
Bar Malden
Quick info
About Bar Malden
Bar Malden is a pub at 1-3 St George's Square in New Malden, with a Vietnamese pop-up kitchen operating inside the building. That kitchen gives the menu a Southeast Asian side, with banh mi filled with chicken and pork and Pad Thai made with chicken and prawns. Chicken katsu has since been added to the menu. Sweet potato fries and chicken wings with soy sauce sit alongside them for sharing. The bar pours beers, ales, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, and the pub serves lunch, dinner and after-work drinks. The bar room is spacious, and dogs are welcome. A DJ plays on Friday and Saturday nights, and the pub hosts group events such as Eurovision viewings and a Christmas party with pre-ordered food.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, banh mi, filo wrapped prawn and vietnamese sweet and sour chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, banh mi, filo wrapped prawn and vietnamese sweet and sour chicken.
Customer Review Summary
The Vietnamese pop-up kitchen draws the most attention, with reviewers singling out a banh mi of chicken and pork and a Pad Thai with chicken and prawns, called tasty and a balance of sweet and savoury. Close behind are the filo wrapped prawn starter, the Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken, and a chicken katsu with a little kick, one reviewer pairing it with a pint of Neck Oil. Others mention sweet potato fries and chicken wings with soy sauce. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and the space is described as clean, spacious and welcoming. One returning visitor notes new management and a friendlier look. A Thai boxing club held its Christmas party and awards here, with food preordered for the large group. The main reservation comes from one reviewer who finds the food good yet not great and says drinks cost more than at Wetherspoons. That same reviewer adds that a seat is guaranteed here, unlike at the Watchman.
Customer Review Summary
The Vietnamese pop-up kitchen draws the most attention, with reviewers singling out a banh mi of chicken and pork and a Pad Thai with chicken and prawns, called tasty and a balance of sweet and savoury. Close behind are the filo wrapped prawn starter, the Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken, and a chicken katsu with a little kick, one reviewer pairing it with a pint of Neck Oil. Others mention sweet potato fries and chicken wings with soy sauce. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and the space is described as clean, spacious and welcoming. One returning visitor notes new management and a friendlier look. A Thai boxing club held its Christmas party and awards here, with food preordered for the large group. The main reservation comes from one reviewer who finds the food good yet not great and says drinks cost more than at Wetherspoons. That same reviewer adds that a seat is guaranteed here, unlike at the Watchman.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“On the weekend we spent the afternoon holding a presentation for my Thai boxing club, Christmas party and awards at bar Malden the venue was beautiful and feeling very festive the customers service was brilliant and Dee the bar staff really was a amazing and very helpful from setting up our preordering food for the big group we are and was checking in to see if there was anything more she can do to make this a good year to celebrate my teammates, The food was lovely and really didn’t want it to finish.”
- Google user
“The food is good, yet not great. The staff are friendly. The environment is clean. The prices for drinks are more than wetherspoons. However, you can guarantee a seat, unlike in the Watchman.”
- Google user
“This was an epithany experience, especially as I wasnt expecting anything special. The staff made us feel welcome straight away, without any fuss. We decided to stay and eat and both enjoyed our meals having different dishes. I am living in Putney but would consider making a regular trip back to this place every couple.of weeks as a treat or as a local. Great effort guys keeping up the standards so well, this is how we expected our pubs to be back in the day! Ken Muir”
- Google user
“Chill atmosphere and the food was delicious! I recommend the sweet potato fries and the chicken wings with soy sauce;) Service was good, friendly staff and this place has clean amenities👍🏼”
- Google user
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at a local pub and was blown away by the exquisite flavors of their menu. We started with the Filo Wrapped Prawn, and I have to say it was one of the most mouth-watering starters I've had in a while. The prawns were perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy, and the filo pastry was so crisp and flaky. The dish was accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce that complemented the delicate prawn flavour so well. Moving on to the mains, I opted for the Phad Thai Chicken Prawns while my partner chose the Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Chicken. Both dishes were absolutely phenomenal. The Phad Thai had the perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavours, and the prawns and chicken were cooked to perfection. The noodles were tender yet still retained their firmness, and the crushed peanuts added a delightful crunch to the dish. My partner's Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Chicken was a pleasant surprise, bursting with an incredible combination of sweet and sour notes. The chicken was perfectly cooked, moist, and tender, and the stir-fried vegetables added a fresh and healthy element to the dish. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with the food at this pub. The flavours were exceptional, and the presentation was outstanding. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable, making it an excellent value for money. I would highly recommend the Filo Wrapped Prawn, Phad Thai Chicken Prawns, and the Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Chicken to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. Oh, and kudos to Rich, who made our experience even more exemplary. Go see him DJ on Fridays and Saturdays, and have fun!”
Highlights
“In the heart of New Malden on St George’s Square is Bar Malden. A lively town centre bar that offers fantastic pub food and drink at an affordable price. Stop by with friends for a light leisurely lunch, or treat yourself to a mid-week night off and have a hearty dinner with us. Our menu is extensive so we’re sure you’ll find something you love. Our bar is fully stocked with drinks aplenty to help you wash each meal down with. Join us after work and let your hair down, or enjoy a drink or two with friends at the weekend. We’re sure you’ll be blown away by our selection of beers, ales, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks. Our friendly staff and lively community make every visit a great one. Come in, get comfy and let us know what we...”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Free water refills
- Seating
- Karaoke
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Bar Malden
- 0 mi£10–20Reservations
karaoke, korean drinks, cold pints
- The King's Tun4.04,2062 miWheelchair accessible
cheese meltdown burger, fish and chips, breakfast
- The Grey Horse - Smok'd4.61,6392 miWheelchair accessible
pitmaster's feast sharing platter, baby back pork ribs, house pickles
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar MaldenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1461 | — | £10–20 | pad thai, banh mi, filo wrapped prawn |
| HANJAN Bar & Karaoke (한잔 노래방)Reservations | 4.9341 | 0 mi | £10–20 | karaoke, korean drinks, cold pints |
| The King's TunWheelchair accessible | 4.04,206 | 2 mi | — | cheese meltdown burger, fish and chips, breakfast |
| The Grey Horse - Smok'dWheelchair accessible | 4.61,639 | 2 mi | — | pitmaster's feast sharing platter, baby back pork ribs, house pickles |
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