The Cambridge is a historic Nicholson’s pub on Charing Cross Road in the heart of Soho and London’s theatre district. Built in 1887 on the site of The King’s Arms, it stands beside the Palace Theatre and remains a convenient meeting place for audiences, actors, shoppers and visitors exploring the West End.
British pub classics lead the food menu, with carefully prepared pies among the house specialities. Steak and pale ale pie, fish and chips, sausage and mash, burgers and macaroni cheese provide familiar comfort, while lighter starters and changing choices add variety for lunch or dinner.
A fixed price selection can suit guests eating before a performance, and breakfast brings a full English alongside eggs and lighter morning dishes. Vegetarian and vegan choices are clearly identified, helping groups with different preferences enjoy the traditional pub menu together.
Cask ales are a central part of the bar, supported by craft beer, cider, wine, gin, whisky, cocktails and alcohol free drinks. Upstairs dining rooms and bookable spaces can host celebrations and work gatherings, while the central location also works well for a spontaneous pint or a meal before the theatre.
Address: 93 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H 0DP, United Kingdom
The Cambridge Menu
BAR SNACKS
STICKY CHICKEN
Sweet chilli & Som Tam dressing. (568kcal)
LIGHTLY DUSTED CALAMARI
Mango & sweet chilli salsa. (205kcal)
HALLOUMI FRIES (V)
Sweet chilli mayonnaise. (516kcal)
HONEY GLAZED BRITISH PORK SAUSAGES
Honey & mustard dressing. (480kcal)
PADRON PEPPERS (VE)
(63kcal)
LOADED CHUNKY CHIPS
Pulled beef brisket, mature Cheddar cheese. (923kcal)
SCOTCH EGG
With brown sauce. (346kcal)
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER FLORETS* (V)
With a sweet chilli & Som Tam dressing. (308kcal)
HAND-CUT NACHOS (V)
Hand-cut tortilla chips, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. (495kcal) Add Pulled Beef Brisket 2.00 (304kcal)
SMALL PLATES & SHARERS
SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON*
On toasted rustic ciabatta with horseradish cream & pickled pink onions. (334kcal)
VENISON, PANCETTA & RED WINE CROQUETTES
Brown sauce mayo, watercress & pickled onion salad. (269kcal)
GARLIC MUSHROOMS ON RUSTIC TOAST (VE)
Roasted mushrooms with spinach on toasted rustic ciabatta. (395kcal)
HAND-CUT NACHOS TO SHARE (V)
Tortilla chips, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. (949kcal) Add Pulled beef brisket 3.00 (608kcal)
LANDLORD’S PLATTER
Glazed pork sausages, venison croquettes*, sticky chicken, Padrón peppers and halloumi fries, with a selection of dips. (1897kcal)
OVEN-BAKED CAMEMBERT FOR TWO (V)
Topped with pumpkin seeds, honey & thyme. With beer chutney and toasted rustic bread. (1028kcal)
OUR FAMOUS PIES
We pride ourselves on serving the very best traditional pies. Our pies are served with buttery mashed potato, thyme roasted carrots and a rich gravy, unless otherwise stated.
BEEF RIB, SHIN & BRISKET PIE
Cooked in a rich red wine sauce, topped with light pastry. (1670kcal)
BRITISH STEAK & NICHOLSON’S PALE ALE PIE
Blade of beef in Nicholson’s Pale Ale gravy in a thyme pastry pie. (1235kcal) AWARDED GOLD AT THE BRITISH PIE AWARDS
CHICKEN, MUSHROOM & CIDER PIE
Chicken and mushrooms in a creamy Henry Westons Vintage Cider sauce, in a short crust pastry. (1366kcal)
FISH PIE
Cod, salmon & king prawns in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with thyme & mature Cheddar mash. With long-stem broccoli and thyme roasted carrots. (906kcal)
MUSHROOM, RED WINE & TARRAGON SUET PIE (VE)
With long-stem broccoli, thyme roasted carrots and a rich gravy. (864kcal)
RABBIT PIE
Rabbit in a creamy white wine & leek sauce, topped with buttery mash. With long-stem broccoli and thyme roasted carrots. (781kcal)
Add Long-Stem Broccoli to any pie
(57kcal)
MAINS
8OZ CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK
21-day-aged sirloin steak with vine cherry tomatoes, watercress and chunky chips (1023kcal). With a choice of Béarnaise* (123kcal), craft ale mushroom & bacon* (67kcal) or peppercorn* sauce (82kcal). Perfectly paired with ‘Huntsman’ Shiraz Mourvedre, South Africa (14%vol).
SAUSAGE & MASH
British pork sausages on buttery mash, rich caramelised onion gravy & crispy onions. (1311kcal) Vegetarian serve available.
NICHOLSON’S FISH & CHIPS
Hand-battered haddock in Nicholson’s Pale Ale. Chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. (950kcal) Large 21.00 (1069kcal)
OCEAN FISH & CHIPS
Hand-battered* haddock & breaded wholetail Scottish scampi. Chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. (1154kcal) 50p from each dish sold will be donated to Social Bite.
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN & CHORIZO
Chargrilled chicken breast, pan fried chorizo, long-stem broccoli, baby potato wedges. (793kcal)
GRILLED FILLETS OF SEA BASS
Crushed baby potatoes, long-stem broccoli and a king prawn, mussel & white wine butter sauce. (850kcal) Perfectly paired with The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand (13%vol).
GARLIC CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Schnitzel smothered in garlic, skin-on-fries, watercress and pickled red onion salad. (1364kcal)
PESTO, CHEESE & SPINACH GNOCCHI (V)
Basil pesto, rustic garlic ciabatta. (877kcal)
NOURISH BOWL SALAD ▲ (VE)
Kale, brown rice & quinoa salad, with mango, long-stem broccoli and pumpkin seeds. (399kcal) Add Smoked Salmon (123kcal) 3.50 | Halloumi (415kcal) 2.50 | Chicken (232kcal) 3.00
SIRLOIN STEAK SANDWICH
21-day aged sirloin steak, served medium, with chimichurri sauce & baby watercress, on rustic ciabatta. With skin-on-fries (1082kcal).
CHICKEN, BACON & AVOCADO SALAD
Seasonal salad base with pumpkin seeds. (478kcal)
BURGERS
Our mouth-watering burgers come with lettuce, gherkin, tomato, mayonnaise and are served with BBQ salsa and skin-on fries, unless otherwise stated~.
THE NICHOLSON’S BURGER
Double beef patty, cheese sauce, smoked back bacon, crispy onions, hash brown. (1601kcal)
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER
Crispy chicken breast, smoked back bacon, avocado, Cheddar cheese. (1265kcal)
CLASSIC CHEESE & BACON BURGER
Chargrilled beef patty, smoked back bacon, smoked Cheddar cheese. (1173kcal)
BEEF BRISKET BURGER
Chargrilled beef patty, hand-pulled BBQ beef brisket, cheese sauce. (1502kcal)
SPINACH & FALAFEL BURGER (VE)
Pink pickled onions, Applewood slice, baked mushroom, tomato salsa. Served with a house salad~. (560kcal)
Pulled Beef Brisket
(152kcal)
Smoked Cheddar Cheese (V)
(166kcal)
Smoked Back Bacon
(51kcal)
SIDES
HALLOUMI FRIES (V)
(516kcal)
SKIN-ON FRIES (V)
(401kcal)
CHUNKY CHIPS (V)
(423kcal)
LONG-STEM BROCCOLI (VE)
(57kcal)
HOUSE SALAD (VE)
(36kcal)
GARLIC CIABATTA (V)
(378kcal)
DESSERTS
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
With Bourbon vanilla ice cream. (993kcal)
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V)
With Bourbon vanilla ice cream. (724kcal)
APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE (VE)
With creamy vanilla custard. (616kcal)
ZESTY LEMON TART (V)
With berry coulis and freshly whipped cream. (585kcal)
HOT DRINKS
CAPPUCCINO
(119kcal)
LATTE
(110kcal)
AMERICANO
(36kcal)
ESPRESSO
(11kcal)
FLAT WHITE
(72kcal)
HOT CHOCOLATE
(250kcal)
SELECTION OF TEAS
CUP OF KINDNESS
No cup, just kindness.
Fish Specials
Fish Pie
King prawns, salmon and smoked haddock in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with parsley and mature Cheddar mash, served with steamed greens and glazed Chantenay carrots.
Roasted Loin of Cod
Served with pan-seared chorizo, baby potatoes, glazed green beans and a lobster, Proesecco & samphire sauce.
Soft-Shell Crab Burger
Soft-shell crab hand-battered in Nicholson’s Pale Ale served in a toasted linseed bun with lettuce, tomato, gherkin and lemon aioli served with tartare sauce and skin-on-fries.
Atlantic Scallops with Pork Belly
Pan-seared Wild Atlantic scallops and slow-cooked pork belly served with tenderstem broccolli, dauphinois potatoes and a rich brandy apple sauce.
Grilled Shell Fish
King prawns, razor clams, baby squid and mussels cooked in garlic butter and samphire served with skin-on-fries.
Grilled Sea Bass
Served on herb-crushed baby potatoes, with a rich king prawn and mussel white wine sauce, served with glazed green beans.
Grilled Fillet of Salmon
Served with herb-glazed baby potatoes, glazed green beans and a Champagne thermidor sauce.
OCEAN FISH & CHIPS
A mix of hand-battered^ haddock fillets and breaded wholetail Whitby scampi served with chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. 50p donation to the RNLI per dish sold+
Pie Specials
Game Pie
Pheasant, venison and partridge cooked in a rich merlot red wine sauce with root vegetables, mushrooms and thyme, encased in shortcrust pastry.
Wild Boar & Chorizo pie
Wild boar, chorizo and red peppers cooked in a rich fino sherry sauce encased in pastry and topped with a paprika-dusted puff pastry lid.
Fish Pie
King prawns, salmon and smoked haddock in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with parsley and mature Cheddar mash, served with steamed greens and glazed Chantenay carrots.
Lancashire Hot Pot
Slow-cooked pulled lamb in a rich red wine, rosemary and thyme sauce topped with sliced potatoes.
Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Chicken breast cooked with portobello mushrooms in a rich truffle-infused sauce encased in thyme shortcrust pastry.
Steak and Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie
British beef slow-cooked in Nicholson’s Pale Ale, encased in shortcrust pastry. Awarded Gold at the British Pie Awards
Trio of Mini Pies
A selection of some of our favourite classic pies: Pulled beef & ale, chicken Balti and shepherd’s pies.
Root Vegetable Hot Pot (ve)
A hearty vegan hot pot of carrots, swede and pearl barley, topped with sauté potatoes and a herb crumb. Served with glazed green beans and glazed Chantenay carrots.
Sweet Potato and Goat's Cheese Pie (V)
Sweet potato, goat’s cheese & spinach in a shortcrust pastry case topped with breadcrumbs.
COCKTAILS & SPRITZ
ST-GERMAIN HUGO SPRITZ
St-Germain Elderflower liqueur topped with Prosecco and a splash of soda.
APEROL SPRITZ
Bittersweet orange Aperol, mixed with Prosecco & soda for a fresh, light spritz.
BEE’S BOUNTY SPRITZ
Nicholson gin, tangy lemon and a drizzle of golden honey syrup, topped with a splash of Prosecco.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT & POMELO SPRITZ
Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin with Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda and a hint of raspberry sweetness.
AMALFI SPRITZ
All the orange flavour, with zero alcohol. Lyre’s Italian spritz, topped with Fever-Tree white grape & apricot soda and a dried lemon slice. (97kcal)
COUNTRY GARDEN
The refreshing flavours of raspberry and cloudy apple paired with lime and mint. (170kcal)
PORNSTAR MARTINI
The sweet and tropical taste of Absolut Vanilia vodka shaken with passion fruit & lime.
MOJITO
Sip on the classic Mojito: fresh mint, lime, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum and soda. Long and refreshing.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Chase vodka, Tanqueray gin, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Olmeca Atlos Plata Tequila & Cointreau, topped with Pepsi Max and lemon for a bold and refreshing sip.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Crafted with rich espresso and smooth Chase Vodka. A perfect blend of sophistication and indulgence.
OLD FASHIONED
Experience the timeless charm of the Old Fashioned. Buffalo Trace bourbon stirred with sugar & bitters.
PALOMA
Olmeca Atlos Plata Tequila, Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda and a splash of zesty lemon. An invigorating sip of Mexican sunshine.
DARK & STORMY
Goslings Black Seal Dark Rum, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, lime, and a dash of Angostura Bitters – an irresistible blend of sweet & spicy flavours.
NEGRONI
Strong and smooth. Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari Bitter Liqueur and sweet Martini Rosso Vermouth stirred over ice.
PIMM’S
A British classic, garnished with orange, mint, cucumber and strawberries.