The Morgan Arms is a classic East London pub at 43 Morgan Street in Bow. Its handsome interior balances traditional pub character with a comfortable dining setting, welcoming local regulars, families and visitors travelling from nearby Mile End, Bow Road and Bow Church stations.
Seasonal, quality ingredients guide the food menu, which moves beyond bar snacks into substantive lunch and dinner dishes. Familiar British pub cooking sits alongside more contemporary plates, allowing diners to choose a relaxed classic or explore ingredients that reflect the time of year.
Sunday roast is a natural fit for the pub’s family friendly atmosphere, while changing starters, mains and desserts make a longer meal possible on other days. The kitchen’s seasonal approach means specific dishes evolve, keeping the selection useful for repeat visits rather than relying on one fixed list.
Real ales, fine wine and a broader bar range complement the food, and dogs are welcome. Quizzes, exhibitions and community events add to the venue’s local identity, making The Morgan Arms as suitable for dinner at a reserved table as it is for a spontaneous pint and something to eat.
Address: 43 Morgan Street, Bow, London E3 5AA, England
Morgan Arms Menu
While You Wait
Freshly baked sourdough, butter
V
Gordal Olives
VE, V
Sausage roll, HP sauce
Scotch egg, mustard mayonnaise
Starters/Small Plates
Baked Camembert, apple brandy chutney, garlic and seed clusters, warm sourdough (to share)
V
Lobster and crab croquettes, bisque mayo, pink grapefruit, shaved fennel
Heritage tomatoes, pickled Crematta, charred artichokes, peppers
VE, V, 552 kcal
Cheddar cheese Royale, spring onion fritters, pickled pineapple, black bean and chilli crunch
V
Hummus, charred Padróns, sriracha sauce, giant corn, fried pizza bread
VE, V, 919 kcal
Seasonal soup of the day, warm sourdough
VE, V
Buttermilk fried chicken, Korean BBQ sauce
617 kcal
Somerset charcuterie, apple Borettane onions, marinated mini figs
Whipped smoked cod roe, dill pickle, fried pizza bread
Lunch
Open heritage tomato sandwich, avocado, pickled peppers, Ve-Du-Ya Crematta
VE, V
Sirloin steak ciabatta, salsa verde, rocket, caramelised mustard onions
Chicken club sandwich, triple smoked bacon
Crispy haddock sandwich, tartare sauce, black bean and chilli crunch
Greek-style salad, Gordal olives, crispy onions, whipped ezme feta, smashed cucumbers, roasted peppers
Mains/Big Plates
Black bream & King prawn malabar curry, toasted coconut black rice, coriander, crispy samphire
658 kcal
Crab mafalde, chilli and lobster glaze, tomato, garlic, lemon, parsley
Chicken and Parma ham schnitzel, Kaltbach cheese, loaded wedge salad, fries
Winterdale cheddar, smoked ham hock & chicken truffle pie, piccalilli, balsamic onions
Scotch flat iron steak, watercress, garlic butter, fries
Double rib & flank burger, potato bun, burger sauce, American cheese
980 kcal
Battered fish & chips, marrow fat mushy peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce
953 kcal
Symplicity plant-based cheeseburger, smokey pickles, signature sauce, fries
VE, V
Crispy gyozas, teriyaki Chinese cabbage, charred Tenderstem®, miso aubergine, Gochujang dressing
VE, V
Sides
Chunky chips
VE, V
Fries
VE, V
Warm new potato salad, smashed cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus
VE, V
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch, maple pecans, clotted cream ice cream
V
Pistachio Tiramisu
V
Finn soft cheese, walnut treacle tart
V
Dark chocolate mousse bombe, dulce de leche
Strawberry shortbread cheesecake, basil & meringue chantilly cream
Apple and blueberry crumble, almond and coconut, custard
VE, V
Selection of ice creams & sorbets
VE, V
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