This historic London pub provides a fantastic drinking and dining spot all year round thanks to its cosy interiors and relaxed beer garden for soaking up the summer sun. The Crutched Friars is named after the staff the Friars carried under the Roman Catholic order which settled on the site in 1249. Today, the pub balances the line of comfort and finery, making it a great spot for all dining occasions.
The main menu begins with an eclectic mix of starters ranging from mini baked Camemberts, served with warm toasted rustic bread for dipping and a sweet red onion marmalade; to Asian-inspired panko-coated calamari, accompanied by a smooth garlic mayonnaise that is cut through by a zing of fresh lemon.
When it comes to the main course, you'll find plenty of British pub classics including sausage and mash with a rich beef, red wine, and onion gravy; pie and mash; and fish and chips.
If you're dining with a group of friends, the Crutched Friar has an entire menu made for the occasion. Order a selection of sharing platters or grazing plates to share while you chat, test out the huge range of drinks, and watch live sports on the HD screens.
For meat-lovers, there's an entire sharing plate bursting with everything you could dream of: thick, juicy sausages; crispy southern-fried chicken tenders; sticky barbecue wings; pork pies; and shredded duck - all of the meaty goodness comes accompanied by garlic mushrooms, garlic bread, crunchy fries and dips.
Vegetarians can enjoy plates of nachos topped with oozy cheese and a variety of dips as well as fries, onion rings, and rustic bread and olives.
No British pub is complete without their take on the classic sticky toffee pudding. The Crutched Friar adds clotted cream and fudge ice cream to their warm toffee sponge as well as lashings of homemade toffee sauce and a delectable crunch of almond and granola.