The Royal Oak

Pub · Pub & bistroThe Borough

No dishes marked gluten free

32 dishesmenu read 10 Novroyaloaklondon.co.uk

Always confirm with staff

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

Main menu

Small plates

  • Whitebait£7

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

  • Chicken Strips£8

    Choose between house made Jack Daniels BBQ or House Hot Honey

  • Padron Peppers£7

    Green padron peppers, lightly blistered with Dorset smoked sea salt

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

  • Local Sourdough & Oil£6

    Bermondsey sourdough with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic. From our friends at The Bakehouse

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

  • Pork Belly Bites£9

    Slow-cooked pork belly, served with a light honey and balsamic reduction

  • Prawns with Chorizo£11

    Peeled prawns fired with a lightly smoked Spanish chorizo

    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 (royaloaklondon.co.uk)

  • Steak Strips£15

    UK beef steak strips lightly griddled with chimichurri & caramelised onions

  • Scotch Egg£6.50

    Gooey centred scotch egg

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

  • Mac & Cheese Bites£7.50

    Made in-house with our secret recipe

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

  • Chips£6

    Potatoes and salt, no need to over complicate simple perfection

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

Mains

  • Fish & Chips£13

    Haddock in a crisp Harvey's beer batter, served with your choice of garden peas or mushy peas

    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 (royaloaklondon.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 (royaloaklondon.co.uk)

  • Pie, Mash & Liquor£17

    The classic London staple, meat or vegetable pie with creamy mash

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

  • Handmade Ravioli£18

    Served with house made vegetable ragu. Vegan caramelised onion & wild forest mushrooms, or caramelised pears & Somerset goats cheese

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

  • London Sausage & Mash£16.50

    House made sausages from Porterfords Butchers with creamy mash, caramelised onions and bone marrow gravy on the side

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

  • Sami's Lasagna£18

    All made in house & decadent, served with fresh garlic bread & side salad

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

  • 6 Oz Rump Steak & Chips£27

    Cooked to your liking. Choose from peppercorn, chimichurri or JD BBQ sauce

Burgers

  • Beef Burger & Chips£17

    Baby gem, red onion, beef tomato & cheese

    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 (royaloaklondon.co.uk)

  • Royal Oak Burger & Chips£19

    Baby gem, red onion, beef tomato, brie & chilli jam

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

  • Chicken Burger£17

    Baby gem, beef tomato, red onion & gherkin

  • Royal Oak Chicken Burger£19

    Baby gem, beef tomato, avocado slices & salsa

  • Veg Burger£17

    Baby gem, red onion & beef tomato

Doorstep sandwiches

  • Cheese Salad£13.50

    Cheddar cheese, red onion & avocado

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

  • Fish Finger£13.50

    Cod goujons, crisp lettuce & tartar sauce

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

  • Blt£13.50

    Smoked back bacon from Porterford Butchers, beef tomato & baby gem

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

  • Sausage & Caramelised Onion£13.50

    London sausage from Porterford Butchers & caramelised red onion

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

  • 3 Oz Steak Sandwich£15.50

    Cooked to your choosing, with caramelised red onion & chimichurri

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

Kids menu

  • Fish Fingers£9.50

    Cod goujons, chips & beans or peas

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

  • Chicken Bites£9.50

    Chicken bites, chips & beans or peas

  • Sausage & Mash£9.50

    London sausage & mash with gravy

  • Chicken Salad£9.50

    Grilled chicken, baby gem, tomatoes

Desserts

  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble & Custard£8.50

    Seasonal fruit crumble with custard; ask bar staff or check the board for today's crumble

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

  • Northern Bloc Ice Cream£8

    Vegan vanilla or caramelised biscuit

The menu’s own key: (V) vegetarian

What the menu saysGuests with allergies or dietary requirements are asked to speak to a member of staff.
  • Guests with allergies or dietary requirements are asked to speak to a member of staff.

Good to know

Pub

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address44 Tabard Street, The Borough, SE1 4JU
AreaSouthwark
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 7357 7173
Websiteroyaloaklondon.co.uk
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from royaloaklondon.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday11am–11pm
  • Tuesday11am–11pm
  • Wednesday11am–11pm
  • Thursday11am–11pm
  • Friday11am–11pm
  • Saturday11am–11pm
  • Sunday12pm–9pm
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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 Royal Oak

Does The Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Guests with allergies or dietary requirements are asked to speak to a member of staff.”. 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 Royal Oak open?

Monday: 11am–11pm. Tuesday: 11am–11pm. Wednesday: 11am–11pm. Thursday: 11am–11pm. Friday: 11am–11pm. Saturday: 11am–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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