How do you get a table at The Clove Club?
How do you get a table at The Clove Club? Book it on OpenTable, which the restaurant's own site links, up to 90 days ahead: on November 6, 2026 the furthest date was Thursday, February 4, 2027, and dinner for two was still open that Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7. I'd book a Tuesday or Wednesday, when the same tasting menu costs 225 pounds instead of 285.
The Clove Club is Isaac McHale's tasting-menu restaurant in Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, in east London, cooking from British produce. It is easier to book than its reputation: the hard part is the 72-hour cancellation rule, not finding a date.
What did OpenTable show on November 6, 2026?
| Date searched | Times offered |
|---|---|
| Friday, November 6, 2026, dinner | 7:00 to 8:00pm |
| Saturday, November 7, 2026, lunch | 12:00 to 1:00pm |
| Saturday, November 7, 2026, dinner | 7:00 to 8:00pm |
| Saturday, December 12, 2026, dinner | 7:00 to 8:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | Closed; next tables Thursday, January 7, 2027 |
| Thursday, February 4, 2027, dinner | 7:00 to 8:00pm, the furthest date open |
| Friday, February 5, 2027 | Not open yet: too far in advance |
One day's calendar, not a rule. The reservations page says online bookings open three months ahead on a rolling basis for 1 to 6 guests, so a new date comes into range every day, and larger groups go to the reservations team by email.
What does The Clove Club cost, and what are the rules?
| What | The rule |
|---|---|
| Dinner | Monday to Saturday, last booking 8:30pm. Tasting Menu 285 pounds on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Midweek Tasting Menu 225 on Tuesday and Wednesday; Short Dinner Tasting Menu 245 on Monday and Thursday |
| Lunch | Wednesday to Saturday, last booking 1:30pm. Tasting Menu 225; Festive Lunch Menu 155, four courses, from November 4 |
| Closed | Sundays, and December 24, 2026 to January 6, 2027; reopens January 7 |
| Deposit | None; a card holds the booking |
| Changes inside 72 hours | 155 pounds a person at dinner and 125 at lunch, for a cancellation, a smaller party or a new date |
| Your own wine | One bottle per two guests, 75 pounds corkage a bottle |
| How long | Three hours for the Tasting Menu, two for the Short Tasting Menu |
Is lunch or dinner the better booking at The Clove Club?
Lunch, until December 23, 2026. The four-course Festive Lunch Menu at 155 pounds is the cheapest way into the restaurant this year, and a Wednesday to Saturday lunch leaves the evening free. For the full menu, a Tuesday or Wednesday dinner at 225 pounds is the same kitchen for 60 pounds less than a Thursday to Saturday dinner.
What should you do if The Clove Club is full?
- Email for the waiting list. The FAQ asks you to send your date, time and party size to reservations@thecloveclub.com, and the restaurant writes back if a table opens.
- Check OpenTable 72 hours before. That is when cancelling starts to cost 155 pounds a person, so it is when people let tables go.
- Book the Bar and Lounge. It takes bookings for up to 6 for small plates, and walk-ins when there is room.
Where does The Clove Club fit in a London trip?
Put it on an east London evening: Shoreditch is 15 minutes by taxi from the City and the West End is about 30. For the other London tables, Core by Clare Smyth opens 91 days ahead at midnight and The Ledbury is easiest at lunch. The London area guide picks a base, and the Heathrow transfer guide covers the arrival.