The Crown and Cushion is a traditional pub at 133 to 135 Westminster Bridge Road, close to Waterloo and the South Bank. The ground floor bar has the easygoing feel of an Irish pub, while an upstairs dining area provides a dedicated setting for Thai food. A beer garden adds outdoor space for casual drinks and meals when the weather is suitable.
The Thai selection includes familiar starters, soups, curries, stir fries, rice and noodle dishes. Green and red curries combine coconut milk, herbs and chilli with a choice of meat or vegetables, while pad Thai and fried rice provide complete and approachable main courses. Sharing several dishes allows a table to explore contrasting sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours.
English pub favourites sit alongside the Thai cooking, making the menu useful for groups with different tastes. Bar snacks and satisfying main dishes support anything from a quick meal before a train to a longer evening watching sport. Vegetarian choices and adjustable spice levels add further flexibility, with staff able to guide diners through the menu.
Real ale, Guinness, lager, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks form the core of the bar offering. Live sport brings an energetic atmosphere to the pub, particularly around major fixtures, while the upstairs room offers a more food focused experience. This combination of a central London pub, Thai restaurant and outdoor garden gives the Crown and Cushion a distinctive local identity.
Address: 133 to 135 Westminster Bridge Road, Waterloo, London SE1 7HR, United Kingdom
The Crown and Cushion Menu
STARTERS
TOM YUM
Spicy and sour soup cooked with vegetables, lemon grass, galangal, lime leaves, tomatoes and fresh mushrooms.
TOM KHA
Coconut milk soup flavoured with galangal, lemon grass and lime leaves with fresh mushrooms.
POH TAK
Spicy mixed seafood soup cooked with lemon grass, galangal, lime leaves, tomatoes and fresh mushrooms.
TOM JEU
Mild clear soup with vegetables flavoured with soy sauce and garlic.
SATAY GAI
Grilled marinated chicken on skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
SATAY NUA
Grilled marinated beef on skewers served with peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
TOD MAN PLA
Thai fish cakes served with cucumber relish and crushed peanuts.
TOD MAN KAO POD
Sweetcorn cakes served with sweet chilli sauce.
PO PIA THOD
Crispy spring rolls stuffed with vegetables and glass noodles served with sweet chilli sauce.
KANOMPANG NA GOONG
Deep fried minced prawn on toast topped with sesame seeds served with sweet chilli sauce.
GOONG HOM PA
Deep fried prawns in crispy pastry served with sweet chilli sauce.
MIXED STARTER (FOR TWO)
Selection of spring rolls, fish cakes, sweetcorn cakes, satay and prawn on toast served with sauces.
SALADS
SOM TAM
Spicy green papaya salad with tomatoes, green beans, carrots, peanuts and dried shrimp.
YUM NUA
Spicy grilled beef salad with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, mint and coriander.
LARB GAI
Spicy minced chicken salad with ground roasted rice, onions, mint and coriander in lime dressing.
LARB NUA
Spicy minced beef salad with ground roasted rice, onions, mint and coriander in lime dressing.
PLA GOONG
Spicy prawn salad with lemongrass, lime leaves, onions, mint and coriander in lime dressing.
CURRIES
GAENG KIEW WAN
Thai green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, peppers, basil and fresh chillies.
GAENG DANG
Thai red curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, peppers and basil.
GAENG MASSAMAN
Mild curry with coconut milk, potatoes, onions and peanuts flavoured with cinnamon and star anise.
GAENG PANANG
Thick red curry with coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves.
GAENG PED YANG
Roast duck red curry with coconut milk, lychees, pineapple, tomatoes and basil.
STIR-FRIED DISHES
PAD KRAPRAO
Stir-fried with fresh chillies, garlic, green beans, onions and holy basil.
PAD NAM MAN HOI
Stir-fried with oyster sauce, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and spring onions.
PAD PRIK KING
Stir-fried with red curry paste and green beans.
PAD MED MAMMUANG
Stir-fried with cashew nuts, onions, peppers, carrots and spring onions.
PAD KING
Stir-fried with ginger, onions, mushrooms and spring onions.
NOODLES & RICE DISHES
PAD THAI
Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, beansprouts, spring onions and ground peanuts.
PAD SEE EW
Stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg and broccoli in dark soy sauce.
PAD KEE MAO
Spicy stir-fried rice noodles with chillies, garlic, bamboo shoots, peppers and basil.
KHAO PAD
Thai fried rice with egg, onions, tomatoes and spring onions.
LAOTIAN SPECIALITIES
LARB PED
Spicy minced duck salad with ground roasted rice, onions, mint and coriander in lime dressing.
NAM TOK NUA
Spicy sliced grilled beef salad with ground roasted rice, onions, mint and coriander in lime dressing.
LAO SAUSAGE
Grilled homemade Laotian sausage served with fresh ginger, chillies and peanuts.
SIDES
KHAO SUEY
Steamed jasmine rice.
KHAO NEAW
Steamed sticky rice.
KHAO PAD KAI
Egg fried rice.
CHIPS
Portion of chips.
DESSERTS
BANANA FRITTER WITH ICE CREAM
Deep fried banana in light batter served with vanilla ice cream.
ICE CREAM
Selection of ice cream.