The Thirsty Bear

Pub · Pub & bistroSouthwark

No dishes marked gluten free

39 dishesmenu read 10 Novthethirstybear.com

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Food menu

Bar snack (any 3 for £22)

  • Chicken Wings£9

    Choose buffalo or honey BBQ.

  • Pulled Pork Croquettes£8

    Likely gluten

  • Southern Fried Crispy Chicken£9

    Served with chipotle mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Homemade Crispy Fish Bites£8

    Served with tartare sauce.

    Likely fish

  • Homemade Deep Fried Brie£8.50

    Served with cranberry sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Half Rack of Ribs£9.50

    Coated in BBQ a sauce.

  • Paprika Hummus & Pitta£8.50

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Halloumi Fries£9

    Served with honey and crispy red chilli.

    Likely dairy

Platters

  • Bear Sharing Platter£34

    Buffalo chicken wings, ribs, pulled pork croquettes, sweet potato fries, onion rings, chili beef nachos.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Veg Sharing Platter£25

    Paprika hummus & pitta, nachos, padron peppers, sweet potato fries, broccoli, corn on the cob.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Nachos£9

    Homemade nachos with guacamole, sour cream, tomato salsa, jalapeno's and cheddar.

    Likely dairy

Homemade burgers (chips not included)

  • Bear Burger£11.50

    6oz beef patty, baby gem lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkins, bear sauce, bun.

    Likely gluten

  • Old School£13

    6oz beef patty, red onion, baby gem lettuce, tomato, gherkins, bear sauce, double American cheese, bun.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • BBQ & Bacon£15

    6oz beef patty, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, tomato, red onion, BBQ sauce, bun.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilli Beef Cheeseburger£15

    6oz beef patty, chilli beef, cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, bear sauce, bun.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pulled Pork Burger£15

    6oz beef patty, baby gem lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkins, BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, bun.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Club£14.50

    Crispy chicken breast, smoked bacon, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing, bun.

    Likely gluten

  • Vegetarian Burger£12

    Vegetable patty, vegan bun, vegan mayonnaise, baby gem lettuce, onion, tomato.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

Sides

  • House Chips£4

    Crispy fries, served with homemade ketchup & mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Cajun Chips£4

    Crispy fries dusted with Cajun spice, served with ketchup & mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Sweet Potato Fries£5

    Sweet potato fries dusted in Cajun spice, served with chipotle mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Chilli Beef Cheesy Fries£8

    Crispy fries topped with chilli beef & shredded cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Onion Rings£4.50

    Crispy battered onion rings served with chipotle mayo.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • House Slaw£4.50

    Cabbage, carrot & onion in our special Bear dressing.

  • Frickles£4.50

    Extra crispy fried pickles, served with chipotle mayo.

    Likely egg

  • Halloumi Fries£8

    With honey & crispy red chilli.

    Likely dairy

Ciabattas & wraps

  • Italian Grilled Cheese£9

    Tomato, mozzarella & basil pesto, in a toasted ciabatta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Tuna & Cheese£8

    Tuna mayo & cheddar cheese, in a toasted ciabatta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • BBQ Crispy Chicken & Cheese£9.50

    BBQ crispy chicken & cheddar cheese, in a toasted ciabatta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Falafel Wrap£10.50

    Falafel, tahini, salad, gherkins & carrot.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Grilled Chicken Wrap£11.50

    Grilled chicken, guacamole, spring onion, garlic mayo & mix salad.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Mains

  • Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs£21.95

    Full rack of baby back ribs, house slaw & fries.

  • Ribs & Wings£21.95

    Half rack of baby back ribs, buffalo wings, house slaw & fries.

  • Crispy Duck Salad£14.95

    Shredded crispy duck, spring onion, cucumber, red chilli, mixed leaves & hoisin sauce.

  • Chicken Caesar Salad£14

    Chicken breast, lettuce, croutons & Caesar dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Fish & Chips£17

    Homemade beer battered cod, served with mushy peas & tartare sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

Baby Bear kids menu

Baby Bear menu

  • Kids Burger & Chips£7.50

    4oz beef burger with cheese, tomato, lettuce & ketchup, served with chips & a drink.

    Likely dairy

  • Kids Chicken Strips & Chips£7.50

    Southern fried chicken strips, served with ketchup, chips & a drink.

  • Kids Fish & Chips£7.50

    Homemade beer battered cod, served with chips, peas & a drink.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

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Facts

FactDetail
Address62 Stamford street, Southwark, SE1 9LX
AreaSouthwark
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitethethirstybear.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from thethirstybear.com
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 Thirsty Bear

Does The Thirsty Bear 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 Thirsty Bear 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.

Can I book The Thirsty Bear online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.thethirstybear.com/bookings#Bookatable

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