Founder's Arms

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Nice pub in a good location! Staff were friendly enough however, food was disappointing! Tough meat, strange selection of veg other than the carrots which were also the highlight of the roast. Watery gravy, very sweet Yorkshire pudding?? It tasted like a croissant, minted peas weren’t really working with the beef? Definitely wouldn’t get a roast here again but would potentially try something else ??”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “The meat pie and fish and chips were delicious! I was in the UK and a pub for the first time and Rinate made sure we had a lovely experience. It was fun to eat with a great view of the Thames and London.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Been here a few times with Work over the years and it's always been a great Pub with lovely Riverside views of St Paul's and The City but today was the first time I'd eaten here and the Roast was amazing! We saw one being delivered to another table and couldn't resist! The Yorkshire Pudding was huge, with a load of slices of tender Roast Rump and very tasty vegetables and Roast Potatoes. It's about average price for London but great value for the portion size. Service was friendly and unobtrusive. It seems the "Roast effect" was contagious as nearly every table around us had at least one before we left! Great selection of Beers, Wines and alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails too”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “If you want one of the best views in London, go here! With an incredible riverfront location, the skyline of London is stunning and the food is delicious. Of course the fish & chips are great. They are very friendly and welcoming. It's not just any pub in my opinion, and they were very fun while still civil during the World Cup match! Thanks for giving me and my friend such an incredible experience!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely fab pub atmosphere right on the Thames with delicious food. Duke was our server and was very attentive and took great care of us. Big recommend if you're looking for a solid bite around The Globe!!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Our first visit was excellent. The pub is right on the river, with a fantastic atmosphere and beautiful views. The drinks were perfectly chilled, and the pork ribs were some of the best we've ever had. The service wasn't particularly friendly, but the place was very busy, so we didn't think much of it. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we decided to come back two days later. Unfortunately, our second visit completely changed our opinion. We found a table on the terrace with a reservation sign showing a time that had already passed by more than 35 minutes. We sat down, and another couple joined the table as well. We ordered food and drinks, and about 15 minutes later a blonde waitress came over and rudely told us to leave because the table was reserved. We showed her the reservation sign and pointed out that the reservation had expired more than an hour earlier. She said she didn't care, then claimed it was a colleague's mistake, and later said she was "just a waitress" and wasn't responsible. We explained that we had already ordered food and drinks, but she wasn't interested in listening and insisted that we leave. What stood out most was that the gentleman from the other couple apologized to us for the way we were being treated. He said, "I'm sorry you have to experience this. We're not rude people." I replied that it wasn't his fault, and he answered, "I know, but I'm apologizing because she's behaving terribly." It's a real shame because the location is wonderful, the atmosphere is great, and the food is excellent. However, rude and dismissive treatment like this completely overshadows those positives. We left and will not be returning.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “After a lovely walk along the Thames, my partner and I finished the day at the Founders Arms and had a fantastic experience. The location offers beautiful views of the city, which made for the perfect setting to relax and enjoy some classic pub dishes. We had the fish and chips and the bangers and mash, both of which were delicious and very satisfying. The Asahi on draught was definitely a big selling point for my partner! We were also very well looked after by Duke, who was charming, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. A great spot for good food, drinks, and stunning riverside views — we would happily return.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “My husband and I absolutely loved this pub on the Thames! The beer selection was nice (they had my beloved peach Jubel), and the fish and chips were our favorite we had in London! The mushy peas were especially nice. We also loved the ambiance. Will definitely come back on our next London trip!”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “The restaurant was lovely. Quiet and welcoming. Duke my server was attentive and polite, and quick to help me and the other tables. The food was delicious. Hot and hearty, it was very filling. Comforting British classics. Glad I spent the afternoon here having a great dinner.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “What a welcomed surprise at the Founders Arms. My mom and I took our first trip from the sunshine of Florida to a late November cold winter visit to London. We were so blessed to have stumbled upon this amazing place while on a personal walking tour with a friend who lives in London walking from Buckingham Palace to see the Change of Guard, to Big Ben and now across the Thames to this part of town. Neither she or her colleagues have ever visited this Pub so it was a first time for everyone. We immediately walked in from the bitter cold and were greeted with warmth and hospitality. Once our party of 3 were sat down, we had had a prime spot away from the crowded bar and middle tables and were placed closer to the back area. This was ideal because we had a river view of the Thames that opened up to a postcard picture of the city with people walking by on the outside. Not only did we get placed in a great spot, our server OLLIE was a complete gem. His service was impeccable, thoughtful and genuine. He also made us feel welcomed and not as tourists. He laughed with us and gave us some inside information on other things to see and do around Borough Market. The menu was all Gluten Free and that worked perfect for my friend’s dietary needs. What also worked was that my mom and I wanted to experience our first Pub meal of the famous “Fish and Chips.” We knew London was famous and well known for this simple meal, but when it arrived at our table, we were shocked that this was like a King/Queen sized meal that was unexpected and with their smashed peas. I didn’t know this was a thing, but Hulk Smash all the peas because they were good. The whole meal was WOW! My pictures do not do it justice. We even ordered my mom’s meal To-Go back to our flat. It actually stayed hot and was very well packaged for the journey. Kudos to the chef and the staff. Be prepared to spend at least 30£ per person as a side note. In the UK, the tip is already included so expect to be treated like royalty. Ollie was amazing in service. I’m so sorry to have waited this long to write about our experience, but it’s finally here. If he forgot something, he quickly apologized and brought it to the table right away. He also gave some helpful suggestions when trying some of the non-alcoholic drinks. The Apple and Elderflower was out of this world and so was the Hot Honey and Pineapple drink that my friend ordered and I had a sample sip. Wow! Whoever came up with these drink menus are to be commended. I mean wow. They were quite expensive for the first time guest, however we now know what to expect. Thank you Ollie and the Founder’s Arms for making our first trip to a Pub memorable, exciting, fun as well as giving us our first taste of London.”