The Blacksmith’s Arms is a traditional pub at 257 Rotherhithe Street in southeast London. Its distinctive interwar interior gives the venue considerable character, while the dining space and garden make it suitable for anything from a drink and snack to a complete meal.
Thai cooking is a central part of the food offer, adding fragrant and spicy dishes to the familiar setting of a local pub. Bar snacks provide a lighter option, and the menu gives diners a choice between an informal bite with drinks and a more substantial sit down meal.
A traditional roast is served on Sundays, giving the pub a distinctly British weekend offering alongside its Thai menu. The combination makes the venue useful for mixed groups, families and visitors who want a relaxed meal away from the busier central London dining districts.
The bar completes the experience with the atmosphere of a long established neighbourhood pub, and the garden is particularly useful in suitable weather. Guests with allergies should ask staff about the current dishes and preparation because sauces, garnishes and shared kitchen equipment may contain common allergens.
Address: 257 Rotherhithe Street, London SE16 5EJ, England
The Blacksmith's Arms Menu
Sharing Plate
For the table
Whole Baked Camembert
Oven-baked whole camembert, served with red onion jam and toasted bread for dipping. Perfectly paired with our Lanark Lane Sauvignon Blanc.
Small Plates
To begin
Salt & Pepper Chicken, Prawn or Squid
Crispy chicken, prawn or squid tossed in the Blacksmiths’ signature salt & pepper seasoning, served on a crunchy Thai salad.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Golden vegetable spring rolls with a side of sweet chilli dip.
Prawn Tempura
Crispy tempura king prawns served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Halloumi Salad
Golden pan-seared halloumi over crisp mixed greens, roasted sweet peppers, with a mint dressing & balsamic drizzle.
Blacksmiths Wings
Crispy chicken wings coated in a sweet and sticky Thai-style glaze, topped with sesame seeds.
3 small plates
Mains
The main event
London Pride Battered Fish & Chips
Fresh haddock in a crisp London Pride ale batter, served with garden peas and golden frites, with a side of tartare sauce.
Pad Thai — Chicken or Prawn
Wok-fried rice noodles with beansprouts, egg and crushed peanuts in a vibrant spicy Thai sauce, balancing sweet, sour and chilli heat.
Pad Thai — Tofu
Wok-fried rice noodles with beansprouts and crushed peanuts in a vibrant spicy Thai sauce, balancing sweet, sour and chilli heat.
Chicken, Mushroom & Leek Pie
Tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, leeks and celery slow-cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with buttery golden puff pastry & served with fluffy mash potato & green beans.
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant green curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger and Thai basil, finished with fresh vegetables and served with jasmine rice. Change to coconut rice £1.
Classic Caesar Salad
A crunchy mixed leaf salad with sliced boiled egg & an anchovy caesar dressing. Add chicken £8, add halloumi £6.
Old English Sausage & Mash
Served with creamy buttery mash, green beans and red wine onion jus, topped with fried shallots.
Steak Frites
Minute steak served with salad, frites and topped with garlic butter.
Blacksmiths Gourmet Beef Burger
Our homemade gourmet beef burger dressed with baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickle & fried onion in a brioche bun, served with frites. Add cheddar/blue cheese/fried egg/bacon £1 each.
Fat Chef Vegetarian Burger
Thai-inspired vegan burger dressed with baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickle & fried onion in a brioche bun, served with frites.
Sandwich Collection
All served in a toasted ciabatta with frites
The Blacksmiths Club
Grilled chicken breast layered with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce & truffle mayonnaise.
The Smithy Steak
Sliced bavette served with caramelised onions & mustard mayo.
Sides
On the side
Frites
Chicken Salt Frites
Parmesan & Truffle Oil Frites
Prawn Crackers
Jasmine Rice
Coconut Rice
Garlic Ciabatta
Add cheese £1.
Mixed Salad
Ale Battered Onion Rings
Little Blacksmiths — Children's Menu
All meat sourced locally from Bell & Sons Butchers
Bandits Garlic Bread
Add cheese £1.
Bingo's Battered Fish & Chippies
Fresh haddock battered in London Pride ale, served with frites & garden peas or beans.
Muffin's Chicken & Chippies
Battered chicken breast goujons served with frites & garden peas or beans.
Grannie's Sausage & Mash
Old English sausages served with creamy mash or frites, with green beans & a red onion jus.
Chilli's Pad Thai — Chicken, Prawn or Tofu
Stir-fried noodles with beansprouts, egg & ground peanuts, served mild. On Sundays, Pad Thai is served after 5pm.
Kids Soft Drinks
Pepsi Max, lemonade, orange juice, cranberry juice or apple juice.
Still or Sparkling Water
Cawston Press Cartons
Apple & pear or apple & mango.
Bluey's Ice Cream Shop (1 scoop)
Strawberry, chocolate or vanilla, topped with strawberries.
Desserts
To finish
Biscoff Cheesecake
Ice Cream (2 scoops)
Strawberry, chocolate or vanilla.
Apple Pie
Served with custard or vanilla ice cream.
Blacksmiths Cheese Board
Blue stilton, cheddar & brie with grapes, crackers, chutney, apple, celery and walnuts.
Sunday Roast
Every Sunday, 12 Noon – 5pm. A choice of one of the below, all dressed with seasonal vegetables, red wine jus & bottomless Yorkshire puddings.
Vegetarian Nut Roast
Slow Roasted Rump
Yorkshire ½ Chicken
Also on the menu this Sunday
For anyone not having the roast
Old English Sausage & Mash
Served with creamy buttery mash, green beans and red wine onion jus, topped with fried shallots.
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant green curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger and Thai basil, finished with fresh vegetables and served with jasmine rice. Change to coconut rice £1.
London Pride Battered Fish & Chips
Fresh haddock in a crisp London Pride ale batter, served with garden peas and golden frites.
Chicken, Mushroom & Leek Pie
Tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, leeks and celery slow-cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with buttery golden puff pastry & served with fluffy mash potato & green beans.
Classic Caesar Salad
A crunchy mixed leaf salad with sliced boiled egg & an anchovy caesar dressing. Add chicken £8, add halloumi £6.
Blacksmiths Gourmet Beef Burger
Our homemade gourmet beef burger dressed with baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickle & fried onion in a brioche bun, served with frites. Add cheddar/blue cheese/fried egg/bacon £1 each.
Fat Chef Vegetarian Burger
Thai-inspired vegan burger dressed with baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickle & fried onion in a brioche bun, served with frites.
Craft Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Vodka, kahlua, espresso
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon, bitters, egg white, lemon
Negroni
Gin, vermouth rosso, campari
Passionfruit Martini
Vodka, passionfruit purée, prosecco
Old Fashioned
Whiskey, bitters
Champagne & Fizz
125ml available on all wines — please ask your server for details.
Moinet Prosecco, Italy
Moët, France
White Wine
175ml, 250ml, Bottle
Colognola Pinot Grigio, Italy
Riebeek Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Picpoul De Pinet, France
Lanark Lane Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Red Wine
175ml, 250ml, Bottle
Whistling Duck Shiraz, Australia
La Palma Merlot, Chile
Les Cent Verres Pinot Noir, France
Rio del Rey Tempranillo Rioja, Spain
Cruz Alta Reserve Malbec, Argentina
Rosé Wine
175ml, 250ml, Bottle
Feather Falls White Zinfandel, California
Ca'Maritta Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy
Beers & Cider
Ale: ½ Pint, Pint. Beer & Cider: ½ Pint, Pint. Bottles.
London Pride 4.1%
Asahi 5.0%
Peroni 5.0%
Carling 4.0%
Jubel 4.0%
Low / No Alcohol
Asahi 0 0.00%
Guinness 0 0.00%
Adnams Ghost Ship Pale Ale 0.05%
Soft Drinks
Half Pint £3.00 · Pint £4.50. Bottles £3.10. Cartons £2.25.