This was delicious and not too long of a wait while you are in london if you want to sit down and grab a quick bite to eat. The upstairs bar is quite busy but the downstairs is a lot more chill and quiet if you want to eat. The bar is a great place to swing by and grab a pint. The appetizers defiantly had a shinning star the fried halloumi it came with a side of jam to dip in which was scrumptious. The fried cauliflower was also really delicious and crispy. I would skip the calamari it was not super crunchy and a little chewy. The fish and chips were good t but nothing outstanding. read more

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Great place to pop in for a charming atmosphere and a good pint. Didn't try any of the food, but the service was great. read more

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Service from Artiom was fantastic! Great afternoon at Southwark... perfect pint and gin and tonic!

Nice pub, very popular with tourists. They sell real ale, but a pint of about 4%, for £7.50 is a bit too much for us Londoners.

Stopped in here for lunch the other day. it was a real traditional english pub with all the typical foods. I got the steak ale pie which came with fries and rocket. It was very good, a good stew flavor to it. Great bar vibe here as well. read more

Southwark Tavern - steak ale pie with fries and rocket - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Inside very warm n cozy pub feel Clean and lots of different types of seating. They also have a downstairs seating area Customer service good, typical for a busy pub Loved that they disne have anything I normally like to drink so he recommended several and gave us samples and I found one fruit beer that was AMAZING ! Was like juice We went for Sunday roast (even though being near the market it was NOTHING to write home about) I'm assuming it was sitting under a heat lamp since it was made. I'm guessing if it was made fresh it would of been wonderful read more

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We went to Southwark Tavern before the theater without a reservation. We were seated promptly and the service was wonderful. My fish was delicious but the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake was fantastic! read more

My husband and I visited the Southwark Tavern this past Sunday to partake in our very first Sunday Roast! We walked into a gloriously loud pub filled with rugby fans watching England vs. Ireland on the telly. We had made a reservation ahead of time and were taken to our table straight away. My husband ordered the chicken and thoroughly enjoyed his roast. I have several dietary restrictions, but was pleasantly surprised that there was an option for an impossible burger on their menu! We sat and talked in between diehard England fans' cheers and felt as though we were a part of the community. The food was good, the pub was warm, the cider was cold, the bathrooms were clean, the staff was friendly. It was a lovely place to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

Southwark Tavern - Sunday roast! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This tavern was great for us. So close to Borough Market, but not overrun. Secondly, it was authentic British, but not too authentic. Food was good, service was great. Mitch was fantastic. And, now for what sets this pub apart from all others...it has AIR CONDITIONING! read more

Stopped by for a beer after working at the Shard. Typical neighborhood / after work pub with a nice feel to it. There is seating both upstairs and downstairs, although it was so crowded on a Friday night, we ended up just standing outside. Had a Beavertown Neck Oil session IPA. Excellent!! read more

I was waiting to see if London Bridge was gonna fall down, but I got tired of waiting. Must eat, me hungry! A short stride away from the infamous bridge, this tavern served its purpose. The bartender is efficient but not the friendliest chap. No matter, the 2 course 10 euros prix fix menu is sure to take care of things. The salt and pepper squid with lime mayo was thinly battered and had a soft bite to it. My smoked trout-egg salad had a nice ratio of protein and fresh veggies. Bf's beer battered haddock and chips were fairly decent, the fish was a bit bland but the crispiness made up for it, well, that and the malt vinegar we doused it with. On the other hand, chips were pretty good. Better as a place to stop by for a pint or two, or if you fancy wine, they have a chalkboard list on the wall as well. read more

Southwark Tavern - Smoked trout-egg salad - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We came upon the tavern and needed a drink & food. Perfect spot. We got our pints & fish & chips, steak sandwich. The Food was very good., and so was the beer. Upstairs has some tables but the real fun is downstairs. In a dungeon like setting we occupied Cell #4. Every table was reserved for the evening. Seems to be a very busy place between 6-9PM We came between lunch-dinner so had ample of seating selection Staff was very friendly. I'll go back. read more

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I liked this pub. We stopped here for Sunday roast. There's seating both upstairs and downstairs. There's a good selection of beers. I had the roast beef for dinner. The beef was cooked perfectly. It came with a good selection of vegetables and a crunchy popover. They also have chicken roast as well. It was a good stop. read more

Southwark Tavern - Sunday roast - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This place has a cool vibe to it and has great food selection for vegetarians and a pretty vast beer menu. I ordered the vegetarian lasagna and it was some of the better lasagnas I've had. They put small bread crumbs on the top of it which mix well with the sauce and the cheese and give it more of a complete taste. It is not too cheesy which is great and the sauce doesn't overmix well with the rest of the dish. I'm not a huge fan of the vegetables but the grilled zucchini and squash were pretty good and even better with the lasagna. read more

Southwark Tavern - Vegetarian Lasagna - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

A great place for a Sunday roast!! The beef was perfectly cooked, roasted veggies were spot on delicious and topped off with a beautiful Yorkshire pudding. The server and manager were wonderful with fast and pleasant service and checked in on us multiple times to see how we were doing and if we needed anything else (thanks for the horseradish sauce). The beer selection was plentiful with many English ales as well as others from Europe and around the globe. Definitely will be going back again. read more

Southwark Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Located on the ever bustling Borough market, the Southwark Tavern is also a very lively pub and encourages a crowd of young professionals - especially on a post work Friday night drink. The actual building itself is beautiful and has been renovated to create a trendy yet unpretentious feel to the place. As with its neighbour the Market Porter, due to lack of inside seating, everyone tends to pile outside onto the street which is nice in the summer but not so great in the winter. The pub has a good range of beers such as Leffe Belgian beer and the bar staff are young and friendly. As for the food, I wasn't really very impressed as it is expensive for what you get and you tend to wait....and wait....and wait for it to arrive. It is one of the more sociable pubs that I have been to however, and because it gets busy so quickly, you do find yourself chatting to people whilst waiting to get served at the bar. read more

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Pork Belly.... Sierra Nevada... A Dungeon... Life doesnt get much better... Feels like a nice local that you can take someone on a business lunch or a beautiful pub lunch. Gold read more

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Located a short walk from the ever-popular Borough Market, The Southwark Tavern attracts a mixed crowd of shoppers, students, professionals and locals. On the weekends especially this place will be filled to overflowing so if you're looking for a quiet drinking spot then this probably isn't the place. Those who brave the crowds will find themselves in a traditional/trendy bar sporting comfy sofas, lots of original features and a gorgeous square bar. Set over two floors the upstairs is a more standard pub environment while the downstairs space provides an intimate nightspot with lots of hidey holes and corners. The atmosphere here is always top-notch and a constant buzz surround the place spurred on in part by the excellent food and drinks available. The menu is packed with a variety of gastropub cuisine with a leaning towards traditional English cooking albeit prepared with some very fine ingredients from the nearby marketplace. Drinks-wise there is a massive range of bottled and draught lager available as well as a good variety of wines and spirits which, like the food, come in at very reasonable prices. A great place to stop in pre or post-shop. Not too sure what the evenings are like here but The Southwark Tavern strikes me as a place that caters more to afternoon and early evening drinkers and diners. read more

Southwark Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The Southwark Tavern is an unusual but popular bar on the edge of Borough Market. They serve decent beers, including Budvar, Staropramen, and Früli, plus an interesting range of bottled beers. Upstairs can feel a little cramped, as there is not much seating or standing area, and it always seems to be pretty full even early on in the week. It can take a while to get served at the bar. Downstairs there are some larger tables, and also a series of what seems like prison cells! Each one of these cells has a table and seating for about 8 people, which can be a lot of fun if you are able to get one. The food is a little expensive, but pretty good. I've only ordered food once on a Friday lunchtime, and it took over 45 minutes to arrive, although we were warned that this would be the case beforehand. A good bar when it's not too busy. read more

Southwark Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Dozens of nooks and crannies, with exposed brickwork aplenty at this lovely pub adjacent to Borough market. Here's eight good reasons to venture down on a Saturday: - Open from 10am serving breakfast and beer - Gourmet Sausages and mash served all day - Five secret booths to escape the hustle and bustle of the market - DJs from 8pm - 21 ice cold draught beers and 18 ciders - Gorgeous home-made burgers - Both bars open all day - Open til 1am Need any further convincing? Thought not, just best get there early as devout locals jostle for position. read more

Southwark Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Mitch makes every little thing a perfect London Tavern experience. It's like the family experience you always want to have with ale to make it even better. Go here. And ask for Mitch. read more

I loved this place. We visited on a busy market Saturday, and every place we considered was packed with people. So was the Southwark, but they have this cute underground dining area that had tables available. So we sat down. The tavern itself is just like many others, with the old styling and the selection of beers. On this day, at least 50 people were spilled out on to the street and many more inside. This isn't uncommon, but most taverns weren't offering food and the Southwark was. If you do go for a bite to eat, head for the downstairs. It's like a dungeon, and set up like an old jail from the middle ages. Maybe it actually WAS an old jail, I don't know. But they have these alcoves with booth seating right down there, as well as several tables and a fireplace. What a great atmosphere, and a really cool find considering we were literally wandering the streets. Their fish & chips was simply scrumptious. No visit to London is proper without having fish & chips, and of the places we tried this was easily the best. Light crispy batter, juicy fish (not overcooked), and crispy fries as well. Our food came so quickly it was hard to believe, considering how busy they were. Average prices too. Our server was friendly. The place was crazy and she had to leave her bar duties to serve us. No problem at all for her. Can't say enough good things. If you are attending the Borough Market, definitely grab some grub at the Southwark. read more

This is one of my favourite places to go during a midweek drink with my bestie. London Bridge is a good half way point for us, and we always just end up here. I used to be put off because it always looks HELLA busy on the outside, but if you head in and downstairs there is usually somewhere to sit. There are also the cells which are my favourite place to hide. I love pubs with dark corners! You can book tables, the food is good, the beer is flowing and the bar staff are usually pretty friendly. It's a general all round good pub experience in the centre of town. read more

My biggest regret in London? Getting to the Borough Market late on a Thursday, feeling the sting of being tardy to a foodie party, then making a feeble attempt at drowning my sorrows in a pint and eating in a pub. Eating in a pub? What was I thinking? It was my first day in London, we all make mistakes. I loved the comfy booths and couches downstairs, but I didn't love the fish and chips and mushy peas I ordered. We quickly learned that pubs are for drinking beer and socializing with good friends (and strangers). Nothing less and nothing more. This place gets crowded, so get there early to claim your spot. Leave the food up to the legendary Borough market across the street. read more

I had lunch here after moseying around Covent Garden. It was a great place to escape the rain and grab a pint!

Ok, here is how we stumbled on this place. We tubed it out (is that a phrase?) to the Borough Market and it turned out to be closed. Womp womp. As we were walking around it anyway, I saw this unsuspecting spot on the corner and it was rather full. Were they tourists? Probably. Was I hungry? Definitely. They have a pretty impressive beer selection. I went with a nice bitter or ipa called the Reviver. It was pretty light bodied, low alcohol and with a nice hop presence. Our meals were the 21 day age West Country Beef and the Roasted Loin of Norfolk Pork. Both dishes were garnished the same way, broccoli, carrots and roasted potatoes which were quite delicious. I really enjoyed the sage jelly that came with my pork and the meal was certainly substantial. I definitely enjoyed the pork more than the beef. The pub itself is quite cavernous and the service was rather good. It's certainly a decent place to sit for a pint and a bite. read more

This is a local drinking spot/pub. Came here for dinner and they had a nice selection of beers cocktails and menu items to choose from. Excellent service and attentive staff. Need to order the drinks and the food at the bar and they will bring it to you. A feel good place with a good beer and meal. read more

Totally decent food (but the steak was cold, and the mash on the side of my otherwise solid braised lamb had that slightly nuclear heat of the microwave) An excellent beer selection-- shedloads of ales on tap... but then what's with those prices? £3.75 for bottles of crappy mexican lager? £4.75 for Sierra Nevada? I know it's an import, but seriously. Yeah, you're in zone 1. Suck it. Somewhat cluless barman on one side of the bar (but props and cheers to the guy who pointed out he wasn't serving in the order arrived) Very cool downstairs with cells in the cellar Too many fecking people in a too small space (but then it was wet and dreary and December) I like the place. I want to love it. The quiz was an awful lot of fun, even if I only joined in so I could keep my table and eat my food. I just can't love it. And I think it's because it's got all the earmarks of what's going wrong with Borough Market. Which is the price of success, I suppose, and I accept it. But I don't have to love it. All that being said... I'd come back here. But probably just to drink. And wouldn't go out of my way for it (though I work awfully close by, so...) read more

Went on a Tuesday evening and was surprised how busy it was, considering this was a normal week in April.. not Easter, or Bank Holiday time. Only stayed for a quick drink, and the service was slow due to how busy the pub was. Prices are standard for central London. Inside, the place is decorated to keep its traditional feel, with modern twists. Overall, a pleasing place for a quick drink but there are other pubs close by with more unique features making this one just above average. read more

Its location near London Bridge is perfect for an after work pint - or in my case on the way back to my hotel. It seems like a great neighborhood pub, perfect for meeting up with friends or just to have a pint. They have 3 or 4 different TVs making it a great place to watch Olympic events. It's also at the beginning of Borough Market so if you have a few, there are places to grab chips nearby. The people are friendly, too. read more

This place was much better than it's reviews. Good selection of beer, cool atmosphere, friendly staff. Burgers were great. Fish and chips were excellent. Worth a stop in for a pint or lunch. read more

Congrats Southark Tavern, two nights in a row, and you get four stars. Sure, I had to remind you to cook my sausages and hour after I ordered them, and sure you were out of every cask beer the first time I went there. More than made up for it with your triple chocaholic stout and your generous samples of any beer that I enquired after. Stil the food is really good, the afformentioned sausage, fish and chips, and steak and chicken pies were all excellent and affordable, especially given the location. Nice feel to the place and it's huge without being overwhelming. Having Animal Collective on the overheads when we walked in didn't hurt either. read more

The basement cells here are very cool, although actually being trapped next to a cell with a loud, drunk and obnoxious occupant was a little taste of real prison! That didn't spoil my enjoyment of this pub though, which I generally really liked. The prix fixe menu for £10 is excellent value and unlike a lot of prix fixe menus actually has some interesting options. I had whitebait to start which was great but unfortunately the minute steak was overcooked (both mine and my friend's) so overall I'd have to give 3 stars. Would come back though, and maybe try a less risky dish. read more

Nice for a quick stop on a warm day. They have some rotating taps for craft beer and a full menu. I had to try their take on onions rings. They were different from what I was used to in the US ; lighter and crisper. I liked them. Visited August 2016 read more

Stopped in for a quick pint after a few hours at the Borough market. Didn't try the food, so can't speak to that. Place is clean, and the 'dungeon' was a cool place to relax. Sat by the fireplace, which was a nice place to warm up on a cold January day. read more

Cozy tavern with comfy underground seating. Had fish & chips which both could have used a bit more salt, but the sauces more than made up for it. The rest of the menu, and what I saw on other guests' plates and in their reactions, looked very enticing as well, so I'll say the kitchen knows what they're doing. Add a good pint of beer, and you have a happy customer. In fact, I stayed for 2 more pints after that, so there... Recommended! read more

Great neighborhood tavern. Good beer selection, tasty food. I wandered into this place by chance while killing some time before meeting friends. The staff are friendly and the place is clearly popular with the locals. You'd have to stay for hours to make your way through all the local beer/ale options. My only complaint is the same complaint that most would have with the majority of London pubs...the restrooms stink. This is more of a complaint with London as a whole. You'd think this world capital would have figured out urinals and sewage by now. read more

Okay, so perhaps The Southwark Tavern didn't have the first two ales I tried to order in stock. But once the charming lady behind the bar had made the apologies, I went on to order a Sunday Roast and settled in the corner with my friend (an actual human, not the pint of Cask Ale). The food turned up 20 minutes later, and my Half Roast Chicken came complete with potatoes, roast vegetables, Yorkshire Pud and copious amounts of gravy - but the Chicken (which, lets face it, is all anybody really cares about in a Roast) was juicy, tender and very tasty. I'd like to think that a good Roast Chicken isn't too difficult to get wrong, but more often than not, the chicken turns up dry, flaky and I end up ordering extra gravy just to get through the whole darn meal. All kudos to The Southwark Tavern - for a gastropub meal, this was a fine Roast, and I'll happily pop by for another (and hopefully completed with my first choice ale!) read more

Ostensibly this place is a dump. I walked in here thinking I just landed in a landfill. The interior is all dark and dusty, there are stupid little fairy lights hanging around the windows and the bark on the wooden tables looked like they were termite-ridden. Hanging out here for a few hours completely disproved my initial assumptions about the Southwark Tavern. It can actually be a lot of fun. The food is cheap (£6 for a good meal), the drinks are cheap (£3 or less for a pint), so what if the décor isn't the pinnacle of modern design? read more

Southwark Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

I do love this place with its eclectic mix of people and the vast array of unusual premium beers and ciders. The reviews below say it well! read more