Next time you're in London Bridge, pay a visit to the atmospheric St Christopher's Inn, a pub, bar, restaurant and live music venue that's entertained crowds since 1464.
St Christopher's Inn is a fascinating place, hidden down a nook off Borough High Street, just moments from London Bridge. The inn itself runs just 60 feet from end to end, and 80 across, a characterful, hole in the wall that manages to pack much more than you'd expect in.
Though it's short on space, the team insist you can always find a table when you need it most, and serve up food daily which is sourced directly from Borough Market every morning. The menu spans bar bites such as sweetcorn ribs dressed in lime leaf dressing, mango chilli chow and toasted coconut, alongside Scotch Egg and piccalilli, as well as scampi bites with tartare sauce and lemon. For mains, stone-baked pizzas come with classic toppings like margherita with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, parmesan shavings and fresh basil, or pepperoni with hot honey dressing.
For times when a sandwich will do, get stuck into the house grilled cheese with cheddar and mozzarella with chives, spicy tomato and caramelised onion chutney, or try the cider battered fish finger sandwich with cod goujons, tartare sauce and minted mushy peas served in a brioche bun. While, larger plates look like the salt ‘n’ pepper chicken spice bag with onions, mixed peppers, spring onions, chips and curry sauce, as well as pie and mash, a house burger, or classic Caesar salad.
Sundays are known for epic roasts offering options like roast Dukesmoor beef sirloin, slow roasted pork porchetta, mushroom wellington and chicken supreme, all served with thyme-glazed carrots and parsnip crisps, butter-braised cabbage, roast potatoes and gravy. Those with a sweet tooth should save room for the unlimited apple crumble, served with lashings of custard.