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25/10/2026
We need your recommendations. A local handy person to secure our flag that has been pulled out the wall, and smashed a window through the night. Also a local glazier to mend first floor window. TIA. Email [email protected] or comment below and il respond as soon as possible.
24/10/2026
London Christian school alarm has been going off all day again. Do any of our neighbours have the caretakers number? Thanks in advance ❤️
23/10/2026
Stop Austen dampening your spirits? Stop off in one on Londons traditional cask focused pubs and try our seasonal faves Old ale or Bonfire boy. You can play board games, pool or darts or simply soak up the atmosphere and chat to the locals! Taking bookings for Sunday lunch now via email [email protected] or phone us. **rguide London Pub Map CAMRA
21/10/2026
The weather has turned, it must be bonfire season!! Six cask on this week with Bonfire boy being our November treat at 5.8%. Goes perfectly with our bangers & mash or steak & ale pie...but remember to book for food, we get VERY busy. Email [email protected] **rguide CAMRA London Pub Map
16/10/2026
It's Friday, after work drinks in your favourite cask ale pub is always a great shout! 5 casks on today including seasonal fave Old ale. Our kitchen is open Lunch and Dinner Friday and Saturday, and booking up for Sunday lunch too. Email us [email protected] We look forward to seeing you soon, Cheers 🍺🍷 **rguide
13/10/2026
If you have visted us over the last week, you may have smelt some gorgeous aromas coming from our pub kitchen! I'm pleased to announce we are back cooking on gas. All your favourite pub classics are back- Pies, bangers & mash, Chilli con carne, Scotch eggs and much more! No pretentious cooking just good hearty pub fayre.
Small team, small kitchen so planning on dining, be a sweet and book by calling or emailing [email protected]
06/10/2026
As we say put our last barrel of Harvest on, which tipple are you trying next? Our Dark mild, much sought after Old ale or the classic Sussex best? Lets not forget we also have a session ale 'Sisters' at 3.4% but still full of flavour or the hoppy Armada.
23/09/2026
Another fully booked quiz here tonight at The Royal Oak. Don't forget to join us for a pre-quiz game of pool or darts. Tomorrow is thirsty Thursday. Did you know if you buy 2 large wines you get the rest of the bottle free on Thursday! **rguide fans CAMRA London Pub Map
22/09/2026
Are you ready to dance in the Old ale, because we are! (also available on low alcoholic) Open from 11am and noon on Sundays we are your favourite community local only 2 mins from Borough station. **rguide
17/09/2026
🍺 NATIONAL CASK ALE WEEK STARTS TODAY! 🍺
And if there was ever a week to enjoy a proper pint of cask, this is it.
Here at The Royal Oak, Borough, we’re proud to be Harvey’s historic London outpost – bringing more than 230 years of Sussex brewing heritage from Lewes to the heart of Borough.
And we take our cask seriously. ❤️🍺
FIVE different cask ales are currently on the bar, including the fantastic seasonal Lewes Castle Brown Ale – recently crowned:
🏆 WORLD’S BEST DARK B**R 2026
🏆 WORLD’S BEST ENGLISH STYLE BROWN ALE 2026
And there’s more to come…
👀🍺 OLD ALE IS COMING SOON!
The much-anticipated return of another Harvey’s favourite – itself crowned World’s Best Mild Ale 2026. 🏆
Whether you’ve been drinking Harvey’s for years or you’ve never tried a proper pint of cask before, Cask Ale Week is the perfect excuse to pay us a visit.
🍺 Five casks on the bar
🏆 Award-winning ales
❤️ Over 230 years of brewing heritage
📍 The Royal Oak, Borough
BREWED IN SUSSEX. POURED IN BOROUGH.
Come and raise a pint to proper cask ale. 🍻
13/09/2026
Londons only Harveys official pub with 5 different cask ales on this week including award winning seasonal fave Lewes castle brown. We also have great board games, weekly Wednesday quiz, Thirsty Thursday with drinks deals, our pool table and darts board upstairs and a great food menu coming very soon!
05/09/2026
A lovely start to a bright sunny morning in Borough. We welcomed the Morris dancers to enjoy a pint of Harvey's Brewery cask ale.
31/08/2026
We are fully booked now for this Wednesdays weekly pub quiz. Get ahead of your competitior teams and book now for next Wednesday. £2pp. Lots of prizes to be won inc a £50 bar tab voucher!
29/08/2026
A wet Saturday in Borough. We are just a 2 minute walk from the station and 10mins from London bridge. Come inside, enjoy the best Harvey's Brewery b**r around and play some pool or darts upstairs. £1 a play contactless table.
28/08/2026
Harvey’s Celebrates a Haul of 2026 B**r Awards 🏆
We’re delighted to share a fantastic collection of awards from the 2026 World B**r Awards and British Bottlers’ Institute Awards.
🏆We picked up World's Best awards for:
Lewes Castle Brown Ale – World’s Best Dark B**r & English Style Brown Ale (Cask being delivered Tuesday 1st to Royal oak)
Old Ale – World’s Best Mild Ale
Sussex Stronghold – World’s Best Pale Barley W**e
Sweet Sussex Stout – World’s Best Sweet Stout
🏆 Gold Medal & UK Winner awards for:
Sisters, Ouse Booze, Star of Eastbourne, Imperial Extra Double Stout, Prince of Denmark
🏆And at the British Bottlers’ Institute Awards, both Christmas Ale and Pilsner picked up Gold Medals.
A fantastic result across the Harvey’s range and a real credit to our amazing brewing team!
Read more about the awards on our website: https://www.harveys.org.uk/news/harveys-celebrates-haul-2026-b**r-awards
Want to try our award winners for yourself try our cask range including Best, Sisters, Lewes castle in September and Old ale from October. Alongside Armada, Dark Mild and more in tske away bottles.
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We’re delighted to be celebrating a fantastic collection of awards for Harvey’s at both the 2026 World B**r Awards and British Bottlers’ Institute Awards, with b**rs from across our range receiving national and international recognition.
27/08/2026
*Singers wanted* Solo or duo performers for our wonderful pub in SE1. Are you, or have you seen a performance that would suit our gorgeous little pub? Tag your favourite artists or comment below. Friday/Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons throughout 26/2027 plus Halloween, December Christmas gigs and NYE.
Address
44 Tabard Street
London
SE1 4JU
The pub and beer bar and restaurant located on Tabard Street in London can be easily reached by public transport or by driving. For those using public transport, they can take the Tube to Borough station or London Bridge station, and then take a short walk to Tabard Street. Alternatively, buses 21, 35, 40, 133, and 343 all stop near Tabard Street.
For those driving, there are several parking options available including street parking on nearby roads such as Long Lane or Southwark Bridge Road. There are also car parks in the area including Union Car Parks on Great Suffolk Street and NCP Car Park on Kipling Street. Please note that parking may be limited during peak times.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
4pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 9pm |
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The Royal Oak Borough, located on Tabard Street in London, is a pub, beer bar, and restaurant that has recently been awarded the CAMRA 2023 Pub of the Year award. This establishment offers award-winning cask ales and personal service with a friendly Sussex hospitality. The Royal Oak Borough is known for its fantastic roasts, including beef, pork belly, chicken, and vegan options. And what better way to finish off your meal than with their delicious sticky toffee pudding?
The Royal Oak Borough is also known for its limited-time offers on their Armada Ale and Southdown Harvest by 500ml bottles for only £3 each. They are always updating their social media pages with new deals and events such as their festival updates or quiz nights where you can win big!
This establishment is also dog-friendly and welcomes well-behaved owners to come in and enjoy a pint with their furry friends. They even feature some adorable pups on their social media pages like Jasper and Lupin.
Overall, The Royal Oak Borough is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a cozy pub atmosphere with great food and drink options. With its friendly staff and welcoming environment, it's no wonder they were awarded the CAMRA 2023 Pub of the Year award!
