The Woolpack

Pretty standard London pub in that they're busy on weekends so getting a table without a reservation can be tricky and you have to pounce when you do see one open up!

The food was excellent. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. Classic British food which my friends visiting from the US had been looking for. The sausage & mash went down the best and they also loved the fish & chips. Well cooked chips and a large piece of fish. The portion of mushy peas could be a little bigger. The roasts also looked great on the table next to us.

I'm sure my friends will go back to try dessert before they leave as they had staples like sticky toffee pudding.

Our server was awesome. She had a lot of patience with my friends who had lots of questions about the menu. I think her name was Lucy. We were also asked by more than one staff member if we had everything we needed so they're very attentive here which is great for a London pub.

Definitely recommend.

Nice neighborly pub in Bermondsey (and on Bermondsey). Be advised you need to order at the bar and let them know where you're sitting for them to run out your food.

I had the vegan burger with fries which was really good, fries were hot and crisp.

I don't think they have WiFi.

All was amazing! What a great concept!! Living in the states for over 20 years what a lovely treat this was... well done and keep up the solid work.

Thank you

Anthony O'Neill

Fun atmosphere, staff were friendly. Great place to meet others. Highly recommend. Wife and I were on vacation, I think we were the only Americans there.

They serve amazing Sunday brunch! I came here to meet up with some friends that were visiting. We had reserved half of the 2nd floor.

Food: We went for the roast dinner on Sunday which was superb. I ordered the beef roast and I devoured it within minutes. At £15 it wasn't a bad deal (considering I paid £14 at the Harvester a few days before). The roast dinner had all the trimmings: roast potatoes, steamed kale and veggies, pork and sage stuffing, and yorkshire pudding. My friends swore the pork loin and chicken roast was equally good. I wasn't a fan of the mulled punch though. I found it slightly watered down.

Atmosphere: The place was rather big, The restaurant had a backyard, and plenty of seats on the ground floor. However, it being winter, black wallpaper isn't the best. I found myself trying to keep myself awake as soon as the sun came down. The large mirrors and candles did nothing to brighten up the room.

Standard London boozer. No frills, decent food (including deep fried halloumi, which is the closest thing I've found to mozzarella sticks in five years of living in London) with basics like fish and chips and burgers.
Large outdoor seating area with covered and uncovered sections. OK draft selection.

A very different proposal compared to The Garrison, more laid back I would say and possibly more stylish. The combination of the old with the new is quite refreshing to see in a pub. Their pub food is what it is, pub food, but would recommend their Lebanese inspired dishes, or even their chips to go alongside your lager. It tends to be crowded most of the time, and although the roofed beer garden is great, it is very difficult to find a table (when it's not raining).
I discovered this place when I was invited to a function to celebrate a friends book launch. The staff was always very attentive and the nibbles were great, I specially recall the samosas. The distinct decoration of the room always stuck to mind, very heavily designed, but unique.
The conclusion? Once you go to the Woolpack, you will keep on coming.

Best fish & chips we had on our trip, and we tried a lot. Would've ate here every day if we could; for sure will be going back next time. Great service as well!

The Woolpack located on Bermondsey Street in SE1 is a kitsch and charming little pub. With a stylish, dark and theatrical interior this is where the old meets the modern. With Victorian tiles, 60s wall papers and a Baroque style function room, The Woolpack is eclectic and unique without trying too hard. The decked beer garden is great on those rare British occasions when the sun is shining.

Many pubs don't tend to consider the toilets as part of the decor but the toilets here are reminiscent of a backstage theatre with lights surrounding the mirrors. It is also great for a bite to eat; serving good pub grub at a not too expensive (but not too cheap) price. Attracting all manner of folk and an array of weird and wonderful haircuts, The Woolpack has a lovely atmosphere and really gives that 'local pub' vibe.

At the bar itself, an imaginative selection of continental lagers are the order of the day including 'Bishops Finger'. I instead, safely opted for a dry white wine.

With a wonderfully rustic blend of dark wooden furniture, vintage-style decoration and comfortable booth seating, The Woolpack creates an atmosphere of laid-back sophistication and relaxation. It's the sort of place that makes you wish you smoked a pipe.

The punters here reflect the chilled out vibe making for a relaxing but cheerful environment. Though not one for a wild occasion this is certainly an ideal destination for a drink and a chat of a weekday evening.

Though the menu is not quite as impressive as that of its close neighbour The Garrison, The Woolpack certainly packs in the flavour with a small but well-balanced selection of European dishes which are big on taste whilst being light on your pocket.

Sadly the drinks selection is a little dissapointing and you'll struggle to find anything particularly adventurous or out of the ordinary.