The Halfway House is a Young’s pub at 521 Garratt Lane in Earlsfield. Its traditional interior, upstairs dining space and outdoor courtyard accommodate everything from a relaxed drink to a full meal, with a neighbourhood atmosphere that suits weekday lunches, evening gatherings and weekend visits.
The food follows a seasonal British pub approach. Small plates such as salt and pepper squid, Scotch egg and burrata can be shared before familiar mains including beer battered haddock with chips, sausages with mash, burgers, steak and prawn linguine.
Sunday service centres on roasts with the usual accompaniments, while plant based dishes and lighter options help mixed groups find an appropriate meal. Puddings continue the comforting theme, with choices such as sticky toffee pudding, fruit crumble and chocolate brownie appearing across the pub’s menus.
Cask ale, craft beer, wine, cocktails and alcohol free drinks support both dining and drinks led visits. Menus change with the season, so guests with allergies or specific dietary needs should consult the current information and speak with the team before ordering.
Address: 521 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, London SW18 4SR, England
The Halfway House Menu
Small plates & sharers
Rosemary + garlic focaccia
olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette
Padron peppers
smoked sea salt (gluten friendly option)
Crispy salt and pepper squid
tartare sauce, lemon (gluten friendly option)
Carrot + vegan feta salad
fennel, watermelon (gluten friendly option)
Red pepper and roasted tomatoes hummus
crudites, focaccia
Cumberland Scotch egg
rhubarb hoisin ketchup (gluten friendly option)
Shropshire chicken
rhubarb hoisin ketchup (gluten friendly)
Burrata + heritage tomato
toasted sunflower seeds, wild garlic pesto (gluten friendly option)
Beef meatballs
heritage tomato and chilli sauce
Butcher's Board
picanha steak, fried chicken, pork rib-eye, meatballs, chimichurri, gherkins, rosemary and garlic focaccia (serves 2)
Garden Board
burrata & Isle of Wight tomato, wild garlic & broad bean hummus, sweet pickled watermelon, padron peppers, olives, focaccia (v; serves 2)
Olives
Large plates
Short rib + brisket British beef burger
cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, sesame bun, fries
Cyder battered haddock
triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce (gluten friendly option)
8oz Picanha Steak
triple cooked chips, tomato, shallot and rocket salad, chimichurri (gluten friendly option)
Plant burger
cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, sesame bun, fries
Pork, honey and wholegrain mustard sausages
mash, creamy savoy cabbage and gravy
Smoked Mackerel Linguine
fennel and orange sauce
Hertfordshire chicken caesar salad
cos lettuce, anchovies, brioche croutons + St Ewes egg
Halfway House Chicken Curry
turmeric + cumin rice, coriander
Halfway House Devon Prawn Curry
turmeric + cumin rice, coriander
Halfway House Vegan Curry
turmeric + cumin rice, coriander
Prawn Linguine
fennel and orange sauce
Sides
Fries/ Triple cooked chips
roast garlic mayo (gluten friendly option)
Parmesan fries
truffle oil (gluten friendly option)
Tenderstem broccoli
chimichurri, roasted almonds (gluten frienly option)
Fennel + carrot salad
watermelon (gluten friendly option)
Creamy Mash
(gluten friendly option)
Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding
dark rum toffee sauce, salted caramel ice cream
Bramley Apple + Yorkshire Rhubarb crumble
vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate brownie
vanilla ice cream
Ice cream scoop
vanilla, brandy, strawberry, chocolate, salted caramel
Sorbet scoop
pear, mango, blood orange