Pub Club
The Roebuck
A handsome Victorian pub for roasts, craft ales and Borough nights
The Roebuck sits halfway along Great Dover Street, close to Borough, with a seasonal menu, London-brewed beers and a relaxed upstairs lounge. The large upper room hosts poetry and quiz nights, while dogs, families and booked tables are all catered for.
50 Great Dover St, London SE1 4YG, UK
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Inside
A Victorian setting with room to settle in
Built in 1892, this Grade II listed former Truman’s pub has mansard roofing, Dutch gables and a distinctive green domed roof. Inside, the bar is framed by arched windows, an island servery and a snug with a fireplace and sofas. Upstairs, the spacious lounge is used for poetry and quiz nights.
The bar
Seasonal plates and London-brewed pints
Food runs from classic pub favourites to seasonal dishes, with Sunday roasts among the reasons to book a table. The bar serves craft ales, wine and spirits, including beers from local London breweries. There is also a kids menu, and street food vendors feature among the pub’s food offering.
Come for
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Sunday roasts, classic fish and chips, seasonal plates, and an apple crumble for a substantial pub lunch.
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A Pillars Pilsner alongside four cask ales, London-brewed craft beers, wine and spirits at the island servery.
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The snug fireplace and sofas, arched windows, foliage, pastel walls and colourful prints give the main bar plenty to inspect.
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The spacious upstairs lounge hosts poetry and quiz nights, while a kids menu and street food vendors broaden the offering.
Visit
The Roebuck
Open from midday daily; closing is 11pm Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, midnight Thursday, and 1am Friday and Saturday.
Today · 12:00–11pm
- Monday
- 12:00–11pm
- Tuesday
- 12:00–11pm
- Wednesday
- 12:00–11pm
- Thursday
- midday–midnight
- Friday
- midday–1am
- Saturday
- midday–1am
- Sunday
- 12:00–11pm
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