The Thirsty Bear is a sports pub and restaurant at 62 Stamford Street near London’s South Bank. Table beer taps, digital ordering, multiple screens and pub games create an energetic setting for matches, group nights out and casual meals.
Handmade burgers are a menu speciality, with beef patties, chicken and several plant based or vegetable alternatives. Bone marrow adds depth to the beef blend, while toppings range from classic cheese and pickles to barbecue bacon or chilli beef.
Wings, whitebait, fried chicken, hummus and halloumi provide smaller plates, and generous meat or vegetarian platters are designed for sharing. Ribs, fish and chips, salads, wraps and a children’s selection give the kitchen useful breadth beyond burgers.
Rotating craft beer, familiar ales, cider, cocktails and wine support the bar’s self-service concept. Sports fixtures can make the venue busy, so booking is sensible for major events. Guests with allergies should tell staff and confirm the latest ingredient information before ordering.
Address: 62 Stamford Street, London SE1 9LX, England
The Thirsty Bear Menu
Bar Food
3 for £22
Chicken Wings
Choose Buffalo or Honey BBQ
Crispy Whitebait
Served with lemon & aioli
Southern Fried Crispy Chicken
Served with chipotle mayo
Crispy Fish Bites
Served with lemon & tartare sauce
Homemade Deep Fried Brie
Served with cranberry sauce
Paprika Hummus
Paprika hummus served with warm pitta bread
Padron Peppers
Blistering bite sized peppers, with salt
Chilli Beef Cheesy Fries
Crispy fries topped with chilli beef & shredded cheese
Halloumi Fries
With honey & crispy red chilli
Sharers
Bear Platter
Buffalo Chicken Wings, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings, Chili Beef Nachos
Nachos
Homemade nachos with Guacamole, Sour Cream, tomato salsa, jalapeno’s and cheddar. Add chilli beef £4
Veggie Platter
Paprika hummus & pitta, nacho’s, padron peppers, sweet potato fries, broccoli, corn on the cob
Burgers
All our beef is naturally reared and sourced from local farms. Our burgers are pressed by hand, and made using the cap from the beef rib, with added bone marrow to give your burger depth of flavour. Cooked to your linking, everytime.
Bear Burger
6oz beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkins & bear sauce
Old Skool
6oz beef patty, red onion, lettuce, tomato, gherkins, bear sauce & double American cheese
BBQ & Bacon
6oz beef patty, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & BBQ sauce
Chili Beef Cheese
6oz beef patty, chili beef, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce & bear sauce
Chicken Club
Chicken thigh, smoked bacon, guacamole, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing
Moving Mountains Burger
Plant based patty, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, smashed avocado, tomato relish & vegan bun
Non Chicken Burger
Plant based chicken served with grilled baby gem, caramelized onions, tomato, harissa, vegan mayonnaise & vegan bun
Veggie Burger
Portabello mushroom stuffed with ratatouille, with paprika hummus
Sides
House Chips
Crispy fries, served with homemade ketchup & mayo
Cajun Chips
Crispy fries dusted with Cajun spice, served with ketchup & mayo
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries dusted in Cajun spice, served with Chipotle mayo
Chilli Beef Cheesy Fries
Crispy fries topped with chilli beef & shreaded cheese
Onion Rings
Crispy battered onion rings served with Chipotle mayo
House Slaw
Cabbage, carrot & onion in our special Bear dressing
Frickles
Extra crispy fried pickles, served with chipotle mayo
Halloumi Fries
With honey & crispy red chilli
Ciabattas & Wraps
Italian Grilled Cheese
Tomato, mozzarella & basil pesto, in a toasted ciabatta
Tuna & Cheese
Tuna mayo & cheddar cheese, in a toasted ciabatta
BBQ Crispy Chicken & Cheese
BBQ crispy chicken & cheddar cheese, in a toasted ciabatta
Falafel Wrap
Falafel, tahini, salad, gherkins & carrot
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, guacamole, spring onion, garlic mayo & mix salad
Mains
Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs
Full rack of baby back ribs, house slaw & fries
Ribs & Wings
Half rack of baby back ribs, buffalo wings, house slaw & fries
Crispy Duck Salad
Shreaded crispy duck, spring onion, cucumber, red chillli, mixed leaves & hoisin sauce
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken breast, lettuce, croutons & Caesar dressing
Fish & Chips
Homemade beer battered cod, served with mushy peas & tartare sauce
Lunchtime Offer
Main, side & drink. Available 11.30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
Lunchtime Offer
Main, side & drink
Lunchtime Offer
Selected main, side & drink
Baby Bear Menu
Kids Burger & Chips
4oz beef burger with cheese, tomato, lettuce & ketchup, served with chips & a drink
Kids Chicken Strips & Chips
Southern fried chicken strips, served with ketchup, chips & a drink
Kids Fish & Chips
Homemade beer battered cod, served with chips, peas & a drink