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Cloth Restaurant, London, Greater London
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Cloth Restaurant

4.7 (299)
£26 to £40
Traditional French
44 Cloth Fair, London, Greater London EC1A 7JQ

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.

Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London.

Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Traditional French, British, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8143 0345
  • Website
    http://www.clothrestaurants.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hurst
  • Location
    44 Cloth Fair, London, Greater London EC1A 7JQ
  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Cross street
    Cloth Fair
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest tube stations: Farringdon, Barbican. Cloth Fair is a short residential street to the east of Smithfield Meat Market in the north-western part of the city and is located in the ward of Farringdon.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 299 people are saying

Cloth Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Best Ambiance

  • City of London

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cloth Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and wine" and "charming and helpful staff." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "lovely atmosphere," making it a standout choice for a cozy night out. Despite some minor pricing concerns, visitors often leave planning their next visit.
299 Reviews

  1. Jeremy VIP

    Hertfordshire98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really impressive. Nice buzzy atmosphere, friendly service, excellent food and an interesting well-priced wine list

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  2. Graham

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. The food was excellent and well presented. The menu isn’t large but there was an interesting selection of dishes for all tastes. Staff were efficient and friendly and we liked the ambiance.

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  3. Estefania

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine! Great vibe and wonderful energy! The food was major

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  4. Clive

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nicely cooked food (the cod was to die for) but very pricey. The wine price in particular was silly. £90 for an average three course meal with a glass of fine is too much even in these days.

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  5. Richard

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, superb wine and absolutely lovely service. A slight hiccup was handled with aplomb! Will definitely be back! Xx

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  6. Rilito

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently enjoyed a dinner with friends at your restaurant, and while the ambiance was spot-on for a cozy night out, the food had a few hiccups. The oysters were a hit—delicious little gems - and our starters, particularly the scallops were deli! However, the main course was a bit of a mixed bag. The meat could have used a little more love (and seasoning), the salad was more of a “sad little leaf” than a side dish (at a steep price), and the agnolotti seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with the cooking time. On the bright side, the service was fantastic—attentive and friendly! Overall, it was a fun night, and I’m sure with a few tweaks, your food can match the great vibe. Keep up the good work!

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  7. Sharon

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wine, charming and helpful staff - can’t wait to come back!!

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  8. Rupert

    Oxford14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant cooking, super staff and overall a great evening out. Can’t recommend enough. Tucked away in an old quirky side street just round the corner from Smithfield’s.

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  9. GREG

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with a friendly team. We headed here on the off chance and it far exceeded expectations Lovely staff who helped us pick wine and advice Food was very very good we had courgette flier and crab followed by a sharing steak Good flavours and well thought through sides Try it you won’t regret it

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  10. Jessica

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Understated, great quality food with an atmosphere that so many restaurants try (and fail) to curate. Will definitely be returning!

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Cloth Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. City of London
  5. Farringdon

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44 Cloth Fair, London, Greater London EC1A 7JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cloth Fair
  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Traditional French, British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest tube stations: Farringdon, Barbican. Cloth Fair is a short residential street to the east of Smithfield Meat Market in the north-western part of the city and is located in the ward of Farringdon.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hurst
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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