The Mayflower Pub in Southwark

This is a great pub. It looks and feels exactly what you would expect an English pub to look like if you were an American tourist, except there don’t seem to be many tourists (due to it being in Rotherhithe!) I’ve been many times on both weekdays and weekends. The Roast beef and roast lamb on the Sunday lunch menu are perfectly tender and the gravy is rich and flavourful. I also thoroughly recommend the whitebait for a starter. The regular menu is also fantastic, especially the pork belly, mussels, and fish and chips. There’s nothing on it that I wouldn’t love to try! The service is attentive and the locals are friendly. You can book tables on the top floor or sit in a booth/table on the bottom floor as a walk in, but the terrace hanging over the Thames was an experience. Just remember to bring warm layers in the Winter!

One of the best pubs in London. Authentic and cosy with great selection of beers, authentically friendly service (a rarity in London), and an excellent kitchen. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, there’s plenty of reasons to visit - and keep coming back!

On a walk on a Sunday, randomly dropped in for a pint. Ended up staying for a roast. The vibe was full and great for a Sunday. Food was very tasty - will be back!!

Very nice food but is on the expensive side

Absolutely worth it , kind staff and cozy atmosphere .

My favourite pub. Winter, Summer, this is my go-to place. The staff are always helpful & friendly, the food is excellent & the atmosphere always cheering.

Great welcoming pub. Had the fish and chips for lunch, which was lovely and served to us by a friendly waitress. Unfortunately we couldn't sit outside because the Thames was so high.

Very cute little spot on the thames. Great food, amazing service (especially for London) and what an amazing atmosphere

Excellent historic pub on the south bank of the Thames. Have been here several times and have always had a great time. Excellent food, good variety of beers on draft, and a great atmosphere both in the bar room and dining room upstairs.

Glad we decided to go on the opposite side of the river for a change of lunch venue. Atmospheric pub with great service and delicious food. Can't wait to return (hopefully the scaffolding will have gone 😁)

As early as 1620, the first emigrants chose the pub as a meeting point before they embarked on the adventurous ship voyage to America. The authentic atmosphere of a long history can still be felt today and the guest quickly feels like they have been transported to earlier times. Added to this is the unique location directly on the Thames, the lifeline of this wonderful city.

Spectacular watering hole that thoroughly deserves its place in London pub aristocracy. Amazing staff, great beers, lovely food, beautiful location and building. Incredible.

A nice pub by the river Thames. It's a small cosy pub. As usual though quite packed. Its a popular place for the locals also. We had a sunday roast. Sat upstairs where there is more room than downstsirs, and more lighting. We enjoyed our meal as we always have when we visit London. Good and friendly service.

Great riverside pub with amazing vibes. However, the staff in the terrace area were quite rude when we sat at the table having a pint and didn’t order any food. There weren’t any signs on the walls/tables saying that this area was just for food. The staff were pushing us to order ‘At least a snack’ a few times referring to other people at the terrace ‘All people are eating in here’ even though there were definitely a lot of people having just pints! Overall, great pub but our evening was ruined by pushy and rude staff

The place itself is great, very atmospheric and stylish. However, had the most unpleasant experience with its staff. They asked us to leave our table in a pub area telling us that they wanted to give this table to the clients who just arrived and wanted to order food. We were just having drinks and the pub staff didn't seem to have an issue with that, there was no indication we must order food to occupy a terrace table. When I pointed to the waiter that many people on the terrace didn't have food too, he got very aggressive and tried to make us leave raising his voice at me. I was truly scared. We wouldn't occupy a table for food only if there was a sign prohibiting to do so or if a member of staff let us know in advance we can't do it. However, no one seemed to be bothered with us and other clients with drinks only before people who were willing to pay for food came in. I will never get back to this place again despite its charm, amazing view and historic heritage as I am simply scared of its staff.

Lovely pub, excellent food, super friendly staff!

Fantastic pub with a small restaurant in the first floor! Specials change according to the seasons but food never disappoints.

A decent place, I recommend it to everyone!!!

the service was fantastic and the pub is lovely and historic. prices for drinks was decent, however only downside was the food. i ordered the lamb and mash and straight off the bat, the mash was cold and you could tell was just a microwaved pack. the lamb was tough, although pretty well seasoned. the vegetables were cold and obviously frozen and so in turn, were quite hard as if they hadn’t been cooked through all the way. on the upside, the apple crumble was lovely and hot. a nice way to end the afternoon. i think if you want to come here for food, keep what i’ve said in mind. the prices are a little steep for what you get, but overall we had a good time.

My all time favourite London pub. Good grub and lovely people :)

Great pub friendly staff and a lot of history connected to this place

Comfy pub with great food. They also host challenging trivia nights if you like brain teasers.

Really cosy, friendly pub in my neighbourhood. Love the vibe, view and atmosphere.

Lovely historic pub with a view of the Thames. Most of all for myself 100% dog friendly which I find says alot about the people running it obviously kind caring people thank you

Nice small pub with river views, and good ale and beer options. Definitely has a haunting historical (good) vibe. Have not tried the food so cannot comment.

Great atmosphere. Food is very average, especially for the price

A firm favourite in Rotherhithe, always great food and ambiance. Would recommend!

Greatness is overrated when you talk about this pub Atmospheric vibe and great bear 🐻 Friendly staff and great chatter Much appreciated👾

When planning our trip to London, I googled old pubs, and this one popped up. Beyond the Sunday dinner being exceptional, if you are a descendant of the Mayflower ship, there was a book to sign. We are, and we did.

Dimly-lit and famous historic pub in Rotherhithe, complete with a selection of beers, porters and cask ales. Booking highly recommended for food, although you may be lucky to find a seat/spot inside or outside in the covered pier area. Be careful though, the pier area has wooden slats with narrow gaps so it might in theory be possible to drop a phone through!

Staff did exceptionally well with a packed table on the top floor for a special retirement do. We had a fantastic time. Superb food and wonderful ales, wonderful atmosphere.

Almost camp but utterly charming

Excellently cosy historic tiny pub with a great variety of menu. Booking is highly recommended.

Genuine English pub, very well decorated, it is worth deviating from the central area to get to the place. It has several rooms distributed over two floors, including a terrace on the ground floor. Typical English food of which I would highlight the "Sunday Roast", they have different types of meats. Very rich in flavor and quantity. The staff's attention was excellent.

Been coming here for a couple of years, normally post dog walk. (The pub is very dog friendly) The staff are always very professional and friendly, the vibe is great, the food is some of the best you'll get in a pub in London and the pub, historic itself, is old enough to be remenicent of a tavern from the 1700s. A wonderful view of the Thames from the outside seating area as well. As a born Londoner this is by far my favourite pub in the city.

Lovely incredibly British pub with very good food and an outdoor covered eating area on the Thames that is both inspiring and Incredibly entertaining

Lovely pub, miss the old candlelight Sundays, but oozes history. Gets busy, and pretty consistently, but if you're lucky enough to get a table or find some space it's a lovely boozer for a drink

It's a quandary, when does a pub become just a tourist trap or a real community pub. Well, this places treads it marvelously, still being a place locals come to and attracting the London visitors. Great staff and a vibrant visitor vibe too.On the day I returned, anAussie family with nautical connections were visiting. Shared some time and stories together which is what a pub is all about. Magical pub with a good history to include supposed boarding of The Mayflower through the pub, growing dock history and the burial of the Mayflower captain within the local St Mary's churchyard. My mother maŕied in the church and lived locally, so shiver inducing past. Stoll licensed to sell US stamps, visit and enjoy.

It's always a treat to return to the Mayflower, it's truly the go to pub along the banks of the Thames. I was, not disappointed the Food was delicious as normal and the Guinness is just that, properly poured Guinness to enjoy. A must visit pub when your in London.

A great place to spend the afternoon, great day out.

This pub is made from some of the timber from the Mayflower. It was busy, reservations took up just about every table and the staff was very friendly. We didn't have time to eat but everyone else was.

I used to really love this pub, but today it was so cold and draughty it really detracted from the lovely food, beer and staff. Why can't they fix the effing door to the terrace? Is it that hard? It's been like that for years.

The Mayflower is a good old fashioned pub with good food. Situated right on the River Thames in Rotherhithe it is welcoming and gets busy. The quality of food and drink is very good and is reasonably priced. The pub has an outside terraced area which is closed during high tide to stop the water from the river getting into the building. We visited on a Saturday and it had very few tables spare so it may be advisable to book if making a special visit. We went after visiting the Brunel Tunnel Museum. Would recommend this pub if you're in the area.

Outstanding in every aspect - great dining experience. Fantastic find with River Thames views both ways. Super, efficient and friendly service. Fabulous food - generous portion of chargrilled chicken in the burger, loaded with avocado and full of flavour. Steak pie also loaded with succulent meat and a crunchie crust pastry. Scrummy sticky toffee pudding. Buzzing atmosphere with delightful seating out the front as well as by the water.

Decking over the Thames, great place to sit with a pint with view down river.

A fantastic British Pub with excellent food.

Helloo.... Thank you so much for hosting us tonight... what a pub!!...what a crowd.we’re awesome .. so we’re you also ...can’t wait to come back again... thank you to everyone for making us feel welcome and enjoying the night... take care and see you soon.....

I love this pub. The location, the ambience, the people, the beers, the food and lastly, but definitely not least, the service. Perfect.

It's a really great pub. Good beer and good food. Good staff. I strongly recommend this pub whether you live in London or you're visiting.

EDIT: the roast here is back in business, chef must have been on hols! Also recommend the sticky toffee pud. Please give more than 2 roast potatoes though. Boast about this place to friends as having the best roast in London, particularly the lamb. Went today and it had gone steeply downhill sadly. Pink tender Lamb rump replaced with overdone, grey lamb leg meat that tasted like Toby carvery. Pork was also pretty average. Quite sad and hoping it’s temporary (in which case I’ll be changing this review).

I came for Sunday dinner and the place was packed, with no tables. I ended up waiting at a bar stool and grabbing a table opening when it became available. The scotch egg was superb - slightly runny yolk, soft whites, and beautifully crispy outsides. I liked how they had vegan options. I'm glad someone mentioned getting a vegetarian roast, because that wasn't on the menu. It was pretty nice, but I think it used blue cheese inside, so be aware of that in case you don't like blue cheese. The pie was crispy and well seasoned. I saw they also had some nice vegetarian starters and sides. This place was surprisingly friendly for non-meat eaters.

The Mayflower Pub is a historic and charming riverside pub in London, located in Rotherhithe. It is famous for its cozy atmosphere, traditional British pub fare, and fascinating history linked to the Mayflower ship, which set sail to America in 1620. The pub offers scenic views of the River Thames, making it a perfect spot for enjoying a drink or meal while soaking in the historical ambiance. Its warm interiors and rich heritage make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

A lovely place to be with friends.

A bit pricey but delicious lamb Sunday roast. Buzzing atmosphere. Lots of adorable dogs outdoors.

Service lacking. Very abrupt on arrival no welcome. Our server had no knowledge of the menu said didn’t know the menu when asked for recommendations disinterested in making our evening pleasant. Food was good but wouldn’t return as felt so unwelcome. Staff need some hospitality training.

Gem of a find and history surrounds it. The Mayflower was moored up close by, so a few American pilgrims drop by this pub. Close by the first tunnel under The Thames was engineered by Marc Brunel, son of Isambard. If you wish to get to the shoreline, there are steps leading down to The Thames.

One of the best pubs in London. Went for the Tuesday pub quiz for the first time which was excellent. Cracking pint of Guinness and food generally good (marked down food because the mussels were gritty despite being rope grown). Brilliant and unique atmosphere and fantastically friendly staff. Menu is excellent.

We went to this pub for the second time. They don’t take reservations for lunch for just two people so we took a chance and turned up quite early. I’m glad we did as it got crowded an hour later. The pub served good pub food and this is just what we wanted. We both had sausage and mash. Good sausages and well presented. We then shared two desserts. A sticky toffee pudding that benefited from not being as overly sweet as some and a mandarin cheesecake, which was unusual and tasty. I had a pretty nice glass of white wine. The coffee is also good. Well worth a visit.

If there's better sticky toffee pudding in the world I'll eat my hat

Best pub in London. That’s all I’ve got to say about it.

Nice old pub with a Thames water view! Excellent fish and chips! Pints were cold and good!

We have enjoyed a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Both the roast chicken and roast beef were cooked to perfection, vegetables still crunchy,and the Yorkshire pudding and gravy it was to die for. We have finished it with a creme brule. The Italian waiter was helpful and very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. We will definitely go back.

Lovely venue. Staff were friendly, the chips weren’t crisp. A little soft.

Unbelievable pub. Slice of History with good food and great drink selection. We’re lucky that a place like this has been preserved the way it has.

Very old style pub which is a bit of a tourist attraction but still worth a visit for the river terrace good quality food and drink

The atmosphere and food were amazing, but we unfortunately had such slow service that it ruined the experience. We're fast eaters and are usually out of restaurants within an hour, but our meal took over 2 hours. It was nearly 30 minutes before we got our first drinks and there wasn't really anyone checking to see if we wanted another one or refills on water. They were friendly, but just extremely slow.

Great pub. Lovely atmosphere and a good selection of ales. Lovely view by the thames as well when the tide is out. Would recommend to anyone:)

Superschöner Pub, der im Inneren wirklich an eine alte Seefahrerkneipe erinnert und der einfach für Fotografen einfach unendlich viele Motive bietet. Das Essen war in Ordnung, aber preislich dann doch für die Portion und die Qualität eher teuer. Auch waren die Getränkepreise deutlich über dem Londoner Durchschnitt. Schöne Außenterrasse mit Blick auf die Themse.

What a great pub on the river in Rotherhithe. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon and couldn't believe how friendly and helpful the waiting staff were. Food was excellent quality and generous portions.

After years of living in London I finally managed to grab a pint in the Mayflower. Has a great atmosphere on the rear decking over looking the Thames and certainly lives up to the hype. A lovely spot in the summer to watch the boats sail up and down the river The inside of the pub is full of character and rich in history I would highly recommend stopping in for a beer

Lors de voyage sur la capitale, nous souhaitions vivre l'expérience du sunday roast britannique et nous avons pu réserver une table au mayflower Typique, dans son jus, ce bar taverne est tout à fait dans l'esprit que nous cherchions au rdc une partie bar bondée, les clients payent, boivent devant 3 pauvres serveurs qui évoluent dans 4 m² de bar, puis on s'engouffre dans la salle - bondée elle aussi - et on nous installe à l'étage Pas facile de trouver un plat pouvant convenir aux enfants mais on finit par y arriver Nous avons un rôti d'agneau pour moi, de porc pour monsieur - seule la viande change La garniture est la même ainsi que la sauce "gravy" C'était bon, bien cuisiner comme un plat familial, quoiqu'un peu lourd ! Le service était efficace et sympa Rien à dire de plus que : tentez l'aventure pour vous une imprégnation totale dans l'angleterre typique

The food is delicious, warm and lovely service, cozy and pleasant atmosphere

Without a doubt the best pub in London!! The most delicious vegetarian Sunday roast I have ever had. Highly recommend.

Love the interior of the pub - so much portraits and history. Vibe at the outdoor seating (summer vibes) and second floor (cosy intimate) were amazing in their own ways. Had their roasted sirloin Sunday roast - well roasted. Sticky toffee date pudding was a classic to end off the meal. Shoutout to their thick pint of Guinness - probably one of my best in London!

With a long history and a great location by the Thames the pub has a good reputation. The food and ale selection is good value too

Characteristic place. Very suggestive. Staff really friendly and always available. Excellent food. I come back here to eat as often as I can. Highly recommended ♥️

Great pub but disappointing Sunday roast. Perfectly cooked meat but terrible chalky and hard roast potatoes with no crisp, rubbery Yorkshire pudding and Bisto-like gravy. Sorry!

I only give one star and the reason for that is the worn out aquarium with the two fish. I'm sorry to point it out but the current situation is animal cruelty. Please take care of them, even if they don't have fur or paws, they deserve a nice home with clean water, furnishings and a pump. That's why I only give one star even though the pub with its service, food and drink are great.

A great historic pub. Can get busy, but that aside, highly recommended. I had a Guinness and it was good quality.

Old world building and British pub off the path a bit but well worth the effort. Great food, beer and wait staff. We ate out the back, no reservations needed, where you can watch and hear the Thames while you eat. Can’t recommend enough

Absolutely gorgeous gem of a pub. The interior decor is stunning and the balcony overlooking The Thames is my favourite spot to bring friends. The food is fantastic, had the steak pie, gorgeous dish.

Excellent back patio. Inside is a little labyrinthine. Staff is friendly. The river is....the Thames but that can't be helped. The view is great.

What a find. Great food, super good Service... and the view! Wow! Loved every bit of it. We were fortunate enough to be served by lovely Giovanni.

We loved this place! Authentic atmosphere, great service and excellent food and drinks. If we're in the area again we'll definitely come back.

Best pub in London. Cozy, warm and beautiful. The service is really nice and the people working there are extremely polite. The food is very good.

Love this pub. Great service and food

Great food but the best was the service and specifically Jack. Absolutely a legend 💪

One of the best experiences we had in London. A place one must visit! Great view with Superb food. The staff are super kind and nice. Would really recommend it.

Great pub, great beer and great food. Nuff said! 👍

What a Fabulous Pub. Will 100% be going back when its a bit quieter for a Proper look. Well worth going

The wine is delicious. There is a female bartender who is very enthusiastic and offers me a variety of wines to try. Thank you for your hospitality. Although I think the chicken wing here is averagely seasoned, I still give them a five-star rating. If I have the chance to visit the UK again, I would like to come here again for a drink or two.

No wonder people queue for their roast. Fantastic food with great service.

We had amazing time, thank you.

This pub has been my local for quite some time now Cant fault the food, and the staff are very friendly , big mention for Edd, Jack and Italian G Always a warm welcome awaits

A stunning pub, so beautiful and old! The food is not cheap but totally worth it, we have tried starters, mains, Sunday roasts, desserts, they were all delicious! The service is personal but not overbearing, kudos to Erika for being a stellar professional

After walking the Thames path from tower bridge to canary wharf I decided to have lunch at The Mayflower all I can say what a find. Service excellent, fantastic range of beers and WOW Sunday Lunch to die for. View of the Thames from the patio, a complete cosmopolitan crowd and a totally historic pub couldn't ask for more. Great value for money bookings advised but walk ins welcome.

Likely the place where the colonists had their last beer before coming to America. as an American this is a must visit location, and the food is excellent

Fantastic old pub overlooking the Thames. Good selection of beers and wine served by friendly staff in a warm and cosy atmosphere. The terraced beer garden hangs over the river and is great fun when the tide is high. Great gastropub food and not to forget the delicious steak I had. Highly recommended!

Really loved this pub and it's atmosphere,food was mostly delicious 😋 only issue was one of the main courses which were some mussels were a little gritty 😬and really didn't like the £25 service charge being added as think in UK tip should be at customer's discretion . Would still return despite this though as atmosphere,service and most of the food was great😀..just wouldn't pay service charge next time though!

Visiting from Sydney Australia, The Mayflower Pub is a wonderful historical pub on the shores of the Thames. It has beautiful, delicious food and an amazing atmosphere. The staff are great, very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.