Simon the Tanner is a neighbourhood pub at 231 Long Lane in Bermondsey. Its relaxed room combines the sociability of a local with a food menu substantial enough for dinner, and opening from midday at weekends makes it useful for lunch as well as evening drinks.
Seasonal British cooking shapes the menu, with dishes designed to be approachable but more considered than standard bar food. Beef Lindström pairs a chuck steak, beetroot and caper patty with egg and pickles, while a vegetable version gives the same idea a meat free form.
House made potato gnocchi, grilled meat, fish and changing small plates bring variety across the week. Sunday has its own lunch service, and vegetarian dishes are integrated into the selection so groups can share starters before choosing individual mains.
Independent beer, wine and other bar drinks complete the experience. The combination of thoughtful food, friendly service and an unfussy pub atmosphere makes Simon the Tanner suitable for a casual date, a group meal or a slow Sunday close to Bermondsey Street.
Address: 231 Long Lane, London SE1 4PR, England
Simon The Tanner Menu
Starters
Soup of the Week
Truffle Oil
Crispy Cod Cheek
Pea & Mint Pesto, Caper Mayo
Smoked Duck Breast
Grape Chutney, Port Reduction
Steak Tartare
Truffled Egg Yolk, Matchstick Fries
Mains
Beef Lindstrom
Chuck Steak, Beetroot & Caper Patty, Fried Egg, Pickles, Potato Wedges
Veggie Lindstrom
Black Bean Chickpea, Beetroot & Caper Patty, Fried Egg, Pickles, Potato Wedges (v)(ve Option)
House Potato Gnocchi
Confit Tomato, Grilled Courgette, Olive Crumb, Basil (ve)(gf)
Welsh Rarebit Crusted Cod
Tomato, Green Beans, Gem Lettuce, Mustard
Cider Braised Pig Cheeks
Potato Fondant, Hispi Cabbage, Jus
Matured Sirloin Steak
Green Beans, Potato Wedges, Gremolata & Garlic Butter
Desserts
Cinnamon Apples and Mixed Berry Crumble
Vanilla Ice Cream, Crumble
Neal’s Yard Cheese of the Week
Sunday Starters
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Soup of the Week
Truffle Oil (v) (Ve)
Smoked Duck Breast
Grape Chutney, Port Reduction
Steak Tartare
Truffled Egg Yolk, Matchstick Fries
Sunday Mains
All roasts come with seasonal vegetables, a traditional yorkshire pudding, potatoes and gravy (gluten free / vegan options available)
Roast Scottish Rump
Roast Pork Belly
Roast Orpington Chicken Breast
Paprika Roast Cauliflower
With Onion Gravy (vg)
Sunday Desserts
Cinnamon Apples and Mixed Berry Crumble
Vanilla Ice Cream, Oat crumble
Neal’s Yard Cheese of the Week
Bar Snacks
Tavern’s Crisps Salted
Tavern’s Crisps Salt & Vinegar
Tavern’s Crisps Beef & Mustard
Tavern’s Crisps Cheese & Onion
Tavern’s Salted Peanuts
Beer & Cider
Bottles & cans
Augustiner Helles
500ml, 5.2%
Weihenstephaner Heffe Weissbier
500ml, 5.4%
Bacchus Raspberry Belgian Beer
330ml, 5.0%
Timmermans Lambicus Kriek & Black Pepper
330ml, 4.0%
Red Fin Cider Meloncherry
330ml, 3.4%
Sassy Rose Cider
330ml, 3%
Low/No Alcohol Beer
Bottles & cans
Chouffe Belgian Sans Alcool
330ml, 0.4%
Erdinger Weissbier
500ml, 0.5%
Northern Monk Holy Faith Hazy Pale Ale
330ml, 0.5%
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola
300ml
Diet Coke
300ml
Schweppes Lemonade
300ml
Soda Water
300ml
Ginger Ale
300ml
House Spirits
25ml | 50ml
Beefeater Gin
El Jimador Tequila Blanco
Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon
Jameson Whiskey
Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
Cocktails
Margarita
Tequila, Cointreau, Lime
Paloma
Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit Soda
Mezcal Negroni
Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
Rico
Coconut Rum, Vanilla Vodka, Pineapple
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Sugar, Bitters