Pub in South Lambeth
Surprise
16 Southville, South Lambeth, SW8 2PPClosest station: Nine Elms, about 11 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 242 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Surprise
Tucked away next to Larkhall Park, this small, down-to-earth, L-shaped local was refurbished in 2018 and now includes a conservatory extension to the side. It is the only building remaining from streets that were replaced by the park after WW2 bomb damage.
The back room walls display caricatures of regular customers, while the middle section has old photos of Battersea Power Station. Tuesday and Wednesday are poker nights, Sunday is for bingo. There is a petanque pitch next to the pub.
Pizzas are available to eat in or take away. There is a curry night on the last Friday of each month.
The pub sign portrays a surprised John Young, the late and legendary Chairman of the old Young's Brewery. The pub passed to Punch ownership in 2021.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Until 9pm
- Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Conservatory
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7622 4623
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 242 ratings
5 out of 5Susan Barritton Google, September 2024
My family have used the pub for years, when my dad passed we had his wake there. On Saturday we had my daughters graduation there, the staff are amazing, we had the function area, also there's a nice seating area outside. Can't say enough about the pub. Amazing. Really pleasant area, and we will definitely recommend this pub. Will be using again for any partys
5 out of 5Nicholas Tayloron Google, July 2024
Fantastic pub. Nicest pizzas we've had outside of Italy. Well kept beer. Friendly staff. Welcoming locals that made us feel like locals ourselves. Couldn't recommend the place higher. Lovely
5 out of 5Emily Slackon Google, June 2024
Gorgeous pub tucked away by the park with the friendliest and super helpful staff. We held our son’s Christening party at the pub and the staff went out of their way to help us, including providing a delicious buffet which went down very well! Our guests remarked on how charming the pub was and lovely that it looks onto the local park. We had a fantastic celebration and that is so much down to how brilliant the pub was at hosting us. Thank you Sally, Lee and Team!
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, April 2023
🚇 Nine Elms 🍺 £5.40 Madri ❤️ A fantastic cosy pub in a great location. . Tucked away next to Larkhall Park you will find The Surprise Pub. The nearest tube is Nine Elms which is an eight minute stroll to get here. . The pub was built in 1856 and was a Young’s pub for many years. This picturesque pub was refurbished back in 2018 and looks as pretty as a picture in its park setting. . This is a compact pub which is divided in to three sections plus an extension on the side. As you enter you walk into the main bar area which has a leather banquette and seating area on the right. If you make…
5 out of 5Karen Streeton Google, May 2024
This pub is a little hidden Gem. Was in there yesterday while waiting for my Daughter to do her walk for Alzheimer’s , went back in after the walk as well and everyone so friendly. Lovely seating place outside. Staff are down to heart, have a chat, really lovely
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.