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Canton Arms Stockwell

A South Lambeth gastropub serving some of the best pub food in London, then a short tube hop across to Stamford Bridge.

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177 South Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1XP
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The spot

Why go here?

The Canton Arms is the kind of place Londoners argue about. Half think it is the best pub food in town. The other half have not been yet. Either way, it is a much better pre-match plan than a hurried lunch at the ground.

  • Sister pub to the Anchor & Hope on the South Bank
  • Famous foie-gras on toast and a changing seasonal menu
  • Cask ales kept properly at the bar
  • Five minutes from Stockwell tube
  • Northern Line to Vauxhall, then District or bus to Fulham Broadway
  • Calm, food-first atmosphere with no big screens

Best moment to visit

Long lunch before kick-off

  • Pint of cask while you read the menu
  • Foie-gras toast and something seasonal
  • Coffee and the bill with time to walk
  • Tube west feeling unusually civilised

Heads up: this is not a matchday boozer. Show up for the food, not the songs.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • A pint of whatever cask is on
  • A glass of red from the list
  • Sparkling water with the meal

Food

  • The foie-gras on toast if it is on
  • Whatever the seasonal main is
  • Anything from the snacks board at the bar

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • Chelsea fans who care about lunch
  • Couples doing food and football
  • Visitors who want a proper London gastropub
  • Groups of four to six who book ahead
  • Anyone tired of stadium concourse hot dogs
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 12:30Step 1

    Arrive at the Canton Arms

    Pint of cask and order from the seasonal menu.

  2. 13:30Step 2

    Long lunch

    Foie-gras toast, a main, coffee. Take your time.

  3. 14:15Step 3

    Walk to Stockwell tube

    Northern Line to Vauxhall, then on to Fulham Broadway.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off at Stamford Bridge

    In your seat, properly fed.

Local tip 🇬🇧

Book the dining room ahead. Walk-ins get the bar menu, which is still excellent but smaller.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

If you want one of London's best pub lunches before a Chelsea game, this is the address.

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Nearest club

Chelsea

Stamford Bridge