lunch

dinner

The Discovery has long been a beloved landmark of Lakeside, its warmly worn-in charm anchored in the spirit of Captain Robert Scott’s Antarctic adventures. 

Established in the 1960s and still keeping its original layout, this is a pub made for stories: cosy corners, familiar faces, and the easy hum of a neighbourhood meeting place where visitors quickly feel like regulars.

In the kitchen, it is comfort first, with quality local produce and a sense of wanderlust guiding the plate. The weekly rhythm brings Monday pies from the much-loved Victoria Park pie to a hearty mushroom and stout pie. Tuesday swings to burgers, from the croeso classic  burger to the plant-powered burger. Midweek takes a detour to Japan with chicken or vegan katsu curry, Thursday is for a 6oz rump steak, and Friday signs off with fish and chips.

Pub classics hold court: hand-battered pollock with chips, mushy peas and tartare, and traditional Welsh meatballs with buttery mash. Sticky toffee pudding and Mario's ice cream sundaes make for a nostalgic finale.

Set a course for Lakeside and let The Discovery steer the evening.

British

Gluten Free options

Vegan options

Vegetarian options

Restaurant

Gastropub

Free wifi

Highchairs available

Indoor & outdoor seating

Table service

Wheelchair accessible

Families

Date night

Bar scene

Groups

The Discovery

Book a First Table for dinner or lunch at The Discovery and you'll get 50% off the food bill for two, three or four diners!

The Discovery: 50% off the first table of the night with First Table

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