The Lady Ottoline is a pub and dining room at 11A Northington Street in Bloomsbury, London. Named for the literary hostess associated with the Bloomsbury Group, it brings the spirit of long conversations over food into an elegant townhouse setting suited to lunch, dinner and celebrations.
The kitchen follows a seasonal British approach, using fresh ingredients across pub classics, lighter plates and more composed restaurant dishes. Menus change through the year, allowing vegetables, fish and meat to reflect the season rather than holding every dish fixed.
Sunday lunch is an important part of the week, with traditional roasts, suitable accompaniments and meat free alternatives served alongside the regular pub offering. Set lunch, sharing and event menus provide additional ways to dine, whether the visit is an informal meal or a gathering in one of the upstairs rooms.
A considered wine list supports the food, joined by beer, spirits and cocktails at the bar. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu with the team because gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts and other allergens can appear across sauces, breads and desserts.
Address: 11A Northington Street, London WC1N 2JF, England
The Lady Ottoline Menu
Small Plates
Three cheese & ham croquettes
roasted apple compote
Burrata
pea, broad bean, radish, Parma ham, basil dressing (gf)
Chorizo Scotch Egg
curried fennel mayonnaise
Greek salad
with feta (v, gf, vg-a)
Salt & pepper squid
chilli jam
Caesar salad
cos lettuce, soft-boiled egg, anchovies, bacon, croutons, Parmesan, Caesar dressing (gf-a)
Lunch
Available lunchtimes Monday – Friday, 12 -5 pm.
Falafel flatbread wrap
pomegranate, harissa & coriander yoghurt, skin on fries (v)
Philly cheese steak flatbread wrap
skin on fries
Mains
Chicken souvlaki
tzatziki, Greek salad, flatbread, skin on fries
Bavette steak
watercress, chunky chips, chimichurri sauce (gf)
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered haddock, chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce, pickled onions
Potato gnocchi
pea mint puree, grilled courgettes (vg)
The Lady Ottoline beef burger
smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, burger sauce, skin-on fries
Chicken Kyiv
rosemary potatoes, tenderstem broccoli
Pan-fried fillet of sea bream
with caponata, fennel & shallot salad, herb dressing (gf)
Pie of the Day
mashed potatoes, greens, gravy
Sides
Chips
(vg)
Skin-On Fries
(vg)
Seasonal Greens
(v, gf)
Side Salad
(v, gf)
Truffle and Parmesan skin-on fries
(v)
Desserts
Chocolate brownie
chocolate sauce, salted caramel ice cream (v)
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
Apple & berry crumble
vanilla custard (v)
Enjoy 3 scoops of Hackney Gelato or Sorbet
(v)
Sunday Roast
All served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, vegetables & gravy. Children’s roasts available at half the price of adult portions.
Trio roast
Dry-aged Hereford beef rump, Yorkshire chicken leg, slow roasted belly of pork
Dry-aged Hereford beef rump
Slow roasted belly of pork
apple sauce
White Cobb corn-fed Yorkshire chicken
sage & onion pork stuffing
Beetroot & butternut squash Wellington
(v, vga)
Sunday Sides
Skin-on Fries
Chips
Side Salad
(v, gf)
Seasonal Greens
(v, gf)
Cauliflower cheese for two
(v)
Cauliflower cheese for four
(v)
Truffle and parmesan chips
(v)
Lunch Set Menu
2 Courses £20.95 | 3 Course £24.95. Available Monday to Friday from 12 – 5pm.
Three cheese & ham croquettes
roasted apple compote
Greek salad
with feta (v, gf, vg-a)
Salt & pepper squid
chilli jam
Chicken souvlaki
tzatziki, Greek salad, flatbread, skin on fries
Potato gnocchi
pea mint puree, grilled courgettes (vg)
Pie of the Day
mashed potatoes, greens, gravy
Chips
(vg)
Skin-On Fries
(vg)
Seasonal Greens
(v, gf)
Side Salad
(v, gf)
Truffle and Parmesan skin-on fries
(v)
Chocolate brownie
chocolate sauce, salted caramel ice cream (v)
Sticky toffee pudding
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
Apple & berry crumble
vanilla custard (v)
Set Buffet Menu
£25 per head. £5 per item, per head for additional items.
Sausage roll
Mini fish & chips
Pea, mint & Pecorino bruschetta
(v) (vg on request)
Chicken souvlaki
(gf)
Wild mushroom & blue cheese arancini
(v)
Falafel gem cups, mint yoghurt
(v)
Scotch Quail Egg, Piccalilli
Beef and Horseradish Croquette
Pumkin and Ricotta Croquette
(v)
Curried Cauliflower Tempura, sweet chili jam
(vg)
Mini Burgers, cheese, relish & gherkin
(gf no bun)
Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, horseradish cream
Salt Cod Fritters, Aioli
Soft Drinks
Decantae Sparkling
Decantae Still
Coca-Cola – 330ml
Coca-Cola Zero – 330ml
Cocktails
OLD FASHIONED
Buffalo Trace bourbon, Angostura bitters, sugar
MARGARITA
Ocho Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime juice
NEGRONI
JÜST gin, Campari, Martini Rosso
AMARETTO SOUR
Disaronno, Angostura bitters, lemon juice, vegan foamer
Beer & Cider
Corona – 4.5% / 330ml
Peroni Nastro Azzurro – 5% / 330ml
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Gluten Free – 5% / 330ml
Jubel Peach Beer – 4% / 330ml
Spritz & Shots
APEROL SPRITZ
Bittersweet Aperol, Prosecco & soda
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Campari, Prosecco & soda
HUGO SPRITZ
Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco & soda
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Santa Marta Limoncello, Prosecco & soda
Speciality Spirits
Absolut Passionfruit
Absolut Raspberry
Absolut Citron
Absolut Vanilla
Hot Drinks
Americano
Cappuccino
Espresso
Double Espresso
Fine Wine
ALBARIÑO, RÍAS BAIXAS, CORAL DO MAR, PAZO DO MAR, SPAIN
Fresh flavours of orange peel, peach and white flowers with a rich mouthfeel.
GAVI, PALÁS, MICHELE CHIARLO, ITALY
An easy drinking, floral and refreshing wine with flavours of pear and lemon peel.
CHABLIS, DOMAINE GRAND ROCHE, FRANCE
A rich style with typical saline and pineapple notes on nose and palate through to a dry, mouthwatering finish.
Wine & Sparkling
BLANC, LES BOULES, FRANCE
This Southern French blend is easy-drinking and fresh with citrus and apple flavours.
VIOGNIER, METAL LABEL, BERTON VINEYARD, AUSTRALIA
A fresh, creamy Viognier with aromas of nectarine and peach.
CHARDONNAY, LES SARDINES, DOMAINE LAFAGE, FRANCE
A refreshing, full-flavoured Chardonnay with notes of white peach and a hint of spice.