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Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
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DRINKS

Three drinks sit on a bar counter: a clear Hugo Spritz cocktail with lemon, a vibrant Aperol Spritz cocktail in a stemmed glass, and a dark Rum Punch cocktail with ice and lemon.

Craft beer, cocktails, and low-alc options made for drinking in good company.

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Brewery of the month

Hammerton Brewery

This family-run North London brewery combines heritage with bold flavour, with a range of core and limited editions loved by beer novices and experts alike. Pop in to try their original N7 IPA, Groll Pilsner and Panama IPA on tap, as well as a select range in cans.

A bartender hands a woman a pint of beer

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 from Everleaf 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.

A bartender in a black "National Theatre KERB" shirt pours a rum punch from a tap into a glass filled with ice.

Currently pouring

Camden Hells Lager -- Camden Pale Ale -- Camden Eazy IPA -- KERB Lager -- Guinness -- Gipsy Hill Hepcat -- Gravity Theory -- Jubel Peach -- Small Beer Hazy IPA -- Nirvana Pils (0.5%)