The White Bear

Pub · Pub & bistroKennington

No dishes marked gluten free

31 dishesmenu read 10 Novwhitebearkennington.co.uk

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Main Menu (A la Carte)

Monday - Saturday 12:00 - 21:30; Sunday 12:00 - 21:30 (food service times)

While you wait

  • House Olives£4.50

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

  • Young's Campaillou Bread£5.50

    Wild garlic butter

    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 (whitebearkennington.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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Deep Fried Gnocchi, 'Nduja and Honey£5.50

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

Starters

  • Pea and Watercress Soup£6.50

    Vegan cheddar cheese straw

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

  • Beef Ragu£9.50

    Wild garlic focaccia, crispy onion

    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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Hand-Dived Scallop£12

    Pea & watercress velouté, crispy streaky bacon

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

  • Cyder Braised Gammon & Pea Croquettes£8.50

    Piccalilli

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

  • Lamb and Smoked Anchovy Scotch Egg£7.50

    Minted curried sauce

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

  • Isle of Wight Tomatoes and Burrata Salad£10

    Watercress and basil pesto

    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 (whitebearkennington.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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Calamari£9.50

    Burnt lemon truffle aioli

    Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Pea and Broad Bean Hummus£6.50

    Spring vegetable crudités, flatbread

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

Sharers

  • Veggie Board£19

    Pea & broad bean hummus, charred corn ribs, minted hasselback Jersey royal potato with spring vegetable crudités and flatbread

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

  • Baked Feta£19

    Watercress and basil pesto, Young's campaillou bread, heritage beetroot slaw

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

  • Ploughman's Board£25

    Lamb and anchovy scotch egg, honey & sausage bites, White Bear honey glazed ham, Pitchfork cheddar, cornichons, celery, piccalilli…

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

Mains

  • Cyder Battered Haddock£19

    Triple cooked chips, tartare, mushy peas, burnt lemon

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

  • Seasonal Sausages£16.50

    Spring vegetable bubble & squeak, spring greens, corn rib, ale onion gravy, crackling

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

  • Spring Vegetable Cassoulet£17.50

    Vegan feta, spring onion and chive dumpling

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

  • Short Rib & Brisket British Beef Burger£18

    Sesame seeded bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions & fries

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

  • 8oz Bavette Steak£24.50

    Triple cooked chips, wild garlic butter

    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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Rack of Lamb£32

    Charred asparagus wrapped with prosciutto, pea purée, red wine reduction

  • Caesar Salad£17

    Hertfordshire chicken, cos lettuce, anchovies, brioche croutons & soft St Ewes egg

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, brioche, caesar): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists anchovies, caesar): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Plant Burger£18

    Sesame seeded bun, vegan cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, fries

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

  • Pie of the Day

    Ask your server for today's pie

    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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

  • Wild Garlic Butter Chicken Kiev£18

    Pea, broad bean and Jersey royal potatoes, corn rib & white wine cream sauce

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

  • Pan Seared Chalkstream Trout£21

    Southcoast mussels, nduja butter and white wine, pickled radish

    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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists trout): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

Sides

  • Triple Cooked Chips / Fries£5.50

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

  • Hasselback Jersey Royal Potatoes£6

    Salsa verde

  • Truffle Macaroni Cheese£5.50

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

  • Spring Greens and Smoked Bacon£5.50
  • Isle of Wight Tomato, Spring Onion & Fennel Salad£5.50
  • Sausage Bites£5

    White Bear honey, beer mustard

    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 (whitebearkennington.co.uk)

The menu’s own key: (v) vegetarian · (vg) vegan

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Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address138 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, SE11 4DJ
AreaLambeth
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitewhitebearkennington.co.uk
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from whitebearkennington.co.uk
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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 White Bear

Does The White 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 White 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.

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