
Clerkenwell & Social
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About Clerkenwell & Social
Clerkenwell & Social is a cocktail bar on St John's Sq in London that infuses spirits in house, with chilli vodka, toffee apple whiskey and mango gin among them. Cocktails sit alongside a wider drinks list and a beer selection. For food, the kitchen makes thin-crust pizza with the option to add extras, and a sharing social board of scamorza croquettes and arancini. The ground-level room has around half a dozen tables, while the first-floor bar hosts live music. The upstairs space can also be hired for private parties and events. It comes with its own bar, toilet, TV and sound system, which suits large groups and afterwork drinks.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thin crust pizza, home infused spirits, upstairs private party room and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thin crust pizza, home infused spirits, upstairs private party room and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pizza, with one describing a thin crust and good cheese, tomato and salami, and another calling the pizzas fantastic with a good range and the option to add extras. Close behind are the cocktails and home infused spirits, including chilli vodka, toffee apple whiskey and mango gin, along with a sweet Guinness pour. The upstairs room draws repeated praise for parties, with reviewers citing a private bar, TV and sound system, birthday and Christmas celebrations, and party packages described as great value. The heated, covered outdoor seating gets mentioned too, and staff are mostly called friendly and professional, though one reviewer found them welcoming on some visits and not on others. The main complaint is the sharing social board, where scamorza croquettes were a salty, mushy mix and the arancini had a soft texture, with only about 1.5 slices of salami. Another reviewer was frustrated when told they had ten more minutes outside, then had to bring their drinks and food indoors while a server carried a drink to another outside table. Several reviewers still say they would come back.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pizza, with one describing a thin crust and good cheese, tomato and salami, and another calling the pizzas fantastic with a good range and the option to add extras. Close behind are the cocktails and home infused spirits, including chilli vodka, toffee apple whiskey and mango gin, along with a sweet Guinness pour. The upstairs room draws repeated praise for parties, with reviewers citing a private bar, TV and sound system, birthday and Christmas celebrations, and party packages described as great value. The heated, covered outdoor seating gets mentioned too, and staff are mostly called friendly and professional, though one reviewer found them welcoming on some visits and not on others. The main complaint is the sharing social board, where scamorza croquettes were a salty, mushy mix and the arancini had a soft texture, with only about 1.5 slices of salami. Another reviewer was frustrated when told they had ten more minutes outside, then had to bring their drinks and food indoors while a server carried a drink to another outside table. Several reviewers still say they would come back.
Featured reviews
- Amanda Craddock
“We just had another great social event at Clerkenwell & Social. Their team consistently provides excellent service, from booking and planning the menu to providing helpful staff on the night. A particular thank you must go to Lily, our amazing bar tender for the evening. She was professional, friendly and attentive to all of the party-goers. We all had a wonderful evening and it’s down to the fantastic team and venue at C&S. Thanks all!”
- Simon Smith
“Amazing venue. Staff were incredible for a birthday celebration. Super friendly place. Highly recommended for any event...or just a friendly drink!! Loved the music!!”
- Sara N
“The food here is nice, especially for a place that is more of a bar than a food place. Drinks are also good, they pour a sweet guinness. Staff has been both super nice and friendly and not so welcoming on different visits, so maybe we’ve caught them on bad days occasionally since overall it’s good vibes. Outdoor seating area is great and has a cover for if it rains or if it’s too sunny”
- Paul Buckenham
“We hired the upstairs bar at Clerkenwell & Social for my partner’s surprise 50th birthday party. The venue is beautiful, well located and a perfect space for a celebration! Lovely staff, fantastic cocktails and great value for money party packages. A special mention for barman Adam and managers Guy and Norbert who made everything flow smoothly. Amazing night with plenty of great memories!”
- Nathan Strong
“It’s quite difficult to review Clerkenwell and Social because it’s unclear what the venue is. It’s not a restaurant but they offer a pizza menu, and it’s not quite a bar either. It is in a quiet location in Clerkenwell. Perhaps it’s geared towards the weekday work crowd. The venue has half a dozen tables and when we visited last night, there two groups playing card games. It has a good sized heated outdoor seating area and they also host private parties - whoever was upstairs was having a blast! The pizzas were fantastic. A good range on the menu with the option to add extras. The staff were friendly enough. The beer range is good but what stood out for me were the home infused spirits. Chilli vodka to toffee apple whiskey to mango gin. Very exciting and very tasty. It’s an intriguing venue and we will certainly go back again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Clerkenwell & Social is an upscale neighborhood bar situated in a prime location. The first-floor bar hosts live music, and there's a private space ideal for large parties and afterwork drinks.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating · Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
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|---|---|---|---|
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