Historic pub by the river in Rotherhithe, named after the Mayflower ship which left from here for America carrying the Pilgrim Fathers. Dark wooden interior, an upstairs dining room with views over the river, and a quite majestic steak and cheese pie make it perfect for the winter. A balcony out over the river, and huge salads, make it great in the summer too. Also: one of the few fine cigar vending machines I've ever seen.
117 Rotherhithe Street; Nearest tube: Rotherhithe; Tel: 020 7237 4088
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