After a long day in the sun at the Oval, we go back to Vauxhall and St George’s Wharf on the riverside. There is a big Fuller’s pub here, with lots of outdoor seating, and Aqua Brasserie, also with plenty of tables outside. We have booked a table indoors, but as there’ve not been many chances to eat outside this year, we go and settle down in the rattan chairs. Very nice spot with views over the river, up to Battersea Power Station and down to the Houses of Parliament and the Eye. Of course the trouble with eating outside these days is that you get all the smokers there as well, including in this case two portly men with large cigars just upwind!
The menu is rather limited: burgers, pizza, pasta, and a couple of salads. There’s also a “2 for 1” deal on pizza and pasta, which is needed because individually they’re expensive - £15/£16; so make sure you take a friend. B has the spaghetti mare, which has plenty of prawns and calamari that comes in a heavy tomato sauce, livened up with lots of chilli and garlic. I have the pizza with chorizo and roasted vegetables, which is a very thin crust offering, with enough topping but not ample. With a South African Chenin Blanc at £18.50, the bill is a modest enough £40 but includes a hefty 18% service charge – must cost a lot for the view!
Overall, rather disappointing, certainly not worth going out of your way for despite its position. OK if you’re at Vauxhall and the sun is shining, though I think I’d go to the Fullers pub next time.
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