Best value pub grub in London

Long live the London Pub. The home of refreshing lager, craft ales and traditional pub grub. The best of British, these gaffs have been serving happy regulars since records began, with many hallowed haunts becoming quite famous for their fantastic food and warm, welcoming atmospheres. To give you the definitive guide on London Pub Grub, we’re exploring some local favourites in our article below.

The Alice, Aldgate 

In the shadow of St Mary’s Axe, in Central London, is The Alice, a no-nonsense boozer that knows how to serve a lovely bit of grub. With a range of sharing platters and small-plates, this spot has you looked after, whether your party is big or small. Tuck into tasty Tacos with Chicken Karaage, BBQ Beef or Pulled Jackfruit, or try Halloumi Skewers or Crispy Calamari in panko breadcrumbs. To share, try The Crowd Pleaser, featuring chicken wings, garlic bread, onion rings, southern-fried chicken goujons, halloumi skewers and cheesy BBQ beef burnt ends-topped-nachos.

Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 11:30am–11pm, Thursday - Friday 11:30am–12am, Saturday - Sunday Closed

Britannia, Monument

By London's famous Monument sits a pub that celebrates Britain and its best culinary trends and traditions. Britannia and their top-tier pub grub is now yours to enjoy when you book a table on TheFork. Start with Japanese-style coated chicken Karaage served with Korean BBQ sauce and pomegranate. Or, opt for stone-baked pizza - try the Easy Cheesy, the Mighty Meaty, A Load of Pepperoni and the Barbie Chick, all fun riffs on famous combinations of toppings. For something lower on the carbs, try the Burrito Bowl - lightly spiced black bean & pepper rice with salsa, guac, sweet & sour onion, jalapeños, sour cream, cheese sauce and coriander.

Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 12–11pm, Thursday - Friday 12pm–12am, Saturday 12–9pm, Sunday Closed

Queen’s Head, Winchmore

The Queen's Head Pub in Winchmore Hill offers conventional British fare in a warm atmosphere. Reserve a table on TheFork to bag some of London’s best pub grub for yourself. Small-plate appetisers, such as Southern-Fried Chicken Goujons, Crispy Breaded Scampi with Tartar Sauce, and Cheesy Garlic Bread, offer a casual way to start the meal. For mains, choose from favourites like the Mac 'n' Cheese, served with mixed salad, or the double crispy coated chicken burger with cheese slices, crispy bacon and mayo. Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday 12–11pm, Thursday - Saturday 12pm–12am

Cheshire Cheese London, Crutched Friars

London’s Cheshire Cheese is a charming spot in East Central London that serves some of the tastiest gourmet pub grub that your pounds can buy. From the Cheesy Button Mushroom Bruschetta made with Taw Valley Cheddar and Stilton, to the Grilled Chicken & Chorizo Skewers with Sautéed peppers and onion and drizzled with sweet chilli sauce. For something hearty and special, try the Smoked Chicken & Red Onion Marmalade Terrine with Toasted bread and caramelised onion chutney.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

College Arms, Goodge Street London

The College Arms, near London British Museum, provides service with a smile as well as a refreshing range of drinks and some fantastic food. Far from serving only the classics, expect to find all manner of trendy light bites on their menu. Try the Fish & Chips, hand-battered cod and chunky chips with tartare sauce and peas, or perhaps the Bourbon BB King Burger with cheese and onion rings. The Seven-Wing Small Plate can be had in classic chicken, or with delicious all-vegan cauliflower. You can also enjoy fries served with a variety of toppings like Scarlet Chicken and Jacked Fruit.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

Dog & Truck Stepney, Aldgate

Nestled in the heart of the East is this little gem of a London pub, the Dog & Truck Stepney. Sitting on Back Church Lane in E1, the team here have built a great reputation among locals for serving tasty pub grub, as you will discover when you book on TheFork. Many London pubs have come to be renowned for their Stone-Baked Pizza offerings, and it is undoubtedly the star of the show here. Flavours range from The Mighty Meat with Spicy pepperoni, bbq beef burnt ends, streaky bacon and grilled chicken to the Buffalo Blue, Buttermilk-coated chicken with stilton, frank’s red hot sauce, sour cream and spring onion.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

Duke of Somerset, Aldgate

In Central London’s Aldgate is the Duke of Somerset, a traditional boozer with a good reputation for serving delicious pub grub. Now on TheFork, this menu is yours to explore! Alongside classic pub lunches you will find trendy modern street food like Tacos and Mac N’ Cheese. The main event, though, might just be the Craft Burger menu. Ranging from the Hotter than Hell-Oumi - Grilled halloumi and hot honey Buffalo sauce with a burger cheese slice, burger sauce and sweet & sour onion - to the Low & Slow - BBQ beef burnt ends, streaky bacon and jalapeños with a burger cheese slice, there are many inventive combinations to try!

Monday 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

Easton, Clerkenwell

At Easton, in Central London’s Clerkenwell, you can enjoy modern street-food alongside pub grub classics. With a focus on sharing platters and trendy bites, this is the perfect place to bring a party of friends when booking on TheFork. As well as the classic wings, chicken strips, onion rings and halloumi fries, try one of their inventive Nachos dishes. The El Clásico is topped with cheese sauce, guac, salsa, sour cream, jalapeños, sweet & sour onion and rocket. The Cluckin’ Hot comes with Buttermilk-coated chicken, hot sauce and spring onion.

Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 12:00PM - 08:00PM, Thursday - Friday 12:00PM - 09:00PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

Editor's Tap, Fetter Lane

On London’s famed Fleet Street is the Editor's Tap, a pub frequented by journalists and members of the press, and so is aptly named the Editor’s Tap. As well as enjoying this reputation, it is also renowned for serving some pretty great pub grub. Expect to find some far-flung treats here alongside the classic pub fare. From Tasty Tacos with chicken, beef or jackfruit, to a variety of nachos dishes, topped with chicken or BBQ beef. If something more classic suits your palette, enjoy The Melt, made with bacon, a burger cheese slice, burger sauce and BBQ sauce.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed

Henry's Cafe Bar, Piccadilly

Henry’s Cafe Bar in Piccadilly specialises in traditional pub grub, and it always tasted excellent. It’s no surprise that it’s become one of the most popular spots for food for visitors to this famous London sight. Snack on of Honey-&-Mustard-Glazed Gloucester Sausages, to deliciously luxe Olives with rustic Artisanal bread as you ponder this great menu. Dishes here don’t disappoint, from starters of Ham Hock Terrine and Tomato Bruschetta to hearty mains of Chicken Schnitzel and 10oz Sirloin with golden-cooked chips. Vegetarians will love the Truffle & Italian Hard Cheese Gnocchi, with a warm salad of slow-roasted tomato, asparagus, baby spinach, almond pesto and toasted cashew nuts - all finish with a drizzle of truffle oil.

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday Closed