Watson's General Telegraph

Pub · Pub & bistroNunhead

No dishes marked gluten free

42 dishesmenu read 11 Novwatsonstelegraph.pub

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Sunday roast menu

  • Bresaola£9

    Cornichons

  • Merguez£12.50

    Sumac onion salad

  • House Pickled Vegetables£6

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Beetroot Carpaccio£7

    Grilled hazelnuts, maple syrup

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut, hazelnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Gordal Olives£5

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Sunday roast

  • Whole Herb-Fed Roast Chicken£35

    Whole free range, herb-fed chicken from the rotisserie for sharing. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Half Herb-Fed Roast Chicken£19.50

    Half a free range, herb-fed chicken from the rotisserie for one. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Rotisserie Porchetta£21.50

    Slow-roasted Yorkshire Dales pork belly. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée, cauliflower croquette, green…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Roast Rump of Beef£25

    Medium rare 60-day dry-aged Belted Galloway rump of beef. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée, cauliflower…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Roast Lamb£23.50

    Grass-fed leg of lamb from Yorkshire Dales. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée, cauliflower croquette, green…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Vegetarian Wellington£17

    Squash, mushroom and spinach wellington in crisp pastry. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée, cauliflower…

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Vegan Wellington£16

    Squash, mushroom and spinach wellington in crisp vegan pastry. Served with thousand-layer potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip purée, green…

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Thousand-Layer Potatoes£6.50

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Seasonal Greens£4

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Yorkshire Pudding£1

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Pudding

  • Burnt Basque Cheesecake£7

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Ice Cream£2

    Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Chocolate Brownie£6.50

    Vanilla ice cream

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brownie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Main menu

Rotisserie chicken

  • Whole Rotisserie Chicken£32

    Free range, herb-fed chicken with crispy skin, skin-on herby fries, homemade coleslaw, peri peri sauce. Perfect for sharing.

  • Half Rotisserie Chicken£17.50

    Free range, herb-fed chicken with crispy skin, skin-on herby fries, homemade coleslaw, peri peri sauce. A generous solo portion.

Burgers

  • Double Cheese Smash£14

    2 dry-aged beef patties, American cheese, Bang Bang sauce, mustard pickle

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Hot Beef Smash£15

    2 dry-aged beef patties, chillies, American cheese, jalapeños, chipotle mayo

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Bacon Jam Smash£15

    2 dry-aged beef patties, crispy bacon, bacon jam, American cheese, pink onions

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • French Onion Smash£16

    2 dry-aged beef patties, Swiss cheese, sweet caramelised onions, crispy onions, beef gravy

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gravy): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Crispy Chicken Mayo£14

    Free range fried buttermilk chicken, house pickles, mayo

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists buttermilk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Mango Hot Chicken£15

    Free-range buttermilk fried chicken, mango & scotch bonnet sauce, coleslaw, red cabbage, crispy onions

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists buttermilk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Beyond Vegan£14

    Beyond Meat pea-protein patty, vegan cheese slice, Bang Bang sauce, mustard pickle

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Vegan Symplicity£13.50

    Fermented mushroom and beetroot patty, miso, vegan cheese, cabbage, crispy onions

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Fries + sides

  • Skin-On Herby Fries£5

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries£6.50

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Poutine£9

    Fries, house gravy, cheese curd

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gravy): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Coleslaw£5

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Rotisserie Chicken Loaded Fries£10

    Pulled rotisserie chicken, soured cream, peri peri sauce, jalapeños, house pickles, cajun seasoning, crispy onion, spring onion, chives

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Wraps + sandwiches

  • Chicken Caesar Wrap + Fries£15.50

    Rotisserie chicken, bacon bits, anchovies, parmesan, crisp lettuce, Caesar dressing, garlic croutons

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wrap, crouton): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists anchovies, caesar): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Falafel Wrap + Fries£14

    Homemade falafel, tahini sauce, lettuce, pickles

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists wrap, falafel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tahini): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Roast Beef Sandwich + Fries£15.50

    60 day dry aged Belted Galloway roast beef, American cheese, caramelised onion, Dijon mustard, soft white bread

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Pudding

  • Matcha Basque Cheesecake£8

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Chocolate Brownie£7

    Ice cream

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brownie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

Croquettes & wings

  • Mac'n'Cheese Bites£8.50

    Chipotle mayo

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Ox Cheek Guinness Croquettes£9.50

    Dipping gravy

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croquette, gravy): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • Buffalo Hot Wings£8.50

    Free range wings, hot sauce, blue cheese sauce

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (watsonstelegraph.pub)

  • BBQ Wings£8.50

    Free range wings, smoky-sweet BBQ sauce

What the menu saysGluten-free options are available.
  • Gluten-free options are available.
  • Ask us about allergens before ordering.

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Facts
FactDetail
Address108 Forest Hill Road, Nunhead, SE22 0RS
AreaSouthwark
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitewatsonstelegraph.pub
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from watsonstelegraph.pub
MapOpen in Google Maps

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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 Watson's General Telegraph

Does Watson's General Telegraph have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Watson's General Telegraph coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Gluten-free options are available.”. 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 Watson's General Telegraph online?

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