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The Hole In The Wall

With a homey and comfortable decor, the appeal of the Hole in the Wall lies in its close proximity to the station and the excellent range of beers on the hand. Used to have a rep for being a spooks hangout due to it being close to MI6 at Vauxhall and is subsequently featured in several spy novels. The rattling of trains above the arches can be heard inside.

Address: 5 Mepham St, SE1 8SQ
Getting there: tube: Waterloo
Hours: Mon–Sat 11AM–11PM, Sun noon–10:30PM

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