The Marian Anderson is a pub and community venue at 28-32 Bowling Green Lane in Clerkenwell. Formerly known as The Bowler, it now carries a name that honours the celebrated American singer and presents itself as an inclusive place for meals, drinks and local gatherings.
Tapas and starters make the menu easy to share, while burgers provide a familiar casual option. British pub staples sit beside more globally influenced dishes, giving diners a broader choice than a narrow list of classics.
Steak, salmon and chicken offer substantial main courses, with Moroccan touches adding warmth and spice elsewhere on the menu. Desserts allow a full meal to end properly, while the flexible selection can also support a shorter lunch or a few plates with drinks.
Wine, beer and the social role of the pub remain important to the experience. The Marian Anderson works particularly well for mixed groups looking for varied food in an approachable room with a strong sense of community identity.
Address: 28-32 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0BJ, England
The Marian Anderson, (formally The Bowler Pub) Menu
Tapas & Starters
Halloumi
Honey-Glazed Halloumi with chili compote
Spicy Chicken Wings
Served with peri peri sauce.
Nachos Del Sol
Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Avocado, Lemon, Onion, Tomato
Authentic Moroccan Zaalouk
Traditional Moroccan cooked aubergine and tomato salad, seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Tropical Tower
Light quinoa salad with fresh Mango, Avocado, Salmon and mixed greens.
Creamy Ocean
Rich seafood cream with fresh mussels and prawns.
Pil Pil Prawns
Tender prawns in a fragrant garlic and sweet-chilli sauce.
Mains
Steak, salmon, and chicken are served with a choice of: herb sautéed rice, buttered sautéed vegetables, or creamy mashed potato.
Beef / Chiken Burger
American cheese, brioche bun, lettuce, and pickles. Served with chips
Battered Fish
Served with tartare sauce, crushed minted peas, and chips
Bangers and mash
3 sausages, creamy mash, gravy, caramelized onion
Garlic & Herb Butter Steak
Cooked with butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme with mushroom sauce.
Herb-Crusted Salmon
Cooked with butter and fresh herbs. Served with white cream sauce
Chicken Supreme with Mushroom Sauce
Tender chicken breast cooked with butter and a rich mushroom sauce.
Sides
French Fries
Thick Cut Chips
Sweet Potato Chips
New potatoes and parsley
House Salad
Onion Rings
Desserts
Ice Cream
Classic selection of creamy ice cream.
Brownie with Ice Cream
Warm chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream
Jawhara (Moroccan Pastry)
Crispy layered pastry filled with crème pâtissière flavoured with orange blossom, cinnamon, and flower aroma, topped with berries.
Wine
Discover our curated selection of wines, chosen for their character, balance, and ability to pair beautifully with our menu.
Field Blend
El Blanco de Lela del Mar,Vino de España, Spain. Exotic, bright, ripe, tropical.
Sauvignon Blanc
Calusari, Viile Timisului, Romania. Tropical fruit, juicy acidity and finishing elegant citrus zing.
Chardonnay
One Chain Vineyards, South Australia. Vibrant tropical fruit and melon, with a hint of oak.
Picpoul de Pinet
Vignerons de Florensac, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Fresh and saline. Lemon, lime, green apple and a mineral finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
Mayfly, Marlborough, New Zealand. Showy and aromatic. Passionfruit, refreshing, fruitbowl of flavours
Cortese
Gavi DOCG, Il Forte, Produttori del Gavi, Piedmont, Italy. Elegant and long finish. Cut apples, honeycomb and pear.
Riesling
The Daily August, August Kesseler, Rheingau, Germany. Easy to enjoy – juicy, fruity and racy.
Field Blend
El Tinto de Lela del Mar, Vino de España, Spain. Mellow and easy. Full of sunshine, soft and rounded.
Merlot
Umbrele, Cramele Recas, Viile Timisului, Romania. Silky and ethereal. Wild strawberries and black cherries.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Costa Vera, Central Valley, Chile. Vivid, ruby red with plenty of wow factor.
Tempranillo
1890 Finca Manzanos, Bodegas Manzanos, Rioja, Spain. Fruity-savoury complexity. Lush black fruits, hint of spice.
Malbec
Man Meets Mountain, Mendoza, Argentina. Power with finesse. Oak aged, tonnes of dark fruit, full body.
Primitivo
Ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry, with softness on the palate. Power with finesse. Oak aged, tonnes of dark fruit, full body.
Pinot Noir
Montsablé, Roussillon, France. Light body, intense dark cherry and blackberry fruit.
Glera
Prosecco DOC, Spumante, La Vita Sociale, Veneto, Italy. Crisp and delicious with aromatic apple and pear.
Pinot Meunier
Grande Réserve, Premier Cru, Pierre Mignon, Champagne, France. Fabulously indulgent. Fresh, clean and lively.
Pinot Grigio
Bella Modella, Abruzzo, Italy. Dry, pale pink rosé, with soft red berry fruit flavours.
Grenache
IGP Pays d’Oc, Felicette, Roussillon, France. Refreshing, dry, starry bright and fruity
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Clarence Dillon 2024 , AOC Bordeaux, France. Bordeaux’s first super-premium brand – rich and rounded.
Viura
Blanco Viñas Viejas 2023, Bodegas Luis Cañas, Rioja, Spain. Made from old vines. Oak-aged, dry and golden.
Corvina
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020, DOCG, Biscardo, Mabis, Veneto, Italy. 150 year old winery. Velvety with almonds and cherry
Tempranillo
Reserva 2019, Bodegas Luis Cañas, Rioja, Spain. Black fruit and fruit compote, spices and brioche.