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About The Horniman at Hays
The Horniman at Hays occupies a former tea warehouse at Unit 26, with thematic friezes, chandeliers, and floor tiles carried through an interior spread across two floors. A terrace overlooks the River Thames, with seating along the water facing HMS Belfast. Fish and chips arrives in large, crispy portions, and a Sunday roast is offered alongside a Camembert sharing plate served with honey, pumpkin seeds, rosemary, and rustic bread, part of a five-plates-for-£30 sharing deal. Ordering runs through scanning an app and paying directly, with staff bringing food to the table rather than full service, and the pub takes walk-ins. It sits near London Bridge underground station, within a shopping galleria.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, river thames views, sunday roast and sharing plates deal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, river thames views, sunday roast and sharing plates deal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the riverside setting, with tables by the Thames and a view of HMS Belfast, and the old-school pub interior spread over two floors. Fish and chips draw the closest praise, described as crispy and freshly cooked in massive portions, and close behind come the Sunday roast, falafel burger and chicken burger, plus sharing plates, an apple crumble and a good choice of wine. Staff are called friendly and attentive by several, and drinks service is described as prompt even at busy times. The caveats are specific. One diner says a camembert arrived without its honey, pumpkin seeds and rosemary, was replaced within minutes without an apology, and came with dirty cutlery. Another notes that ordering runs through an app and staff simply bring the food. One reviewer found the room uncomfortably warm with no air conditioning in summer, and another calls it quite expensive. A reviewer who brought a friend in a wheelchair praised access to the loo, and one celebrated a birthday over drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the riverside setting, with tables by the Thames and a view of HMS Belfast, and the old-school pub interior spread over two floors. Fish and chips draw the closest praise, described as crispy and freshly cooked in massive portions, and close behind come the Sunday roast, falafel burger and chicken burger, plus sharing plates, an apple crumble and a good choice of wine. Staff are called friendly and attentive by several, and drinks service is described as prompt even at busy times. The caveats are specific. One diner says a camembert arrived without its honey, pumpkin seeds and rosemary, was replaced within minutes without an apology, and came with dirty cutlery. Another notes that ordering runs through an app and staff simply bring the food. One reviewer found the room uncomfortably warm with no air conditioning in summer, and another calls it quite expensive. A reviewer who brought a friend in a wheelchair praised access to the loo, and one celebrated a birthday over drinks.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great place for a drink over-looking the Thames and HMS Belfast. The pub has an olde-world theme and is lovely inside, along with nice seating area over-looking the river. It's quite expensive, but then where isn't in London and especially over-looking the river. Service for drinks (we didn't have food) was prompt, even at busy times, and the quality was good. Would recommend.”
- Google user
“If you're looking for a proper, old-school London pub vibe, The Horniman at Hays hits the mark. The fish and chips were phenomenal—crispy, freshly cooked, and served in massive portions that will definitely leave you full. The only drawback is that there’s no air conditioning inside, so it got uncomfortably warm during the summer heat. Because of the temperature, it ended up being a quick "eat and go" meal rather than a place to linger over drinks, but the food and historic charm still make it well worth a stop”
- Google user
“Great pub and with stunning interior offering a wide range of drinks and delicious food options. The staff was nice and attentive.”
- Google user
“This establishment is fabulous! The atmosphere is a vibe & the decor is traditional but classy & fun. Jo and Rosie behind the bar were great! So friendly and polite. Thanks!”
- Google user
“An absolutely wonderful time and great example of end of work day rest & relax at a waterfront English Pub & Restaurant. Busy, popular and efficient experience. Enjoyed the whole time. The pub is part of the Galleria for shopping and close to the London Bridge underground station.”
Hours
- Monday
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- Sunday
Good to know
“Pub in former tea warehouse with thematic friezes, chandeliers, floor tiles and riverside terrace.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Horniman at Hays
- The Shipwrights Arms3.83,0190.1 mi
proximity to London Bridge station, beer selection, burgers and chips
- Mug House4.35880.2 mi
sausage and mash, beer in tankard, sticky toffee pudding
- Bunch of Grapes4.23,3770.3 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
sunday roast, vegan wellington, guinness
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horniman at HaysWheelchair accessible | 4.411,073 | — | fish and chips, river thames views, sunday roast |
| The Shipwrights Arms | 3.83,019 | 0.1 mi | proximity to London Bridge station, beer selection, burgers and chips |
| Mug House | 4.3588 | 0.2 mi | sausage and mash, beer in tankard, sticky toffee pudding |
| Bunch of GrapesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.23,377 | 0.3 mi | sunday roast, vegan wellington, guinness |
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