It is well known that the icing on the cake for one traveling to London is grabbing a meal and a drink at a local pub. The British pubs mostly have the same attraction and purpose throughout the country and what better way to rest in the bustling city than to sit down and relax over a hot meal and a cold pint of beer. The English Pub Menu London could have several categories with various meals and although not all are tailored in the same exact style, the food and drinks offered are mostly the same.
Brunch and Lunch.
This section contains mostly meals served from noon to around 5.30pm.
The brunch part contains meals such;
Young’s beer-battered cod fingers, tartare sauce and shredded lettuce sandwich.
Loaded Duke which mostly contains Cumberland sausages, streaky smoked bacon, black pudding, fried eggs, roasted heritage tomato, mushroom and toasted sourdough, Cheddar cheese and pickle sandwich with fries among others.
Some meals are referred to as sharers because they are shared among several people and among them are;
Ploughman’s Board which mostly consists of; black pudding with pork scotch egg, hand raised pork pie, smoked ham, Lincolnshire poacher, apple, pickle with warm sourdough bread,
Fish board , mostly is made up of Wild garlic & chilli king prawns, smoked Scottish salmon, smoked mackerel paté, potato salad, toasted sourdough, sweet chilli mayo, tartare sauce among others.
There are also the main courses which among them are;
Duck breast, new potatoes, carrot puree, roasted artichoke and watercress
Steak and ale pie, mashed potatoes, cabbage served with gravy.
Vegan burger, vegan cheese, ale onions, shredded lettuce, ketchup, vegan mayo with fries.
The sides that could accompany these meals include;
Young’s beer battered onion rings, sweet potato fries, skinny fries or chunky chips.
On this section is also a pudding menu with various puddings such as black sticks blue, apple, celery, chutney, seeded crackers and various ice creams.
1.The dinner menu is also divided into almost the same number of sections as the brunch and lunch menu; Starters, sharers, main courses, side dishes and puddings.
In the starters menu, there is dishes such as;
Soup of the day with warm crusty bread, Heritage tomato, basil with mozzarella salad among others.
The sharers include;
The Ploughman’s Board which consists of hand raised pork pie, pork scotch egg, smoked ham, black
pudding, Lincolnshire poacher, apple, pickle with warm sourdough.
The Fish board which is made up of wild garlic and chilli king prawns, smoked Scottish Salmon, smoked mackerel paté, potato salad, toasted sourdough, sweet chilli mayo with tartare sauce among others.
The mains make up the larger part of this section of the menu;
Prime British beef burger, cheese, ale onions, shredded lettuce, ketchup, mayo and pickles with fries, Steak and ale pie, mashed potatoes, cabbage and gravy, Vegan burger, vegan cheese, ale onions, shredded lettuce, ketchup, vegan mayo with fries for vegans and Red pepper, courgette, carrot, spinach & goats cheese Wellington with mixed leaf salad for vegetarians.
The sides and puddings in this menu are the same as those in the brunch and lunch menu.
Bar snacks.
The bar snacks menu contains quick snacks that include;
Pork and black pudding , sweet potato fries, scotch egg, spicy chicken wings, sausage rolls among others.
The sharer board meals in the other menus may also be served at the bar snacks menu.
Pudding wine.
A pudding wine on the British pub menu refers to a dessert wine and this is among the desserts found on a pub menu and includes wines such as; Norton Cosecha Tardia Late Harvest Chardonnay, chorus Muscat Moelleux among others.
There’s also a Ports section which includes; Ruby Port Ferreira, LBV Port Ferreira among others.
Other sections in the menu may include a Kid’s menu, other wines, cocktails, specials and some even contain a Sunday menu.
The London pub menu is therefore almost similar to their counterparts around the country with an almost similar structure and dishes.
London has a rich history of traditional English pubs, many of which have been serving customers for centuries. Here are a few examples of some well-known English pubs in London:
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The Lamb and Flag - located in Covent Garden, this pub dates back to the 17th century and was a popular spot for writers and artists such as Charles Dickens and John Dryden.
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The Churchill Arms - located in Kensington, this pub is known for its elaborate floral displays and its connection to former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
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The Prospect of Whitby - located in Wapping, this pub dates back to the 16th century and is one of London's oldest riverside pubs. It has a fascinating history as a haunt for smugglers and pirates.
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The Ten Bells - located in Spitalfields, this pub is known for its connection to the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper, as two of his victims were said to have drunk here.
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The Mayflower - located in Rotherhithe, this pub is said to be the oldest pub on the River Thames, dating back to the 16th century. It has a nautical theme and is named after the ship that carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America.
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The Spaniards Inn - located in Hampstead, this pub dates back to the 16th century and is steeped in history. It was frequented by the likes of Keats, Byron, and Dickens, and is said to be haunted by the ghost of highwayman Dick Turpin.
These are just a few examples of the many traditional English pubs that can be found throughout London, each with their own unique character and charm.