The Surprise

The Surprise The charming and quaint traditional London pub located on the outskirts of Lark Hall Park offers a selection of real ales featured in the Good Beer Guide.

Enjoy delicious handmade stone-baked pizzas with a petanque pitch located right next to it.

🎀✨ CHARITY KARAOKE NIGHT ✨🎀Warm up those vocal cords and join us for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and fund...
23/07/2026

🎀✨ CHARITY KARAOKE NIGHT ✨🎀

Warm up those vocal cords and join us for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and fundraising!

We’re raising money for the Stroke Association and Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, so every song helps support two incredible causes. πŸ’™

⭐ Special Guest: Birley Chassis ⭐

πŸ“ The Surprise, SW8
πŸ“… Saturday, 25th July 2026
πŸ•— From 8:00 PM

🎭 Optional Fancy Dress
🎟️ Raffle β€’ 🎁 Great Prizes β€’ 🎢 Great Music β€’ πŸ’ƒ Good Vibes

Whether you’re singing your heart out or cheering from the crowd, come along and help us make a real difference.

πŸŽ™οΈ Bring your voice, bring your friends, and let’s raise the roof for charity!

What a night what a game big thank you to the staff see you again Wednesday 🍺
12/07/2026

What a night what a game big thank you to the staff see you again Wednesday 🍺

Big thank you to the very kind customer who οΏΌ sent us these wonderful flowers it's very generous of you and amazing to f...
06/07/2026

Big thank you to the very kind customer who οΏΌ sent us these wonderful flowers it's very generous of you and amazing to feel appreciated I just wish you'd put your name on the card so I could thank you personally x

16/06/2026

🏴 England v Croatia πŸ‡­πŸ‡· LIVE at The Surprise, SW8

Join us for a proper London pub football atmosphere as England take on Croatia. Four screens showing every minute live, real fans, real ales, stone-baked pizzas and all the match-day passion you’d expect from a traditional local.

⚽ Kick-off: 9pm
πŸ“ The Surprise, SW8

Get in early, grab a pint and cheer on the Three Lions with fellow England supporters.

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27/05/2026

Tonight at The Surprise SW8 🍻

⚽ Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano live from 8pm tonight β€” Conference League Final on the big screen.

♠️ Wednesday Poker League every Wednesday from 8:30pm β€” Texas Hold’em league night.

🍺 Traditional cask ales including Wadworth 6X & Horizon
πŸ• Handmade stone-baked sourdough pizzas
🌿 Lovely beer garden next to Larkhall Park

A proper hidden gem local with great atmosphere, live sport, darts and real ale.

22/05/2026

Tucked beside Larkhall Park, The Surprise is the kind of proper local that nails sunny pints and laid-back evenings. Think cold lagers, refreshing spritzes, cask ales, stone-baked pizzas and one of SW8’s best hidden beer gardens. πŸΊπŸ•πŸŒΏ

Perfect for:
β€’ after-work drinks
β€’ sunny park-side pints
β€’ pizza and spritz nights
β€’ cosy local pub energy with real character

β€œCold lagers, refreshing spritzes, stone-baked pizzas & proper cask ales β€” all tucked beside Larkhall Park.” ✨ garden

10/05/2026

🎱✨ SUNDAYS JUST GOT SAUCIER ✨🎱
Eyes down at 6:30PM every Sunday at The Surprise Pub πŸ’‹
Tickets on sale from 6PM β€” come early, grab a drink, and get ready for bingo with cheeky twists, sassy banter, and not-your-average calls 😏πŸ”₯

Expect laughs, prizes, chaos & outrageous energy every single week πŸΈπŸŽ‰

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02/05/2026

Darts fundraiser tonight in aid of epilepsy action all welcome

01/05/2026

Sunny Friday afternoons were made for this β˜€οΈπŸ»
Ice-cold lagers, perfectly chilled wines, and park views that hit different in the sun 🌿

Posted up at The Surprise β€” where Nine Elms meets good vibes and great drinks.

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27/04/2026

🎯 Darts Fundraiser Night 🎯

Join us for a fun evening of darts in support of Epilepsy Action!

πŸ“… Saturday 2nd May
⏰ 6:30 PM
πŸ“ The Surprise, SW8
🎀 Hosted by Maddie

Come along, bring your friends, and help raise money for a great cause. Whether you’re a darts pro or just in it for the laughs, everyone’s welcome!

πŸ’œ Let’s make a difference together πŸ’œ

24/04/2026

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ St George’s Day Quiz Night πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Join us at The Surprise SW8 for a fun, themed quiz!

β€’ Β£2 per person
β€’ Teams of 2–4
β€’ Winning team gets a bar tab 🍻
β€’ Bonus game: Higher or Lower
β€’ Complimentary sausage & mash for players 🌭πŸ₯”

Grab your mates and Test you knowledge

08/04/2026

πŸ“ The Surprise, SW8

Tucked away on the edge of Larkhall, this proper local pub brings the vibes every night of the week πŸ•πŸΊ

πŸ”₯ Hand-made stone-baked pizzas
🍺 Real ales (CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed)
πŸ‘€ Proper community feel

What’s on:
♠️ Wednesdays – Poker League
❓ Fridays – Quiz Night
🎱 Sundays – Bingo Night

Good beer, great food, even better company.

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Address

16 Southville
London
SW82PP

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 12am
Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 1am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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