The Virgin Queen is a characterful Hackney pub at 94 Goldsmiths Row between Broadway Market and Columbia Road. Reclaimed carved timber panels, traditional furnishings and an open fire give the bar a warm historic feel. A rear dining room, open kitchen and covered patio provide further spaces for food and drinks throughout the year.
Small plates include halloumi fries, calamari, baked Camembert, peppers and tapenade with bread. These dishes can begin a meal or form a sharing spread for a group gathered at the bar. The daily menu adds seasonal pub cooking, vegetable dishes and familiar comfort food prepared in the open kitchen.
Sunday lunch is a major feature, with beef, chicken, pork belly and lamb served alongside roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire pudding. A mixed meat roast combines several choices, while nut roast and cauliflower cheese provide vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Extra potatoes, vegetables and cauliflower cheese allow the table to build a generous shared meal.
Draught beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks support both casual visits and longer lunches. Sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie and changing cheesecake provide traditional finishes. The fire in winter and covered outdoor seating in warmer weather make the Virgin Queen a comfortable local pub across the seasons.
Address: 94 Goldsmiths Row, Hackney, London E2 8QY, United Kingdom
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- MAINS Beer Battered Haddock & Chips £18
- SUNDAY ROASTS Roast Topside of Beef £22
- SUNDAY ROASTS Roast Pork Belly £21
- SUNDAY ROASTS Roast Chicken £20
- SUNDAY ROASTS Nut Roast £19
The Virgin Queen Menu
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STARTERS
Sourdough & Butter
Green Sicilian Olives
Whitebait
with aioli & lemon
Cured Salmon
with soda bread & pickles
Ham Hock Terrine
with piccalilli & toast
Burrata
with heritage tomatoes, basil & sourdough
Soup of the Day
with sourdough
MAINS
Beer Battered Haddock & Chips Loved
with mushy peas & tartare sauce
Pan Fried Hake
with crushed potatoes, tenderstem broccoli & beurre blanc
Seafood Linguine
with prawns, mussels, squid, chilli & garlic
Grilled Sea Bream
with new potatoes, fennel & salsa verde
8oz Ribeye Steak
with chips, watercress & peppercorn sauce
Chicken Schnitzel
with fried egg, capers, anchovies & fries
Pork Chop
with mash, hispi cabbage & cider sauce
Cauliflower Steak
with lentils, salsa verde & pangrattato
Mushroom & Truffle Risotto
with parmesan & rocket
BURGERS
All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, mayo, slaw and gherkins with a choice of fries or chips. (GF) on request. All £13.50.
Beef Burger
Cheese Burger
Bacon & Cheese Burger
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Fish Burger
Halloumi Burger
Vegan Burger
SIDES
Chips
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Seasonal Greens
House Salad
PUDDINGS
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Brownie
with salted caramel ice cream
Cheeseboard
with biscuits, chutney & grapes
Ice Cream & Sorbet
SUNDAY ROASTS
all roasts are served with four seasonal veg, potatoes, gravy and a Yorkshire pudding. (unless vegan) half portions available for half price.
Roast Topside of Beef Loved
Roast Pork Belly Loved
Roast Chicken Loved
Nut Roast Loved
Vegan Roast
SUNDAY SIDES
Cauliflower Cheese
Pigs in Blankets
Extra Roast Potatoes
Extra Yorkshire Pudding
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Against typical prices in London
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £8.00
- Fish and chips Typical in London: £18.98 £18.00
- Chicken burger Typical in London: £14.95 £13.50
- Cheeseburger Typical in London: £14.75 £13.50
- Chicken schnitzel Typical in London: £18.00 £19.00
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