The Fire Station Restaurant in Waterloo serves British gastropub-style food in a lively city pub setting, with menus running from breakfast through to dinner, Sunday roasts and late-night drinks. Its location, just moments from Waterloo Station and The Old Vic, also makes it particularly convenient for pre-theatre meals, working lunches and after-work catch-ups.
Housed in a former Edwardian fire station, the building retains plenty of its original character. High ceilings, exposed brick, dark wood panelling and industrial-style lighting give the interiors a warm, slightly dramatic feel, while large former fire-engine doors and the original fire brigade signage outside nod to the building’s past. Cobalt blue booth seating adds a more contemporary touch, and the many windows bring in plenty of natural light during the day.
The menu changes pace throughout the day. Breakfast and brunch cover familiar favourites such as a full English, sausage and bacon baps, avocado on toast and the Fire Station brunch burger. Lunch and dinner options include small plates such as padron peppers, halloumi fries, calamari and buttermilk-marinated crispy chicken tenders, as well as larger dishes including fish and chips, sausage and mash with onion gravy, slow-roasted pork belly, pan-fried sea bass and sirloin steak with triple-cooked chips.
Sunday roasts are another draw. Diners can choose beef, chicken or pork belly individually, or opt for a trio of meats, all served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. A butternut squash, beetroot and nut Wellington provides a vegetarian alternative, while a shorter selection of small and large plates is also available for anyone not in the mood for a roast.
A dedicated pre-theatre menu offers two or three courses, and desserts include sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream or chocolate brownie. Drinks span craft beer, premium wines and signature cocktails, with live sport adding to the pub’s sociable atmosphere.