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The Mayflower

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Surrey Quay, London

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The Mayflower

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Ranked #7 for cozy places in London
The folks at The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian like this place. Would you agree?
"Totally deserving of its title of one of the best pubs in London."(4 Tips)
"Lovely traditional pub hidden away off the tourist track."(5 Tips)
"Great seafood and beer overlooking the Thames at this historic pub."(3 Tips)
"Fantastic river side view, friendly staff, and good food!"(26 Tips)

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Emily-janeJanuary 8, 2018
Beautiful traditional pub, could be in the middle of the countryside! Decking outside with a view of the river. They do cheese boards and traditional pub food! Lovely crowd a proper hidden gem.
Upvoted Sep 7
James CheshireMarch 6, 2016
What small pubs SHOULD be like - cozy, vibrant and friendly. Great selection drinks, great food and all lots of books and crannies to sit in.
Upvoted 1 week ago
AFAR MediaJune 5, 2015
Order a local beer and custom cheese plate to enjoy on the deck perched over the Thames. It's enough to make an American want to move to the Motherland. Read more
Isabella PalumboMarch 28, 2014
This is love at first sight!! Amazing atmosphere, a stunning view on the Thames and they are playing The National!!Just wow!And u can have wine with cheese!!Definitely already in my top 5 london spot!
Lucas UllrichJuly 3, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic river side view, friendly staff, and good food! Although food quality varies by item: roasts, mussels, liver terrine great - burgers could be better.
Wayne FordDecember 19, 2017
Charming old-fashion pub situated right on the banks of the River Thames at Rotherhithe, serving excellent food. Sit outside on the deck in summer, and watch the river right below your feet.
nina sJanuary 18, 2015
A beautiful pub with a fireplace and lots of little antiques, nice place to have lunch and a pint. Looks like it's lost in time, which is good. Lovely staff.
Seth AndersonSeptember 9, 2016
The burger and chips were good. Try and find a seat on the covered deck in the rear. Nice place to enjoy a few pints!
Daniel KolodziejJune 13, 2018
A wonderful little pocket of london. The pub is charming and full of history. Worth a special trip.
S. R.February 14, 2015
Lovely, lovely old pub. Beautiful location and a nice selection of ales to choose from. They use candles to light up the place! Only gripe was the music. I'd prefer this pub with no music at all.
Greg JaneJuly 31, 2019
Steeped in history. Nice terrace on the river but get there early if you want a table outside in summer. Good "craft" beer selection and the food is pretty decent too.
Sam MJuly 8, 2015
Lovely atmosphere and Thames-side outdoor area in this old pub. Enjoyed it so much I completely ignored that some of the beer wasn't very well kept. Punk IPA was suitably tasty. Worth seeking out.
The GuardianApril 25, 2012
"The current building is 18th century, and looks every inch the traditional English pub with oak beams and wooden panelling. A fine dining room can be found upstairs, with impressive Thames views..." Read more
Phil ClampSeptember 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
My favourite pub south of the river. Fantastic pub grub (loved the pie) and decent selection of beers. The back puts you right above the thames. Great for a summers day
Jenna AndersonOctober 5, 2014
One of the coolest pubs in London. Especially excellent when the back deck is open as it sits right over the Thames!! Great place for dinner. It's an intimate and very cool pub
Daniel ダニエルApril 22, 2014
The food is consistently good at this riverside pub. The 30 day aged beefburger is really good, fast efficient service. The Old Salt Quay nearby could learn a LOT from this place..
Hoss NassabiJuly 6, 2015
Great view to Thames, cosy location to hangout with friends while enjoying good pub food. We had Haddock and it was tasty ^_^
Sam MMarch 13, 2016
Lovely cosy old pub. Not a great beer selection but Punk IPA on keg is up to standard, and you can't argue with sitting out on the edge of the Thames when the weather is good.
Tim CohenMay 6, 2019
Great deck, good beer selection and pub meals, cosy winter interior. Good for cold winters or hot summer days. Proper old pub with a bit of American history.
Liana LindenbergDecember 9, 2015
Perfect pub for Americans. It's got a neat history I tell people back home in the States over and over again.
Rose CeeFebruary 27, 2015
Best chicken & mushroom pie I've ever had! Crispy pastry sitting on mashed potato, carrots, lots of green veg & a rich beefy gravy.
Shelley CFebruary 15, 2015
Lovely classic old English pub. Start the night with some cheese and ale. Steer clear of the main meals. Great band on a Friday night making it a fun atmosphere.
Timothy RaymondApril 6, 2023
Cozy place with great history, nice views of the river, and all around good food and selection.
Dilyana Sen 🌊May 10, 2019
Absolutely amazing food - I recommend trying fish and chips! Lovely atmosphere & friendly staff! 🇬🇧✌🏻
Kasia GéJuly 1, 2018
Really cool British pub and good food. Placed by the Thames river and has very nice soul
The Wall Street JournalAugust 1, 2012
Jump off the Overground line at Rotherhithe for a pint and some food at one of London’s best pubs. It takes its name from the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to New England in 1620. Read more
George BatchelorSeptember 10, 2017
Really great burger's to have with a beer. Can't decide if it's better outside in the summer, or inside in the winter
caseqJune 22, 2018
A cozy little place with a nice view of Thames and a fair selection of decent ales -- a true hidden gem!
Yiota PapJanuary 4, 2018
Been here 10+ times
I love this pub. Such a cozy feeling with the fireplace and the wooden decor. Food is also very nice.
David AllenAugust 31, 2015
Fantastic London pub. Good stock of beers at the bar, good pub food and a fantastic beer garden over the river
Lidia VorontsovaJuly 12, 2015
Totally deserving of its title of one of the best pubs in London. Sit outside if you can.
Vic McGinMay 3, 2015
2 for 1 fish and chips on Fridays! This place is so historic and beautiful. Sit on the deck in summer for a view if the river.
BrianJune 8, 2014
Amazing roasts and fish and chips. They also have a deck right along the water.
Dilyana Sen 🌊May 10, 2019
Food was absolutely amazing - I recommend trying the fish and chips! Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff! 🇬🇧
Sara KriegelMay 24, 2014
Pies and views are great. Leave the risotto. It's £1 if you want more than 3 small pieces of bread with the Camembert, which you will.
Silvia MAugust 9, 2014
Excellent beer, food and desserts. Add to that the great view on the Thames and the history of this lovely pub.
Steph JonesOctober 29, 2014
A really lovely traditional pub with a great pint! Love the atmosphere and is pretty easy to get to on the tube. Read more
Cla ClaNovember 6, 2018
Great historic pub. Also great food. Look for the upstairs floor. The atmosphere is great.
Sophia MinaJune 19, 2018
Riverfront location is amazing! Great outdoor seating area, pies were magnificent. Highly recommend.
Chris R (thechristophe)April 17, 2022
Great place, friendly staff, tables you book are not all that comfortable.
EmmMay 12, 2017
Off the beaten track but worth finding. Food was great! Great views of the Thames.
JESSICASeptember 23, 2020
Atmospheric pub located close to where the Mayflower set sail to the New World.
Ben TweedySeptember 18, 2016
Amazing pub on the river. One of the oldest pubs in London, very cosy and great food.
Michel TardyNovember 11, 2018
Lovely old pub on the south side of the Thames. Nice decor, good beer and food selection.
BiancaFebruary 24, 2017
Cozy pub with a view across the Thames. Nice selection of ales. Historical place.
FranciscoJune 21, 2014
Awesome little pub. Full of character and right by the river. Perfect for a pint or a lunch!
M CJanuary 18, 2017
Come early to diner (be sure to make reservations or calling first) or take a beer at the pub!
Zach StockwellApril 29, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Great menu, great ambience, great location. Trifecta for the won!
Anaïs TraoréFebruary 16, 2015
It's an amazing pub with a lot of historical details and artifacts.. and the beer is good. Shame abt the yuppies..
Whimsical VoyagesApril 9, 2017
An absolutely charming original pub, which is popular with the locals. Always a good idea.

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