Fire Station Restaurant / Cafe National

Fire Station

 
Description: 150 Waterloo Road, South Bank, SE1 8SB. Tel: +44 (0)20 7620 2226. (Waterloo tube / rail). This used to be a fire ... more
Fire Station ... station...hence the name!!

Newest Review: ... you like a noisy, crowded bar where it takes ages to get served, then a visit to the Fire Station is a must for you. Personally I prefer a pub that looks like a pub, rather than an old fire station. I find the decor cold and unappealing, and the beer expensive. Having visited the place twice (the first time I was not impressed, but decided to give it another chance) I will not be bothering ... more

 ... again. I think the place is a gimmick, and the prices reflect this. ...more

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monty
Premium Review Fire Station - Waterloo (91 words)
by - written on 12/08/00 (383 readings)
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If you like a noisy, crowded bar where it takes ages to get served, then a visit to the Fire Station is a must for you. Personally I prefer a pub that looks like a pub, rather than an old fire station. I find the decor cold and unappealing, and the beer expensive. Having visited the place twice (the first time I was not impressed, but decided to give it another chance) I will not be bothering again. I think the place is a gimmick, and the prices reflect this. ...  Read the complete review

ladycat
Premium Review Not as good as it used to be (171 words)
by - written on 08/07/00 (Useful, 90 readings)
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The Fire Station was one of the pioneers of the gastro-pub boom in London and really took off under the leadership of Dan Evans, who's now cooking at the fabulous Angelsea Arms in Wingate Road, W6. Sadly now the quality of the food has gone downhill while the prices seem to have gone up. The bar itself is high-ceilinged which helps keep it airy on hot nights, but makes for deafening conversation - don't bother trying to hold a conversation in the restaurant unless you're intimate enough with the other person to talk directly into their ear. (actually, this may not be as bad a first date place as i first thought...). Beer is good and reasonable ...  Read the complete review

matt
Premium Review Fire Station: Fire station - Waterloo (123 words)
by - written on 11/06/00 (Useful, 743 readings)
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This place is located on Waterloo Road, next to Waterloo Station and is named after the fact that it used to be a fire station! On entering the place, this comes as no surprise, the high ceilings and open plan nature gives the place quite a cold feeling. It is often very busy, especially on friday evening, mainly with local business people. A good selection of beers, all pricey, are available. However, the Fire Station's saving grace is its restaurant, which is very good. Be sure to book in advance as it is very popular. Again, the food is not cheap (mains average about £10), but it is a good place to go if there is a large group of you. ...  Read the complete review

 

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Great atmosphere, Excellent Food, Known as 'classy' and popular with many, even though the prices are really good Can get crowded and smokey at it's most busy timesToilet's are hard to findOnce you get comfortable on the relaxing sofa's, you won't want to leave!

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