The Hole in the Wall, Waterloo, SE1

Perennially scruffy boozer under railway arches just outside the front of Waterloo Stn. Trains rattle overhead, causing the place to vibrate however the ales on offer are generally in good nick. Usually 6 or even 7 on offer, with the usual suspects such as GK IPA, Bombardier, Pride Etc represented, but other options, last visit included Dr Okells IPA from the IOM, Sharps Doombar, and Hogs Back TEA. Always busy as you would expect outside a main station, sports shown on the big screen in the rear bar.The front room is quieter and more like a lounge room. The toilets are well known for being grim, but at least they are free and near your platform.

This is a strange pub with a depressing bar at the front and a sports type room at the back. There is plenty of ale and standard/premium lager and my pint of Doombar was very nice. There was only one barmaid serving both bars, but It wasn't that busy so I didn't have to wait that long. It's a little odd at first hearing the trains go overhead, but with the noise in the back bar you can't really hear them. This place is probably not what you'd expect from the outside, but it is worth popping in if passing.

This pub is under the railway arches, you can hear and feel the trains as they pass overhead. It is close to Waterloo station. It has two bars, the back bar is the largest and is more geared up for food service. 7 ales on tap, Doombar, Youngs bitter, Bombadier, GK IPA, Pedigree, Adnams & TEA. Front bar is smaller and more cosy. The walls are adorned with rugby shirts. The entrance to the pub is small, you may even walk past it.