The Clove Club is a relaxed fine dining restaurant set in the historic rooms of the Grade II-listed Shoreditch Town Hall, London led by Chef-Patron Isaac McHale. "Our aim is to create dining experiences that both excite and surprise the senses, serving delicious food that lives long in our guests' memories," the website reads.



The Clove Club serves a seasonal tasting menu featuring modern, elegant dishes rooted in technique but stripped back to their essential elements. An emphasis is placed on sourcing the best produce the British Isles has to offer, showcased in dishes inspired by Chef-Patron Isaac McHale’s culinary memories and travels.



The Clove Club currently holds two Michelin Stars. It has won a raft of awards, including the highest new entry to the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurant List in 2016; No.1 Restaurant in the UK in the Sunday Times Top 100; winner of the Service Award and fifth place in the UK National Restaurant Awards; BMW Squaremeal London Restaurant of the Year; and London Restaurant Festival AMEX Restaurant of the Year.



My meal began with a green herb broth amuse bouche, which was herbaceous and bright.



Next was a cheddar gougere, which is like a savory cream puff.



Seasoned yogurt to go with…



Fried, battered fish.



Melon gazpacho granita, almond cream & ham jelly.



Chilled salad of charcoal grilled aubergine with brown crab, ginger and cinnamon oil



Bread service with housemaid sourdough and salty cultured butter.



Native Cornish lobster with Jamaican "jerk" yogurt and lychee



Dry aged middlewhite pork courgette, datterini tomato and mint



“Scottish taco” – blood pancake, haggis, carnitas & pico de gallo.



Grilled habanero granita with plum sorbet



Warm potato mousse with caramel ice cream and coffee meringue.



Petit four of chocolate and strawberry.

Grade: A