Which hotels near Waterloo have the most memorable bars?

The Waldorf Hilton, a landmark hotel from 1908, has two elegant bars, and the Royal Horseguards occupies a Victorian building that once housed the Secret Service. The Hilton London Bankside, near Tate Modern, describes its bar as hip. All three are a short walk or tube ride from Waterloo.

What is the best-rated hotel with a bar near Waterloo tube station?

The Hilton London Bankside and The Clermont London, Charing Cross both score 9 out of 10. The Hilton has a hip bar, an indoor pool and a spa near Tate Modern, and the Clermont, a minute from Charing Cross, offers a bar and a refined restaurant.

Are there budget-friendly hotels with a bar near Waterloo?

Yes. The Travelodge London Central Waterloo, the Travelodge London Central Southwark and the ibis London Blackfriars all offer a bar and a restaurant in a simpler setting. The Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo adds a complimentary hot breakfast to its simple bar.

Can I walk from Waterloo to the West End for a drink?

Yes. Waterloo Bridge leads straight to the Strand and Aldwych, where the Waldorf Hilton stands, and Hungerford Bridge reaches Charing Cross, near The Clermont. The walk takes you across the Thames with views of Westminster and the City.

Which hotels near Waterloo combine a bar with a pool?

The Park Plaza London Waterloo and the Hilton London Bankside both list a bar, an indoor pool and a spa. The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, rated 9, also has an indoor pool and a spa alongside its restaurants, a short walk from the station.

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Hotels With a Bar Near Waterloo Tube Station

Waterloo tube station serves the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines beneath London's busiest rail terminus, a short walk from the South Bank, the London Eye and Westminster Bridge. The hotels listed here with a bar spread from Lambeth across to Southwark and, over the river, to the Strand and Whitehall. Close to the station, the Park Plaza London Waterloo, the Wellington Hotel, the Hampton by Hilton and the Travelodge London Central Waterloo all keep a bar on site. A little further, the Hilton London Bankside near Tate Modern and the Waldorf Hilton, with its two elegant bars in a 1908 building, make a drink part of the stay.

Waterloo sits on the South Bank of the Thames, in the borough of Lambeth, facing Westminster and the Strand across the river. The area mixes the National Theatre, the Old Vic, the Southbank Centre and the London Eye with a working station district, and the riverside walk links it to Southwark and Tate Modern. Evenings here revolve around theatres, riverside pubs and the bars under the railway arches, which makes a hotel bar a natural end to the day.

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From Lobby Bars to Historic Hotel Lounges

I would choose a hotel with a bar near Waterloo tube station when the evening matters as much as the train: an arrival after a theatre night at the Old Vic or the National Theatre, a meeting that ends late, or a long day on the South Bank. A bar downstairs means a nightcap without crossing the city, and Waterloo's tube lines bring the West End, the City and Canary Wharf within a few stops. The listed hotels range from simple chain bars to five-star addresses with a hip or historic setting.

The Park Plaza London Waterloo is the most complete choice near the station, with a restaurant, a bar, a spa, an indoor pool, room service and a pet-friendly policy, rated 8.6 by guests. Its neighbour, the Park Plaza County Hall London, adds a bar and a day spa, and some of its rooms and suites have kitchens. I would pick either when the plan is to spend an evening at the hotel after the South Bank rather than head out again, because the bar, the pool and the dining room keep everything under one roof, a few minutes from the platforms.

For a simpler bar close to the trains, the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo offers a simple bar, a restaurant and a complimentary hot breakfast, rated 8.6. The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo has London-themed rooms, a restaurant and a bar, with breakfast included, while the Travelodge London Central Waterloo keeps a relaxed bar and restaurant in a traditional redbrick building. The H10 London Waterloo, near Lambeth North, has a lobby bar and an upmarket restaurant and earns 8.8. These suit travellers who want a quick drink before bed rather than a destination bar for a whole evening.

Across the river, two historic hotels turn the bar into part of the experience. The Waldorf Hilton, a landmark hotel from 1908 near Aldwych, offers a grand restaurant and two elegant bars, a short walk from The Savoy over Waterloo Bridge. The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place occupies a Victorian building that once housed the Secret Service, with a restaurant, a bar and some rooms with river views. I would book one of these for a special evening, accepting a walk or a short tube ride back to Waterloo for the morning train.

Towards Southwark, the Hilton London Bankside is a five-star hotel near Tate Modern with a hip bar, a sleek restaurant, an indoor pool and a spa, rated 9. The ibis London Blackfriars and the Travelodge London Central Southwark both offer a bar and restaurant in a more casual setting and welcome pets. The Clermont London, rated 9, sits a minute from Charing Cross, across the Thames from Waterloo, with a bar and a refined restaurant. Our advice is to pick the side of the river where you will spend your evenings, then let the tube handle the rest.

A traveler's perspective
After an evening at the National Theatre or the Old Vic, I would book the Park Plaza London Waterloo, a short walk from the tube, with a bar, a restaurant, a spa and an indoor pool. For a special night, I would choose the Waldorf Hilton across Waterloo Bridge, with its two elegant bars in a 1908 building. Our advice for a simpler stop before an early train is the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo, with a simple bar and hot breakfast included.

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Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

Chic 5-star hotel with a trendy bar, gym, and terrace near Tate Modern

Why guests love it
Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection is a modern five-star hotel a short walk from Tate Modern and Blackfriars, with chic rooms and suites. A trendy bar and restaurant, a gym and a terrace are on site, and parking, pets and family-friendly facilities are all offered. Suites give families extra room. Guests rate it 9.6 across more than 950 reviews, an outstanding score, so I would book it for the location near the river and the polished design.

Hotels With a Bar Near Waterloo Tube Station

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From Lobby Bars to Historic Hotel Lounges

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

Ruby Lucy Hotel London by IHG

The Z Hotel Strand

The Clermont London, Charing Cross

The Z Hotel Trafalgar

The Hoxton, Southwark

Onefam Waterloo Hostel London

Hilton London Bankside

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

citizenM London Bankside

Premier Inn London Southwark (Southwark Station) hotel

H10 London Waterloo

The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London

The Waldorf Hilton, London

Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG

Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo

Park Plaza London Waterloo

Park Plaza County Hall London

The Steam Engine, Waterloo (PUBLOVE)

ibis London Blackfriars

Marlin Waterloo

Leonardo Royal London St Paul's

The Walrus Bar & Hostel

Premier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge) hotel

LSE Bankside House

The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo

Travelodge London Central Waterloo

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Travelodge London Central Southwark

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