Patron is a French bistro and wine bar at 26 Fortess Road in Kentish Town. Its intimate dining rooms retain period character from the building’s former life as a butcher’s shop, creating a warm neighbourhood setting for evening meals.
The kitchen draws on familiar French bistro traditions, with dishes such as crispy duck confit, hand cut steak tartare and garlic snails. Oysters and other opening plates allow diners to begin with a few shared tastes before moving to a larger main course.
Modern touches sit alongside the classics, including fried dauphinois served with a lively sauce. Vegetarian choices and carefully composed sides help make the menu useful for groups with different preferences, while chocolate mousse provides a rich finish.
Wine and cocktails are an important part of the experience, supported by a curved marble bar and a separate spirit lounge. Patron suits a relaxed dinner, drinks with food or a longer celebration in a setting that balances Parisian influence with Kentish Town character.
Address: 26 Fortess Road, London NW5 2HB, England
Patron Restaurant – Kentish Town Menu
September Menu
Frites maison, duck fat & sriracha
Légumes du marché
Gratin dauphinois, meule des Alpes
King oyster mushrooms, cured egg yolk & parmesan
St Marcellin, truffle honey
Devonshire lamb tartare, quail egg
Smoked fig, whipped labneh & candied walnuts
Madagascan vanilla pod crème brûlée
Cabris d’ici, smoked chilli jam & pistachio crackers
Mousse au chocolat
Padron peppers, smoked salt
Boquerones, lemon zest
Cabri d’ici, smoked chilli jam & pistachio crackers
Petites saucissons
Sourdough baguette & butter
Large Nocellara olives
Pot of cornichons
Truffle & pecorino nuts
Bar Menu
Moules, garlic tomato & miso broth
Confit de canard, fig & red wine reduction
Risotto de tomate confite
8oz Onglet steak, beurre maître d’hôtel
Blancs
Prices are per 125ml, 750ml, and 500ml.
Pays d'oc igp 2024
Viognier, Moulin Montarels 2024
Picpoul de Pinet, Saint-Jean des Sources 2024
Touraine Sauvignon, Domaine Garnier 2024
Chardonnay, Chant de la Terre, Pays d’oc 2024, organic
Riesling, Vin d'Alsace 2022, organic
Bourgogne Blanc, Les Vignerons de Mancey 2023
Pouilly Fumé, Les Foltieres, Domaine Gitton 2024
Viré-Clessé, Domaine des Tourterelles 2022
Sancerre, Domaine Gitton Père & Fils 2022
Saint-Véran, Domaine Gilles Morat 2024
Meursault, Domaine Edmond Cornu & Fils 2024
Chablis Grand Cru, Domaine Lavantureux Frères 2017
Rosés et Oranges
Prices are per 125ml, 750ml, and 500ml.
Pays d'oc igp 2024
Rosé de Provence, Château Mesclances 2024, organic
Louis Andrieu Vin Orange, Famille Fabre 2023
Rouges
Prices are per 125ml, 750ml, and 500ml.