London’s high-end dining scene rarely goes hand in hand with a strict budget. Snapping up a reservation inside one of the capital’s Michelin-starred spots usually means having a bill that resembles the cost of a small mortgage plonked on the table at the end of your meal. But an unassuming neighbourhood pub in south London is turning the tide, and proving that world-class cooking doesn’t always have to come with an eye-watering price-tag attached to it.
Michelin-starred pub grub in south London
The Kerfield Arms in Camberwell has recently managed to bag itself a sought-after Michelin star; the first pub in Southwark to do so. Proudly displaying its bright red plaque by the front door, this neighbourhood gem serves up delicious food – well-worthy of its newly-acquired shiny star – but without the stuffy service or strict dress code. Seamlessly blending the warm and welcoming atmosphere that you’d expect from a south London pub with the high-end culinary offerings that’d usually be found inside an expensive restaurant. Sounds pretty darn perfect, hey?
The most wallet-friendly way to experience the Kerfield Arms’s mouth-watering menu is during their midweek lunch service. Their ever-changing special costs just £12. And if you want a proper afternoon treat, just £15 will secure you the dish of the day alongside a pint of beer or a glass of wine – making it, quite possibly, the most affordable way to eat Michelin-starred food in London.
The interior of the space is completely unpretentious, full of convivial chatter and comfy seating; making Michelin-starred grub feel a whole lot more accessible (and affordable) for food-loving Londoners like you and I.
📍You’ll find the Kerfield Arms at 16 Grove Lane, SE5 8SY.
🚇 The nearest station is Denmark Hill.
