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A proper South London pub on a corner you've probably cycled past without stopping, which would be a mistake. The Canton Arms is a gastropub where the blackboard changes constantly and the cooking leans serious, oxtail braised in Guinness, salt marsh lamb, foie gras on toast, all in a room that still feels like a pub rather than a restaurant pretending otherwise. It ranked eleventh on the Top 50 Gastropubs list in 2026.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Difford's Guide 4.5 stars · Difford's Guide
- Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 · #11 · Top 50 Gastropubs
One number, weighted & current 81
How we score
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