The Old Ivy House is a historic pub at 166 Goswell Road in Clerkenwell. Its relaxed bar and dining space combine the sociable character of a London local with food from Indi Pub Kitchen, a contemporary Indian concept inspired by traditional flavours. The result is a flexible venue for lunch, dinner, drinks, live music and neighbourhood gatherings.
Small plates bring familiar ingredients into lively new combinations. Crisp kale chaat is layered with tamarind, mint, coconut yoghurt, sev and pomegranate, while chicken tikka gains smoke from the grill. Lamb keema samosas, onion bhaji and Indian spiced fried chicken are easy to share over drinks and establish the kitchen’s balance of comfort, heat and tang.
Main dishes include Goan prawn xacuti, creamy butter chicken, palak paneer and a South Indian vegetable korma, served with saffron rice or naan. The pub identity appears clearly in Indian spiced haddock with garam masala chips and coriander tartare sauce. These dishes allow guests to move between regional curry flavours and British pub favourites without treating either tradition as an afterthought.
Mango sorbet with saffron and cardamom, gulab jamun and warm chocolate brownie provide several styles of dessert. Beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks keep the bar central to the experience. Weekly jazz, a pub quiz and other events give The Old Ivy House a social rhythm beyond dining, making the building as much a community meeting place as a restaurant.
Address: 166 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 7DT, United Kingdom