
The Clove Club
RESTAURANT SUMMARY

Within the Grade II-listed grandeur of Shoreditch Town Hall, The Clove Club London has redefined modern British fine dining since 2013, where Chef-Patron Isaac McHale's two-Michelin-starred cuisine celebrates the finest produce from across the British Isles. This temple to contemporary gastronomy transforms seasonal ingredients into extraordinary culinary narratives that have earned recognition as one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants.
McHale's journey from The Ledbury and stages at Noma and Eleven Madison Park culminated in this ambitious venture, co-founded with Daniel Willis and Johnny Smith. What began as a crowdfunded supper club has evolved into London's most celebrated modern British restaurant, earning its first Michelin star within a year and ascending to two stars in 2022. The restaurant's philosophy strips dishes back to their essential elements, allowing pristine ingredients like Orkney scallops, Herdwick lamb, and Scottish langoustines to shine through precise technique and innovative presentation.
The ever-evolving tasting menu showcases McHale's Scottish heritage through dishes that have become legendary: buttermilk fried chicken served on pine needles, flamed Cornish mackerel, and miniature haggis doughnuts that playfully reimagine traditional flavors. Each course demonstrates the kitchen's commitment to seasonality, with menus changing regularly to reflect the best available produce from trusted British suppliers. The restaurant accommodates dietary requirements with advance notice, ensuring every guest experiences the full breadth of this culinary vision.
The dining room marries Edwardian architecture with minimalist contemporary design, featuring reclaimed Georgian timber tables and bentwood chairs beneath soaring ceilings and large sash windows. The blue-tiled open kitchen serves as theater, with coveted counter seats offering front-row views of the culinary choreography. Service strikes the perfect balance between professional precision and relaxed warmth, eschewing traditional formalities like tablecloths and automatic wine refills to create an atmosphere of approachable luxury.
The extensive wine program features carefully curated selections from classic European regions alongside exciting contemporary producers, with thoughtful pairings that complement each course without overwhelming the delicate flavors. The bar area, incorporating original boxing spectator chairs from the town hall's assembly days, offers an impressive cocktail program and serves as the perfect prelude to the main event.
Reservations at The Clove Club require advance planning and prepayment, reflecting the restaurant's exclusive status and commitment to minimizing no-shows. For those seeking London's finest expression of modern British cuisine, this Shoreditch destination offers an unforgettable journey through the very best of contemporary gastronomy, where every detail serves the greater vision of celebrating Britain's culinary renaissance.
CHEF
Isaac McHale
ACCOLADES

(2024) Michelin 2 Stars

(2024) Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #77

(2024) World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #80

(2025) La Liste Top Restaurants: 93.5pts

(2025) Michelin 2 Stars

(2025) Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #93

(2025) World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #86

(2026) La Liste Top Restaurants: 90pts
