The British Oak is a traditional pub at 109 Old Dover Road in Blackheath. Its separate bar areas, dark wood details and rear garden give it the feel of a longstanding neighbourhood local, with space for meals, sport, live music and casual drinks.
Food centres on the full Pieminister menu, bringing a selection of British pies into an easy pub format. Beef and ale, steak and kidney, chicken with ham and leek, and meat free fillings can be paired with gravy and a choice of classic sides.
Meal deals turn a pie into a fuller plate with options such as mash, peas or chips, while snacks and accompaniments suit visitors stopping for something smaller. The focused menu is substantial enough for lunch or dinner without distracting from the pub’s straightforward character.
Real ale is a particular strength, joined by changing craft beer, lager and cider. Families are welcome, and guests with allergies or dietary requirements should check both the current pie ingredients and the pub’s handling arrangements before ordering.
Address: 109 Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London SE3 8SU, England
The British Oak Menu
Pieminister Pies
Pies served with gravy, mash, peas, and toppings. Prices: Pie & Gravy £7, Pie, Mash & Gravy £9, Pie, Mash, Peas & Gravy £11, The Mothership £12.
Pie & Gravy
Pie, Mash & Gravy
Pie, Mash, Peas & Gravy
The Mothership
Pie, mash, mushy peas, gravy with Cheddar & crispy shallots
Moo
British beef steak & craft ale
Moo & Blue
British beef steak & Stilton
Kate & Sidney
British beef steak, kidney & craft ale pie
Free Ranger
Free range British chicken, ham, leek & thyme
Fungi Chicken
Free range British chicken, portobello & chestnut mushroom
The Ruby
Free range ‘butter’ chicken with Indian spices & coriander
Heidi
Goats’ cheese, sweet potato, spinach & red onion
Wild Shroom
British mushroom, asparagus & white wine
Kevin
Chestnut mushroom, tomato, quinoa, baby onion & red wine
Mock-a-Doodle
Tofu ‘chicken’ with leek, smoked garlic & white wine
Sides & Toppings
Mash
Minty mushy peas
Red wine & onion gravy
Cheddar cheese
Crispy shallots
Pudding
Warm chocolate brownie
with ice cream
Sparkling Wine
Sizes: 20cl, Bottle
Da Luca Prosecco
Italy. Pear and peach fruit on a lively, yet soft and generous palate.
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV
France. A well known blend of older reserves with young wines to ensure a consistency of this flowery aroma and warm biscuit hints.
Rosé Wine
Sizes: 175ml, 250ml, Bottle
Antonio Rubini Pinot Grigio Rosato
Pavia, Italy. Refreshing rosé with aromas of wild flowers, raspberry and strawberry.
Wicked Lady White Zinfandel
California, USA. Medium-sweet, with delicious raspberry and strawberry flavours.
White Wine
Sizes: 175ml, 250ml, Bottle
Castillo de Mureva Organic Verdejo
Spain. This organic Verdejo rich smooth body with balanced acidity and hints of fennel, herbs, citrus fruits, melon and peach.
Antonio Rubini Pinot Grigio
delle Venezie, Italy. Shows apple and pear with hints of white peach and elderflower.
Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia. A crisp style with a fresh, yet ripe lemon character with no oak ageing.
Greco di Tufo, Rocca del Dragone
Tre Fiori, Italy. Ripe grapefruit, melon and orange zest, with notes of almond and honeysuckle.
Vidal Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand. Classically crisp and herbaceously intense with great complexity, a mingling of passion fruit and melon flavours.
Red Wine
Sizes: 175ml, 250ml, Bottle. 125ml measure available upon request.
Castillo de Mureva Organic Tempranillo
Spain. This organic Tempranillo is deep cherry red in colour with aromas of strawberries and fruits of the forest. This is a smooth, well-balanced with a long finish
Tekena Merlot
Central Valley, Chile. Fruit-driven, raspberry and blueberry fruit leading to a soft finish.
Passo Sardo Cannonau Sardegna
Italy. Soft, ripe blackberry and raspberry flavours with a pinch of spice.
Between Thorns Shiraz
South Eastern Australia. Cherry and raspberry, complemented by hints of spice and vanilla.
Portillo Malbec, Uco Valley
Mendoza, Argentina. Plums, blackberries and a touch of vanilla: fresh fruit flavours, supported by a touch of spice.
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