The Clifton Menu

The Clifton is a restored historic pub and dining room at 96 Clifton Hill in St John’s Wood. The building began life as a hunting lodge in the nineteenth century before becoming a public house, and its rooms now balance period character with a warm neighbourhood atmosphere. Food, drink and convivial hospitality remain central, making the pub suitable for lunch, dinner, a Sunday gathering or a relaxed visit to the bar.

The kitchen works with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, so individual dishes change across the year. Sharing plates can bring together lamb kofta with yoghurt, macaroni cheese croquettes, grilled prawns, roast peppers, hummus and flatbread. Buttermilk fried chicken and vegetable dishes with bright sauces add further contrast, allowing a table to begin with several flavours rather than a single formal starter.

Main courses combine recognisable pub cooking with broader influences. A house cheeseburger, fish and chips, chicken schnitzel and steak provide substantial favourites, while baked cheese, seasonal vegetables, grains and spiced sauces give meat free diners a considered choice. Salads, greens, fries and other simple sides make it easy to adjust the meal to suit a lighter lunch or a more generous evening plate.

Sunday roasts are a major part of the pub’s identity, with carefully sourced meat, roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy served alongside a vegetable alternative. Puddings follow the same comforting approach through chocolate, fruit, custard and ice cream. A curated selection of beer, wine and spirits supports the food, while quizzes, live sport and private dining keep The Clifton closely connected to its St John’s Wood community.

Address: 96 Clifton Hill, St John’s Wood, London NW8 0JT, United Kingdom

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