The Victory, Waterloo, SE1

A large modern bar on the end of the balcony, larger than it looks from outside. The garish neon sign belies the rather sombre interior, which was rather quiet and darkly decorated. The seating arrangement was cramped and uncomfortable, not conducive to lengthy lunches. Of the three handpumps only 2 were working dispensing Brakspears Bitter and Pedigree, both hideously overpriced at £4.80. The beer was in fair condition, but the food isn't that good and it doesn't justify the high prices when there are much better bars close by.