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The Clifton NW8, London,

The Clifton NW8

4.6
4.6
472 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Welcome to The Clifton, we look forward to serving you. All the food served at The Clifton is freshly prepared and made with beautiful seasonal ingredients. There’s truly something for everyone on the menu, from bar snacks and kids’ dishes, to our famous Sunday roasts. Plus, you can rest assured that everything on the menu is sampled, and the suppliers are personally vouched for, by Ben, Ed and Adam – a tough job, but someone has to do all that tasting!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 472 people are saying

The Clifton NW8 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North West London

    Best Ambience

  • North West London

    Best Value

  • North West London

    Great for brunch

  • North West London

    Child-friendly

  • North West London

    Good for groups

  • North West London

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Clifton NW8 is a charming neighborhood pub with "amazing staff" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, "delicious food," and standout Sunday roasts. While some dishes need improvement, the pub's "cosy interior" and "creative twists" on pub favorites make it a local gem.
472 Reviews
  1. Courtenay

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wait staff was VERY INSENSITIVE to our needs. Won't go back.

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  2. Jonathan VIP

    Buckinghamshire9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff. Good food and ambience. Would highly recommend for Sunday lunch.

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  3. Ellen

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    “A Perfect Sunday Roast at The Clifton Pub” Had an incredible Sunday roast at The Clifton Pub! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a cozy yet lively vibe—perfect for a relaxed weekend meal. The roast itself was absolutely spot on. The meat was tender and cooked to perfection, with rich flavors that paired beautifully with the homemade gravy. The roast potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, just how they should be. The Yorkshire pudding was light and airy, and the seasonal vegetables were fresh and well-seasoned. Everything was served piping hot and with generous portions. The service was excellent—friendly staff who made sure we had everything we needed without feeling rushed. A great selection of drinks as well, making it an ideal spot for a long, leisurely Sunday lunch. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-quality roast in a classic pub setting. Will definitely be back!

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    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in a nice neighborhood. The staff were amazing!! Food was fantastic Bruv.

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  5. meena VIP

    London72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent an enjoyable evening at Clifton NW8 last week. The service was good as well as the food. The staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you, Jansen and rest of the staff.

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  6. Petr

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great to see Clifton buzzing when we came over for a late meal om Sunday - service was excellent but the food needs a bit of improvement to for example justify the most expensive item on the menu - 25 quid for a small piece of plaice that was a bit too oily but fish and chips were decent and cauliflower special was actually pretty solid so the chef clearly knows how to make good food. All in all - great to see our local pub being on the right track. And - the service was great even though you could tell that all the staff were exhausted when we came at 4pm. Thank you!

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  7. David

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A little slow in service as they were understaffed.

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  8. MJ

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice pub but service was slow and food came out not as warm as I would have liked it. Interiors could use a bit of a refresh.

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  9. Maurice

    London21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely old pub in a quiet street. Great Sunday lunch - trad roast and fish/chips. Lovely service from attentive staff. Sat in conservatory - nice and bright. Will return for sure

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  10. Philip

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great lunchtime meal, well cooked food, great drinks and service Also good for a cigar outside afterwards

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The Clifton NW8 is rated 4.6 stars by 472 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Clifton NW8

96 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0JT

Additional information

  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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