We had lunch outside by the Thames. It was lovely. The food was great and the portion sizes massive. We had burgers. I recommend them!!
Didn’t book but shown to a window table with an amazing view. Waitress was welcoming and professional. Food excellent and such good value considering location of this pub. We ate in the ‘wait to be seated’ section and I believe the bar area has its own menu. We will definitely return to this lovely pub.
Mariette El-Soury Massabni (Les Délices De Mariette)
+4
Going out from Shakespeare’s globe, the Founder’s arms was our destination. We shared a Baked somerset camembert with maple candied walnuts, caramelized onion, grapes and crackers and one young’s beer battered cod, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce, they were both delicious. Too crowded but nice music. Recommended
The Southbank area has tons of places to visit, and after a morning of pounding the pavement, we were in sore need of refreshments and...food. Founders Arms, has a riverside view with both indoor and outdoor seating, and a superb bar counter.
Even though it was a bright sunny day, we chose indoors as the heat was a bit much.
We decided to go for traditional English fare and chose:
Sirloin Steak
Steak Pie
Duck Leg
Fish and Chips
All chased down by Fentimans Ginger Beer.
Being a busy day, the wait time was 40mins, but that was time enough to take in the view of the Thames, and engage in people watching, and the place was teeming with tourists.
The food portions were sumptuous, and tasty. Delicately flavoured and well presented, and we made short work, as we were starving.
The service and staff were great, decor and facilities similar to a pub, but a bit modern. The buzz from all the customers, added to the vibe. If you are in the area, doing a bit of touristy stuff, go check it out.
Founder's Arms is a little pub with spectacular views of the Thames. Food is average, ambience is enhanced thanks to the view.
The pub scores well only for the view. Considering the location, it is pretty pocket friendly- I spent around £12.5 here.
The 'Founder's Arms' is a classic pub, located right in front of the South Bank - Superb location and view over London! I highly recommend sitting down at 'Founder's Arms' with a Pimm's cocktail on your hand while watching the sunset - I can assure you that you won't regret it at all.
This pub has the most amazing view!! Food and drinks are great. I had mac&cheese and it is delicious. I want to go back in the summer, being in the terrace with that view must be relaxing.
Niranjan Narayana Swamy
+4.5
My compulsory stopover in London. At the end of South bank, you will find this place waiting for you when you want to sit by the Thames and soak in the sights and sounds of London in the evening. Apart from the beer, the great crowd and the service, I'd go for their fish and chips. Oh! My wife loved their mocha too.
Wonderful ambiance, breathtaking view, and to top with, efficient as well as cordial staffs.It was a wonderful experience to have a lunch by the Thames on an unusually sunny afternoon. Choice of food was our personal matter and unfortunately it didn't suit our taste. Perhaps next time, we should be careful about what we order.
Let's actually start our London tour with our last night. We decided to take a stroll by the Thames and dine al fresco at Founder's Arms. It seemed to be a popular spot for the local crowd, with food, drinks, and conversation enjoyed by all. It was pirate night, so a free pint was on offer for those dressed appropriately - arrrrrrr! Both food and drink is ordered at the bar. Drink in hand, you take your flagged number to your table to wait for food to be brought along.
The Southbank is an amazing place to stroll along in London, so much to see and such a lovely view across the Thames over the city. On this occasion my son and I were with my aunt and uncle. We’d just walked across Tower Bridge
Kristine Diana Tsiknaki
+4.5
Southbank has a lot of hidden gems, but this one is as obvious as can me. Right outside Tate Modern and next to the Thames, this is one of the best places to grab some lunch or some drinks after work and enjoy a great view of the river. The food is not as cheap as pubs usually are but you are definitely paying for the view, which is amazing! You can see St Paul's Cathedral right across you and the rest of the buildings all the way to the City and Bank. The food is quite good, nice juicy burgers, mouth watering salmon and heart warming pie. Enjoy your meal with a pint of your favourite tipple, or try one of their special ones (toffee or banana ale anyone?) and you won't regret it. Make sure you take lots of photos with the city behind you to make all your friends jealous.
This was the best fish and chips I’ve ever had in my life. The way they breaded the fish was incredible. It didn’t even taste fried. After eating it you didn’t feel sick like you do with most fish and chips. You felt light and reenergized, ready for the city. The outdoor dining was also fantastic. The views of the Thames and the city are wonderfully splendid. There were lots of swans hanging out on the beach nearby too. Quite a place to give a try if you are looking for good dining. A wee bit pricey, but given the location it is to be expected.
The Founder's Arms is a fantastic place to take a break from a stroll or after a visit to the Tate museum.
They have a fantastic selection of local brews along with some international options. What I love about this place is that there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Just head up to the bar, grab your drink and find a seat. There's also a food menu that you can order from the QR code at your table.
Pro-tip: Try the slightly toasted bread with wild garlic butter. Delicious!
Great place to eat and relax, sunny day its your place but covered and pretty comfy inside when its raining!
Food is really good with different kind of meals.
Mest, fish, vegan options and many more!
Bunch of drinks as beers on tap!
Really nice terrace to realx and enjoy the Thames view!
Close to Tate Museum thats a must go in London!
Kids are allowed!
Nice location with indoor and outdoor seating spaces. There is heating system in the outdoor but was not helpful in overall. Inside had a bad smell probably because of the toilet or food.
Little bit overpriced.
Toilet was not clear and smelly.
Always a winner. It's so busy sometimes and easy to see why. The food is cooked to order and is fantastic. My wife and I had the sharing platter of fried seafood with a seafood dip and a mayonnaise dip with chips . The batter was superb and the atmosphere electric with plenty going on. The service was friendly and efficient and of course the views are second to none.
Nice pub by the river with amazing views of the city of London. It has got several tables just by the river bank - it is lovely to have a drink or two with family or friends during a sunny week end.
I have been meaning to stop here on trips along the south bank.
Weather was good and got a chair outside.
The view of St Paul's Cathedral didn't get boring even after an hour.
£16 for 2 pints of lager.
Will try food next time I walk past.
One of my favourite places
Amazing view of the themes and St. Paul cathedral. Very central location.
I went there on a sunny and hot Friday afternoon (last week) and it was super busy and noisy. We grabbed a drink and sat by the river.
So far on my quest for the best Fish and Chips in London, this one ranks #1! Start off with a Pint and some bread with garlic butter. The fish filet is a good size portion of Haddock, nice and crispy, chips have a good crunch as well. The tarter sauce is tangy and adds to the experience. The mushy peas have a savory flavor to them that makes them more palatable as it’s not something I usually go for.
I haven't eaten here (yet), but I love this place for a drink on a weekend afternoon, just chilling by the river watching the world go by. Living in St. Albans, its such a quick and easy option for a change of scenery. It gets busy on a hot day but haven't had to wait to long for service and you can order from your table.
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