The Pie Man at The Rugby Tavern is a first floor restaurant inside the historic pub at 19 Great James Street in Bloomsbury. Its characterful dining room offers a more settled place to eat while retaining the warmth and informality of the tavern below.
Pies are the defining attraction, bringing crisp pastry together with hearty, slow cooked fillings and familiar accompaniments. The style is rooted in British and Irish comfort food, with generous portions suited to a leisurely lunch or evening meal.
A wider pub and gastropub selection gives groups alternatives beyond the signature dish, while seasonal specials allow the kitchen to vary its offer. Sides and vegetables round out the richer mains and make it easy to build a complete plate.
Beer, wine and spirits from the Rugby Tavern naturally complement the food. The Pie Man is particularly appealing to diners seeking traditional cooking in an atmospheric central London setting that feels removed from the busier streets nearby.
Address: The Rugby Tavern, 19 Great James Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3ES, England
The Pie Man at The Rugby Tavern Menu
Small Plates
Baked camembert
to share, garlic & rosemary (v)
Deep fried calamari
lemon garlic aioli
Panko prawns
sweet chilli mayo
Scotch egg
Crispy pork belly bites
bbq sauce
Soup of the day
farmhouse bread (ngo,ve)
Meatballs
rich tomato sauce
Padron peppers
paprika, lime (ng)
Panko chicken
sweet chilli mayo
Pies
Steak & Guinness
buttered mash (gf)
Chicken, ham hock & leek
buttered mash (gf)
Garden wellington
mash, vegetable jus (v)
Mains
Beer battered fish & chips
homemade mushy peas, tartare sauce
Sausage & mash
red wine jus
Chicken penne pomodoro
Rugby smashed burger
American cheese, caramelised onions, house sauce, hand cut chips
Chicken chimichurri burger
hand cut chips
Classic club sandwich
hand cut chips
Sides
Buttered mash
(ngo,v)
‘Posh chips’
parmesan & white truffle
Garlic butter sauteed vegetables
Desserts
Dessert of the day
Cheese for two
red onion jam, crackers
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