Museum Tavern in Camden - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The Museum Tavern was very busy, which is always a good start. We soon found a table and perused the menu. The menu had something for everyone. With our food and drink choices complete, I went to the bar to place the order. The order was dealt with very quickly. It seemed the barman was very familiar with his menu. Drinks were soon prepared and back on our table. The pub has a nice atmosphere and a decor which reflects how pubs used to be 40 years ago. Minus the food of course. Our food order came in an acceptable time. The food was very hot and extremely tasty. Using the rest room is a bit of a trail. Down the stairs to the depths of the building. The food and drinks were very much on a par with other outlets in the area. All in all a pleasant experience.

Went here for dinner. I chose the duck and it was gorgeous. Sat on a bed of seared cabbage with sautéed sliced new potatoes and a fried egg on top. The duck fell away from the bone and melted in the mouth, delicious. Hubby had steak and ale pie which he really enjoyed. Well worth the visit.

It's definitely the place to get a good cold beer after visiting the British Museum

Very friendly staff in a historic pub with good atmosphere. Highly recommend if you are around British Museum area.

Cute pub in the heart of the city. The Karl Marx aura is apparent. The food is alright and reasonably priced. Drinks not too shabby. Service is friendly and fast, but order yourself at the counter. No bill or total given to you before paying apparently unless you ask for one.

Right across the road from The British Museum, our table kept wobbling so spilling our drinks when we moved our arms or suchlike !

Great to sit outside and people watch

A little nice old pub. A small but nice variety of beers on tap, including cask beers. Friendly service, typical prices for tourists area. Indoor and outdoor seating.

I was finally able to eat meat in London without sauce, just raw, for not too much money. They also make gluten-free burger buns, which my partner loved. It's really not a bad place to go.

My bag was stolen inside the pub this afternoon. The staff could not care less.

Donner le soir du 15 août. La réservation n'a pas été traitée, la nourriture est très moyenne Service pitoyable, pas d'eau A éviter

Had a great experience at the Museum Tavern in London. The steak sandwich was delicious—juicy and flavorful, and the pie was outstanding with its rich filling and flaky crust. The cozy atmosphere made it the perfect spot to unwind. Definitely recommend it for a satisfying mea and drink! Thank you 😊

Fabulous food and friendly service

Got the battered halloumi and it was very good! 6 pieces, so a smaller serving size but, what do you want for a "bar bite?" A really nice spot for after a long walk in the museum.

Wow - the chicken Kyiv was really delicious. Beautiful pub. Busy, but you can make a reservation. Large selection of beer and wine. Great location - just outside of the British Museum.

Friendly and helpful staff, more attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the environment. Cleaning not done properly. Very good fries and sandwiches. Very courteous staff.

Typical London pub opposite the British Museum. We stopped for lunch after visiting the museum. I ate excellent garlic bread, very good beers and average prices for the city. They forgot to serve us a course but as soon as we pointed it out they were quick to resolve it and asked us if we wanted another drink offered by the house as compensation to apologise. Very kind staff. Generally great experience, recommend!

A real English pub with good dark English beers. I ate a traditional fish & chips where I was surprised by the size of the piece of fish. The service is very efficient and courteous. Honestly, even with the conversion between the British pound and the Canadian dollar, the cost of the meal with the beer is really very affordable. The "look" of the pub is truly traditional with the very varnished brown woodwork and the layout of the bar. A short walk from the British Museum. #: beers, restaurant, fish and chips, London, England, United Kingdom

Nice traditional pub near the British Museum. Some real Ales. A bit of outside space on the street.

Very good Fish and chips. Close and friendly treatment.

Lovely meat pies and Museum Ale by the British Museum!

It is literally in front of the British Museum, I understand that it is a bar 100% for tourists. The fish & chips are delicious, it costs about 17 pounds and two people can easily eat one plate. Drinks cost £5 each soda. It is very rich and well located, it has a large terrace, something that the neighboring establishments do not generally have. They take a long time to serve, about 30 minutes, so if you are in a hurry it may not be the best place. But the quality of the food is very good.

Peckish after spending half a day at the British museum so after walking around we popped in for a bit of lunch. It was crowded but we were able to grab a table. As expected, most of the customers were tourists but there were some locals there too. Hubby decided on the pea and mint soup and I, the beef and raclette pie. We also had the cider on tap and an ale (London Pride). We didn't have to wait too long for our food after ordering at the bar counter. Hubby really liked his soup-very flavorful. The beef pie was served with mash and roasted cabbage. The beef and cheese flavors came thru- the gravy was bit salty but tasty. The staff was was very friendly considering they were busy with all the hungry customers coming in. Too bad I wasn't hungrier because I spotted a lamb shank shepherd's pie on the menu and they had a some kind of duck dish too. Oh well!

The food was quite good, although I feel that nearly $30 for bangers and mash with a house ale is a bit insane. If money isn’t a problem though, I recommend it.

Great spot for lunch break after busy morning in Museum. Delicious fish & chips, juicy burgers with great selection of traditional beers. We really enjoyed the food, it was cooked up to great standards. Quick and efficient service at the bar, even though the pub was fairly busy we did not had to wait long for food. Recommend to visit if you hungry.

Being in London, there is no shortage of pubs. We tried another location, and then discovered The Museum Tavern. Good food, good drink, good staff all at a reasonable price. If you are lucky enough to stay in the area- make this your "local". If visiting the museum across the street, a great spot to wet your whistle and have a bit.

The staff is super friendly and the service is quick

I went to this pub in mid-June after going to the British Museum. I have never found more welcoming and kind staff. The food is great and the beer even better. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Typical food, super service and great decoration all of that for a reasonable price :) I can only recommend

Good selection of beers and lagers and food and pleasant staff

Came for the Sunday roast. Pictured is the beef roast and the duck hash. You will not be disappointed

Friendly stuff, delicious fish and chips (not oily). Highly Recommended.

Booked a table here yesterday after a busy day exploring the area, booked online and had the booking confirmed. When we arrived the guy behind the bar couldn’t find my name on his list and when I showed him email confirmation he was very indignant and snapped “well I’ll just stick you on this table” had we not been so hungry I’d have told you where to stick your table. The food was good but the service here totally sucked.

We loved the food, company and service in this old fashioned London pub. It was everything we hoped for

Stopped here for lunch after a visit to the British Museum. It is right across the street from the entrance. Had to order at the bar. Service was friendly and efficient. Fish and chips were very good and same with the beer.

My first place to try the famous fish and chips and it was delicious. Very nice place, and very good service. Perfect plan —> leave the British museum and eat here accompanied by a delicious beer.

Food was so good! The feta appetizer is a must. Cool place right across from the British Museum.

A very good place, the dresser was generally delicious and cheap. When we asked for the bill, we were shocked because they always pay around £60 but we ordered for 3 people and it came out to £30. Conclusion 11/10

Saturday 6th July . Popped in for a quick pint, quite but quite busy , no tables available. Friendly staff, good selection of Beers, Wines & Spirits. Maybe we will get to taste the food next time. Worth a visit, plenty of history

The House ale and the salt and pepper squid both excellent.

Typical British pub in front of the British museum

The highly recommended site. We went as a family after leaving the British museum and it was a total success. Very good quality-price ratio. My eleven year old daughter loved the "museum tavern burger" dish. To repeat.

Sunday roast with Berries cider is a great combination. I enjoy it. The location is quite busy, but the pub is cosy inside. P.S. Staff is very friendly.

Excellent value. Service at the bar therefore not very individual but fast. Good fish & chips and bread pudding.

Tasty food fish and chips and nice staff service price is reasonable highly recommend

Great location. Range of ale is pretty darn good. Staff were very accommodating on our several visits over the weekend. Inside is a great layout and, weather permitting, sitting/standing outside is fine. I pop in when I can but 200 miles stops it being my local.

We had a lovely lunch after visiting the British Museum. The pub's atmosphere was quiet and relaxing even if there were quite a few customers and the restaurant was busy. They had no annoying radio/music in the background. Service was kind and efficient, I'd definitely go back.

They recommended it to me to eat when leaving the Museum and I was delighted. We ordered the Steak & Ale Pie and it is the best I had in the UK, in fact I will go again today and order the same.

After seeing the museum you need to refuel and this restaurant did it without a doubt, good food and a good price

Top great atmosphere and good meal guaranteed ❤️

Went to order two coffees and it felt like I was interrupting a weekend planning committee.

Passing by for a snack break. It was perfect

Very nice place with good food. Prices normal.

Very good pub not far from the British Museum!

Jolly traditional pub. It may be full tourists since near the British Museum but has a wide, diverse choice of beers than most pubs surprisingly. Easy, safe choice for casual drinks.

Delicious beef and ale pie. Love the chips. The server didn’t know how to pour a Guinness, though. It’s full of tourists but still has some charm.

Food did look good but haven't tried it love coming in for a beer Guinness is a lovely pint staff are nice and Karl Marx used to drink here what more could you ask for

Excellent food, attentive service, lovely ambiance, fantastic prices! We had beef pie, chicken Kyiv and vintage cheddar mac&cheese. Everything was yummy! Thank you for an amazing meal!

I have been here for a third time and every time I am so happy to be here. Don’t hesitate to go there. Lovely stuff, delicious food.

The Sunday roast chicken was superb and we will be back next Sunday for a repeat! Crowded and noisy (get over it, it's a British pub not a restaurant) Have fun. You can call ahead and reserve a table which is advised for the busy hours. Convenient location near the British Museum.

We ate a few times in this pub last week because our Airbnb was really close, it was great every time ! Great staff, great atmosphere and great food. The fish and chips is out of this world ! Thank you !

We didn't eat there but the bar is very nice with a terrace facing the British Museum

Ideally located opposite the British Museum for a meal or a drink after wandering the museum's paths. Traditional pub, beautiful facade, beautiful interior decoration. Beers, soda (try the elderberry one), gins and classic dishes, the fisc and chips is good, the onion thongs too, the nachos as starters to share and other classics

The meat pie was excellent while the fillet requested rare arrived well done. You order at the counter, so the opinion on the service is difficult to evaluate. Ideal for a pre or post British Museum stop. Prices normal

Great pub after the museum or just in the evening. Highly recommend fish and chip

Lovely selection of beer and wine and lovely service

Very nice place but the staff does not take care of its customers. Fish and chips good but nothing more.

Nice food, delicious beers, lovely and affordable place. Highly recommend it

A traditional London pub with a relaxing atmosphere, directly opposite the British Museum. Not an extensive menu, but the traditional pub classics of fish and chips and chicken Kyiv were delicious, good portions and well presented. Excellent range of real ales; we stuck to the Twickenham Gold, but there were 3 others that we'd have enjoyed given more time. The two staff running the bar were very efficient and smiled frequently, not always an easy thing to do in a busy pub. Serve-yourself tap water was a good idea. My only criticism is that the coffee and tea are not available on the menu, perhaps something the management might like to consider.

Ideally located opposite The British Museum, there is no better place to grab a drink post-museum visit to unwind and be kind to your feet...and to quench your thirst and hunger. There was a constant stream of patrons trying to get into the pub during the lunch period which was absolutely packed. It had started raining and more people started pouring in with barely standing room remaining. The service here was top-notch and so friendly. We hadn't experienced much of this sort of hospitality elsewhere in pubs during our visit so this was refreshing indeed! The food was also excellent! The fish n' chips here must be one of the largest ever seen! We enjoyed the Devon potted crab with sourdough which was delicious! We had lunch plans so couldn't eat much more than appetizers. Had we not had to go elsewhere to eat we would have loved to order some more items off their menu! A great experience all around and look forward to going back a second time!

Really nice staff and an amazing place for a drink and dinner. Really good staff, really helpful.

lots of great draft taps, good vegetarian options

We wanted a Sunday lunch, so checked Tripadvisor for ideas. We’d read good reviews about this pub, but honestly thought they were maybe exaggerated. Luckily that wasn’t true ! It was quite busy when we arrived, but we managed to get a table for two. The atmosphere was good. Staff were busy but friendly. We both had a roast beef dinner, which we really enjoyed. The beef wasn’t overcooked. The Yorkshire not too big👌lovely crisp roasties. Cabbage, smashing Cauliflower with cheese sauce and carrots. Just the job.

Friendly service, delicious food, original British pub atmosphere.

Great pub with great food and amazing service. Really beautiful experience

Great food with friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Recommend

Good pub food! Been surprised as for such a touristy location the service and food standards are very good! Tasty, well portioned and normally priced! Definitely recommend this pub to visit.

Good food, quick service, Good atmosphare. We saw this pub by accident and ended up impressed. Very high quality food, tasty and made by good standarts. I had a Very tasty fishcakes. They been coocked to perfection will definitelly be back for them. Burgeris looked good to. The girls benind the bar were Very friendly and chatty. Gave us directions to Soho.

The decor of this pub is simply fantastic. From the vintage posters on the walls to the antique furniture, everything has been carefully chosen to create a warm and welcoming ambiance. The lighting is just right, not too bright or too dim, and there are plenty of comfortable seating options.

great pub, with really good food and quick service. All of us enjoyed our meals, they have good specials available on top of regular menu. Bangers and mash was delicious. Good Gin selection, also they do Brixton lager which is the best. Service was quick and team looked happy to help which is always a bonus. Definitelly recomend this pub. Building is historical, so have a wonder around to admire the old bar and history notes around it. Great find.

Amazing. We enjoyed our time there a lot. BHistorical pub wih beutiful settings. Really tasty food, especially pies. (they have two steak and ale, steak and raclette) service was really good, ood arrived quick and was hot and cooked to perfection, one of the best pub food I have had in a while.Lots of beers to choose on tap, the girls behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. will be back soon for sure.

Good atmosphere, good vibes and good food. After visiting the museum we went in with the idea of ​​having a beer and ended up having dinner. The food was very good and also well priced. Fish and Chips Plate, 6 Chicken Wings, an Eyes beer and a cola for €32. The letter would be missing in any other language ;)

Great little pub. We popped in for lunch after visitin Museum. Great looking pub,with cozy atmosphere and very friendly and atentive service. We enjoyed our food, the fish and chipa ws tasty, duck hash super delicious and burgers were good too for pub. Recomend to visit for drinks or lunch. Very nice selection of local ales, if you want to try something traditional.

Magnifique cadre. Le Sunday roast était pas mal mais les Mac and cheese des enfants étaient délicieux ainsi que les desserts. On apprécie aussi la proximité avec le musée.

I got served the wrong order and ended up liking it even more. The service was, and I was quickly offered compensation for my meal!

Spectacular. Good food, good beer (I recommend Abbott) and a very old place. Totally recommended! 🙂

It wasn’t a clean place, rather filthy and it seems that the waitresses we’re there against their will. Oh Yes, we only did a drink.

Really (surprisingly) excellent - gastropub-level food, real ales and atmosphere (steak ale and raclette pie?) Far exceeded the usual pub fare and fresh real ales on tap. Much better than you’d expect (or deserve) right across from the Museum, but that’s London for you. Highly recommend.

Loved it here after going to the museum. Had a delicious meat pie. 💙

Great place for lunch. Amazing little pub, with delicious food and great atmosphere! Fish was delicious, pie amazing team very friendly!

Good pub for a pint and food. Large English flint eye beer and Irish Guiness. Decent nachos. €34.65 for two pints, a cola and some nachos.

Typical English pub. Superb food. Great ales. Cosy atmosphere.

Finished touring British Museum and kids were hangry. Rated 4.3 on Google reviews so gave it a shot. Fish and chips were good. Burger was not. Steak was borderline inedible. Beer selection decent. Ambiance fine. In retrospect should have spent the extra 10 minutes to walk to Seven Dials Market or Covent Garden to find food.

Cozy atmosphere, excellent beer

The blonde girl who works there is extremelly rude. NOT recommend at all just for that reason. The other guys are absolutely fine and kindness. She is horrible in explain things in a kind way.

Une petite adresse sympa. Directement en face du musée. Des petits snacks à moins de 10£ ou des plats. Il faut commander au bar directement. Prennent encore de l'espece et les plats sont très bons. On a testé le sandwich poulet mayo et le fish & chips et pas déçu !

They didn't want to give us a table due to reservations, although there were plenty available. The service is bad when they are not interested in serving the diners.

I served the beef with fried (frozen) potatoes with 3 onion rings and sauce. The meat had no taste(no spices), and the onion rings were soaked in oil plus they were overcooked.I eat 2 of them. My girlfiend got a pie with beef (non-existent meat).She got a bread pie and a hot sauce inside. In addition to this, I received a mashed potato flakes (clearly they were not potatoes) Now I feel sick from the oil in those onion rings. With all due respect, I haven't eaten worse food anywhere else.WE PAY 32.9£ And please change the oil more often.

Perfect spot for a meal after visiting The British Museum. Great atmosphere in this very traditional pub. The menu is extensive and good value for London. The wait for food was not long, and the staff were pleasant and efficient

Nice atmosphere, beer good had a pint of mild, toilets in the basement, overall very nice if busy