Sessions Arts Club

Modern European restaurant · Clerkenwell

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"It might take a few furtive strolls around this Grade II-listed former courthouse in Clerkenwell to discover the secret red door with a very discreet Sessions Arts Club buzzer. Once buzzed in and up the stairs, the candle-lit dining room might have you catching your breath. Often described as the most beautiful restaurant in London, the two story high room is a heady mix of decadence and coziness, with huge arch windows and alcoves, peeling mint green paint, exposed plaster, artworks and sculptures, plants and velvet sofas. Even though it only opened in 2021, it feels well-worn, in a good way, and has already become a London classic. The short little menu is a true delight—Chef Florence Knight pulls inspiration from all across Europe for her beautiful and unpretentious creations: from brown shrimp croquettes which explode with butter to fluffy panisse with pleasing peas and parmesan." - Elizabeth Winding, Sonya Barber

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Beth Evans

24 Clerkenwell Grn, London EC1R 0NA, United Kingdom Get directions

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