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Thai Restaurant ££ 🐾 Dogs Welcome

The begging bowl

Bellenden Road, London

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A short menu of unusual Thai dishes served in a relaxed light-filled venue with some outside tables. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The begging bowl

The Begging Bowl is a Thai restaurant on Bellenden Road in Peckham with a short, inventive menu. The dining room is light and airy, with seating available outside. It serves lunch and dinner, alongside coffee, beer, wine and cocktails, with a children's menu available.

The kitchen prepares dishes including betel leaf wraps, sea bass and celeriac curry. Vegetarian options are offered. The restaurant takes bookings, welcomes children and dogs, and offers takeaway and delivery alongside dine-in service. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

Menu & facilities

🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🍽️ Kids menu 🚴 Delivery 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 3:30 PM

What's nearby

  • The Victoria Inn next door
  • Review next door
  • Bellenden Food & Wine next door
  • Artusi next door
  • The Belham Primary School next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and creative Thai-inspired dishes, with favorites including betel leaf wraps, sea bass, and celeriac curry. They also highlight the attentive staff, cozy atmosphere, and excellent cocktails.

Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (793 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
London

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.