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Founders Arms, Southbank, SE1
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SE1 9JH
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Roger Button left this review about Founders Arms
The Thames Walk between London Bridge and Waterloo hosts several pubs and bars along its length and the Founders Arms, situated next to the Tate Modern, proclaims its views of the river and cityscape to be the best. That may be open to debate but this modern Youngs pub is certainly one of the more popular Thameside pubs, especially when the weather allows the riverside terrace to be used to its maximum potential. It’s just as well as the interior is quite a faceless and soulless affair saved only by the vista through the panoramic windows. There are 9 hand pumps but, being Youngs, you won’t find anything beyond their own range (and when did any Youngs pub ever feel the need for 9 hand pumps?) and only 4 were availbale on my recent visit – Ordinary, Special, London Gold and Bombardier. Unfortunately the views come with a price tag and the beers are at the top end of the range so make the most of every last drop as you sit and watch the boats go by.
On 27th April 2010
- rating: 6
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Clive Thompson left this review about Founders Arms
I've never particularly liked this place, it just doesn't look or feel like a pub to me. It is however a convenient stopping off point during a crawl along the river. On a Summer's day most people will head for the outside decking area but they fill it so full with tables that there's nowhere to stand and have a chat over a beer without feeling in the way.
On 27th June 2009
- rating: 4
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Quinno _ left this review about Founders Arms
Modern 1970’s-build pub on the South Bank of the Thames, commanding a fairly spectacular view if you’re lucky enough to bag a terrace seat during the day. The usual Wells & Youngs selections – Ordinary, Special, Bombardier and a seasonal, with a decent selection of bottled beer in the fridges. The beer quality is usually quite acceptable.
The interior is perhaps a bit devoid of ‘pubbiness’ but I’ve always found it to be mundanely pleasant – you spend most of your time in there gawping out of the big glass windows at the North Bank anyway. I’ve eaten here before and the food was quite acceptable, if a little on the pricey side. Staff are transient so it’s hit-and-miss as to whether you get a good one or not.
I’d recommend it as a worthy stop for the view on a quiet day, but there’s obviously much better pubs nearby. It depends what you’re here for.
On 19th October 2007
- rating: 7
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john mcgraw left this review about Founders Arms
Fairly modern Young's pub on the banks of The Thames.Full range of Young's beers on offer and food is sold at most times.Very nice outside seating area with a great view of St.Pauls Cathedral which is right opposite.
On 25th June 2007
- rating: 8
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