The Victory, Waterloo, SE1

This place opens at 8am, which is way too early for a beer. I had a cup of coffee which was frankly a bit weak and cost £3.40. There is an industrial ceiling with exposed pipes of many types, but exposing them breaks up any hard surface, much like the numerous framed pictures on the walls, thereby keeping the space acoustically neutral. The background music, on the other hand, seems designed to make you throw up your hands in despair, scream "I can't take any more" and run pell mell in the direction of the trains, any train, just get me out of here. For reference, there are two hand pumps, with one beer on from Windsor & Eton, and another "coming soon". Seating is mostly high benches and tables on the station side, and lower chairs on the street side.

Located on the mezzanine level of the station. 1 real ale on during my visit.