Having been situated here on Lant Street since the nineteenth century (with a rebuild in the ’20s), "The Glad" is named after four-time former prime minister William Gladstone and even gets a mention in ‘The Pickwick Papers’ as Charles Dickens once lived
The intimate family-run pub, located just a stone's throw away from Borough tube station is a dominant live music spot and the best of it's kind near London Bridge! You can expect gigs every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from genres of folk, blues, pop to electronica. The pub boasts an intimate beer garden/roof terrace and an upstairs lounge area that can be used for private hire!
The drinks selection includes an ever-changing range of local ales and craft beers from breweries such as Hammerton, Harviestoun, Southwark brewery and Greenwich based Meantime.
The food menu consists of a homemade selection of Anglo-Indian small plates, pies & roasts! The locals recommend the highly sought after Chicken Tikka Masala pie & newly launched Railway lamb roast!
The Glad is Borough's very own little secret where you can expect a friendly atmosphere, intimate live music, great food and a sense of community.
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Ladies and Gentlemen your search for the best Sunday roast in London is over. The Gladstone's Indian spin on the Sunday Roast is so good it's really hard to think of a second place which I'm going to give to the Hardwood Arms in Fulham as a benchmark of how to do the classic version to perfection. We went for the Railway lamb chops which I thoroughly recommend coming rich in a Anglo Indian sauce that puts our native efforts to shame. And let's not get started that this is a live music too so two great nights for one! An absolutely stunning take on the English roast which is more than worth crossing town for especially if you are a chef seeking new ideas. Highly recommended!
This place was brilliant! I recently attended with a dozen members of the Gay indian Network (GIN) UK. I co-organise this group with Praveen. We had no problems with ordering, even though we had a dozen members pre-ordering. The pub could not have been more organised in dealing with us. This was for our annual Christmas Party. The food is a fantastic twist on traditional British pub food with an Indian twist. I would recommend the chicken tikka pie! It caters for Indians, British-born Indians and the wider community. For a Central London pub, the prices are very reasonable. Having run a fusion street food business myself, I really appreciate the thought that has gone into the menu. The family team at Gladstone Arms - brother/sister duo, Megha and Gaurav are warm, welcoming and very efficient. I will be returning for the Sunday roast with my husband in due course!
This is a gem in the heart of Borough, a great pub with a buzzing environment and great atmosphere. We went for a Christmas meal with our social group, and the team did exceptionally well at catering a large group of 16. Food was brought out on time and it tasted great. This is Anglo-Indian pub food as it states on the menu and did not disappoint, I would particularly recommend the cauliflower dish, samosas and also the paneer pie! These guys have done a great job at creating this new type of cuisine whilst encorporating the best of Indian and English favourites! The service is great and the hostess (and co-owner) really looked after us and made sure we had a great time. Very much looking forward to coming back soon!
🚇 Borough 🍺 £5.90 Gladstone Lager ❤️ A beloved Borough boozer serving Beer and Bhajis. . Tucked away just off busy Borough High Street you’ll find The Gladstone Arms or The Glad if you’re a regular. The nearest Tube is Borough which is a three minute walk away. . This pub was originally built in 1869 and rebuilt in the 1920’s. In 2015 the pub was faced with demolition, but a strong campaign by locals and CAMRA secured the pub as an Asset of Community Value, Pub 1 - 0 Vultures. . This pub is divided into three sections. On the ground floor is a cosy ‘L’ shaped bar that has a traditional pub feel with some Indian influences. Adorning the walls are an eclectic mix of artworks including a mural of India’s past. There are some other nice touches too, there is a Joanna in the corner, British and Indian bunting and contemporary lighting. If you head upstairs, there is a lounge bar and a small roof terrace. . The beer selection includes an ever-changing range of ales and craft beers from local London breweries. I tried a pint of the house lager, my pint was decent and cost less than six quid. The food menu consists of a homemade selection of Anglo-Indian food, combining British classics with Indian flavours, I loved the idea of a Sunday roast with Bombay potatoes. . I arrived mid-afternoon on a sunny Saturday in July. The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming and had a local pub feel. The crowd was a mix of locals plus a table of a few tourists exploring the area. The soundtrack was excellent, hats off for playing Sly & Robbie. The service was great, I was served by a very nice chap who was welcoming and courteous. There is plenty here to keep you entertained, check out the pub’s socials for quiz and comedy nights plus live music from all genres. . @thegladpub is everything you want a pub to be. It looks after its local community and those from further a field. It has passionate owners who not only have saved the pub but offer a diverse mix of British and Asian passions. The Glad is definitely one for the must visit list. शानदार . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 15.07.23
Pub is a little small bathroom could use some attention. The food however is truly amazing and compares with a few Michelin star restaurants I have experienced. The chips (fries) were the best I have ever tasted and they have truly accomplished a great fusion of Indian and English fare!
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