Carmen

The hardest tables in London

London / Carmen's listCore by Clare Smyth is the hardest of the three: it opens each date 91 days ahead at midnight London time, which is 4pm Pacific the day before in winter, and on November 5, 2026 the next table for two was a single 9:30pm slot that night. The Clove Club opens 90 days ahead and is easier to book than Core: on November 6, dinner for two was still open that Friday and Saturday. The Ledbury is easiest at lunch: on November 4 it had lunch for the next day when Saturday dinner was gone.

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    Core by Clare Smyth

    Core by Clare Smyth takes bookings 91 days ahead on OpenTable, opening at 12:00 am London time. On November 5, 2026 the furthest bookable date was Thursday, February 4, 2027. Cancel inside 72 hours and it costs 175 pounds a person.

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    The Clove Club

    The Clove Club books on OpenTable up to 90 days ahead, to February 4, 2027 on November 6, 2026, when Saturday dinner for two that week was still open. Tasting menu 285 pounds, 225 on Tuesday and Wednesday; changes inside 72 hours cost 155 a person. Checked November 6, 2026.

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  3. 03

    The Ledbury

    The Ledbury in Notting Hill books on OpenTable. On November 4, 2026 it had lunch tables for two the next day and on Saturday, November 7, but no Saturday dinner; January 8, 2027 still had dinner at 6pm. Parties of 7 or 8 prepay 295 pounds a person. Checked November 4, 2026.

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