One of London's best desserts according to reviews. Buttery tart pastry with brown butter and honey filling that strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and savory butter. Textural contrast between crispy pastry and filling. A signature dessert that shouldn't be missed.
Tips from diners
Save room for this. It's one of the most-praised desserts in London and the Marksman's best dish.
One of The Marksman's signature dishes. Tender beef combined with barley in soft buns, topped with horseradish cream. A perfect example of Marksman's philosophy—taking humble pub food (the bun) and elevating it with skillful cooking. Smoky cod's roe and devilled pig's skin are often part of the composition.
Tips from diners
Don't let simplicity fool you. These buns showcase the Marksman approach—humble format, serious technique.
The standout Sunday roast at The Marksman. Beef roasted to tender perfection, served with proper Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy. Reviewers consistently cite this as one of the best Sunday roasts in London.
Tips from diners
Reserve a table for Sunday lunch via OpenTable. This is one of London's best Sunday roasts and tables fill quickly.
A seasonal special that's consistently praised. Chicken combined with girolle (chanterelle) mushrooms in a proper pie crust. Often served as a family-sized portion for sharing. The combination of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms is classic but executed with precision.
Tips from diners
This is typically served to share. Ask the kitchen if it's available and whether to order for 2 or more.
A showcase for pristine British seafood. Fresh Dorset crab dressed simply to let the flavor shine. Reflects The Marksman's philosophy of quality produce prepared with restraint and skill. Seasonal availability applies.
Tips from diners
If crab is on the menu, order it. Quality British seafood is one of Marksman's specialties.
Opened in 2015 by Tom Harris and Jon Rotheram, both former chefs at St. John in Clerkenwell, The Marksman combines casual pub atmosphere with fine dining discipline. The menu emphasizes seasonality and British produce. The quirky brown-tiled exterior hides a wood-panelled bar downstairs and a modern-yet-unpretentious dining room upstairs. In 2017, The Marksman became the first pub in London to win Michelin's Pub of the Year.
Don't be fooled by the casual brown-tiled exterior. This is serious cooking in a relaxed setting. St. John alumni run the kitchen.
Sundays at The Marksman are a proper event. Different meats rotate, but beef is the standout. Book ahead.
Bar downstairs (casual, standing room), dining room upstairs (modern but unpretentious). Rooftop terrace too.
The Marksman runs special themed nights. Wednesday curry night is popular—check their menu for what's on.
First pub in London to win Michelin's Pub of the Year (2017). Founded by two chefs from St. John with a philosophy: good British food without pretension.
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