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The Ring

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Pub Lunch restaurant Thai restaurant

Pub with a contemporary refit, walls adorned with boxing pictures & a classic Thai food menu. People often mention Thai, good, friendly, great, boxing, beers, service, London, corner, drinks,


Address

72 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8HA, United Kingdom

Website

theringbarlondon.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7620 0811

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (19) good (18) friendly (16) great (13) boxing (11) beers (11) service (11) London (9) corner (7) drinks (7)
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  • 4/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    Small, one room pub, directly opposite Southwark Tube Station. Loved the boxing memorabilia and received a friendly welcome. Also an attractive building with a street corner aspect; lots of natural light and a good ‘nosey spot’ for people watching. Not a great range of beers at the time of my visit but I believe that they change them around regularly. (All beverages are a personal preference - so not a criticism.) Will definitely return.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Levi 9 months ago on Google • 215 reviews
    So today I was down waiting for the jubilee line, and low and behold there was a signal failure so the station shut down and we were all kicked outside. So to make myself feel better I went straight outside to the pub across the Rd. Wow, great place. Staff were friendly, quick service and an entirely Thai food menu. But good Thai food!! I only had the chiang mai chicken, but it was made of thigh/leg meat. Curry leaf I think in the batter. Was a flavour bomb! Other peoples food looked good too. I would recommend if you ever get delayed or not to hit it up for a snack. Also some good window seats for the people watching I like to do!!.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter L. 5 months ago on Google • 287 reviews
    Cheerful pub which celebrates the boxing history of the area. They’ve been boxing around here since Roman times, as evidenced by Palestra House across the road. This pub is quite small but punches above its weight in hospitality, food, amenities and quality and choice of drinks. They have a great range of beers on tap and some amazing whiskey and whisky.

  • 5/5 London Pub M. 1 year ago on Google • 262 reviews
    🚇 Southwark 🍺 £6.00 Madri ❤️ A classic corner pub that celebrates a local historical boxing arena. . The Ring is located near Waterloo station and sits opposite Southwark Tube. . This gorgeous Victorian corner pub is very easy on the eye and has a beautiful brick facade. This pubs name and interior are an homage to The Ring Boxing Arena which once stood opposite this pub. The Ring Arena was unfortunately demolished after a bomb strike during WWII. . The walls here are covered in photographs of legendary boxers some of which graced The Ring Arena. This is a one bar pub with a high ceiling and has a proper Victorian London pub feel to it, it was nice to see the brass foot rail around the bottom of bar as so many pubs have removed these. The seating here is all poser tables and window ledges with views out to the hustle and bustle outside. There is some outside seating around the front of the pub for the warmer months. . The beer choice was very good and offers a bit of something for everyone. There are 4 cask options, rotating craft beers from breweries like Hammerton and some familiar favourites. I decided on a pint of Madri which was a decent pint and average price at six quid. The food menu is thai which is also available for takeaway. . The atmosphere was quiet on this Saturday afternoon and the majority of customers were outside lapping up the summer sun. The welcome here was great, the Guy behind the bar asked how I was rather than “what can I get you” which is a great start to any pub visit. Even though it was quiet the two staff on were keeping themselves busy cleaning the bar and glasses. The rock/indie soundtrack playing had some excellent music on including Mr David Bowie. . The @ringse1 is a lovely looking pub with excellent staff. This is no surprise considering this pub comes from the same independent stable of pubs that includes The Kings Arms just around the corner in Waterloo. Top beer, top food and a knockout welcome at this SE1 boozer. . ℹ️ Information correct on visiting 30/07/22

  • 4/5 Cem E. 1 year ago on Google
    Really friendly service with good choice of food and beers. There is infoor as well as well outdoor seating area. There are cocktails available. Facilities are clean. It is a nice pub with history to choose if you are in the area. Usually crowded after work.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 manish t. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice pub, close to office and friendly staff. The location is nice as right next to Southark station. Good menu to choose from and very good service Can get a bit crowded though on weekdays after office hours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chun Yin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Thai food Special is a surprise ‼️ really friendly service with a good choice of food and beers. Facilities are clean. It is a nice pub with a history to choose from.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shirley M. 1 year ago on Google
    This pub was hilarious. We came from out of town, and our first night in London was also the night of the World Cup Finals. We watched here and there was a pub cat who stole the show.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emil T. 1 year ago on Google
    A small pub but offers friendly atmosphere and tasty Thai food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David Q. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice pub with a great selection of beers and superb Thai food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 matthew d. 2 years ago on Google
    When my wife and I stumbled upon this place coming out of the tube, we had a hard time believing the Thai food would be any good but we were hungry so we gave it a shot… it was outstanding. The wings, great. The calamari, great (and I don’t even like calamari) The “award winning curry” deserved the award. A very cool combo of a boxing themed pub and outstanding Thai food. Well done, The Ring! (Service was very friendly as well!)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aren F. 4 months ago on Google • 125 reviews
    Awesome pub with lovely atmosphere and great music. Staff are super friendly. Good selection of drinks

  • 5/5 Zeke L. 8 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Right on the corner and filled with locals and boxing memorabilia. This place offers the lowest priced pint of beer we could find in London. 80s music was playen and we were drinking. Great hangout spot. They have a Thai restraunt connected to it. My favorite beer here was the Camden Pale Ale. Call me a sissy it was good. My wife's favorite was the Salt Jute Seasonal IPA. I say check it out.

  • 4/5 Sam M. 4 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    So nice to see a busy vibrant pub. Quick friendly service. It's changed a bit from when I used to train in the gym upstairs. I think Nev would be happy.

  • 5/5 Jade T. 2 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    A really lovely pub close to southwark station. Lots of wonderful boxing memorabilia and photos on the wall, a great place for any boxing fan for a quick pint. The service was fast and friendly and lots of tables to sit at, they have a thai food menu and I had a pad thai and a gin with lemonade that came to around £15.00. The food was served quickly it was hot and delicious and the portion size was generous-especially for london. Definitely worth stopping in!

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 3 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    We walked around our hotel and stumbled upon the pub. Excellent drinks and wonderful Thai food. Great stop.

  • 5/5 Vinicius P. 6 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    "The Ring" is a historic pub in London, located near Blackfriars Bridge. It's known for its traditional and cozy atmosphere and is often frequented by both locals and visitors. The pub has historical significance and is located in a building that dates back to the 19th century. Like many traditional British pubs, it offers a variety of beers, ales, and pub food. If you're in London and looking for a classic pub experience, "The Ring" is worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Martin G. 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Schöne Bar mit tollen Biersorten. Sehr nettes Personal. Alle Biersorten können vorher probiert werden. Hier gibt es auch traditionelle Thailändische Küche, haben wir aber noch nicht probiert. Essen sah aber gut aus.

  • 2/5 Chris P. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Would have been a 5 star review, but 1 member of staff was moving glasses on out table by grabbing the rim and didn't seen to care. Also saw him pouring Guinness with fingers by the glass rim! Food hygiene knowledge of 0!

  • 5/5 Martin S. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Best local you could ask for. Staff are amazing and the Thai food is perfect for a lunch snack or meal whilst you’re out having a few drinks. The music is killer, and the boxing memorabilia around the place, reminds you of the history of the venues name.

  • 5/5 Greg B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good pub. They have old boxing photos on the walls and some outside seating. Staff were really friendly anthey offer Thai food. My brother Tom would love it.

  • 5/5 Martin P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little spot in Southwark, The Neck Oil IPA is excellent. Had a Thai snack platter, which was interesting. The Prawn toast was excellent.

  • 5/5 Nathan T. 2 years ago on Google
    The interior has had a refresh and it looks (and smells) way better than when they had the close-quarters low tables. Great gin selection as well!

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely "local" feel. First visit - nice welcome, lovely pint. Didn't have the opportunity to try the in-house Thai food - next time...

  • 4/5 Benoit D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice corner pub ! Good choice of beers. Not too crowded, not too noisy, but really good atmosphere. A good place to meet friends !

  • 4/5 Dai T. 5 years ago on Google
    A London corner pub with a boxing heritage, rebuilt following damage sustained during the Blitz, history preceeds this by a couple of hundred years. Great friendly staff, customers and a passing dog. Beer is varied and good too. Music is quirky but fun. Lovely place to have a drink, recommended!

  • 2/5 Mili Myrteza T. 9 months ago on Google
    Good food, but small dishes. Got served beer that was 18° varm. When customers complains it is good service to change the beer to a cold one. Of course, we can afford to pay for the new beer, but the lack of customer service makes that I do not recommend the bar.

  • 4/5 Owen B. 2 years ago on Google
    Yeah, it's a pub innit! Went there under lockdown rules so it was table service or use an app to get drinks. Went went with table service and the chap was really good, kept an eye open and came back when our pints were running low. Music was a bit loud for us, but it was the weekend and quite late when we got there so not unexpected lol. Bogs were in good order too, so nothing to moan about at all.

  • 3/5 Danny B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little local. Boxing memorably all over the walls. (Pics) range of bitters and ales to suit most Tastes. Thai menu. But dident have time to try anything.

  • 5/5 Debs Y. 5 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Excellent pub which we recently visited on our trip to London. Very friendly staff made us feel welcome and the Thai food was absolutely delicious

  • 4/5 Vei H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little pub. Good drinks. Good food. Nice and friendly staff. I'll definitely come back here again

  • 5/5 Stephen V. 2 years ago on Google
    Good small pub. First time back in a while. Still has a very good selection of different beers ale and craft. Plus they have tree in the middle of the pub now. Staff quick and friendly

  • 5/5 Suhail P. 1 year ago on Google
    The Thai kitchen was banging. Pints on the steeper side but a great selection. Would come back again

  • 5/5 Marco A. 1 year ago on Google
    Now this is a quality London pub! One of my favourites in London, which always has a great selection of new craft beers from smaller breweries and top Thai food. Staff are always really friendly. Also recommend some of their sister pubs Mc & Sons and Kings Arms which are quite close by.

  • 5/5 Paul R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent pub my first visit. Beer quality excellent. Highly Recommended

  • 4/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent pub. Nothing great on draft. I had a half of Southwark Brewing Elderflower Pale Ale. Clean toilets.

  • 5/5 D R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice, cozy place for drinks, a meal and aperitif. Servers very pleasant and helpful. Quite a few beers on tap, along with cocktails and wine. For us, after getting a late start for a Saturday night out, (which came after a long day of walking, catching some sites and a short nap!), this place was actually serving a Thai dinner menu until 10pm. Most of the other establishments around here stopped their meal service at 9pm. A very pleasant surprise and much appreciated. If we are ever in the neighborhood again, would certainly stop in for a few. Thanks for your hospitality.

  • 4/5 Neil M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice pub, only stopped in for a quick drink on the way to eat near borough market. It was busy for a Sunday evening, with a few tables available. Thai food on offer kitchen seemed busy too,but we didn't try any,so,I can't comment.


Call +44 20 7620 0811 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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