The Lighterman

Pub · Pub & bistroThames View

No dishes marked gluten free

24 dishesmenu read 5 Novthelightermanbarking.co.uk

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Burgers

Classic Beef Burger£9.60
A grilled 6oz beef burger, served in a toasted brioche style bun with burger sauce, baby gem lettuce, tomato and red onion, with burger…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
BBQ Fried Chicken Burger£11.60
Two American style fried chicken fillets with Bull's Eye Original BBQ sauce and Cheddar cheese, served in a toasted brioche style bun with…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
THIS™ Isn't Burger£10.60
A juicy plant-based THIS™ Isn't beef burger on caramelised red onion chutney, topped with smashed avocado with chilli and an onion ring, in…
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)

Small plates

Saucy Wings£5.65
Spicy buffalo chicken wings with your choice of Bull's Eye Original BBQ, hot honey or satay sauce. Make it your own with Just Chicken, BBQ…
Southern Fried Chicken Goujons£5.65
Topped with spicy Sriracha sauce and soured cream.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Halloumi Fries£6.25
Hand cut halloumi cheese fried until crisp, served with a chilli jam dip.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Breaded Mushrooms£5.45
Button mushrooms in a crunchy breadcrumb coating, with a mayonnaise dip.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists breadcrumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)

Mains

Chicken Tikka Masala£11.40
Chicken breast cooked in a medium spiced tikka masala sauce. Served with white and wild rice, Durbanville chapati, puppodum and mango…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Ramen£9.40
A Japanese noodle soup featuring a flavourful broth packed with oriental vegetables and topped with chillies and spring onion. Battered…
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Steak & Ale Pie£10.90
A deep filled golden puff pastry pie with tender pieces of steak in a rich ale gravy. Served with creamy mashed potato and a medley of…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry, pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Fish & Chips£11.65
Our signature hand battered fish fillet served with chips, and either garden peas or mushy peas, with tartare sauce. Two-for offers apply…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Chicken Shawarma Gyros£8.60
Fully loaded Turkish style wrap stuffed with spicy chicken shawarma, Asian slaw, tomato, red onion, skin on fries, Sriracha sauce and sour…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wrap): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Fish Finger Sandwich£7.20
Warmed ciabatta bread with fish fingers, baby gem lettuce and tartare sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, ciabatta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich£7.70
Warmed ciabatta bread with southern fried chicken goujons, sour cream and Sriracha sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, ciabatta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)

Desserts

Apple Crumble Tart£5.95
A sweet pastry case filled with apple and topped with a crisp and chewy oat crumble. Served with custard.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry, tart, crumble): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Apple Crumble Tart (Vegan, with Vanilla Ice Cream)£5.95
A sweet pastry case filled with apple and topped with a crisp and chewy oat crumble. Served with vanilla ice cream instead of custard. Ice…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry, tart, crumble): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Rocky Road Brownie£6.65
Pure decadence. Chocolate brownie topped with dark chocolate cheesecake, brownie cubes, balls of mallow, caramel curls and chocolate sauce.…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brownie, cheesecake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Chocolate Jaffa Cake£6.75
Triple layered orange flavoured sponge with a tangy orange jelly, coated in chocolate ganache. Served with chocolate sauce and chocolate…
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)

Kids

Kids Two Course Meal Deal£7.40
Step 1 – choose a main: BirdsEye Fish Fingers (4) (+), Chicago Town Cheese Pizza (V), or Battered Chicken Chunks (6). Step 2 – choose a…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ciabatta, battered, pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)

Sides

Onion Rings£3.15
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Skin On Fries£3.35
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Chips£3.35
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Creamy Mashed Potato£3.15
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)
Garlic Ciabatta£3.35
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ciabatta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (pubcontent.starpubs.com)

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian (Vegi) · VG vegan · (*) contains alcohol · (+) small bones or shell may be present

What the menu saysAll our dishes are prepared in a kitchen where nuts and gluten are present as well as other allergens. We cannot guarantee that any food item is completely free from allergens, due to the risk of cross contamination. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten and nut free products are handled in a multi-use kitchen environment.

All our dishes are prepared in a kitchen where nuts and gluten are present as well as other allergens. We cannot guarantee that any food item is completely free from allergens, due to the risk of cross contamination. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten and nut free products are handled in a multi-use kitchen environment.
Full allergen information is available – please ask a member of the team. Menu descriptors do not include all ingredients.

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	109 Bastable Avenue, Thames View, IG11 0NX
Area	Barking and Dagenham
Kind	Pub · Pub & bistro
Phone	+44 20 3802 4864
Website	thelightermanbarking.co.uk
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from thelightermanbarking.co.uk
Map	Open in Google Maps

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

Where this comes from

thelightermanbarking.co.uk/food-drinkHTML · read 5 Nov 2026
pubcontent.starpubs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AW26-Food-Community-PDF · read 5 Nov 2026

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 Lighterman

Does The Lighterman have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Lighterman coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All our dishes are prepared in a kitchen where nuts and gluten are present as well as other allergens.”. 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.

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