Clove Club in London

Clove Club, in London's Shoreditch's buzzing hipster heart, hits the sweet spot between relaxed appeal and serious cooking. The airy, sunlit space with wooden tables and easygoing service sets the stage for a meal that's both unpretentious and utterly memorable. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable lingering over every course while enjoying a vibrant, lively atmosphere.

Chef Isaac McHale has kept things simple at the club. Guests can enjoy top-notch British ingredients, clever techniques and plates that let the produce shine. The snacks set the bar high - delicate cornish crab tarts, show-stealing buttermilk fried chicken that is crispy, juicy and addictive.

Some courses are quieter. Like a salad of raw biodynamic vegetables. But don't miss out on the famous hay-smoked trout with almonds and the sardine sashimi with Worcestershire sauce.


Star of the show is steamed lemon sole with green asparagus, bacon and a truffle vinaigrette that packs the kind of punch you'd expect at a far pricier table in Paris. Clove Club proves Michelin-starred food can be inventive, fun and satisfying - without pretence.