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The Parlour, Zetter Clerkenwell - The Parlour at Zetter Clerkenwell, London, Greater London

The Parlour at Zetter Clerkenwell

4.2
4.2
29 Reviews
£25 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Drinks & Bites

Make yourself at home in the unique, cosy and eccentric Lounge with a menu of great cocktails and small plates.

Enjoy our small plate menus by Group Chef Rasheed Shahin, focussing on seasonality and sustainability- perfect for sharing... or not! Join us for Afternoon Tea, served with your own choice of bubbles, a selection of teas and coffees or why not splash out with an afternoon cocktail.

Curated by our award-winning mixologists, includng Group Bar Manager Anas El Bahhaj, our unique house cocktails pay homage to the area’s distilling heritage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 7324 4444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rasheed Shahin

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £45.00 - £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Afternoon tea is a weekend ritual here in Clerkenwell. Enjoy all the British classics, from freshly-made scones with jam & clotted cream to a selection of sandwiches, delicious pastries and homemade cakes. And not forgetting the Champagne and tea, of course.

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • City of London

    Neighborhood gem

  • City of London

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parlour at Zetter Clerkenwell offers a "cozy, relaxed atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "lovely staff." Ideal for afternoon tea and cocktails, it boasts a charming ambiance and "beautiful decor." Some service inconsistencies were noted, but the overall experience is highlighted by enchanting settings and "great food flavors."

29 Reviews
  1. Sadia

    London

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really cosy relaxed vibe with delicious food. The menu was brilliant for the afternoon tea and they were really accommodating with the various dietary requirements. Perfect for a girlie afternoon

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  2. Maya

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spent New Year’s Eve having great bites and drinks. Lovely setting and great staff

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  3. Suzanne

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Parlour room was beautifully decorated. There was a slight delay with the food arriving to our table. The sandwiches and hot savory were tasty, however, sadly the selection of scones were all rather dry. The tarte tatin was tiny and the Alaska tarts were soft. Overall the sweets were disappointing.

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  4. Jane

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails and visit every year for Xmas. Love the ambience and staff are lovely BUT service was slow (they need more staff making cocktails) - otherwise great.

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  5. Emma

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect, had a wonderful evening from the moment we were seated. Enchanting decor - sublime drinks and moreish food. Feels like cocktails on the way in or out of Wonderland. Thanks to the waiting staff looking after us - great suggestions- we’ll be back with friends

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  6. Lucy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have seen other less favorable reviews - this wasn't our experience. Great staff, friendly, attentive and professional. Lovely setting and live guitar playing too. Food was yummy. Wine pretty over priced but other than that had a lovely time - def will return.

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  7. Penny

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful trip back in time to a gorgeous drawing room from La Belle Epoque, furnished delightfully, excessively and wittily. So easy to enjoy while sipping on delicious cocktails and nibbling on seasonal sharing plates. My most favourite retreat in London 🧡

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  8. Laura

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My friend and I went for a couple of cocktails. It was a little bit odd. On arrival, a member of staff had been outside and was heading back in, but pointedly shut the door behind him, to bar my access - it was as though they didn't want anyone to come in. Perhaps they were fully booked, but I had a reservation so I pushed the door open and joined my friend at our table, but it was a peculiar way to be 'welcomed'. My friend already had a drink, so a couple of minutes after I got there, he caught the waiter's eye so we could order my first drink. Instead, the waiter approached and asked us if we'd like the bill, when we'd only just arrived. They only seemed to have a very small number of worn cocktail menus, and as a result seemed a bit obsessed with getting them back - we weren't allowed to keep hold of a menu to choose different drinks. None of the waiters seemed to know what the others were doing, so service was patchy/clashing and scatty. It gave the sense of being a bit disorganised, without much experienced oversight to draw it all together. I have had a nice time there in the past but I wouldn't now rush to go back. It just wasn't very hospitable.

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  9. Hanna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, cozy and relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful venue. Food was delicious and there was so much of it. Staff were lovely and attentive without interrupting too much. It was a perfect treat, and we'll be back.

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  10. Jane

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had afternoon tea at The Parlour at Zetter Clerkenwell. The menu wasn't very clear but once we got that sorted, the food was very good and the place itself was great (although quite hard to find). Service was friendly and helpful. It cost extra to refill the teapots which isn't always the case when you go somewhere for afternoon tea. Main criticism was that there were no boxes / bags to take any scones / cakes that we hadn't eaten home with us.

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FAQs

The Parlour at Zetter Clerkenwell is rated 4.2 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Parlour at Zetter Clerkenwell

49-50 St John's Sq, London, Greater London EC1V 4JJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clerkenwell
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rasheed Shahin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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