This is the kind of pub that makes Exmouth Market worth the trip. A Victorian corner boozer with a striking green-tiled façade, Exmouth Arms leans into craft beer and spirits without losing its old-school London soul. The Sunday roast here has a serious reputation — locals argue it's the best in Clerkenwell — and the all-day food menu means you can show up at any hour and leave happy.
Victorian green-tiled pub on Exmouth Market serving what locals call the best Sunday roast in Clerkenwell, backed by a serious craft beer lineup.
Get there before 1pm on Sundays if you want a table for the roast — it fills up fast and they don't always take reservations for small groups.
A proper Clerkenwell pub with a Sunday roast worth queuing for
Exmouth Arms sits right on Exmouth Market, and if you're looking for a pub that balances old London character with a genuinely good drinks selection, this is your spot. The green-tiled Victorian façade is one of the most photographed on the street, and inside it's got that warm, lived-in pub feel — not overly polished, not run-down, just right. The craft beer lineup rotates regularly and the staff actually know what they're pouring, which isn't always a given in this part of town.
Food is where Exmouth Arms surprises people. The Sunday roast is the main event — choice of meat or veggie, proper roast potatoes, and portions that won't leave you hungry. Reviewers consistently flag it as one of the best roasts in Clerkenwell, and the crowds on a Sunday back that up. The fish and chips also get a lot of love, and there's a real crab dish that pops up in reviews more than you'd expect for a pub. Food is served all day, every day, which is handy when the market outside is heaving and you want to escape the chaos.
There's a private upstairs bar if you're planning something for a group, and cocktails are available up there too. It gets busy — the market location means lunchtimes and weekends are packed — but that's part of the appeal. Grab a pint, find a corner, and settle in.