Has table in auberge at Southwark (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

eats out

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'has table in auberge at southwark' is the definition.
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'in auberge at southwark' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'EATS OUT' is hidden in the letters of 'auberge at southwark'.

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(Other definitions for eats out that I've seen before include "Dines in restaurant, not at home" , "Has a cafe meal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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