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The Mayflower
Pub and Restaurant££££
Surrey Quay, 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, 2018Beautiful 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.- James CheshireMarch 6, 2016What small pubs SHOULD be like - cozy, vibrant and friendly. Great selection drinks, great food and all lots of books and crannies to sit in.
AFAR MediaJune 5, 2015Order 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, 2014This 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!
Upvoted Feb 13- Fantastic river side view, friendly staff, and good food! Although food quality varies by item: roasts, mussels, liver terrine great - burgers could be better.
Seth AndersonSeptember 9, 2016The burger and chips were good. Try and find a seat on the covered deck in the rear. Nice place to enjoy a few pints!
nina sJanuary 18, 2015A 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.
Wayne FordDecember 19, 2017Charming 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.
Daniel KolodziejJune 13, 2018A wonderful little pocket of london. The pub is charming and full of history. Worth a special trip.
S. R.February 14, 2015Lovely, 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.
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
Sam MJuly 8, 2015Lovely 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.
Daniel ダニエルApril 22, 2014The 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..
Greg JaneJuly 31, 2019Steeped 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.
Jenna AndersonOctober 5, 2014One 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- 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
Hoss NassabiJuly 6, 2015Great view to Thames, cosy location to hangout with friends while enjoying good pub food. We had Haddock and it was tasty ^_^
Rose CeeFebruary 27, 2015Best chicken & mushroom pie I've ever had! Crispy pastry sitting on mashed potato, carrots, lots of green veg & a rich beefy gravy.
- Sam MMarch 13, 2016Lovely 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.
Shelley CFebruary 15, 2015Lovely 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.
Tim CohenMay 6, 2019Great 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.
Kasia GéJuly 1, 2018Really cool British pub and good food. Placed by the Thames river and has very nice soul
Timothy RaymondApril 6, 2023Cozy place with great history, nice views of the river, and all around good food and selection.
Vic McGinMay 3, 20152 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.
Liana LindenbergDecember 9, 2015Perfect pub for Americans. It's got a neat history I tell people back home in the States over and over again.
caseqJune 22, 2018A cozy little place with a nice view of Thames and a fair selection of decent ales -- a true hidden gem!- Lidia VorontsovaJuly 12, 2015Totally deserving of its title of one of the best pubs in London. Sit outside if you can.
Dilyana Sen 🌊May 10, 2019Absolutely amazing food - I recommend trying fish and chips! Lovely atmosphere & friendly staff! 🇬🇧✌🏻
- George BatchelorSeptember 10, 2017Really great burger's to have with a beer. Can't decide if it's better outside in the summer, or inside in the winter
The Wall Street JournalAugust 1, 2012Jump 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
I love this pub. Such a cozy feeling with the fireplace and the wooden decor. Food is also very nice.
Chris R (thechristophe)April 17, 2022Great place, friendly staff, tables you book are not all that comfortable.
David AllenAugust 31, 2015Fantastic London pub. Good stock of beers at the bar, good pub food and a fantastic beer garden over the river
Sara KriegelMay 24, 2014Pies 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.
Steph JonesOctober 29, 2014A really lovely traditional pub with a great pint! Love the atmosphere and is pretty easy to get to on the tube. Read more
M CJanuary 18, 2017Come early to diner (be sure to make reservations or calling first) or take a beer at the pub!
Silvia MAugust 9, 2014Excellent beer, food and desserts. Add to that the great view on the Thames and the history of this lovely pub.
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011The Mayflower, the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620, set sail from near this pub, and it also ended its days here. Timbers from the ship are said to have been used to build the pub.
Cla ClaNovember 6, 2018Great historic pub. Also great food. Look for the upstairs floor. The atmosphere is great.- Dilyana Sen 🌊May 10, 2019Food was absolutely amazing - I recommend trying the fish and chips! Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff! 🇬🇧
- Sophia MinaJune 19, 2018Riverfront location is amazing! Great outdoor seating area, pies were magnificent. Highly recommend.
- Anaïs TraoréFebruary 16, 2015It's an amazing pub with a lot of historical details and artifacts.. and the beer is good. Shame abt the yuppies..
JESSICASeptember 23, 2020Atmospheric pub located close to where the Mayflower set sail to the New World.
Michel TardyNovember 11, 2018Lovely old pub on the south side of the Thames. Nice decor, good beer and food selection.
BiancaFebruary 24, 2017Cozy pub with a view across the Thames. Nice selection of ales. Historical place.- Ben TweedySeptember 18, 2016Amazing pub on the river. One of the oldest pubs in London, very cosy and great food.
Kavita GajjarSeptember 19, 2017Historic, authentic, great atmosphere, frirndly staff' amazing views... Icould go on!
FranciscoJune 21, 2014Awesome little pub. Full of character and right by the river. Perfect for a pint or a lunch!
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On the river Thames path by the Brunel Museum.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:30 PM
+44 20 7237 4088
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Free
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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