The Empress

Pub · Pub & bistroVictoria Park Village

No dishes marked gluten free

29 dishesmenu read 10 Novempresse9.co.uk

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Menu

  • Nocellara Olives
  • E5 Bread and Butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Black Pudding Scotch Egg

    House chutney

    Likely egg

  • Welsh Rarebit

    Likely dairy

  • Crispy Pig's Ears & Crackling

    Apple sauce

  • Spinach & Chickpea Panisse

    Romesco mayo

    Likely egg

  • Beetroot Burger

    American cheese, gherkins

    Likely dairy

  • Cheeseburger

    Smoked streaky bacon, gherkins

    Likely dairy

  • Crown Prince Squash Soup
  • Brown Shrimp, Kohlrabi & Cucumber

    Likely shellfish

  • Burrata, Fig & Jerusalem Artichoke

    Likely dairy

  • Braised Squid, Chorizo & Chickpeas

    Likely shellfish

  • Endive, Walnut & Kentish Blue Salad

    Likely nuts

  • Mushrooms, Crisp Polenta & Lentils

    Tomato

  • Chalk Stream Trout

    Beetroot, green beans, dill cream

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Braised Lamb Shoulder

    Courgettes & butter beans

  • Sausages, Mash & Onion Gravy
  • Highland Steak & Triple Cooked Chips

    Peppercorn sauce

Steak

  • Bavette (200g)£25
  • Rump (250g)£32

To share

  • Chicken & Smoked Ham Pie

    Mash & spring greens

    Likely gluten

Sides

  • House Salad£6
  • Buttered Greens£5
  • Cauliflower Cheese£5

    Likely dairy

  • Chips£5

Desserts

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

    Clotted cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Blackberry & Apple Crumble

    Vanilla ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Mousse Cake

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hackney Gelato£4

    Vanilla / chocolate & hazelnut / strawberry & clotted cream / sea salted caramel / raspberry

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Good to know

Pub

Facts

FactDetail
Address130a Lauriston Road, Victoria Park Village, E9 7LH
AreaHackney
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 8533 5123
Websiteempresse9.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from empresse9.co.uk
Hours
  • Mondaymidnight–10:30am, 4pm–11pm
  • Tuesday12pm–11pm
  • Wednesday12pm–11pm
  • Thursday12pm–11pm
  • Friday12pm–11pm
  • Saturday12pm–11pm
  • Sunday12pm–midnight
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Empress

Does The Empress have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Empress coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Empress open?

Monday: midnight–10:30am, 4pm–11pm. Tuesday: 12pm–11pm. Wednesday: 12pm–11pm. Thursday: 12pm–11pm. Friday: 12pm–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–midnight. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Empress online?

Yes, through Book online: https://web.dojo.app/create_booking/vendor/MPlvBXdZMVr2rxgSwkRp4ZEkgkZek_vwHcwrWEutEHc_restaurant

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