The Whitecross Tap is a lively pub on Whitecross Street, within easy reach of Old Street and the Barbican. It provides a casual setting for drinks, meals and social gatherings, serving local workers, residents and visitors exploring this part of central London.
Food at the pub centres on hand stretched sourdough pizzas prepared with a choice of familiar and contemporary toppings. Vegan options are also available, giving groups with different preferences a straightforward place to share a relaxed meal.
The drinks selection includes craft beer, cask ale, lager and cider alongside spirits, artisan cocktails and coffee. This broad range makes the pub suitable for anything from a quick afternoon drink to a longer evening with friends.
The Whitecross Tap also hosts live sport and accepts bookings for parties and private events. Its combination of pub food, varied drinks and an informal atmosphere makes it a flexible destination throughout the week.
Address: 142–146 Whitecross Street, London EC1Y 8QJ, United Kingdom
The Whitecross Tap Menu
Pizza your way – choose your base
Stone-baked
Made from a hand-stretched sourdough base
Detroit style
Deep-dish pizza with a light, fluffy dough base and crispy cheese edges
Pizza your way
TEXAS BBQ
Shredded chicken, streaky bacon and sweet & sour onion, drizzled with sticky BBQ sauce.
THE FUNGI POLLO
Sliced mushrooms, garlic & parsley spread and shredded chicken.
EASY CHEESY
The classic, finished with fresh basil.
A LOAD OF PEPPERONI
Fully-loaded spicy pepperoni – the clue’s in the name.
THE MIGHTY MEAT
Spicy pepperoni, BBQ beef burnt ends, streaky bacon and shredded chicken.
FETA-LLY DELICIOUS
Olives, Greek-style Sheese®, red onion and sliced peppers.
Dip flight
GET 4 OF THE FOLLOWING DIP POTS AND GET DUNKING!
Sticky BBQ sauce
Ranch sauce
Garlic & parsley
Frank's® redhot® buffalo sauce
WORLD LAGER
BIRRA MORETTI
4.6%
CRUZCAMPO
4.4%
BEAVERTOWN NECK OIL
4.3%
CAMDEN HELLS
4.6%
BRIXTON PALE ALE
4.2%
GUINNESS
4.2%
NON ALC
HEINEKEN
0.0% / 330ml / 69 kcal
PERONI
0.0% / 330ml / 76 kcal
GUINNESS
0.0% / 538ml / 91 kcal
DAYS LAGER
0.0% / 330ml / 33 kcal
CIDER
INCH'S
4.5%
OLD MOUT
4%
BAR SNACK
CRISPY FRICKLES & FRILLIES
Fried pickles and fried chillies with a ranch dip. The perfect crispy partner for your pint.
WORLD-CLASS BEER
ASAHI SUPER DRY
5%
PERONI NASTRO AZZURO
5%
AMSTEL
4.1%
SIGNATURES
GLASS / PITCHER
PASSION ON THE BEACH
Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist vodka and Archers peach schnapps, mixed with cranberry & orange juice for a classic sip turned tropical.
RUMBUNGO
It’s giving island vibes, with Sailor Jerry Spiced rum, passion fruit puree, pineapple and a drizzle of grenadine, all finished with a splash of Schweppes Lemonade.
GO-GO JUICE
Malibu Coconut, Tanqueray gin, Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Chambord, lemon juice, Grenadine, Monster Pipeline Punch, topped with a raspberry marshmallow sweet.
RHUBARB MELONADE
Hendrick’s Original gin, rhubarb liqueur, Midori, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Schweppes Lemonade, finished with a sweet cherry.
BERRY WOO HOO
This one’s always ready to woo, with Smirnoff Raspberry Crush vodka, Archers peach schnapps and a sweet splash of cranberry juice.
SPRITZ
GLASS / PITCHER
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, soda water, prosecco, orange slice. (Non-alcoholic option available – 41 kcal)
HUGO SPRITZ
St Germain elderflower liqueur, soda water, prosecco, mint leaves, lemon slice. (Non-alcoholic option available – 72 kcal)
PINK GARDEN SPRITZ
Gordon’s Pink gin, rhubarb liqueur, soda water, prosecco, raspberry.
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM SPRITZ
Ciroc Strawberry Lemonade vodka, Licor 43, grenadine, soda water, prosecco, strawberry. (Non-alcoholic option available – 111 kcal)
SARTI SPRITZ
Aperol’s sweet sister! Fruity Sarti liqueur, prosecco, soda water, lime wedge.
SHOTS BOMBS
2 FOR £6.00 6 FOR £15.00 12 FOR £24.00
FIRE BOMB
Fireball, your choice of energy
TIKI BOMB
Captain Morgan Tiki rum, your choice of energy
BERRY BOMB
Jack Daniel’s Blackberry whiskey, your choice of energy
BABY GUINNESS
Nobody puts this baby in the corner. Coffee liqueur layered with Baileys
MINI BEER
A true short king, rustled up with Licor 43 and Baileys
TEQUILA ROSE
Silky smooth strawberry cream liqueur
JÄGER BOMB
Jägermeister, your choice of energy
SKITTLE BOMB
Triple Sec, your choice of energy
SHOT-TAILS
2 FOR £7.00 6 FOR £15.00
PASSIONFRUIT MARG
Casamigos Blanco tequila, passion fruit liqueur
TINY COLADA
WKD Vibe Tropical
CHERRY KOLA
WKD Vibe Kola
APPLETINI
Sourz Apple Smirnoff vodka
LI'L LAGOON
WKD Vibe Blue Raspberry
TEQUILA SUNRISE
Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, orange juice, grenadine
WHISKEY
SOCO & SCHWEPPES LEMONADE
JOHNNY WALKER BLACK & SODA
JAMESON, GINGER & LIME
BUFFALO TRACE & COCA-COLA ZERO SUGAR
PERFECT PAIRINGS
SMIRNOFF & RED BULL SUGARFREE
SMIRNOFF MIAMI PEACH & SCHWEPPES LEMONADE
CHASE & SCHWEPPES GRAPEFRUIT SODA
CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED & RED BULL WHITE PEACH
(Non-alcoholic option available – 116 kcal)
CAPTAIN MORGAN BLACK SPICED & RED BULL SUGARFREE
EL JIMADOR & SCHWEPPES GINGER BEER
SUPER SPIRITS
TANQUERAY NO. TEN
47.3% ABV
TANQUERAY LONDON DRY
41.3% ABV
CHASE GIN
40% ABV
CHASE GIN FLAVOURS
40% ABV
ANOTHER HENDRICK'S
41.4% ABV
HENDRICK'S
40% ABV
CASAMIGOS REPOSADO
40% ABV
KRAKEN BLACK SPICED
38% ABV
KRAKEN COFFEE
37.5% ABV
KRAKEN CHERRY & VANILLA
38% ABV
SMIRNOFF
37.5% ABV
SMIRNOFF VANILLA
37.5% ABV
KETEL ONE
40% ABV
KETEL ONE CITROEN
40% ABV
CIROC
40% ABV
CHASE VODKA
40% ABV
NON ALC COCKTAILS
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM SPRITZ 0%
Gordon’s Pink gin 0%, vanilla syrup, Lyre’s 0% fizz, soda water / 111 kcal
CRODINO ITALIAN SPRITZ 0%
Crodino, orange slice / 41 kcal
PORNSTAR MARTINI 0%
Passion fruit puree, vanilla syrup, caramel syrup, sugar syrup, pineapple juice, Lyre’s 0% fizz / 204 kcal
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ 0%
Bottlegreen elderflower cordial, Lyre’s 0% fizz, soda water, mint / 72 kcal.
RUMBUNGO 0%
Captain Morgan Spiced rum 0.0%, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, grenadine, Schweppes Lemonade / 110 kcal
SOFTS AND MIXERS
COCA-COLA CAN
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar / 330ml / 1 kcal Coca-Cola Classic / 330ml / 139 kcal Diet Coke / 330ml / 1 kcal
FANTA ORANGE CAN
330ml / 63 kcal
SPRITE ZERO SUGAR CAN
330ml / 3 Kcal
APPLETISER BOTTLE
1 of your 5 a day (per 150ml) 275ml / 129 kcal
OASIS CAN
Oasis Summer Fruits / 330ml / 59 kcal Oasis Exotic Zero / 330ml / 7 kcal
SCHWEPPES BOTTLE
Lemonade / 200ml / 36 kcal Grapefruit Soda / 200ml / 46 kcal Tonic / 200ml / 42 kcal Light Tonic / 200ml / 4 kcal Ginger Ale / 200ml / 40 kcal Ginger Beer / 200ml / 44 kcal
AQUA LIBRE WATER CAN
Still / 330ml / 0 kcal Sparkling / 330ml / 0 kcal
RED BULL CAN
Original / 250ml / 115 kcal Sugarfree / 250ml / 8 kcal Tropical / 250ml / 115 kcal
J20 BOTTLE
Apple & Mango / 275ml / 50 kcal Apple & Raspberry / 275ml / 50 kcal Orange & Passion Fruit / 275ml / 55 kcal
MONSTER CAN
Ultra / 500ml / 10 kcal Mango Loco / 500ml / 240 kcal Pipeline Punch / 500ml / 180 kcal
COSTA COFFEE
Why not try with Baileys? Caramel Iced Latte / 250ml / 140 kcal Iced Latte / 250ml / 145 kcal
BOTTLEGREEN CAN
Elderflower Presse / 330ml / 66 kcal Raspberry Lemonade / 330ml / 63 kcal
NON ALC BEER
HEINEKEN
0.0% / 330ml / 69 kcal
PERONI
0.0% / 330ml / 76 kcal
GUINNESS
0.0% / 538ml / 91 kcal
DAYS LAGER
0.0% / 330ml / 33 kcal
WONDERFUL WINES
PETAL & STEM SAUVIGNON BLANC
12% ABV / NEW ZEALAND Get zesty with guava, passion fruit, notes of grapefruit and blackcurrant leaf.
JAM SHED CHARDONNAY
12% ABV / AUSTRALIA Let’s jam – soft and toasty, with a little citrus freshness.
REIGN OF TERROIR CHENIN BLANC
12.5% ABV / SOUTH AFRICA This one’s a total gem. Silky and a super fresh finish.
PONTINI PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE
10.5% ABV / ITALY Citrus harmoniously blend with aromas of brioche.
EL VELERO VERDEJO BLANCO
10% ABV / SPAIN Aromas of citrus, pineapple, papaya and a subtle note of herbs.
LUNA DEL SUR MALBEC
13% ABV / ARGENTINA Plenty of ripe, soft berry fruit flavours with the usual pinch of spice.
CAMPO VIEJO TEMPRANILLO
13% ABV / SPAIN We all love a full body, and this one’s deep, rich and full.
JAM SHED SHIRAZ
12.5% ABV / AUSTRALIA Wham bam thank you jam – jammy, spicy and just a little sweet.
FLAGSTONE POETRY MERLOT
13% ABV / SOUTH AFRICA Well balanced with sweet, spicy and mint aromas.
EL ZONDAZ TEMPRANILLO
12.5% ABV / SPAIN A berry-full balance of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and blackberry with hints of vanilla and spice.
MIRABEAU CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ
12.5% ABV / FRANCE Light, fruity and elegant – perfect for that classy summer sip.
WICKED LADY WHITE ZINFANDEL
9.5% ABV / CALIFORNIA, USA Rosé’s sweetheart, with sweet and fruity red berry flavours.
JAM SHED ROSE
11% ABV / AUSTRALIA Juicy strawberries and cream, not just for summer!
CORTE VINGA PINOT GRIGIO ROSATO LAZIO
10.5% ABV / ITALY Fruity aromas of apricots, golden apples and peaches blend with notes of candied fruit.
EL VELERO TEMPRANILLO GARNACHA ROSADO
10% ABV / SPAIN This delicious rose has lively refreshing strawberry flavours and delicate summer fruit notes.
FABULOUS FIZZ
VINUVA PROSECCO
10.5% ABV / ITALY Live la dolce vita with uplifting and exciting fresh green fruit flavours.