Clifford's Restaurant & Bar, The Library
140 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1BT -
From
£1000 min spend
Up to
10 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
Clifford’s is a basement restaurant on the site of what was Clifford’s Inn – built in the twelfth century and demolished in 1934.We serve Modern Classics, simple and with little intervention to beautiful meat, fish and vegetables sourced as much as possible from the British isles.
Clifford's restaurant and bar offers 2 semi private dining areas available for you and your guests to host the perfect event with us. The Mezzanine can accommodate 16 guests for a seated meal or we could we offer a standing reception for 20 guests. Our small and intimate area, also known as the library is the perfect spot to have for a more cosy affair. For dining, the Library can accommodate up to 6 guests and up to 10 people for a standing reception. Perhaps you would prefer having the whole venue for you and your guests alone. Clifford's decor is beautiful and elegant and is the perfect venue to host and event, whether it is corporate or private, for exclusive dining the venue can accommodate up to 70 guests and up to 100 people for a standing reception.
The Library is our smallest space that we offer for semi private events. Our antique bookshelves, lights and tables set the ambience of the 18th century. It is the perfect spot to book for a smaller event as we can accommodate 6 guests around our cosy table. Perhaps you would like an area to have some drinks and snacks, the library can accommodate 10 guests for something less formal. The Library is located above the main restaurant, where you will still be able to absorb the heart and the atmosphere.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 10
Boardroom
up to 6
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
08:00 - 01:00
tuesday
08:00 - 01:00
wednesday
08:00 - 01:00
thursday
08:00 - 01:00
friday
08:00 - 01:00
saturday
08:00 - 03:00
sunday
08:00 - 03:00
Price type: Minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
from £1000 minimum spend/day
Food & Beverage
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Air conditioning
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 5 days before the event
Location
Reviews
- Alexis OwuadeyDecember 2018
Really impressed with the food and service at Clifford's Staff were incredibly helpful and the food was great
- Toby NeyDecember 2018
Thank you for a wonderful evening. The food and service was lovely and everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thank you to all the staff that helped make the evening a success.
- Caitlyn RossSeptember 2025
Everything was top notch. This family-owned restaurant is so charming and well cared for. They serve the freshest vegetables and breads, perfectly cooked entrees and creatively curated dishes with signature touches. Everyone was so welcoming. I can't wait to go back.
- Toby NeyDecember 2018
Thank you for a wonderful evening. The food and service was lovely and everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thank you to all the staff that helped make the evening a success.
- JamieDecember 2018
Clifford's Restaurant & Bar is a fabulous place to dine. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a special occasion you'll certainly enjoy the experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere and service are all first class. Superb value for money and I am looking forward to my next visit.
- Debbie ThomasJanuary 2019
Delicious food and wine. Loved the guess the wine idea - mystery wine on the menu Will definitely be back soon. Thank you
- Jake FallonJuly 2025
Clifford’s was a treat to finally be able to get a reservation and the anticipation was very high given the exclusivity and price. Ultimately we were happy we went, service was great, parts of the meal were fantastic but others were just not quite there for the price. Crab cake appetizer was off the charts but my prime rib entree was pretty tough and lacking much flavor. We left happy and glad we got to try it and meet the amazing folks that run Clifford, but decided it’s not worth the reservation process or price. With many other outstanding options in the area like Della Terra or off the hook, I don’t find a huge need to go back but glad it exists. This place has an outstanding reputation by many who see it as a 5 star restaurant, I certainly can see how others can get there but for me it was 4 stars, when comparing to other restaurants in the area and the difficult reservation process.
- Greg LeydenDecember 2018
Good service, good food, reasonably priced wine - what is there not to like?
- Darlene HowleyAugust 2025
We had high expectations since getting a reservation is so difficult. Parking was free and plentiful. The restaurant is beautifully appointed. We were seated immediately and given menus. Entree prices ranged from $36-56. The hostess was nice and returned to the table to describe a long list of specials that were hard to remember. There were as many specials as there were items on the menu. It would have been helpful if the specials were presented in writing. The server was sweet. Bread was served immediately and was delicious. I ordered a bone-in pork chop special and my spouse ordered baked cod. The pork chop was served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The food was average at best - not bad but certainly didn’t blow us away. The price for my pork chop was $56 and somewhat of a surprise since it was $20 more than the boneless pork chop on the menu. For us, Clifford’s didn’t live up to its reputation . The food didn’t knock our socks off. It really wasn’t exceptional, as expected.
