Don't bother with this place on a Friday night.It's just too small, and the staff are clearly not interested.

I spent ten minutes fighting through the crowd of suits clinging to the bar, and then watched thirstily whilst the bar-flys had time to drain their drinks and then get served again before I even got a look in.

Head for the Market Porter instead, especially if you're thirsty.

Well - a touch of realilty is needed here. Yes they have a fabulous selection of bottled beers, and a consistently excellent choice on draught. Its popularity speaks for itself. However having been a regular from day one, I'm now starting to feel ever so slightly exploited. As the prices increase, so the attitude of the staff becomes more aloof. Now the 'suits' are more in evidence expect to pay £5 or more a pint. Why charge that? Because they can! Still a lovely little pub, but be careful Rake - it could still go Pete Tong.

The Rake is a very quaint little bar near the edge of the Borough Markets. Also has a nice little area outside - the bamboo trees liven the background.



If you do want to lose yourself in the many beers that are on offer, the bar staff are readily (and happily) available to give their suggestions making selection easier.



The Rake's a superb little place with a good crowd - always buzzing.

I think the last reviewer's got this place mixed up with somewhere else - it isn't somewhere that serves martinis (or any cocktail, for that matter), and there certainly aren't any sofas.



The bar itself is tiny, and always seems to be buzzing. Most of the seating is outside in a covered, heated patio. They now offer two cask ales and there's a steady turn over of guest keg beers from Belgium, the US and elsewhere.


Yesterday, the imports on tap included Geants Ducassis (Belgian fruit beer), Van Honsebrouck Bacchus (a Flemish sour ale), Anchor Steam (a Californian craft lager) and Gordon Highland Scotch (a Scotch-style ale from Belgium).


Because none of the usual suspects are available (there's no Stella or Guinness here, chum) everyone has to get involved and try a variety of beers. The staff are knowledgable and make first class recommendations, so don't be afraid to ask if the unfamiliar draught line-up and fridges full of bottles intimidates.


The Rake is a perfect addition to the already excellent scene down in Borough, the food and drink mecca for Londoners.

Even my boyfriend shamelessly eyeing up the hunky waiter couldn't sour our evening at The Rake. It has a really friendly atmosphere and the big comfy sofas make lazing around with a martini or two almost too easy! Darlings, The Rake is wonderful!

The Rake is a really lovely, cosy pub. The staff are great and very smiley which makes an amazing difference in London. The Rake has a really nice outside area which will be brilliant in the summer.