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21/12/2023
Just in case you were wondering... we’ll be here, slinging street food and serving up independent drinks for the whole festive season 🎁 Come and join us!
UNDERSTUDY OPENING HOURS:
23rd Dec: 12pm - 1am
24-25th Dec: closed
26-27th Dec: 12pm - midnight
28-30th Dec: 12pm - 1am
31st Dec: closed
1st Jan: 12pm - midnight
and then back to norm.
07/12/2023
Welcome to your Festive Specials of 2023❄️🏆✨
🍕’Tis the Brie-son 🧀
🍔 Season’s Meatings 💦
🥪 The Cranberry Claus 🍒
Which one is a bit of you? 👀
📍KERB at the Understudy - National Theatre 💥
04/12/2023
The temp has dropped + so have our Winter Warmers bevs ❄️🍷✨
🧣You can now find these bad boys at the Understudy:
🔥Mulled Wine
🔥Mulled Cider
🔥Spiced Apple Pie Cocktail
🔥Bailey's Hot Choc
(We can also make these classics alcohol free.)
🧣It's cosy season, y'all.
01/12/2023
We’re two weeks in to the residency and it’s fair to say you lot are LOVING IT🍔 💥
These juicy, oozy burgers have been flying out of The Understudy, and we aint surprised one bit.
is this the new BEST burger in London? Come and try for yourselves... 💥
🍔 THE MELTDOWN - Double smashed beef patty, double cheese, chilli & garlic mayo, tomato & pickle relish, beef tomato, shredded lettuce
🍔 LIL’ CHICKEN - Spiced chicken thigh, cheese, citrus mayo, creamy slaw, shredded lettuce
💥 PLUS Vegan’s Meltdown, rotating monthly specials, loaded brisket fries, garlic mushroom cheese balls + MORE.
📍 The Understudy at the National Theatre
📆 Opening TODAY
⏰ Mon - Sat: 12pm - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm
17/10/2023
Oooof. Now that’s a spread.
Hands up if you’ve dined at the new at the yet? ✋
Share the love, drop a comment so we know which dish to order next 👇
Swipe for Bash looking bashful 💔
05/10/2023
You asked… WE EXTENDED! 🇩🇪🍺 Turns out you lot love a cheeky stein, + ’s Funkeln festbier has been flying out of the Understudy taps for the last few weeks! 💥🍻
Luckily for you, we’re extending our Oktoberfest celebrations ‘til Sunday 🎉 So get ya hands on pints or steins of Funkeln + ‘The Wurst Pizza Ever’ from and for a few more days (Coz we’re nice like that). 💥🎉
GRAB ‘EM WHILE YOU STILL CAN 🍕🌭🍺
02/10/2023
The Atrium Café, recently crowned the BEST spot on the entire South Bank by Suzy on Google (cheers, Suze!), The Atrium has become a firm fave for local workers, National Theatre colleagues, and theatre enthusiasts. ☕ ✨
Grab a seat at one of our sunlit tables next to floor-to-ceiling windows and enjoy a cuppa or your caffeine dose from while you watch the world by. ✨
And here's a special treat for ya - grab any hot drink and a pastry for JUST £5! 💥
Craving something more substantial? We've recently refreshed our menu, so keep an eye out for the chef's daily selection of fresh AF salads + sandwiches + tarts - available all day, and pair them with a glass ‘o’ bubbs, wine, or craft beer! 🥂🍺
📍National Theatre, walk in, turn left 🌻
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25/09/2023
BRASS + STEINS + PIZZA = one banging Oktoberfest party at The Understudy 🎺🍺🍕🌭💥
In case you missed it, we were slingin’ out steins and hot dog pizza all last week to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year 🇩🇪🍻
On Friday, we invited our pals from for a proper knees up and it was a VIBE 🎺🪩💃🏽
💥WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT?💥
🍺 FESTBIER STEINS OF FUNKELN
🍕 🌭The Wurst Pizza from the lads at +
GET ‘EM WHILE YOU CAN - ‘TIL 3RD OCT 🍻
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20/09/2023
OI, ARE YOU A STUDENT?
Whether you’re hitting the books again or starting your campus journey, we’ve got some sweet freshers deals for ya in The Understudy 📚💥
17th Sept - 1st Oct
Main meal and a pint/glass of wine for £10
🍕Thicccc medium Sicilian pizza from
🥬 Tasty three-pot Thali or a Mumbai Toastie from
🍗 A fiery hot Nashville or buffalo sando from
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Mon - Thurs | 3pm - 6pm (ongoing)
2 for 1 on selected drinks 🍺🍷
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ONGOING 💥🍻
Enjoy 20% off tasty street food and banging bevs ALL DAY in The Understudy.
Just flash us your student card to redeem the offers.
Address
National Theatre
London
SE1 9PX
The National Theatre is located on the South Bank of the Thames, adjacent to Waterloo Bridge. It is easily accessible by public transport including bus, underground and rail services.
If travelling by tube, the nearest station is Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City lines) which is a short walk from the theatre. Alternatively, Embankment Station (Circle and District lines) is a 10-minute walk away.
For those arriving by train, Waterloo Station is only a few minutes' walk from the theatre. Buses also serve the area with several routes stopping nearby, including RV1, 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139 and 168 amongst others.
If driving to the theatre then it should be noted that parking in the surrounding streets can be limited. However there are several car parks available nearby such as The National Theatre Car Park or The Jubilee Gardens Car Park.
Once at the National Theatre visitors will find a range of food and drink options available throughout the building including a pub with beer garden and restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 1am |
| Friday |
12pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
KERB National Theatre is a must-visit craft beer pub located on the South Bank at the National Theatre in London. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to catch up with friends over a pint or two. With a range of ice-cold beverages, including KERB lager, house wines, and soft drinks, you'll be spoilt for choice. The Understudy is the perfect place to enjoy some delicious street food from their banging street food traders. Whether you're in the mood for wings, Sicilian slices, or a thali, let your gut decide. Don't miss out on their special offers like the recent three-way collaboration between Bad Boy's Bread, Lucky's Hot Fried Chick, and Mumbai's Creamy Kofta Curry Sawse that was a big hit with customers. So head down to KERB National Theatre and enjoy some great drinks and food while taking in the stunning views of the South Bank.
