The Boot and Flogger in Southwark

I ate here with friends as a reunion get together. We’d ordered from a set menu, and the food was pretty good. Everything I had was tasty and enjoyable. Service was friendly. I’ve no complaints and would happily return for a private dining meal.

Been fortunate enough to have eaten here a few times with friends over the years and the experience has been memorable, however not tonight!! The £36.00 steak I had was not rendered down properly and had bone fragments and gristle. The rest of the meal was fine as was the wine. Perhaps it’s a new chef at the helm so could be forgiven

I have been here many times over the years, with friends, family and on business: but something has changed - have you got a new chef? Historically I have raved about this place, but based on my latest visit I can no longer do this… service remains very good, ambiance also good….but some of the great food items have changed. Ok, so Dorset crab with Melba toast could be a seasonal absence. My main gripe is the “bangers and mash” - this used to be sensational, now definitely no Madeira in the gravy! Why? Also smoked mackerel salad should be better - such a small amount of fish would have fitted in a thimble! Please get back to your best.

Had a fantastic Saturday evening at Boot & Flogger. It's an oasis of calm and good taste. We had a lovely bottle of Morgon, which was reasonably priced and a beautiful glass of Pedro Ximénez to round things off. The food was unpretentious and very well executed. We'll be back!

Tucked away down a little side street in Borough, The Boot and Flogger is a lovely little place. The dining room and bar are a lovely throw back to an earlier time, with little tables and wing back chairs along one wall and a bar on the other. A very good wine list accompanies a varied but not over long menu (plus several specials). Nothing here is super fancy but everything is cooked well and there are options to suit everyone. I will say that a couple of things were under seasoned but that is personal preference and I was able to top up the seasoning myself. Also the steaks were not the best and probably the only thing on the menu I would avoid. I think perhaps the grill could be little hotter to achieve a really go sear but I'm being very fussy at this point. One other very minor point is that the lighting over the table is a little bright. Satnd out dish for me is the smoked salmon starter. It's simple yet has been elevated with a light and crisp salad of perfectly picked cucumber and a sweet chilli dressing. It complements the mild smoke of the excellent quality salmon and really is perfect. So many places will just serve you a plate of salmon with a lemon wedge and some stale bread, but this is prepared with thought and care and is perfect. Staff are all really nice and the atmosphere is perfect. Aircon to keep it from being too hot and the wood panelling makes for a nice atmosphere where background chatter is pleasant and not overly loud. Three courses each, a bottle of wine, bottle of water and a glass of port came to £150 including service. Not cheap but worth it

A hidden gem close to Borough Market. Great atmosphere and amazing value for central London. This is my go to venue when I’m in town and entertaining.

Had a lovely impromptu dinner here after just arriving in London after a long trek from Singapore. Despite our jet lag we happened to really enjoy the atmosphere of the place, the quality food and exceptional service. Would definitely recommend for drinks or a nice classic dinner. Try the soup!

A pleasant surprise, had drank here a number of times (fab Rioja ) but not eaten before. Went with a few friends and the food was good, I started with the salmon and cucumber salad, the salmon was a very generous portion. I did double salmon with the main as a salmon and pancetta salad , the fish and chips, crab and prawn linguine my friends had also looked good. Service was as usual very good and much higher than your expect at a pub. I didn’t get the ladies name who looked after us but she was very helpful. They didn’t have gluten free pasta when we visited sadly but that’s my only gripe which is pretty minor

Situated beside the historic Crossbones Garden, the atmosphere of an old traditional building draws you in. The food (Best ever sausages with Madeira gravy!) and the choice of wine is exceptional and the staff are so,so friendly.

Great venue tucked away. Quintessential London. Good food with exceptional service.

We went with a large party of family and friends and enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch. The food was first class and the service also, front of house very friendly and attentive and all the staff went out of their way to make ours an enjoyable visit. Only three small reservations. (i) Some of the main courses were just warm and not hot when they were served. This can sometimes occur with a large party but a hotplate or two in the kitchen would solve the problem. (ii) The premises would benefit from offering a draft lager. There was only bottles available. A draft like Peroni or Heineken would have been great. (iii) The pear crumble sweet was not great. The crumble was scratchy and the (tinned) pear was dry, You might want to remove it from the menu and replace it with something else- we left ours. Otherwise excellent- thank you very much and see you again soon.

Popped in early Saturday evening. First time for me but our friends had been before. Place was actually very quiet but they suited us. We only wanted a drink so shared a lovely bottle of wine. Decoration inside the pub is amazing! Will definitely visit again 👍🏻

A very pleasant work lunch in a most splendid venue.

Bon bar à vins, avec un assez large choix de vins / pétillants au verre. Ne serait-ce que pour le cadre typiquement britannique, le lieu vaut le détour !

We stopped off for drinks as this had been flagged up in our London Walks book. The welcome was wonderful, and we shared a fab bottle of red. When we were about to leave, our lovely bar server offered to show us around. The ‘tour’ was really interesting, and we felt like valued customers, despite only being there for 1 drink. We left to go to a restaurant for a pre-booked lunch, but on arrival we were told we would need to return our table in 45 mins due to some maintenance work. We left immediately, and returned to Boot & Flogger for a delicious lunch in excellent surroundings. Worth a stop if ever in Southwark!

I took my parents out for lunch for Mother’s Day - service couldn’t have been better and they had a great time. Lovely food and wine selection. Thank you!

Very disappointed. The steak was shared. It was very fatty, under cooked (and I like it medium rare usually), and badly cooked. Half the steak was fat, with very little meat to eat. It was over priced, expensive, bad value for money. Been here before and it was good (before COVID). Service was good, waitress was very attentive. Wine was good, and also Irish coffee was good.

Great place for family Sunday roast. Great service and atmosphere. Staff were very efficient and made the whole lunch an excellent experience.

Ate here on a Friday evening and loved it. Service was excellent, on point but not intrusive. Opted for the bangers and mash and hubby had chicken with put lentils both were fantastic and super hot. Did not have room for pudding but will spread the word and definitely return when we are next in London, a true gem of a place.

Amazing atmosphere in a sensitively updated saloon bar with super friendly staff. It was our revisit to a bar after 25 years, one that that we had used daily for many years during local handling local a local construction project. It exceeded our expectations. We are planning an early return.

Service was quick and efficient. We had the pie for mains - very good

Superb ambience, great wine list, and reasonable prices. It was my first time back since lockdown; why did I leave it so long?!

Food good value for money- wines delicious. A local go-to which refreshingly doesn't insist on vacating a table within a set time frame.

We visited here on a Saturday lunchtime to meet friends before a theatre trip. We arrived at 12.30 and the place was very quiet. Service was good as a result. In fact, Juan, our waiter was excellent. We had three courses and soft drinks and the bill for two was about £60 per head. Perhaps I am out of touch with London prices, but it seemed in the high side. The food was simple but good for what it was. The place is dark inside, but feels historic. Finding it was not easy as the entrance is set back from the road up some steps. Our biggest complaint was that the ladies toilets were downstairs which was difficult for one of our party to reach as she walks with a stick. The gents was on the ground floor - interesting allocation of space!

If I said how good it was- maybe it would be fully booked next time I want a table However the experience- ask them about the history The service was amazing- no idea who is in charge but the boss has got it right They even had a new member of staff on a trial- I would employ her Many thanks Banksy

This is a wonderful venue at any time of day. As soon as you walk in you can leave your troubles behind and sit and relax. The food is excellent and the quality of the wine selection is marvellous. The ambience is conducive to a perfect time and the service is personal, of a high quality and with Jose guiding your choices makes for another tip top afternoon. Thank you so much

I visit this restaurant when I wish to meet one of my business associates since it is easier for him to meet me there. This is a charming and cosy public house where we are always made to feel very welcome. We are tucked away in a corner where we can talk and enjoy our food without too much noise. The beer and pre lunch drinks are excellent and the simple and basic food perfectly cooked. The staff go out of their way to make us feel special clients. I look forward to my next visit,

Always come here before Shakespeare at The Globe. Despite being a stonesthrow from London Bridge and Borough Market, the place is never less than serene. Food is good but not cheap; wine selection is excellent - but not cheap. Bit of a theme developing here. What I would say, is that the atmosphere and the staff are top notch and we are always happy to pay a little over the odds for such a good experience.

Lovely venue let down by disappointing, expensive food. My Potted Crab starter was bland. It went downhill from there. For main I ordered the sirloin steak, medium rare. It wasn't the thick juicy steak I'd hoped and was over cooked, medium well. Side of stem broccoli was soft and mushy (microwaved?), not al dente. Lemon tart dessert was again bland - not zesty or tangy. Their website boast of good food is sadly far from the reality. Go for a drink perhaps but don't bother with the food.

A wonderful wine bar with vintage elegance, providing excellent service of realistically priced food

We found this place after going to the borough market and finding it way too crowded for our liking. We arrive 20 minutes before they opened and they seated us anyway and were so kind about it. My daughter has celiac and they were able to accommodate her and were absolutely wonderful about it. Couldn’t have asked for better service and the food was amazing!!

Always good every time I go. Great service from Jose.

My wife and I visited last weekend after a trip to the Globe. We had reserved a table inside but they were able to accommodate us in their courtyard which, on a sunny day, was a lovely place to relax. The service was exceptional, with everyone really helpful in selection of food and wine. The quality of both was wonderful. Overall it was an outstanding experience and me we will want to repeat next time we are in the city

Had lunch on weekday. It was pretty quiet apart from a group of Tourists who were drinking water!!

Had a house white and was made to feel welcome with great service in what I feared might be a dusty atmosphere. There is a nice seating area in the back for summer. May return for a meal one day in winter as the interior is dark, brooding but nicely atmospheric and well dressed. The wine was good.

A lovely place to visit for quality food and wine. Friendly and warm service and I will definitely return

Lovely old fashioned pub serving wonderful food, all the staff were fantastic though Jose stood out, so engaging, thanks once again and see you again soon.

The Boot and Flogger is a celebration of what many bar/restaurants have lost in their headlong dash to be modern. It exemplifies the 'old fashioned' merits of good service, good food and excellent wine, with staff who know what they're talking about and are happy to share. I heartily recommend you drop in for a bite and a glass. If you like good food and wine served by friendly knowledgeable staff in a restrained restful atmosphere you'll probably be happy with the choice.

We had our work charity night here. Gary the quizmaster was excellent. The sharing plates they did was fantastic and all staff were really on the ball. A very well ran place.

Venue is very nice but was very disappointed with the steak, asked for medium rare and it came out too well done. It was chewy and the fat was not cooked. Would not recommend the steak, but overall the desert and starters very nice.

Very impressive Great service and attention to detail Good good cooked well Superb wine and choice of Have been back already for a drink with friends

I celebrated my 40th birthday here. The food and service was amazing. Jose and Monica looked after us really well. The staff were so helpful from my first enquiry. I highly recommend Boot and Flogger

Impressive history, but not impressed with the food. Overcooked steaks, not enough vegetables, cold.

Amazing food ! Excellent service ! Would highly recommend!

Once again, a fantastic visit to the boot and flogger. Came for a late lunch on a Thursday for business and wasn't disappointed. I chose the lamb which was cooked to perfection and the accompanying jus matched perfectly. My two fellow diners felt just as passionate about their meals. Was a soft drink lunch, but the service was impeccable (as usual). My favourite venue in London for graat food & great service without the pomp & pageantry which it could easily command. You guys nail it!

Absolutely top notch experience. Best Sunday Roast ever, in such a lovely setting. We all loved it, especially the brilliant staff. We'll come again .

Gorgeous old pub, tucked away. Fantastic service and tasty food!

A very pleasant place for a get together. Good food, wine and service

Surroundings were old style pub, a little bit dark. Fantastic attentive staff very friendly

Visiting the city purely in search of some beautiful drinking spots, this topped the bunch. I wasn't sure what to expect so when greeted at the door by a Maitre d' and given a list of bottled beers, I thought I'd misjudged this as a pub - and sure, it's probably more aimed towards a bottle of wine with canapes, but we were made to feel very welcome in a stunning bar area with comfy leather seats, and a warm atmosphere. After speaking to the staff for a while over the venue itself and how they operate, I'm looking forward to finding an excuse to come back, maybe sample some food and a bottle of vintage port.

Always love to go to the Boot and Flogger - lovely food, excellent service. I like the ambience too - the lovely hum of conversation as people enjoy their food, drink and company! I have already booked again….

I booked a table for some of our family and very special friends over from Ireland, we had been before but just for the occasional meal, this was a very important gathering. This is a real hidden gem it’s so easy to miss, hundreds of years old situated opposite an ancient graveyard which was for prostitutes and ne’er do wells. We were put in a private dining room that had such awesome character it felt like we had gone back 100 years. The server (a lovely French lady I forgot her name) was amazing she was bubbling with personality, character and a great sense of humour she really made our visit special. The food was great we had a wide variety and everyone enjoyed it, the fish pie does come with a boiled. Egg inside so if you are not into eggs probably best to avoid. Anyway great place highly recommended, I’d give the service six stars if I could. Oh and we had the table for the whole night, none of the “you have it for 90 minutes” rubbish that is so common these days in London

Outstanding food. Bangers and Mash were top notch. After the trip I asked my kids what in London was their favorite meal and this won hands down. This was one of the hottest days in London and the restaurant had many cancellations that day but...

I've dined here several times and often bring out-of-towners. However, on this occasion there was a large private party so all the focus of the waiting staff was directed towards them. Even though I had booked several weeks ahead, we were stuck in an out-of-the way table with no atmosphere. Within seconds of taking off our coats we were asked for our orders. From this moment on, we were rushed to order and then rushed to leave. Unfortunately the whole experience made me less inclined to return. There are plenty of other restaurants in the vicinity. Very disappointed.

Excellent New Year’s Eve dinner!

Fish pie and fish and chips were really good. Can recommend the sticky toffee pudding. Waiter was very attentive. Will definitely go back to try the Sunday roast.

Rather disappointing in the food department. Limited choice for veggies such that I had the same mains dish as I’d had the previous visit (celeriac Wellington) and was offered extra sides because they thought it was rather bland.

Great food, came quickly, and staff just so friendly (Thanks for the short history lesson on what a boot and flogger is, and the demo! Jose) highly recommended.

Always a great place to go. Staff excellent. Food is good. Atmosphere great. One of my favourite old London pubs.

Spent a pleasant evening here catching up with old friends. It was easy to book, they were full but our table felt quiet and cosy. The staff were all friendly and the service was efficient. The food wasn't gourmet restaurant level but it was a...

Lovely lunch and such a cool venue!

We had a lovely meal catching up with old friends. Food is good and we found ourselves tucked away in a corner which was great.

I love this pub but was confused by your booking system. I was booked for 8 45 and confirmed that we had 15 mins to play with. We attended a huge concert at Southwark cathedral across the road. By the time we battled across to the pub it was 8 55. The pub phoned us to say were we coming. I told them I was literally crossing the road to them. When we arrived the pub was empty. We found this v strange as the week before I phoned the boot to try and book a large table to take many of the musicians who had been appearing at Southwark. I was told they were full. I was also told that last orders for food were 9 30. On Saturday night the manager told us people hadn’t turned up. They were totally empty and also told us last orders were at 9 pm. So either they are very unlucky or they all wanted to ho home early. So annoying as this is a good pub and I told friends at Southwark that they couldn’t join us as the pub was full. I could have brought 30 people. But they didn’t want the business I would like clarification as to when Saturday closing time actually is and also last orders.

We had booked lunch for 1 pm and arrived a little before this. When booking I was asked to type in a leaving time and I put in 2.15 pm. Our first table was too dark to read the menu- but the waiter moved us...

Went to the Boot and Flogger last night for a drink about 6pm. We have often been for drinks or dinner without a reservation, but as soon as we entered we were accosted by the bartender, asking "if he could help us" in that passive-aggressive...

Very relaxed ambience and chilled place amongst all the noise around London Bridge. A gem of an old school pub

Absolutely superb service, fantastic environment to eat in and beautifully cooked food.

Food and service was amazing, lovely friendly staff, would definitely return

We took an American friend who's recently moved to London out for a Sunday roast, lunch was nice and the roast was pretty good. Excellent cauliflower cheese and lovely gravy. Unfortunately the service was patchy, we were forgotten about for ages after arriving and had to flag someone down twice before we were able to order drinks and had similar experiences asking for the bill. There seemed to only be one waiter working so we did understand he was stretched, but it wasn't so busy that it felt unavoidable.

Such a nice experience, great food and wine! And very nice ambience, excellent service

Fantastic! History, Ambiance, Great Food, Great Service! Who could ask for more! Love the Boot & Flogger. THE Best Davey’s wine bar By Far!

Excellent service, the food was great, and had a really lovely atmosphere. I don't think I've ever had a cheese plate before where I've ran out of crackers/biscuits and have the server just ask if I wanted more.

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal (Mackerel to start - delicious, followed by heavenly smoked haddock fish cakes). Staff are very helpful and friendly. Two courses and a jug of Pimms £60. Not cheap but such a comfortable yet smart place. Presentation and quality of food plus the professional staff make for a very good experience

Great place to meet with friends or colleagues, very relaxed great friendly service - which was just right for a catch up with friends after the chaos of the last few years where we had all been working remotely. Would definately go back

Gary and his team were just fantastic. Brilliant food, good choice of beers and really spot on hospitality. We had a charity quiz night and raised £730. If you’re looking for a work event place with a really professional team then this is the place.

Great service from start to finish, tapas dishes and mains were really tasty.

2nd time we have eaten at the Boot and Flogger. Service, food and wine were all outstanding.

A really characterful pub set on a quiet lane, but within easy reach of buzzy Borough and London Bridge. The staff were all lovely. Food was delicious and portions generous.

Good find and super food and good location. Great to see an old pub in to a nice restaurant. private dining also available

Just about the best old world, hidden away and quality service experience you can get

Another great evening here. Thank you to everyone for providing excellent food and charming service. A memorable time was had by all. And the bangers were gorgeous :-)

Belated Mothers Day celebration.

Have been here many times for both social and work purposes and it has always been excellent. The staff are very helpful, the atmosphere is great and the food is always very good. Highly recommend it. Will return many times in the future.

Bit dark, but really delicious food!

Great team. Good food, great wine selection.

Beautiful and unique interior with attentive wait staff and a well curated wine menu. This is a cozy place for a couple on a date or for a group - the space can accommodate each with its layout.

Great pub for food- lots of character and a great drinks selection

A lovely venue with cosy chairs, wood panelling and friendly staff. There is a good wine list and decent wholesome food to go with it. Somewhere to go with old friends.

Excellent service and incredible food. I would highly recommend this place

We arrived at the restaurant to find that it was closed, notwithstanding that they had accepted our reservation via Open Table. As it was New Year's Eve, this oversight condemned us to more than two hours of wandering around seeking to find an alternative place to dine.

We had a family lunch and the staff were very friendly. The food was very good and the wine excellent. All in a lovely ambience..

Exceptionally good. Had my 21st birthday dinner here for 25 people and we were catered for excellently. My highest commendation to Jose who looked after us and made sure the evening went smoothly. Will be back again very soon!

I went with my wife and found it to be a lovely spot for a cosy drink and meal. I'd not been to a Davy's for quite some time, so I was delighted that this restaurant (the original!) still retains the traditional charm and ambience of the brand that I recall. Great food, very helpful and friendly staff, and great service. Thoroughly recommend and will be returning.

Agree with all the positive reviews on TA. Old, original Davy's pub/bar/restaurant so don't expect fancy cocktails and funky music! But we are of a certain age where we like 'tradional' and thats what you get here. Good old tradional perfect service and solid tasty...

Eaten here many times, great atmosphere, service and food.

I loved this bar. It has a cosy, informal vibe and had a good atmosphere without being too busy on a Friday evening. Very large selection of wines and good food.

Excellent Staff, very polite, professional, and friendly. We were a group of 7 and we had a last-minute cancellation and the staff told us not to worry, some restaurants can be very stroppy. Add to this the delicious food and all-round it's a good night...

Great service staff cozy quiet wine bar a hidden gem 5 🌟

Loved the decor, service was excellent, the food was amazing. We had a Rioja 2013 it was incredible! Amazing varieties of wines. Such a interesting pub, very old and traditional which added to its charm.

can't fault the service, a really nice gent gave us a little bit of background history and lovely warm lady was there on hand, it just makes your visit more enjoyable. Will be visiting again soon .