Munich Cricket Club Victoria brings a slice of Bavaria to Westminster, combining a traditional German food and beer offering with the atmosphere of a lively bierkeller. Set on Abbey Orchard Street, close to Victoria and St James’s Park, the restaurant is built for sociable eating and drinking, with long communal tables and a bold, contemporary interior. Blue-toned décor, beer-hall styling and plenty of space for groups give it a distinctly convivial feel, while regular live Oompah music adds to the sense that this is somewhere to make an occasion of a meal.
The food is rooted in Bavarian classics, with a menu built around schnitzels, sausages, hearty meats and sharing platters. Bar snacks include giant baked pretzels, German salami, pork belly bites and mini Flammkuchen, while larger platters bring together combinations of cured meats, cheese, gherkins and pretzels, Bavarian sausages or schnitzels with traditional sides. The menu also includes pork knuckle, currywurst, spätzle and a vegan schnitzel, alongside salads and lighter dishes. Desserts keep to the German theme with apple strudel served with custard and lingonberry jam, plus a chocolate brownie with cherries and vanilla ice cream.
Beer is naturally central to the experience, with Munich-brewed favourites including Paulaner, Löwenbräu and Hacker-Pschorr available alongside the house Clubhaus beer. Both pints and steins are available, while beer tasting boards offer a way to sample several draught options. Bottled beers extend the selection to German breweries including Augustiner, Hofbräu and Tegernsee. There’s also a choice of wine, cocktails and German-inspired drinks, including G&Ts made with Black Forest gin.
With its communal seating, steins of beer, hearty cooking and live Oompah soundtrack, Munich Cricket Club Victoria is geared towards lively socialising rather than quiet dining. It’s particularly suited to groups looking for a distinctly Bavarian night out in central London.