The Southwark Tavern is a Victorian pub and restaurant at 22 Southwark Street, on the edge of Borough Market. Dating from the nineteenth century, the building retains a tiled frontage, leaded windows and former debtors’ cells that now form intimate booth seating. Its position near London Bridge makes it a natural stop for local workers, market visitors and people exploring Bankside.
Food centres on British pub classics and seasonal additions, served throughout the day. The main menu covers substantial plates, handcrafted burgers, lighter lunches, sandwiches and snacks that can be shared over drinks. Vegetarian and vegan filters make the current choices easier to navigate, while a separate children’s selection helps families plan a meal.
Sunday service brings a traditional roast with the usual trimmings, encouraging a slower meal than a quick weekday lunch. Evening set menus and buffet choices give the kitchen enough range for theatre plans, work gatherings and larger celebrations. Recipes and ingredients can change, so guests with allergies should use the current on site allergen guide and speak with a member of staff before ordering.
The bar complements the food with beer, wine, spirits and a broad drinks menu. Cosy booths, an open fire and a mix of period and contemporary details create a relaxed urban pub atmosphere rather than a formal restaurant mood. The Southwark Tavern works equally well for a pint near the market, a casual lunch or a complete Sunday meal in one of London’s busiest food neighbourhoods.
Address: 22 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TU, United Kingdom
The Southwark Tavern Menu
Burger Menu
Our burgers are served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce & mayo and served with fries. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Beef Brisket Burger
grilled beef patty, pulled short rib & beef brisket, cheese sauce, pickles, hand-made onion rings
Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger
grilled beef patty, smoked streaky bacon, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Cheese Burger
Grilled beef patty, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Spiced Falafel Burger (VE)
crispy spiced onions, pickles, pico de gallo, chipotle chilli chutney, fries (ve)
Chicken & Bacon Burger
Crispy fried chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Miso Chicken Burger*
yakiniku marinated chicken breast, miso slaw, crispy savoy cabbage
Sides
Hand-Made Onion Rings
Rosemary & Parmesan Fries
white truffle-infused oil
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Skin on Fries (VE)
Thick-Cut Chips (VE)
Chip Shop Curry Sauce (VE)
Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad (VE)
Loaded Brisket Fries
seasoned fries, pulled short rib & beef brisket, crispy spiced onions, nacho cheese
Creamed Spinach (V)
Evening Set Menu
Two Courses 21, Three Courses 24. Add a large glass of wine for 7. (v) = made with vegetarian ingredients, (ve) = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Crispy Mozzarella (V)
caprese salad, balsamic dressing*
Miso Chicken Skewers
yakiniku BBQ sauce, miso dressing*
Crispy Cauliflower Florets (VE)
gochujang mayo*
Chicken Schnitzel
rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries
King Prawn & Devon Crab Linguine
picante sauce, lemon & herb pangrattato
8oz Sirloin Steak
fries, your choice of peppercorn*, chimichurri or beef dripping sauce. £6 Supplement
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Rosemary & Parmesan Fries
white truffle-infused oil
Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad (VE)
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Bramley Apple & Timperley Rhubarb Crumble (V)
vanilla crème anglaise
Bramley Apple & Timperley Crumble (VE)
vegan vanilla ice cream
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
salted caramel sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
ginger ice cream
Platinum Buffet
£28.50 per person. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Calamari
saffron aioli
Miso Chicken Skewers*
yakiniku BBQ sauce
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Cheese Burger Sliders
beef patty topped with mature Cheddar
Fries (VE)
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
herb mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
on rye bread
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford Sauce
Padrón Peppers (ve)
Gold Buffet
£23.50 per person.
Calamari
saffron aioli
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Cheese Burger Sliders
beef patty topped with mature Cheddar
Fries (VE)
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
herb mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Padrón Peppers (ve)
Buffet Desserts
Add desserts for £5 per person.
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
Caramel Biscuit Torte (VE)
Snacks
Choose three for 17 or six for 33.
Fried Chicken
chilli honey, buttermilk jalapeño ranch sauce
Beef Shin Croquettes
gochujang mayo
Hand-Breaded Halloumi Fries (V)
chipotle chilli chutney
Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (VE)
herb mayo
Handmade Scotch Egg
Oxford sauce
Padrón Peppers (VE)
Sticky Pork Ribs
teriyaki sauce, cucumber, carrot & lime salad
Sharers
Nachos (V)
Flour tortillas, sour cream, avocado, chillies, pico de gallo, melted mature Cheddar
Whole Baked Sourdough (V)
salted butter
Charcuterie & Hot Honey Baked Camembert
Italian cured meats, pickles, toasted sourdough, rye bread
Small Plates
Miso Chicken Skewers
yakiniku BBQ sauce, miso dressing
Garlic King Prawns and Chorizo
cherry tomatoes, toasted sourdough
Crispy Cauliflower Florets (VE)
gochujang mayo
Crispy Mozzarella (V)
caprese salad, balsamic dressing
Calamari
saffron aioli
Roasts
Served with a Yorkshire pudding, thyme-roasted potatoes, savoy cabbage, leeks & roasted root vegetables.
To Share – Rump of Beef, Roast Chicken, Pork Belly
bacon & chestnut stuffing, red wine gravy
Rump of Beef
red wine gravy
Roast Chicken
bacon & chestnut stuffing & red wine gravy
Pork Belly
red wine gravy
Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast (V)
onion gravy
Add a Side
Cumberland Pigs in Blankets
Cauliflower cheese (V)
Creamed Spinach (V)
Mains
Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger
grilled beef patty, smoked streaky bacon, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Spiced Falafel Burger (VE)
crispy spiced onions, pickles, pico de gallo, chipotle chilli chutney, fries (ve)
Chicken Schnitzel
rocket & cherry tomato salad, fries
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad (VE)
olives, rocket, chicory, pine nuts, salsa verde
Beer-Battered Atlantic Haddock and Chips
minted crushed peas, tartare sauce
Slow-Cooked Steak & Pale Ale Pie
mash, buttered leeks & savoy cabbage, red wine gravy
Miso-Glazed Salmon
jasmine rice, sautéed mushroom dashi, long stem broccoli
8oz Sirloin Steak
fries, your choice of peppercorn*, chimichurri or beef dripping sauce
Chicken & Bacon Burger
Crispy fried chicken breast, smoked streaky bacon, Cheddar, pickles, fries
Chicken, Smoked Bacon & Avocado Caesar Salad
croutons, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, Caesar dressing
Outdoor-Bred Cumberland Sausage and Mash
crispy spiced onions, red wine gravy.
Meatless Farm™ Sausages and Mash (V)
crispy spiced onions, gravy
King Prawn & Devon Crab Linguine
picante sauce, lemon & herb pangrattato
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
ginger ice cream
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V)
salted caramel sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Tiramisu (V)
coffee & marsala wine-soaked sponge, mascarpone cream
Bramley Apple & Timperley Rhubarb Crumble (V)
vanilla crème anglaise
Bramley Apple & Timperley Crumble (VE)
vegan vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream – 3 scoops of your choice
Coffee & Mini Tiramisu (V)
Coffee & Mini Brownie (V)
Sandwiches
Our sandwiches are served Mon-Fri until 5pm
Sirloin Steak Sandwich
aged sirloin steak, crispy spiced onions, chimichurri, watercress, mayonnaise, on rustic bread. £1 Supplement
Croque Monsieur
Honey roast ham, mature Cheddar & Parmesan cheese toasted in sourdough bread
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
avocado, smoked streaky bacon, Parmesan, Caesar dressing on rustic bread
Beer-Battered Haddock Goujon
lettuce, tartare sauce, pickles, in a brioche bun
Grilled Halloumi (V)
avocado, chipotle chilli chutney, pickles, crispy spiced onions, in a brioche bun