The Nelson Arms

Pub · Pub & bistroMerton

No dishes marked gluten free

31 dishesmenu read 10 Novnelsonarms.co.uk

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Starters

  • Mini Poppadoms with Duo of Dips£3.99

    Crisp poppadoms dusted with house masala, served with mango & mint chutney.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Chilli Cheese Toast£5.99

    Toasted sourdough topped with melted cheese and a gentle chilli kick.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.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 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Punjabi Samosa£6.99

    Golden pastry stuffed with spiced potato & peas or minced lamb. Served with mint chutney.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry, samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Jalapeno Poppers£6.99

    Crispy, golden, stuffed with molten cream cheese.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Chicken Tenders£7.99

    Crispy chicken tenders served with Frank's Hot sauce, Makhani sauce or Buffalo sauce.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Chicken Wings£7.99

    Crispy chicken wings served with Frank's Hot sauce, Makhani sauce or Buffalo sauce.

  • Mixed Platter£12.99

    Assortment of lamb kebabs, lamb samosa, chicken wings, tenders.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

Pizza

  • La Margherita£10.99

    San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Pepperoni Passion£12.99

    Pepperoni, fior di latte mozzarella & wild oregano.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella, fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Mexicano£13.99

    Spiced beef, red onion, green chillies & pickled jalapeno.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • La Carnosa£14.49

    Pepperoni, chorizo, ham, spiced beer & tandoori chicken.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists beer): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • La Verdura£12.99

    Wild mushrooms, tomato, roasted peppers, red onion, sweetcorn & black olive.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

Mains

  • The Nelson Cheeseburger£15.99

    2 smashed beef patties, American cheese, grilled onion, hot sauce, mint chutney, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun. With chips & salad.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.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 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • The Classic Cheeseburger£14.99

    2 smashed beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, mixed leaves on a brioche bun. Served with chips & salad.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.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 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger£13.99

    Crispy chicken fillet, mayo, hot sauce, pickles & lettuce in a brioche bun. Served with chips & salad.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.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 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • The Bean Burger£13.99

    Vegan bean patty, mixed leaves, tomato, chilli sauce & vegan mayo in a vegan bun. Served with chips & salad.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Grilled Chicken Tikka Burger£14.99

    Chargrilled chicken tikka, signature butter sauce, grilled onions, mixed leaves, American cheese in a brioche bun. Served with chips and…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Panner Tikka Burger£14.99

    Paneer tikka pieces, signature butter sauce, mayo, grilled onion, mixed leaves, American cheese in a brioche bun. Served with chips and…

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, paneer, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.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 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Signature Butter Chicken£16.99

    Tandoori chicken tikka in a creamy tomato-butter sauce, served with basmati rice & paratha.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, butter, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Spiced Beer Battered Fish & Chips£13.99

    Tender fish fillets in a light Lucky Saint beer batter, seasoned with Indian spices and fried until crisp. Served with mushy peas and…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered, beer battered, beer): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.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 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Slow-Cooked Biryani£13.99

    Fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked with veg, chicken or lamb. Served with raita & poppadoms. Veg £13.99 (V); chicken or lamb £15.99 (L and…

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists raita): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Samosa Pie£14.99

    A hearty samosa-filled pie with rich gravy. Served with chips & salad.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie, samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Bangers & Mash£14.99

    Pork sausages with buttery mash, mushy peas, crispy onions and rich gravy.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

Sides

  • Chips£4.99

    Proper salted chips.

  • Spicy Chips£5.49

    Chips tossed with spicy dry rub.

  • Cheesy Chips£5.99

    Chips tossed with malted cheese.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Masala Onion Rings£6.99

    Crispy onion rings finished with house spice mix.

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Halloumi Fries£6.99

    Crispy halloumi fries.

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

Desserts

  • Gulab Jamun£4.99

    Warm syrup-soaked dumplings.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding£6.99

    Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

  • Ice Cream£3.99

    Ask for today's flavours.

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (nelsonarms.co.uk)

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Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address15 Merton High Street, Merton, SW19 1DF
AreaMerton
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 3132 4590
Websitenelsonarms.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from nelsonarms.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday4pm–11pm
  • Tuesday4pm–11pm
  • Wednesday4pm–11pm
  • Thursday4pm–11pm
  • Friday4pm–midnight
  • Saturday12pm–midnight
  • Sunday12pm–10:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Nelson Arms

Does The Nelson Arms 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 Nelson Arms 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 Nelson Arms open?

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

Can I book The Nelson Arms online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.nelsonarms.co.uk/#reservations

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