The Monkey Puzzle

Pub · Pub & bistroPaddington

No dishes marked gluten free4 can be made gluten free on request

32 dishesmenu read 10 Novthemonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk

Always confirm with staff

MoreClose

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Food menu

Mon–Fri 12:00pm–2:30pm & 5:30pm–9:30pm; Sat–Sun 1:00pm–9:30pm

Small Plates

Chicken Wings£10
Skin on Chips£6
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Grilled Chorizo£9
Onion Rings£6
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Olives, Hummus and Bread£7.50
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers with Cream Cheese£8
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Mac & Cheese Bites£8
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Chicken Strips£10

Salads

Greek Salad£14
Mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, onions, olives, feta cheese and bread croutons
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
British Salad£14
Roasted beetroot and walnuts, avocado, cherry tomatoes, mixed leaves and Stilton cheese crumbs
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)

Pub Classics

Fish & Chips£17
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Beef & Mushroom Pie£17.50
With mash potatoes and gravy
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie, gravy): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Beef Burger£17
100% beef, streaky bacon, corn mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar in a brioche bun served with skin on chips
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo, brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
8oz Sirloin Steak£22
Skin on chips, salad and onion rings

From the Grill

Lamb Cutlets Tandoori Marinated£24
T-Bone Steak£38
Boneless Chicken£21
With peri peri or BBQ sauce
Salmon Fillet£22
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)

Chef Specials

Argentinian Red Prawns£20
In garlic butter sauce with toasted focaccia and salad
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Lamb Biryani£22.50
Slow cooked served with Jasmine rice
Vegetarian Burger£16
Focaccia bread with rocket leaves, tomato, grilled veggies, fresh burrata and pesto sauce
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists burrata): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pesto): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)

Pizza

Garlic & Mozzarella£15
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Classic Margherita£15
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Española£18
Tomato sauce, red onions, red peppers, pepperoni and olives
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Bacon and Mushrooms£17
Can be made free of gluten, dairy. Gluten: The venue says it can be made gluten free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Dairy: The venue says it can be made dairy free (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available). Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)

Sides

Mixed Salad£3.50
Mushy Peas£4
Focaccia and Butter£3.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Mashed Potatoes£4

Desserts

Hot Cookie Dough£6.50
Get 2 pieces for £8.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cookie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Apple Pie£6.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)
Cheesecake of the Day£6.50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk)

What the menu saysDishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff.

Dishes may contain allergens. If you have any dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff.

Good to know

Café

Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	30 Southwick Street, Paddington, W2 1JQ
Area	Westminster
Kind	Pub · Pub & bistro
Phone	+44 20 7723 0143
Website	themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk
Hours	Monday12pm–11:30pm Tuesday12pm–11:30pm Wednesday12pm–11:30pm Thursday12pm–11:30pm Friday12pm–11:30pm Saturday12pm–11:30pm Sunday12pm–10:30pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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

Where this comes from

themonkeypuzzlepub.co.uk/menuHTML · read 10 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 Monkey Puzzle

Does The Monkey Puzzle have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 4 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Monkey Puzzle coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dishes may contain 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.

What can be made gluten free at The Monkey Puzzle?

Garlic & Mozzarella (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available); Classic Margherita (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available); Española (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available); Bacon and Mushrooms (Gluten free base available, add £2.00; vegan cheese available).

When is The Monkey Puzzle open?

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

Menu