Bethnal Green Tavern is a lively neighbourhood pub on Bethnal Green Road in East London. It combines a broad drinks offering with a working kitchen, making it as appropriate for lunch or dinner as it is for an evening pint.
The kitchen prepares its food in house and concentrates on British classics from midday through the evening. Familiar, comforting plates suit the pub setting, while a children's menu makes the food offering practical for family visits as well as gatherings with friends.
Sunday has its own rhythm, with traditional roasts served through the afternoon and early evening. That dedicated service gives regulars a reason to settle in for a full meal, rather than treating food as an afterthought to the bar.
Beer remains a defining part of the tavern's character, supported by wine, spirits and other pub drinks. The late opening hours contrast with the clearly defined kitchen times, so diners can eat first and continue the evening in the same relaxed local setting.
Address: 456 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0EA, England
Bethnal Green Tavern Menu
Small Plates
Beetroot Pickled Egg
V + GF
Glamorgan Scotch Egg
piccalilli – V
Whitebait
homemade tartar sauce
Cheesy Mushroom and Lentil Sausage Roll
piccalilli – VG
Buffalo Fried Chicken Wings
blue cheese dip
Pigs in Blankets
in sticky mustard glaze
Charred Padron Peppers
with vegan feta crumb – VG
Pulled Pork in Home Made BBQ
blue corn tortilla chips, crème fraîche, slaw, pickled onions
Mezze Sharing Board
VG. Crispy fried pickled jalapeños, confit garlic hummus and warm Ararat flatbread. Served with garlic mixed olives, cucumber and house curried pickles.
Crispy Fried Pickled Jalapeños
blue cheese dip – V/VGO
Beer Battered Pickles
chipotle mayo – V/VGO
Cheesy Chips
topped with gooey cheddar or vegan cheese, parsley & spring onion – V/VGO
Sarnies
add a side of chips +£2.50
Chip Butty & Battered Pickles
VG. Chip butty in a vegan buttered white Spence Bakery roll, lemon pepper ketchup & battered pickles.
Fried Fish Fillet Bap
Crispy fried coley in a white Spence Bakery roll, Lollo Rosso, tartar sauce & gherkins.
Bhaji Bap
VG. Onion bhaji, vegan mint raita, baby spinach & mango relish on a Spence Bakery roll. Served with a side of house curried pickles.
Large Plates
Garlic and Thyme Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad
Smothered in garlicky parmesan crumb.
Cauliflower Masala Curry & Rice
VG + GF. With crispy kale.
Beer Battered Haddock & Chips
Battered with Lost and Grounded Helles and served with homemade tartar sauce, mushy peas, lemon and chips.
House Beef Burger & Chips
8oz chargrilled Wagyu and ex-dairy cow burger with chipotle mayo, beer battered onion ring, cheese and gherkins and a side of chips.
Afters
Brandy Infused Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream
V/VGO. Vegan option with vegan cream.
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Topped with rhubarb compote.
Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce & Sprinkles
V. Absolute classic! Your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or mixed.
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