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Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
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Craft beer, cocktails, and low-alc options made for drinking in good company.

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Our philosophy

At the Understudy, every drink tells a story: local, independent, and poured with purpose. Our taps are stacked with craft beers from some of the best breweries in London and beyond, with a rotating monthly guest brewers to keep things fresh.

We’re big on low and no alcohol too, with crisp pours from Nirvana Brewing and mood-boosting non-alc cocktails that don’t compromise on flavour.

Good for the planet

Sustainability is front and centre, from the carbon-negative KERB lager to closed-loop cocktails from Black Lines. We work closely with small-batch producers like Sapling, Two Drifters and East London Liquor Company, who care about quality, not quantity.

Whatever your vibe – pint after work, pre-show aperitif, or a round of considered cocktails – you’ll want to stay long after curtain call.

Sustainable Swaps

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword: it’s built into how we pour. That means cocktails on tap, carbon-negative beer, local producers and a drinks list chosen with the planet in mind.

Brewery of the month

Local

Drink smarter with Local’s easy-drinking lager, coming in at 3.4% and 35% less calories – available all month long at The Understudy.

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