Boot and Flogger

Name: Boot and Flogger
Address: 10-20 Redcross Way, London, United Kingdom, SE1 1TA
Telephone: 020 7407 1184
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

188 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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This hidden gem, a short walk from London Bridge, is London’s first real wine bar opened in 1965 by John Davy trading as a Free Vintner. Brimming with genuine character and jovial service, it has the feel of a private members club (for ladies and gentleman) and is home to some of the most original private rooms in the area. Best quality meats hand carved off the bone, award winning steak and delicious seasonal dishes cater for discerning customers. All polished off with a British cheese board and sticky puds. Our wine list boasts a large number of rare vintages alongside an extensive range from Davy’s wine merchant cellars.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

7 Aug 2022

23:30

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British, Winery, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00–22:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
Phone number
020 7407 1184
Website
http://www.davy.co.uk/bootandflogger
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
10-20 Redcross Way, London, SE1 1TA
Area
London Bridge
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
London Bridge
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South East London
Business Meals
South East London
Child Friendly
South East London
Lunch
South East London
Neighbourhood Gem
South East London
Notable Wine List
South East London
Pre/post theatre
South East London
British

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SueyQP
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Thoroughly enjoyed my meal (Mackerel to start - delicious, followed by heavenly smoked haddock fish cakes). Staff are very helpful and friendly. Two courses and a jug of Pimms £60. Not cheap but such a comfortable yet smart place. Presentation and quality of food plus the professional staff make for a very good experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Southwest Florida
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time we have eaten at the Boot and Flogger. Service, food and wine were all outstanding.
SL
SteveL
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from start to finish, tapas dishes and mains were really tasty.
NP
NikkiP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
A really characterful pub set on a quiet lane, but within easy reach of buzzy Borough and London Bridge. The staff were all lovely. Food was delicious and portions generous.
SP
SamanthaP
London
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good find and super food and good location. Great to see an old pub in to a nice restaurant. private dining also available
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb and always is
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just about the best old world, hidden away and quality service experience you can get
D
Davie
London
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great evening here. Thank you to everyone for providing excellent food and charming service. A memorable time was had by all. And the bangers were gorgeous :-)
m
mulberry63
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Belated Mothers Day celebration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Surrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Bit dark, but really delicious food!
T
Tiresias
London
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 21 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great team. Good food, great wine selection.
S
Sean
Anchorage
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful and unique interior with attentive wait staff and a well curated wine menu. This is a cozy place for a couple on a date or for a group - the space can accommodate each with its layout.
W
alexW
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great pub for food- lots of character and a great drinks selection
N
Natasha
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and incredible food. I would highly recommend this place
AJ
AnthonyJ
London
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
We arrived at the restaurant to find that it was closed, notwithstanding that they had accepted our reservation via Open Table. As it was New Year's Eve, this oversight condemned us to more than two hours of wandering around seeking to find an alternative place to dine.
P
Pezza
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my wife and found it to be a lovely spot for a cosy drink and meal. I'd not been to a Davy's for quite some time, so I was delighted that this restaurant (the original!) still retains the traditional charm and ambience of the brand that I recall. Great food, very helpful and friendly staff, and great service. Thoroughly recommend and will be returning.
MW
MichaelW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eaten here many times, great atmosphere, service and food.
G
Goodgrub
London
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service staff cozy quiet wine bar a hidden gem 5 🌟
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the decor, service was excellent, the food was amazing. We had a Rioja 2013 it was incredible! Amazing varieties of wines. Such a interesting pub, very old and traditional which added to its charm.
SP
SallyP
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
We had a problem with payment - there is still a second charge on a credit card and I have been unable to get the accounts department on the phone despite 4 phone calls and leaving a message
DB
DanielB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2020
overall5food3service5ambience5
Just a very friendly, relaxed place with a good atmosphere, great wine and a simple but good menu.
JM
JohnM
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 March 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice bar / restaurant off the beaten track - busy but quiet enough to have a decent conversation with mates. Food was great - smallish size but a great taste. Staff very warm and welcoming and a credit to the establishment. Thanks for a great night.
JA
JamesA
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
My first visit to Boot and Flogger, but decidedly not my last! Truly a perfect ambience, with excellent British and continental food, for entertaining friends or international guests. Comfortable seating, attentive but not intrusive service, moderate pricing (for London) - it was a terrific night. I noted that they also have private rooms of various sizes, which would be great for special entertaining.
ET
EstherT
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was amazing. Service ok - the waiter we had struggled to make recommendations. Really lovely venue inside. One loud and very brash table dominated the noise levels. When they left it was much better. Some quiet background music wouldn’t go amiss. Would definitely go again - not cheap but very reasonable for the quality of food.
B
Bill
London
126 reviews
vip
4.0
126 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for Sunday lunch before seeing a show at the chocolate factory which is closeby. Both starters and main courses were first class and the recommendation to have the cauliflower cheese was a good one! Staff were very helpful. well worth a visit.
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nwinky
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Hake was replaced with Sea Bass but was still great. Portion on the fish slightly small but food quality across all courses was excellent. The venue itself is unique and has both character and isn’t too loud. Would definitely return!
R
Rahl
London
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2020
overall4food4service3ambience5
Decent restaurant, very good ambience. Service was pretty average on the night i attended.
CM
CarolineM
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2019
overall4food3service4ambience3
This is a really good watering hole, in a quiet spot near London Bridge. Unfortunately, I picked up some negative vibes outside the Pub, and found that the history of prostitution and unmarked graves made me nervous in the area. But this is no reflection on the Pub, which gives excellent service
H
Hardofhearing
Oxford
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Unique, traditional,cosy wine bar in tucked away location with lovely staff who look after you very well. Untouched by current trends in decor and food, the place to go for bangers and mash and an excellent glass of wine; the real charm is in the interior, with its panelling, private booths and Dickensian feel. The menu is short but well executed and the puddings very good. A happy birthday lunch with my husband and grown-up daughter with faultless service and no difficulty having a conversation in peace. I do hope they never decide to change the place.......
R
Rylands
London
81 reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great place for good food, a generally lively atmosphere, not overwhelming, handy little glassed-off sections giving a little privacy. I love the old wooden floors and the old feel of the place. Unpretentious.
CB
ChrisB
Kent
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our party could use the private room which worked out well for us. Service and food were both good in line with Davys establishments. Would recommend for a group.
LB
LBLB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed it here, the setting is very comfortable and conducive to good chat. The wine was lovely and my food was delicious. Will be back!
SE
SEdiner
London
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2019
overall5food3service4ambience4
Very accommodating staff, great wine list and excellent value.
PS
PSAF
London
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
I have long been a fan of the Boot and Flogger, but it was the first time for my missus and the in laws. The food was excellent and surprised those who hadn't been before as they thought it was going to be something like a gastropub. Everything was superba nd we had a fantastic evening.
JH
JohnH
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Typical Davy’s wine bar with quite a lot of tables cheek to jowl. Food was good and a reasonable and varied enough wine list. Quite empty on a Saturday late lunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal. All 4 starters, mains and desserts were really complimented and enjoyed. Would absolutely return. Full of character and talking points. Only one thing I would say is that light background music would improve overall atmosphere I think but that is personal preference. Service was great too from both the staff members. Real hidden gem just away from the busy part of Borough and Bankside .
AY
AndiY
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2019
overall3food1service1ambience5
Booked for our 12 year anniversary dinner, fairly last minute. The actual restaurant itself is lovely and exactly what we were looking for. Cosy, comfortable, quirky, casual. The food took absolutely ages because they had a big party going on elsewhere, which we didn't mind because they gave us loads of free wine to compensate and we were enjoying each other's company and not in a hurry to go anyway. Unfortunately, the food was shocking! I had the Gnocchi, which was inedible. The waiter really didn't seem surprised when I only ate 1 bite and agreed with me that it was terrible. My husband had a steak, which was over cooked and gristly. We decided we'd had enough by the time the dessert menu came so can't comment on that. The wine was delicious!
SM
SusieM
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice little hidden gem. Great wine list and waiter had excellent attention to detail. Our meal was delicious and prepared to perfection. We had a wonderful night enjoying wine, food and ambience
P
Penhecker
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Such a lovely atmospheric place, retains its original character. The selection of wines is outstanding and the staff are very knowledgeable. The shortish menu had some traditional and modern choices, and the oven-baked hake with almond crumb and a delicious sauce was perfectly cooked.
EM
EMLM
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful. It was a new discovery for all of us and all agreed it was very enjoyable. Food and wine very tasty and we all especially enjoyed the complete absence of music. How lovely not to have to struggle hear and be heard. We’ll be back!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Boot and Flogger is rated 4.7 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

7 Aug 2022

23:30

10-20 Redcross Way, London, SE1 1TA

Additional information

Area
London Bridge
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00–22:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
Cuisines
British, Winery, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
London Bridge
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.davy.co.uk/bootandflogger
Phone number
020 7407 1184

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