The Clerkenwell Tavern is a neighbourhood pub at 2 Exmouth Market in London. Occupying a corner of this lively food street, it combines the ease of a traditional local with a considered approach to food and drink.
The kitchen works with a seasonal menu, so dishes change as ingredients and ideas move through the year. Substantial sandwiches are a recurring strength, including salt beef and Reuben-style combinations that suit lunch as naturally as an early evening meal.
Small plates and other pub dishes make it possible to stop for a snack or assemble a broader shared meal. The format is relaxed, but the attention given to produce and preparation lifts the food beyond a token bar offering.
Natural wine and craft beer are central to the drinks list, supported by other pub staples and alcohol-free choices. The tavern works for a casual drink, an unhurried meal or a meeting with friends; guests with allergies should check the day’s menu and preparation details directly with the team.
Address: 2 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4PX, England
The Clerkenwell Tavern Menu
Sandwiches
We make all our own pickles & mustards. Add fries £3.00. Choose bread – Challah knot roll (V), traditional steamed bagel (VG) or marbled rye (VG).
Classic Salt Beef
Gherkins, house mustard
Reuben
Salt beef, swiss cheese, gherkins, pickled cabbage slaw, Russian dressing
Smoked Salmon
cream cheese, red onion, capers
Chicken Schnitzel
Romaine lettuce, garlic mayo (Served on Challah Knot Roll)
Buffalo chicken
Romaine lettuce, hot sauce & blue cheese mayo (Served on Challah Knot Roll)
Aubergine Parmigiana
Panko crumbed aubergine, crushed tomato, basil, grilled halloumi (V) (VG upon request)
Haddock Fish Finger
Romaine lettuce, tartar sauce, lemon wedge (Served on a steamed bagel)
Snacks
Traditional scotch egg
house mustard
Deep fried gherkins
Russian dressing (V)
Sea salt fries
garlic mayo (V)
Salt & pepper squid
lime aioli
Halloumi fries
garlic mayo (V)
Buttermilk fried chicken
hot sauce, blue cheese mayo
Salt beef fries
Russian dressing & mustard, pickle
Fish fingers
tartar sauce, lemon
Padrón peppers
smoked sea salt
Bowls
Tavern Chop Salad Bowl
romaine, chickpea croutons, tomato, carrot, red onion, spinach, cucumber, roasted peppers, ranch dressing (VG)
Sweet
Bramely apple crumble tart
vanilla ice cream (V)
Platters
Salt beef sandwiches are served 4oz. Upgrade to 6oz for £2 extra per person.
Platter for two
Choose from any 2 of our sandwiches, 1x sea salt fries, 1x house gherkins
Platter for four
Choose from any 4 of our sandwiches, 2x traditional scotch eggs, 2x sea salt fries, 1x house gherkins
Snack platter – Serves 2 to 3 people
Buttermilk fried chicken with hot sauce & blue cheese mayo, traditional scotch egg with English mustard, house gherkins, sea salt fries, salt & pepper squid with lime aioli
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