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Waterloo area guide

Discover the best things to do in this lively south London area, plus ace brunch spots, restaurants, bars and pubs.

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Waterloo isn't just a train station, or a path to the buzzy South Bank. Far livelier than it was a decade ago, this well-connected south London area is home to a couple of world-famous theatres, the BFI IMAX, the London Eye, quality food markets, hip coffee shops, and plenty of great pubs and bars. These days, there's a lot more to Waterloo than might meet the eye. Don't believe us? Take a look below.

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The best bits of Waterloo

Restaurants in Waterloo

Baltic

Baltic

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

A modern take on proper Polish food.

Things to do in Waterloo

Bars in Waterloo

Tonight Josephine

Tonight Josephine

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Basement bar with real Instagram potential.

Skylon (bar)

Skylon (bar)

  • 5 out of 5 stars

Cocktails with a great view of the river. 

Hotels in Waterloo

Park Plaza London Waterloo

Park Plaza London Waterloo

Offering a restaurant, Park Plaza London Waterloo is located in London, a short walk from Lambeth North underground station and less than a 10-minute walk from...

H10 London Waterloo

H10 London Waterloo

In a stylish new building, H10 London Waterloo features an innovative restaurant and luxury bedrooms. Just 15 minutes’ walk from Parliament Square and Big Ben,...

Pubs in Waterloo

Vaulty Towers

Vaulty Towers

  • 4 out of 5 stars

Part pub, part theatrical production.

King's Arms

King's Arms

  • 3 out of 5 stars

Old-school boozer with bags of character.

White Hart

White Hart

A homely place serving loads of real ales.

The perfect weekend in Waterloo