The Museum Tavern is a historic Bloomsbury pub directly opposite the British Museum. Established in 1723 as the Dog and Duck, it adopted its present name in 1759 and still retains Victorian bar fittings, gas lanterns and an atmosphere shaped by centuries of London life.
The food menu centres on traditional pub favourites prepared for lunch and dinner. Steak and ale pie, golden fish and chips, burgers, chicken, pork belly and grilled steak provide familiar choices, while sharing plates and seasonal dishes add variety for groups.
Sunday roasts arrive with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy. Vegetarian, vegan and dishes made without gluten are also available, and classic puddings such as sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie and fruit crumble round out the meal.
Cask ale and craft beer remain important at the bar, supported by wine, spirits and alcohol free choices. The family friendly and dog friendly welcome, outdoor tables and position near several museums and theatres make the tavern a useful stop throughout the day.
Address: 49 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3BA, United Kingdom
Museum Tavern Menu
Mini Plates
BAKED CAMEMBERT (V)
TAYLOR WALKER PULLED PORK BITES
TAYLOR WALKER CHICKEN WINGS
HAND-BATTERED COD GOUJONS
TOMATO & RED PEPPER SOUP (V)
MUSHROOMS ON GARLIC CIABATTA (V)
Sharing Plates
TAYLOR WALKER FAVOURITES PLATTER
CHIP SHOP PLATTER
PULLED PORK NACHOS
SAUSAGE PLATTER
NACHOS (V)
VEGGIE PLATTER (V)
Our Favourites
9OZ* RUMP STEAK
TAYLOR WALKER HUNTERS CHICKEN
TAYLOR WALKER STEAK PIE
SAUSAGE & MASH
CHICKEN & BACON SALAD
HAM, EGG & CHIPS
Fish & Chips
OUR ULTIMATE FISH & CHIPS
FISH & CHIPS
SCAMPI & CHIPS
VEGGIE FISH & CHIPS (V)
Pies
SLOW COOKED LAMB & SWEET POTATO PIE
CHICKEN, CHARDONNAY & PANCETTA PIE
TAYLOR WALKER STEAK & ALE PIE
Burgers
BIG BEN BURGER
TAYLOR WALKER BURGER
THE BEEF BURGER
PASTRAMI BURGER
CHICKEN BURGER
MOZZARELLA & BASIL PESTO BURGER (V)
Puddings
ICE CREAM
BRAMLEY APPLE PIE
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
MILLIONAIRE'S CHEESECAKE
Sandwiches
CHICKEN & BACON
+ PASTRAMI
CHEESE & HAM TOASTIE
MATURE CHEDDAR & BRANSTON PICKLE (V)
SWAP YOUR SALAD FOR CHIPS
SWAP YOUR SALAD FOR SWEET POTATO FRIES
Sides
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
CHIPS
SWEET POTATO FRIES
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
MARINATED OLIVES
ONION RINGS
SIDE SALAD
BREAD & BUTTER
Specials
Roast Beef
Mixed Grill Burger
Full English Breakfast
Triple Pork Burger
Caprese Avocado Salad(v)
Chicken, Avocado & Orzo Salad
Craft Beers & Lager
Marston's – Revisionist Craft Lager 4.0%
Portobello – London Pilsner 4.6 %
Meantime – Yakima Red Ale 4.1%
Brewdog – Dead Pony Pale Ale 3.8%
Chapel Down – Curious IPA 4.4%
Asahi – Super Dry 5%
Kozel – Czech Lager 4.0%
Hot Drinks
AMERICANO
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
HOT CHOCOLATE
TEA
Please ask for our available range