The Cow Restaurant
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The Cow
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Tom Conran's 1995 gastropub, Guinness, oysters and the upstairs dining room that started the Notting Hill genre
Restaurant Editor's Pick
The Anchor & Hope
The Cut's no-bookings gastropub, what Waterloo eats before the National Theatre
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Waterloo |
$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
| 11:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat), 12:30 - 17:00 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 On The Cut between Waterloo and Blackfriars, The Anchor & Hope has run since 2003 on a half-walk-in, half-by-phone booking system, a chalkboard menu that changes twice a day, and a kitchen sourcing from the same St John-school producer list. The Sunday lunch, slow-roasted shoulder, whole partridges, Yorkshire puddings the size of bowls, is the most-recommended Sunday roast south of the river. İstanbullu seconders that comes for the National Theatre or the Bridge Theatre walks here first.
Editor's Tip
Bookings by phone or SevenRooms only, half the room held back for walk-ins. Sunday lunch served 12:30 - 15:15 sharp; arrive at noon if you have not booked. Two minutes from Waterloo, six from the South Bank.
At a Glance
- View
- Thames River, London Skyline
- Sunset Rating
- 4/5
Views & Setting
View Type
Thames River, London Skyline
View Quality
Exceptional
Sunset
**** (4/5)
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about The Anchor & Hope, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is The Anchor & Hope?
The Anchor & Hope is located in Waterloo, London, 36 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LP.
What are the opening hours of The Anchor & Hope?
The Anchor & Hope is open 11:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Sat), 12:30 - 17:00 (Sun).
What is The Anchor & Hope best for?
The Anchor & Hope is especially popular for Sunday Lunch, Long Lunch, Friends.
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