The Hercules, Lambeth

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Came here for a birthday party. Tube station is literally across the road. Also a short walk from Waterloo Station. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. The vibe got even better with the lady on guitar playing to patrons both inside and outside. Food was fine. Staff were very friendly. Did not get too busy.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Stopped in for fish and chips and got a great dose of local culture. World Cup was showing and it was relatively crowded, especially for a Monday. Service was excellent and fairly quick by UK standards.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We are from the states and really enjoyed the warm and cozy atmosphere here. I tried Pie and Mash and was truly delighted trying something unique. For those from the states its a thick beef stew inside of a flaky pie crust, with a side of mash potatoes and some green leafy stuff on the side. My man had a double cheeseburger which he enjoyed. We finished it with a jam doughnut shot which was a nice way to complete our meal. If in doubt ask the extremely helpful, friendly staff.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We love the food. Fish and chips were delicious. Everyone was amazing. Diane, the singer, was soooo sweet and talented. She sang our song as we were on our honeymoon trip. We love it and definitely will come back! 💕”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “A really warm welcome, food prepared with care, we felt right at the good place coming here. Ordered full English breakfast and an avocado toast. Perfect to start the day ! thank you.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Stopped in on the way to the theatre. Excellent vegetarian options, really enjoyed the curried cauliflower burger, made such a change from the usual halloumi or mushrooms. Think a giant falafel but curried and you won't go far wrong, really moist and with excellent dressing. Good sized portions of thrice cooked chips as well. Good selection of beers and soft drinks to complement. Highly recommended”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Unique, large craft beer selection. 19 beers on tap and five beers on cask. Quick, friendly counter service. Great patio. The food gets a pretty bad rap here so I didn’t try. Oddly few folks mention the wonderful, hard-to-find craft beer selection at this freehouse. Dropped this review to say it was very welcomed.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “The Sunday Roast with chicken was just excellent! Super tender chicken breast and crispy potatoes. Could not have asked for more! Service was nice and welcoming. Highly recommend!”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Good atmosphere and a great beer selection. Unfortunately the chicken burger I ordered was probably the worst chicken burger I've eaten since moving to this city 15 years ago. The burger was the size of a single wing, seemed to be made from grey of cuts of tough overcooked thigh meat rather than breast, and was covered in a single slice of plastic cheese and two rings of some kind of pickled thing. How anyone thought this is acceptable for £19 is incredible. Avoid.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Total Rip off and terrible quality! 13 of us went for the buffet option. The photo is the sum total of the food offered. The cost - £27 per head for 13. Grand total of £351!! The food was terrible quality, you can see the anemic grey sausages. Chicken was so over cooked it was like rubber and the Brie probably was rubber. We went on the 20th December expecting it to be really busy. Now we understand why it wasn't. Their response to our complaint was to very grudgingly bring a plate of chips and some onion rings. When we objected they then brought 2 cheap bottles of Prosecco saying, 'This is the limit of my goodwill!' Such a shame as we appreciate how hospitality is struggling but trying to rip people off with vastly over priced and terrible quality food is not the answer. Previously I have only submitted reviews for places that I thought were brilliant but felt compelled to highlight this to others. Let's hope they address these issues as it could be easily be fantastic place.”