The Hole in the Wall, Waterloo, SE1

A return visit here in what must be more than ten years,the layout remains the same but is certainly less tatty than before. Tales of an improving beer range appear to be true if not groundbreaking, with beers represented by By The Horns, Siren and Southwark, as well Adnams Old Ale and my pick of Sambrooks Candlemaker. It certainly won't be top of my list of pubs to miss a train in with The Kings Arms , Waterloo Tap and now BrewDog to pick from but it has improved on it's old Courage Best days.

Fair to say that I wouldn't have ventured into this place if it hadn't been in the Good Beer Guide 2019. But never judge a book by its cover. Two rooms - with a larger main room exactly what you would expect for a Railway Arch. Setup for sport, with large screen showing Rugby on my visit. Majority of tables occupied, so a perch along the lengthy bar. Plenty of real ale choices - the Hogsback TEA was perfect condition and served in the branded glass. Would go back, if in the area.

Fine pub with character and an good selection of real ales. Yes, it's a bit scruffy and rough round the edges but it's a pub I've been in a number of times and it's one I would return to if back in the area.

Yep a bit scruffy but has character.(maybe the wrong sort of character for me.) very busy.Seven beers on cask.Southwark -bankside blonde was decent enough

Interior as described below. Real ale and food served. A bit rough and ready bit did the job.