The Cut is an independent bar, restaurant and café inside the Young Vic Theatre at 66 The Cut. Open since 2006, it serves theatre audiences, local workers and neighbourhood diners in a lively space that operates as a destination in its own right.
The kitchen builds its menus around fresh seasonal food and ingredients sourced with sustainability in mind. Local produce meets wider global influences, giving the concise food selection enough variety for a pre-theatre meal, a casual plate after work or an unhurried visit with friends.
Rotating craft beers, wines from smaller producers and inventive cocktails give the bar a strong identity. Allpress coffee, tea and cake keep the café element present, so the venue is useful even when a full meal or alcoholic drink is not the purpose of the visit.
Its position within the Young Vic makes The Cut particularly convenient before a performance, and theatre guests can pre-order interval drinks. The welcoming stand-alone approach also means a ticket is not required, broadening its appeal beyond the immediate arts audience.
Address: Young Vic Theatre, 66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ, England
The Cut Bar Restaurant Cafe Menu
Small Plates
Crispy cod cheeks
miso butter, nori, samphire
Burnt aubergine
cashew labneh, pomegranate, pistachio, Allepo chilli, lavosh VG
Burrata
caponata, pickled chilli, pangritata, pine nuts V
Maldon smoked salmon
celeriac remoulade, samphire, rye bread
Patatas bravas
black garlic aioli VG
Chipotle roasted cauliflower
avocado, crema, salsa, pickled red onion VG
Wild Turkey glazed ribs
slaw
Charcuterie Board
Parma ham, fennel salami, spicy salami, gherkins, piccalilli, bread
Mezze Board
hummus, cauliflower, hot roots, harissa, flatbread VG
Olives
Belazu nuts
Hot Roots
Sourdough & butter
Sides
Green salad
baby gem lettuce, fennel, radish, mustard vinaigrette VG
Charred tenderstem broccoli
VG
Chips
VG
Smaller
Hummus
chick peas, pickled beetroot, harissa, herb oil, flatbread VG
Beef barbecoa & Monterey Jack croquettes
crema fresco, tomatillo, jalapeno
Squash, sage & mozzarella arancini
aioli V
Chorizo
sherry vinegar, aioli
Mains
Dry aged rump steak
peppercorn sauce, watercress
Charred Hispi cabbage
dhal, coriander chutney, masala cashews VG
Double smash cheeseburger
smoked pickles, cucumber relish, burger sauce, chips
Chicken Milanese
nduja cream, charred tenderstem broccoli, grana padano
Mushroom ravioli
pumpkin, sage, brown butter, parmesan
Desserts
Sticky toffee
toffee sauce, vanilla gelato
Chocolate fondant
vanilla gelato
Limoncello crème brûlée
shortbread
Affogato
vanilla gelato, double espresso
Hackney Gelato or Sorbetto per scoop
Vegan options available. VG
Bar Food Menu
Hummus
beetroot, harissa, herb oil, flatbread VG
Jamon croquettes
aioli
Mozarella, sage & butternut sqush arancini
aioli V
Patatas bravas
black garlic aioli VG
Korean spiced cauliflower
gochujang, sesame, kimchi mayo VG
Crispy cod cheeks
miso butter, nori, samphire
Chorizo
sherry vinegar, aioli
Burrata
caponata, pickled chilli, pangritata, pine nuts V
Smoked salmon
celeriac remoulade, rye bread
Burnt aubergine
cashew labneh, pistachio, chilli, lavosh VG
Argentinian prawns
wine, samphire, cream, chilli & garlic butter
Dry aged rump steak
peppercorn sauce, watercress
Hispi cabbage
dhal, coriander chutney, masala cashews VG
Double smash cheeseburger
smoked pickle, relish, sauce, chips
Chicken Milanese
nduja cream, charred tenderstem broccoli
Burrata & truffle tortellini
alfredo sauce, black truffle
Charcuterie
fennel & spicy salami, ham, piccalilli, pickles, bread
Mezze
hummus, cauliflower, pickles, flatbread VG
Chips
VG
Cake & Desserts
Chocolate Fondant, gelato
Sticky Toffee
toffee sauce, vanilla gelato
Rhubarb & Custard Crème Brûlée
shortbread
Affogato – Espresso & Vanilla Gelato
Red Wine
Still wines are served in 175 ml glasses or 750 ml bottles.
House Red
light, easy drinking soft red.
Organic Merlot ‘22, Bella Storia, Italy
easy, soft, light, quaffable!
Malbec ‘22, Bodega Privada, Mendoza, Argentina
plums, morello cherry, smooth
Contos da Terra ‘23, Popa, Douro, Portugal
very approachable, smooth & juicy.
White Wine
Still wines are served in 175 ml glasses or 750 ml bottles.
House White
crisp, fresh and a perfect all-rounder.
Picpoul de Pinet ‘25, France
lip smacking delight with spring flowers in the air
Organic Gruner Veltliner ‘25, Besas, Austria
fresh, lime zest, orange peel, nectarine, racy
Soave Classico ‘25, Monte Tondo, Veneto, Italy
fresh & crisp, with citrus, pear & peach flavours. mineral finish.
Rosé, Sparkling Wine & Spritz
Sparkling wines are served in 125 ml glasses or 750 ml bottles.
Rosato, Mezzogiorno, Puglia, Italy
Soft, harmonious, tropical, phenomenal!
Oddo, Provence, France
Delicious, strawberry, ripe grapefruit, elegant
Lagrein Rose, Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Italy
Juicy & soft, harmonious balance of fresh fruit & minerality
Prosecco DOC Vinvita
Elegant with apple, peach, wild flowers.
Gin & Tonic
Sipsmith London
Sipsmith gin, Indian tonic, lime
Isle of Harris
Isle of Harris gin, Indian tonic, grapefruit
The German One
Monkey 47, mediterranean tonic, grapefruit
The Italian One
Berto London Gin, Indian tonic, orange
Cocktails
Amaretto & Strawberry Sour
Amaretto, foamer, Briottet strawberry, lemon,
Rhubarb Martini
Berto gin, rhubarb liqueur, strawberry jam, lemon
Pornstar Martini
Absolut vodka, passionfruit purée, prosecco, vanilla, passoa
Caramel Miso Espresso Martini
Vodka, Allpress, coffee liqueur, miso, caramel
Tequila, Rum, Whiskey
Prices are for 25 ml and 50 ml measures.
Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva, Venezuela
Havana Anejo 7 Rum, Cuba
Plantation Pineapple Rum, Jamaica & Barbados
Casamigo Tequila
Mocktails & Softs
Tanqueray Gin & Fevertree Tonic
Tanqueray 0%. As you like it but no hangover.
0% Rum & Ginger
Captain Morgan 0%, ginger beer, lime
Pathfinder Summer Highball
Pathfinder, lemon, cucumber, mint, soda