The Understudy

Bar · Mexican · Bar & brewerySouth Bank

No dishes marked gluten free

27 dishesmenu read 10 Novunderstudysouthbank.co.uk

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Mex Club menu

Tacos

  • Tacos£2

    All our tacos are served with handmade white or blue corn tortillas. Choose your protein: beef, chicken, pork or veggie.

    Vegetarian option

  • Birria Beef

    Slow-cooked for seven hours. Served with cheese, coriander, onion, lime and salsa.

    Likely dairy

  • Pork Carnitas

    Confit caramelised pork, served with pico de gallo and jalapeno.

  • Chicken in Mole Verde

    Chicken marinated in homemade mole verde.

  • Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Mole Verde

    Vegetables marinated in homemade mole verde.

    Vegan

  • Mexican Rice Bowl to Share£13

    Choose your protein: beef, chicken, pork or veggie. Served with tomato rice, pinto beans, tortilla chips and pico de gallo.

    Vegetarian option

Fish

  • Beer-Battered Cod

    Beer-battered cod, ajillo mayo, guacamole and pico de gallo salsa.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

Monthly special

  • Chicken Tinga Tostadas£12.50

    Crispy tortilla, served with beans, chipotle marinated chicken, lettuce, single cream, avocado, lime & salsa.

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Nachos£8.50

    White and blue corn tortilla chips with beans, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and jalapeno.

    Likely dairy

  • Corn on the Cob£6

    Corn on the cob, served with mayo, parmesan cheese and chilli powder.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Desserts

  • Churros£8.50

    Five vegan churros made with our secret Mexican recipe. Dusted with cinnamon and sugar.

    VeganLikely gluten

Hash Hut January specials

Loaded Hash Browns

  • Pulled Pork Loaded Hash Browns£12

    Korean BBQ sauce, crispy onions, pickled chillies & baby coriander on hash bites.

  • The Truffle One£9

    Truffle mayo, crispy onions & parmesan.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • The Spicy One£8

    House blend spicy mayo, crispy chilli, pickled chilli, coriander.

    Likely egg

  • The Garlicy One£8

    Garlic mayo, crispy onions & parmesan.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Sandos

  • Fried Chicken Sando£12

    Buttermilk marinated fried chicken, buffalo sauce, special slaw & house pickles in a brioche sando.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pulled Pork Sando£12

    Signature pulled pork, special slaw, crispy onions & house pickles in a brioche sando.

    Likely gluten

  • Hash Chip Butty£8

    The ultimate chip butty, hash hut style, with truffle butter & parmesan in a brioche bun.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Platter

  • Platter£32

    16 hash brown bites, fried chicken strips, mac & cheese pot & house slaw, 4 x regular sauces.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Spice Bag

  • Spice Bag£12.50

    Hash browns, grilled onions, garlic & peppers with a sweet & spicy seasoning. Choice of fried chicken or tofu.

    Vegan option

Hash Chips

  • Hash Chips£6

Sides

  • Special House Slaw£3
  • Mac & Cheese Pot£6

    Likely dairy

  • Fried Chicken Strips£8
  • House Pickles£3
  • Large Curry Sauce£3
  • Sauce Pot£1.50

    Truffle mayo, buffalo sauce, garlic mayo, chilli sauce.

    Likely egg

Good to know

Bar

  • Vegetarian dishes (1)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026

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

Facts

FactDetail
AddressSouth Bank, England
AreaLambeth
KindBar · Mexican · Bar & brewery
Websiteunderstudysouthbank.co.uk
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from understudysouthbank.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday12pm–midnight
  • Tuesday12pm–midnight
  • Wednesday12pm–midnight
  • Thursday12pm–1am
  • Friday12pm–1am
  • Saturday12pm–1am
  • SundayClosed
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 Understudy

Does The Understudy 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 Understudy 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 Understudy open?

Monday: 12pm–midnight. Tuesday: 12pm–midnight. Wednesday: 12pm–midnight. Thursday: 12pm–1am. Friday: 12pm–1am. Saturday: 12pm–1am. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Understudy online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/theunderstudyatnationaltheatre/reservations/create/search?tracking=understudy-website

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