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Food & Drink at The Royal Oak

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Columbia Road's Favourite

Sunday Roast

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Wednesday 12pm - 11pm

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Food Served

12pm - 10pm

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73 Columbia Road, London, London, E2 7RG

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Seasonal food and drinks in Bethnal Green

Our kitchen team is wholeheartedly committed to championing the very best of British produce. Deeply rooted in the traditions of a classic British pub, our menu celebrates timeless favourites and comforting classics, thoughtfully prepared to reflect dishes that feel familiar, nostalgic, and unmistakably British.

Columbia Road's Finest

Enjoy a carefully curated selection of bar snacks alongside our pub classics, featuring our chefs’ take on much-loved British staples. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual bite or settling in for a leisurely meal, each dish is designed to be enjoyed with the perfect pint, a well-chosen glass of wine, or one of our seasonal cocktails.

Main Menu

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Nocellara Olives£5.5

163kcal

Toasted Sourdough£5

Roasted Shallot Butter

525kcal

Jalpeno Cheddar Focaccia£3.5

Served With Balsamic & Olive Oli.

750kcal

Small Plates

Scotch Egg£7

Smoked Bacon & Pork Scotch Egg, Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

650kcal

Chalkstream Trout Rillettes£7.5

Chalkstream Trout Rillettes, Lemon Crème Fraiche, Sourdough

396kcal

Camembert Tart£10

Spinach, Squash & Camembert Tart with Pomegranate Molasse

426kcal

Butter Bean Dip£7

Caramelized Butter Bean & Ezme Dip, Toasted Bread

411kcal

Burrata£9.5

Burrata, Heritage Tomatoes & Pistachio Pesto (N) (GF)

332kcal

Sharers

Camembert to Share £19

Garlic, Rosemary and Chilli Honey Whole Baked Camembert, Toasted Focaccia

1266kcal

Butcher Board£40

Scotch Egg, Sausage Roll, Pork Ribs, Mustard & Honey Sausages, Pickles, Garlic & Thyme Baby Potatoes

2950kcal

Mains

Plant Burger£18

Plant Burger, Vegan Cheese, Burger Sauce, Crispy Onions, Pickles Sesame Seed Bun, Fries

1345kcal

Pie & Mash £23

Chicken, Leek & White Wine Pie, Buttermilk Mash, Sauteed Cabbage, Gravy

881kcal

Cheeseburger£18.5

Short Rib & Brisket Cheeseburger, Burger Sauce, Pickles, Crispy Onions, Sesame Seed Bun, Fries

1601kcal

Fish and Chips£19.5

Cyder battered haddock & triple cooked chips, tartare sauce, mushy peas (gf)

1044kcal

Sirloin Steak£32.5

10oz West Country Sirloin Steak, Caramelized Shallot, Watercress, Triple Cooked Chips, Peppercorn Sauce

824kcal

Feta & Spinach Crinkle Filo Pie£15

Feta & Spinach Crinkle Filo Pie, Asparagus (v)

883kcal

Chalkstream Trout£25

Served With Wild Garlic Crushed Jersey Royals, Wild Mushroom Sauce (gf)

386kcal

Chicken Ceasar Salad£17.5

Hertfordshire Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Anchoives, Brioche Croutons & a Soft St.Ewes Egg.

916kcal

Bourbon Pork Ribs£19

Bourbon & Treacle Pork Ribs, Summer Cabbage Slaw, Fries

1207kcal

White Quinoa Salad£16

Quinoa, Cannelini Beans, Greens, Sun Dried Tomato, Pomegranate, Feta Cheese, Sunflower Seeds (vg)

1153kcal

Sides

Chips / Fries£6.5

Triple Cooked Chips / Skinny Fries, Black Truffle Mayo

769kcal

Roasted Baby Potatoes£7

Roasted Baby Potatoes, Spinach & Parmesan (gf)

684kcal

Tender stem Broccoli£8

Tender stem Broccoli, Burnt Miso (gf)(vg)

113kcal

Crushed Sweet Potato£6

Crushed Sweet Potato & melted Vegan Feta

258kcal

Spicy Corn Ribs£6

Spicy Corn Ribs, Lemon Creme Fraiche

467kcal

Heritage Tomato Salad£8

Heritage Tomato, Rocket & Pistachio Pesto Salad

205kcal

Puddings

Sticky Toffee Pudding£6

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Ice Cream

928kcal

Bread & Butter Pudding £5

Vanilla & Rasin Bread & Butter Pudding, Ice cream

421kcal

Vanilla Creme Carmel £5

Vanilla Creme Carmel (gf)

531kcal

Jude’s Ice Cream£3 per Scoop

Chocolate 119kcal (vg),
Vanilla 118Kcal (vg),
Salted Caramel 116Kcal (vg),
Strawberry & Cream 121Kcal

Before you order your food & drinks, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or intolerance.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%. An adult’s daily recommended allowance is 2000 kcal.

Fish may contain small bones; game may contain shot. All weights & measures are accurate before being cooked.

(V) vegetarian, (Vg) vegan. (N) nuts (GF) Gluten Free

Sunday Roasts

Our Sunday roasts are a true highlight and a firm favourite with locals. Served every Sunday, each roast features perfectly cooked meats, crisp roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, and rich, proper gravy. Vegetarian options receive the same attention and care, making The Royal Oak a go-to destination for Sunday lunch in East London.

Fixtures

Monthly Events

The Oak isn’t the Oak without an event. From our popular Pub Quiz, sip and paint, and samplings, to metre-long sausage roll eating competitions, fundraising events, and the biggest sing-along carols event in East London. There’s always something happening here. Avoid the FOMO, check out our events calendar.

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Meeting Room

Prepare for some serious office envy. Our private, no-fuss, cool, and quirky meeting room is perfect for groups of up to 10 guests, so ditch working from home.

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