Sunday Roast
Celebrate the end of the week by trying one of our roasts. Pick from 28-day aged sirloin of beef, roasted half chicken or nut roast wellington.
Book for Sunday RoastThe Museum Tavern dates back to 1723 and was originally called the Dog and Duck. It changed its name to The Museum Tavern when the British Museum was built in 1759 and the original Victorian bar fittings and gas lanterns remain to this day. Noted luminaries wh...
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Museum Tavern:
Join us for some Christmas cheer! Whether it's a work gathering or a cosy family meal, we're here to make your occasion special. With our seasonal menu and festive drinks, we've got everything to get you in the holiday spirit right through until 2025!
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Download it nowWe proudly serve freshly cooked traditional pub food throughout the week. Vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten containing options are also available.
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Celebrate the end of the week by trying one of our roasts. Pick from 28-day aged sirloin of beef, roasted half chicken or nut roast wellington.
Book for Sunday RoastTry one of our fantastic premium beers: Level Head Session IPA. Beers centuries in the making.
Book your table with usIntroducing our new cocktails, including the refreshing Raspberry Tom Collins.
View our cocktailsWe're proud to be a dog friendly pub - bring your four-legged friend along, we would love to see them!
Find UsWith a prettily presented Prussian blue pigment and golden gilded exterior, the Museum Tavern is a popular pub next to the British Museum by Russell Square. Other museum attractions close by include the Charles Dickens Museum and Sir John Soane's Museum. The pub retains many other original features, including mirrors and windows. Outside you can enjoy our beer garden.
The tavern is only a few stops away from international train station London St. Pancras, making us an excellent stopping point to rest and refuel for weary travellers. We’re also the perfect spot for theatre lovers looking for a hearty pub lunch, being a short walk away from both the Dominion and Gillian Lynne theatres. Book your meal with us today.
The Museum Tavern is a cosy English pub serving real ales and traditional food in a family-friendly and dog-friendly environment with free Wi-Fi.
Our delicious menu of classic pub meals includes a Sunday roast selection, sharing platters and hot desserts. For meat lovers, we have tasty chicken, crispy pork belly and steaks seared to perfection or juicy vegetarian burgers, grilled cheese and plenty of sides to pick from for vegetarians. Vegan and non-gluten options are also available.
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