Harden's survey result
Summary
“You never tire of the Clifton”, a rather grand St John’s Wood pub serving “delicious” food from a “perfect menu – not too much, not too little”. There’s “great service” too, led by the trio who relaunched the pub five years ago, having saved it from developers. The Clifton also has a bit of louche history: originally a hunting lodge, it was used by ‘Bertie’, the future King Edward VII, for assignations with his mistress Lillie Langtry.
Summary
This “really outstanding local” in St John’s Wood was once a royal hunting lodge frequented by the future King Edward VII for assignations with the actress Lillie Langtry. Saved from developers four years ago, it was relaunched as a “dog-friendly pub” with food well above average gastroboozer standard.
Summary
“It’s not only the fact that Edward VII was a regular”, which makes this hostelry hidden away in St John’s Wood “a great local”. It started out as a Victorian hunting lodge where the future king conducted his affair with the actress Lillie Langtry, was a pub, and then – after a period of being vacant – was rescued from the developers to pave the way for its relaunch a couple of years ago. Modern day attractions include a “Sunday roast that’s particularly good”, while “the new conservatory comes recommended”.
Summary
“It’s not only the fact that Edward VII was a regular”, which makes this hostelry hidden away in St John’s Wood “a great local”. It started out as a Victorian hunting lodge where the future king conducted his affair with the actress Lillie Langtry, was a pub, and then – after a period of being vacant – was rescued from the developers to pave the way for its relaunch a couple of years ago. Modern day attractions include a “Sunday roast that’s particularly good”, while “the new conservatory comes recommended”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £5.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
96 Clifton Hill, London, NW8 0JT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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