What to order at 40 Maltby Street

Must order
Whatever the smoked-fish or charcuterie opener is, with a half-bottle of growers' Champagne.
Signature dishes
Whatever is on the chalkboard, Smoked-eel sandwich
Editor tip
Open Wed-Sat lunch and dinner; closed Sun-Tue. Walk-up only; first sitting at 12:00 always has bar seats.

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CuisineInternational
Price££
NeighborhoodBorough Bermondsey
HoursMon-Tue closed, Wed 17:30-21:30, Thu-Sat 12:00-15:00 and 17:30-21:30, Sun closed
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Location

Address: 40 Maltby Street, London SE1 3PA

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