. Nice for after work drinks and tourists (if they can find it).