If you battle (geddit?) through the weekday commuters striding to/from work, and the weekend visitors heading to the London Eye, you will find a couple of worthy darting venues.
Waterloo SE1
Pubs highlighted in gold are 5 star and highly recommended.

Crown & Cushion
133 Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7HR
Prince William Henry
218 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NL
Spots and Stripes
Arch 64, Ewer Street
London SE1 0NR
Stage Door
30 Webber Street
London SE1 8QA
Thirsty Bear
62 Stamford Street
London SE1 9LX