The Rising Sun Clerkenwell is a traditional historic pub at 38 Cloth Fair in the City of London, close to Smithfield Market. It combines a characterful pub setting with a dining room, regular food service and spaces for private gatherings.
The menu includes pub classics alongside lighter and more globally influenced dishes. Lunchtime sandwiches, fish dishes and substantial mains sit beside small plates such as Korean fried chicken, crispy squid, halloumi fries and houmous with flatbread.
Sunday lunch brings roast beef, pork and chicken with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and gravy, plus a plant-based Wellington. Desserts such as sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie and fruit crumble provide a familiar pub finish.
Samuel Smith’s beers, ales and lagers are a defining part of the drinks selection, supported by house wines and spirits. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should speak to staff before ordering because the kitchen handles a range of allergens.
Address: 38 Cloth Fair, London EC1A 7JQ, England
Rising Sun Clerkenwell Menu
Small Plates and Sharing
3 for 22.95 or 5 for 37.50
Padron Peppers
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Maldon Sea Salt (Kcal 216), ve
Crispy Halloumi Fries
Spicy Harissa Dip, Dukkha, Lemon and Coriander (kcal 692), v
Korean Fried Chicken
Gochujang Aioli, Hot Chilli Honey (Kcal 454)
Onion Rings
Gunpowder Salt, Aioli & Lime (kcal 468), v
Hand Battered Fish Finger Bites
Jalapeno Tartare Sauce (kcal 572), (non gluten option available)
BBQ Chilli Chicken Wings
Kcal 604/1208
Crispy Squid
Spicy Miso Mayonnaise, Lemon (Kcal 669)
Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Rose Harissa, Pickled Pink Onion, Grilled khobez Flat Bread (Kcal 741), v
Loaded Nachos
Crushed Avocado, Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo Salsa, Jalapenos, v (kcal 555/1110)
Mains & Pub Classics
Chicken Schnitzel
Rocket & Tomato Salad, Skin on Fries, Aioli and Shaved Parmesan (kcal 1061)
Kentish Hop Sausage & Mash
Rich Onion Gravy, Watercress and Beer Battered Onion Rings (kcal 993/ 1197)
Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Spinach Curry
w/t Coriander Rice, Chilli & Lime Cashews & Peanuts (kcal 825), ve
Fish & Chips
Traditional Hand Battered Cod, Tartare Sauce, Mushy Peas, Lemon (kcal 1394), (non gluten option available)
Whitby Bay Whole Tail Scampi
Tartare Sauce, Chips and Mushy Peas (kcal 725)
Samuel Smiths Steak, Shin and Ale Pie
Creamy Mash, Butter Roasted Carrots, Gravy (kcal 1012)
Korean Fried Chicken Burger
Hot Chilli Honey, Gochujang Aioli, Fries, House Slaw (kcal 892)
Moving Mountains
Plant Based Burger, Burger Sauce, Fries, House Slaw (kcal 648/928), ve
Black Angus Burger
Lettuce, Tomato, Burger Sauce, Fries, House Slaw (kcal 1071)
Caesar Salad
Cos Lettuce, Anchovy, Croutons, Creamy Parmesan Ceasar Dressing and Shaved Parmesan (kcal 381)
Mezze Plate
Pulled Burrata, Freekeh & Chickpea Salad, Lemon & Coriander Houmous, Harissa, Grilled Dhukka Flat Bread (Kcal 689)
Sides & Extras
Chips
kcal 318, v
Skin on Fries
Kcal 329, v
Sweet Potato Fries
Kcal 310, v
Mushy Peas
kcal 74, v
Garden Peas
Kcal 60, v
House Salad
kcal 38, v
Butter Roasted Carrots
kcal 71, v
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee Sauce, Yarde Farm Honeycomb Ice Cream (Kcal 503), v
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Sauce, Yarde Farm Clotted Cream Vanilla Ice Cream (Kcal 743), v
Affogato
Clotted Cream Vanilla & Honeycomb Ice Creams, a Shot of Espresso & Crushed Amaretti (Kcal 412), v
Bramley Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Yarde Farm Clotted Cream Vanilla Ice Cream (kcal 503), v
Yarde Farm Ice Creams
Please ask your server for today’s choice of dairy v and non-dairy flavours (kcal 246)
Bar Snacks
House Olives
(kcal 140)
Smokehouse Bar Nuts
(Kcal 483)
Chilli & Lime Cashews & Peanuts
(Kcal 439)
Fiery Chilli Rice Crackers
(Kcal 234)
Sandwiches
Available Lunchtimes only between 12.00 and 3.00 pm. All served with mixed salad or skin on fries – upgrade to sweet potato fries for 1.00
Kentish Hop Sausage Sandwich
Caramelized Red Onion and English Mustard (kcal 831/1117)
Chicken Caesar BLT Sandwich
Grilled Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Tomato, leƩuce, Parmesan Caesar Dressing (kcal 1149/1435)
Flat Bread Sandwich
Lemon & Coriander Houmous, Freekeh & Chickpea Salad, Rocket, Mint & Dukkha (kcal 1049/1335)
Fish Finger Sandwich
Battered Fish Goujons with Tartare Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Dill Gherkin (Kcal 620/886)
Sunday Roasts
All Roasts served with garlic rosemary roasted potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables, roast gravy
Roast Thyme & Lemon Chicken Breast
(kcal 808)
Roast 28-day Aged Rump of Beef
Horseradish (kcal 781)
Roast Loin of Pork
Crackling, Apple Sauce (kcal 864)
Trio of Roasts
Chicken, Pork and Beef (kcal 841)
Beetroot Wellington
Dukkha Spice, Balsamic Reduction, Vegan Gravy (Kcal 859) ve
Sunday Bar Snacks & Sharing
3 for 21.95 or 5 for 36.00
House Olives
v (kcal 140)
Smokehouse Bar Nuts
v (Kcal 483)
Chilli & Lime Cashews & Peanuts
v (Kcal 439)
Fiery Chilli Rice Crackers
v (Kcal 234)
Padron Peppers
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Maldon Sea Salt ve (Kcal 216)
Korean Fried Chicken
Gochujang Aioli, Hot Chilli Honey (Kcal 454)
Whipped Feta
Freekeh, Chickpeas, Basil & Mint w/t Grilled Dhukka Flat Bread v (Kcal 485)
Crispy Squid
Spicy Miso Mayonnaise (Kcal 669)
Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Rose Harissa, Dhukka, Pickled Pink Onion, khobez Flat Bread v (Kcal 741)
Sunday Roasts (from Sunday Lunch page)
All Roasts served with garlic rosemary roasted potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables, roast gravy
Roast Thyme & Lemon Chicken Breast
(kcal 808)
Roast 28-day Aged Rump of Beef
Horseradish (kcal 781)
Roast Loin of Pork
Crackling, Apple Sauce (kcal 864)
Trio of Roasts
Chicken, Pork and Beef (kcal 841)
Beetroot Wellington
Dukkha Spice, Balsamic Reduction, Vegan Gravy ve (Kcal 859)
Kids Half Size Portions of Roasts
Mezze Plate
Freekeh & Chickpea Salad, Whipped Feta, Coriander Houmous, Harissa, Grilled Dhukka Flat Bread v (Kcal 689)
Sunday Extras
Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy
(kcal 186)
Cauliflower Cheese
v (kcal 468)
Roast Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
v (kcal 218)
Sunday Puddings
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Yarde Farm Honeycomb Ice Cream v (kcal 503)
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Yarde Farm Clotted Cream Vanilla Ice Cream v (kcal 743)
Bramley Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Custard v (kcal 503)
Affogato
Clotted Cream Vanilla and Honeycomb Ice Creams, a Shot of Espresso & Crushed Amaretti v (Kcal 412)
Ice Creams
Please ask your server for today’s choice of dairy v and non-dairy flavours ve (kcal 246)
Fairtrade & Organic Coffee
Latte
kcal 75
Espresso
Cappuccino
kcal 32
Americano
Affogato
Single Espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream (Kcal 66)
Twining’s Teas
please ask about our flavours
Fair Trade Hot Chocolate
kcal 394
Sunday Coffee & Teas
Latte
(kcal 75)
Espresso
Cappuccino
(kcal 32)
Americano
Teas
please ask about our flavours
Fair Trade Hot Chocolate
(kcal 394)