40 Maltby St

$ · Budget-friendly

40 Maltby St sits along Bermondsey's arch-lined Maltby Street market strip, an area known for small, independent food and drink spots rather than big-name restaurants. Its budget-friendly pricing and no-booking policy point to a casual, drop-in style of dining built around a short, changing menu of small plates alongside a well-chosen wine list. With a relatively high hidden-gem and local score compared to its must-see score, it reads as a spot favoured by regulars and locals more than a bucket-list destination, suited to a quick, relaxed lunch or dinner. It works well combined with a wider wander through the Maltby Street market area.

✨ Reasons to go

1Located under the railway arches of Maltby Street market, an area built around small independent food and drink traders rather than big-name restaurants.
2Operates a no-booking, drop-in policy with a short, changing menu of small plates paired with a curated wine list.

💡 Good to know

1No booking needed, but arrive outside peak lunch hours to avoid a wait
2combine a visit with browsing the wider Maltby Street market strip
3ask about the wine list, which fits the bar's relaxed, drop-in character

⏱️ Typical visit

45 min

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

40 Maltby St, London SE1 3PA, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in