Waterloo Bar & Grill

The Waterloo Bar & Grill is located just outside (one of the several entrances to) Waterloo station. Walking distance to the Old Vic theatre (they have pre-theatre menus on offer) and the Southbank Centre. They have a private dining area downstairs that seats 52 people and upstairs in the main restaurant they have an area, that isn't quite as secluded, but still private enough to book for a function for up to 100 people. It's a little annoying that the music that is being played in the front bit is quite loud (and they refused to turn it down even just for 5 minutes - so the after-dinner speech had to be shouted), but if it's not a super formal banquet you are after, it's still suitable, I'd say.

A set three course menu starts at £25 - which for London is an incredible bargain. I was slightly apprehensive of the quality of the food at that price (and unfortunately, hadn't been able to go for a tasting), but was very positively surprised. Service was quick, friendly and attentive and the food very tasty.

In addition they have a range of offers such as happy hour on cocktails etc. I would certainly recommend the place!

Our menu:

Mushroom soup - I don't like mushrooms, but this was really good!
Steak with rosti and spinach - steak was very nicely done, a little bit more carbs and veg would have been good
Hazelnut-chocolate tart - death by chocolate: very yummy!