The Norfolk Arms is a bar and restaurant at 28 Leigh Street in London. Independent in character and close to Bloomsbury and King’s Cross, it works equally well for a drink, a quick snack or a complete meal away from the more familiar chain restaurants nearby.
A large tapas selection draws inspiration from cuisines around the Mediterranean. Small plates can be shared across the table, while a full à la carte menu provides more traditional individual courses. The combination lets diners set the pace and size of the meal themselves.
Mediterranean ingredients and direct preparations keep the sharing dishes accessible, with vegetables, seafood and meat all contributing to the range. The broader main menu gives guests another route when they prefer a single composed dish rather than several plates.
An extensive, approachable wine list complements the food, and private rooms upstairs can host dinners and celebrations for smaller groups. The main dining room can also be reserved for larger occasions. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm the current menu and preparation with staff.
Address: 28 Leigh Street, London WC1H 9EP, England
Norfolk Arms Menu
Tapas
Homemade bread with butter
Caperberries
Black Kalamata & green Chalkidiki olives
Sun-dried tomato, brie & serrano ham pincho
Hummus & pitta bread
Babaganoush & pitta bread
Tzatziki & pitta bread
Saganaki & pitta bread
Dip Trio: Hummus, Babaganoush, Tzatziki, pitta bread
Marinated mushrooms
Tortilla
Artichoke hearts marinated with lemon, orange & oregano
Piquillo peppers stuffed with feta, rosemary & honey
Patatas bravas, paprika sauce & aioli
Courgette, feta & walnut salad, citrus dressing
Pimientos de Padrón
Baked giant beans
Chickpea & tomato stew
Beetroot, goat’s cheese, almond flakes & balsamic reduction
Halloumi, pepper & new potato skewers with almond pesto
Blue Spanish cheese bruschetta, roasted walnuts & blossom honey
Burrata with beetroot carpaccio & almond pesto
Aubergine, red bell pepper & feta rolls
Greek salad with heritage tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, feta cheese, red onion, oregano & capers
Boquerones: marinated anchovies with chilli, coriander, lemon & ginger
Fish croquetas with lemon mayo
Rollmop herring
Orange & dill cured salmon with celeriac remoulade
Steamed mussels with white wine & parsley
Tiger prawn skewers with ginger, coriander & chilli
Gambas al ajillo: garlic king prawns
Grilled octopus with hummus & chorizo
Baked Chistorra sausage
Beef pie with horseradish
Rojones: fried paprika pork belly
Grandma’s meatballs in tomato sauce, black olives & parmesan
Peri-Peri chicken wings
Piadina with serrano ham, rocket & parmesan
Morcilla, peppers & breadcrumbs
Dates stuffed with goat’s cheese, wrapped in serrano ham
Lemon & herb baby back ribs
Ham croquetas with red onion marmalade
Lamb, onion & red pepper skewers, tzatziki
Fish platter
smoked salmon, mackerel, new potatoes & horseradish
Spanish cheese board
Manchego cheese (sheep), Penazul blue cheese (cow), soft Tetilla (cow) with apple & sultana chutney, oat biscuits
Spanish cured meats
serrano ham, chorizo, lomo, salchichón with gherkins
Serrano ham platter or/with Manchego cheese
with pickled cucumber
Starters
Sweet potato, coriander & lime soup with coconut milk
Chicken liver pâté, sea salt, toast, mixed leaf salad, apple & sultana chutney
Lime Bay Dorset crab with rocket, ginger, chilli, honey, soy & sesame dressing
Mixed Vegetable Mezze
Mains
Baked sea trout with chickpea & tomato stew, parsnip chips
Pork neck goulash with red bell peppers, chestnut mushrooms, rosemary & new potatoes
Slow cooked beef cheeks in Rioja with roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & celeriac mash
Papoutsakia: baked aubergine stuffed with minced beef, tomato, béchamel & parmesan
Roasted butternut squash stuffed with wild mushroom risotto, rocket & parmesan, truffle oil
Sides
Mixed leaf salad
Rocket, parmesan, balsamic reduction
Patatas aliñadas
Green beans
Desserts
Apple & plum crumble with roasted almonds & crème Anglaise
Dark chocolate mousse cake
Truffles with dates, walnuts & sultana
Homemade vanilla ice cream affogato with Baileys
Salted caramel ice cream coated with sesame seeds, peanut butter biscuit
Fruit plate with Greek yogurt & honey
Cocktails
Mulled Wine
Espresso Martini
Moscow Mule
Limoncello Spritz
Bloody Mary
Negroni
Aperol Spritz
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