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Sessions Arts Club - Restaurant in Clerkenwell, London
Restaurant Editor's Pick

Sessions Arts Club

A patinated 18th-century courtroom turned dining room, Clerkenwell's most photographed kitchen

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Clerkenwell |
$$$$ Premium for Restaurant
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12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30 Tue-Sat, closed Sun-Mon
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Sessions Arts Club opened in 2021 inside the old judges' dining room at Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green, a Grade II*-listed Georgian courtroom left in deliberate ruin, with peeling plaster, antique chandeliers and a near-mythic afternoon light. Florence Knight launched the kitchen; Abigail Hill took over in early 2024 and runs a tight Mediterranean-leaning menu that does not compete with the room's drama. Mostly-members-now but a public allocation runs at lunch and from 17:30. The defining set-piece dining room of the East-edge axis.

Editor's Tip

The two o'clock lunch slot is when the courtroom light hits the back wall, the audience photograph this room with reason. Non-members book through the website; weekends release Tuesday morning. The lift up is part of the entrance choreography; do not skip it.

At a Glance

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Historic Monuments, London Skyline

Views & Setting

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Historic Monuments, London Skyline

View Quality

Good

Indoor Terrace

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sessions Arts Club, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Sessions Arts Club?
Sessions Arts Club is located in Clerkenwell, London, 24 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0NA.
What are the opening hours of Sessions Arts Club?
Sessions Arts Club is open 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 22:30 Tue-Sat, closed Sun-Mon.
What is Sessions Arts Club best for?
Sessions Arts Club is especially popular for Lunch, Date Night, Long Lunch.

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