The Sekforde is a historic Clerkenwell pub at 34 Sekforde Street, occupying a restored building that first opened as a public house in the nineteenth century. Formerly known as the Sekforde Arms, it retains the character of a traditional local while offering a separate dining area, a function room and food throughout the week. The calm side street setting gives it a distinct atmosphere away from nearby main roads.
The weekly menu changes, but its focus remains on substantial British pub cooking. Beer battered fish and chips with mushy peas, a beef burger, and a changing pie are among the familiar choices associated with the kitchen. Smaller plates and seasonal dishes allow diners to build a lighter meal, while vegetarian and vegan options make the menu useful for mixed groups.
Sunday roasts are a particular reason to visit. Meat choices and a plant based alternative are served with roast potatoes, vegetables, gravy and the appropriate traditional accompaniments, creating a generous shared end to the week. Desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownie provide a familiar finish, with artisan cheese sometimes offering a savoury alternative.
The bar serves a changing cask ale alongside draught beer, cider, wine, spirits and alcohol free choices. A real fire, pavement tables and the restored interior provide different spaces across the seasons, while regular quizzes and private events keep the pub connected to its local community. Food, drinks and the historic setting make The Sekforde equally suited to lunch, an evening meal or a longer Sunday gathering.
Address: 34 Sekforde Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 0HA, United Kingdom
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- Sunday Menu STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, VANILLA ICE CREAM £9
- Sunday Menu ROAST PORK BELLY, ROAST POTATOES, APPLE SAUCE, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES £22
- Sunday Menu NUT ROAST, ROAST POTATOES, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES £20
- Sunday Menu TOPSIDE OF BEEF, ROAST POTATOES, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES £24
- Sunday Menu ROAST CHICKEN, ROAST POTATOES, STUFFING, PIGS IN BLANKETS, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES £22
Sekforde Arms Menu
Weekly Menu
SOURDOUGH BREAD, WHIPPED BUTTER
WHITEBEAM FARM PORK CHOP, HISPI CABBAGE, APPLE SAUCE, CRISPY POTATOES
LEMON POSSET, RASPBERRIES, SHORTBREAD
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, HAZELNUT PRALINE, CREME FRAICHE
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, VANILLA ICE CREAM Loved
MIXED LEAF SALAD, HOUSE DRESSING
SPRING GREENS, CHILLI, GARLIC
NEW POTATOES, HERB BUTTER
CHIPS
HOUSE BURGER, CHEDDAR, BACON, PICKLES, BURGER SAUCE, CHIPS
CHALKSTREAM TROUT, NEW POTATOES, CELERIAC REMOULADE, CAPER & RAISIN DRESSING
8OZ WHITEBEAM FARM RUMP STEAK, CHIPS, WATERCRESS, BEARNAISE
PEA & MINT RISOTTO, SHAVED ASPARAGUS, MASCARPONE
BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER, PEAS, BROAD BEANS, MINTED NEW POTATOES
GORDAL OLIVES
PAN ROAST CHICKEN SUPREME, SPRING GREENS, WILD GARLIC MASH, CHICKEN JUS
PAN FRIED HAKE, WHITE BEANS, CHORIZO, FENNEL
BABY GEM, ANCHOVY DRESSING, PANGRATTATO, PARMESAN
ASPARAGUS, HOLLANDAISE, POACHED EGG, PARMESAN
JERSEY ROYAL TART, GOATS CHEESE, WATERCRESS, WALNUTS
POTTED SALMON, PICKLED CUCUMBER, TOAST
WHITEBEAM FARM PORK & VENISON TERRINE, PICCALILLI, TOAST
WHITEBEAM FARM CURED MEATS, CORNICHONS
PORK & SAGE SAUSAGE ROLL, BROWN SAUCE
SMOKED ALMONDS
PADRON PEPPERS, SMOKED PAPRIKA SALT
SELECTION OF BRITISH CHEESES, BISCUITS, CHUTNEY
Sunday Menu
GORDAL OLIVES
ROAST PORK BELLY, ROAST POTATOES, APPLE SAUCE, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES Loved
LEMON POSSET, RASPBERRIES, SHORTBREAD
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, HAZELNUT PRALINE, CREME FRAICHE
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, VANILLA ICE CREAM Loved
EXTRA YORKSHIRE PUDDING
PIGS IN BLANKETS
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
CHIPS
KIDS ROAST
NUT ROAST, ROAST POTATOES, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES Loved
RED WINE BRAISED LAMB SHANK, ROAST POTATOES, SEASONAL VEGETABLES
ROAST CHICKEN, ROAST POTATOES, STUFFING, PIGS IN BLANKETS, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES Loved
SMOKED ALMONDS
TOPSIDE OF BEEF, ROAST POTATOES, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, SEASONAL VEGETABLES Loved
BABY GEM, ANCHOVY DRESSING, PANGRATTATO, PARMESAN
ASPARAGUS, HOLLANDAISE, POACHED EGG, PARMESAN
JERSEY ROYAL TART, GOATS CHEESE, WATERCRESS, WALNUTS
POTTED SALMON, PICKLED CUCUMBER, TOAST
WHITEBEAM FARM PORK & VENISON TERRINE, PICCALILLI, TOAST
WHITEBEAM FARM CURED MEATS, CORNICHONS
PORK & SAGE SAUSAGE ROLL, BROWN SAUCE
SOURDOUGH BREAD, WHIPPED BUTTER
PADRON PEPPERS, SMOKED PAPRIKA SALT
SELECTION OF BRITISH CHEESES, BISCUITS, CHUTNEY
Set Menu
SOURDOUGH BREAD, WHIPPED BUTTER
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