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Kings Arms

25 Roupell Street
Waterloo
SE1 8TB

This pub is not only a grade II listed building, it is also a Two Star pub on the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) National Inventory of Pub Interiors of Outstanding Historic Interest and the description is as follows: "Early to mid 19th century end of terrace brick building of three storeys retaining two bars with inter-war fittings separated by a rare (for London) partition. The public bar on the right has a separate entrance, bare wood floor, dado panelling that may be inter-war. The partition on the left almost reaches the ceiling and has leaded glazing in the top which looks inter-war work. Curved counter front could be inter-war (or possibly post-war), there is a good late 1930s tiled fireplace, and the fixed seating at the rear looks more post-war than inter-war as does the glazed screen on top of it. Saloon bar on the left has a bare wood floor, two doors, both with ‘Saloon Bar’ etched and frosted panels which could imply the room has been one since the inter-war period. There is another curved counter which has cupboards in the front which does make it look inter-war, the wood surround fireplace with a cast iron interior looks modern but the bar back fitting has an array of glass shelves which are a feature of the 1960s. The double doors at the back of the public which now access the conservatory extension but would originally have been external doors."

The listing description is as follows: "Early-mid C19 end of terrace building of three storeys, three windows. Stock brick with parapet. Cornice and central pediment at second floor level. Moulded architraves to sash windows with margin lights. Ground floor has fluted pilasters with floral capitals defining bays and supporting entablature. Panelled stall risers below windows and iron grilles above. Attached columns flank entrance on angle."

The WhatPub link is here: WhatPub/Kings arms

The PHG link is here: PHG/Kings Arms

The Kings Arms has yet to feature on a LPG pub tour.