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The CLF Art Lounge & Roof Garden

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Chic, art-filled cocktail bar & events space with a leafy rooftop hangout & Dominican food menu. People often mention rooftop, music, drinks, cocktails, live, nice, venue, good, great, chicken,


Address

4a Station Wy, London SE15 4RX, United Kingdom

Website

www.clfartlounge.com

Contact

+44 20 7635 2585

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (362 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rooftop (16) music (13) drinks (12) cocktails (12) live (12) nice (9) venue (8) good (8) great (7) chicken (7)
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  • 4/5 Fabrizio O. 1 year ago on Google • 757 reviews
    Persistence is the word: if you try to walk in in the evening it's likely they are fully booked. So plan well ahead and make a reservation. Dominican food is fresh and tasty, great to share too. Cocktails are pricey but totally worth it. Terrace becomes a greenhouse on hot days so book inside as there is AC. The club is opposite Peckham Rye station, it could be hidden for people coming from Rye Lane (just head to the station and turn left before the entrance)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurence 2 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Awesome venue. Great drinks/cocktails and cool rooftop vibes. App orders which works well. Is around £9 for cocktails which seems to be the norm. Looking forward to returning post-covid when people can dance and move around to maximise the rooftop experience.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catalina W. 1 year ago on Google • 105 reviews
    This is definitely one of the hidden gems in London. Those places you cannot find anywhere else. Amazing Dominican food, the most perfect Latin jazz/salsa Cuban live music on a perfect rooftop terrace, combined with nice and relaxed drinks. It was such a lovely afternoon :)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A_Rose _. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Great and cozy venue for the spoken word poetry event I attended, nice rooftop bar and reasonably priced drinks, with a happy hour! Food was lovely, especially the spicy chicken wings. Will definitely be coming back!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andras J. 1 year ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Atmospheric lounge / cocktail bar on the first floor and a rooftop bar on the top (covered in the winter). Nice drinks and good service. The lounge is very comfy with dim lights, life music on weekends, perfect for a date or just to hang out with friends
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jimmy C. 6 months ago on Google • 319 reviews
    Food is always on point. Drinks are well priced, strong and flavoursome. The music is what sometimes lets down the night. It's like they sometimes don't, or can't, read the room and play some music that doesn't want to make anyone get up and dance. Always book in advance. The rooftop is where it's at 🕺🕺🕺
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mercedes Avila C. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Wow! What an amazing place to go and to enjoy some good drinks, great food and their amazing music. Olé 💃💃💃 I strongly recommend you to live this experience. This is the only thing we take. The environment and atmosphere is excellent and the customer service brilliant. Well done to the team!👏👏👏 Muchas gracias. With Love, Flamenco Joy. Mercedes Avila Caballero ♥️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zaw H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely rooftop bar. Great atmosphere. Food was great too. The fried chicken was to die for.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richard K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place. Saw Saffra here on Thursday - good fun band. First Thursday of every month is grassroots night, where smaller local bands are given a platform. Staff are very good and sound was excellent. The host was gracious and classy and finished by thanking the sound engineer. Recommended night out - didn't eat here, but should have. Food looked good. Upstairs seemed very nice as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vanina D. 7 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Great place, the only annoying thing is that you have to pay straight away at the table once you order something. If you have table service then you should be able to pay at the end. Anyways, food was delicious and so were the drinks! Good cocktails and they have happy hour until 7pm (cocktails only). Ambiance is nice, and the rooftop is beautiful. I recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naomi M. 10 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    This place is amazing! The catering is top-notch, especially the smoky and flavorful aubergine loaded fries. The tostones are crunchy and fresh. Don't miss the jazz nights on Fridays or the high-demand rooftop sessions on Saturdays—book in advance! While the cocktails could be improved, I highly recommend trying the unique and fruity African-flavored cider. Overall, a must-visit spot with incredible food and unforgettable experiences!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sophie B. 7 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    😩Been there twice. The first encounter on a Thursday afternoon was quite nice so we decided to come Friday night as well… aaaa never again! The orders took forever and I know Rihanna said “turn it up turn it up” but mate it’s not live music, these are some jams from 2004, please stop. I asked the waiter if the music could be toned down a notch (he couldn’t hear me the first 3 times cause…too loud). Then I went to the management and he turned it down A BIT tho it was still pounding unlike the live music downstairs. What’s the point? Humans who want to go dance go live music and dance, humans who want to talk and eat and drink- rooftop restaurant. Everyone left before midnight and I still can’t hear properly. The food was alright, like actually quite tasty and not because I was drunk hungry because drinks took 30min to arrive so I gave up and went home quite sober. Yes food arrived 20-30 min before the drinks. Go figure… because we never will.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samara 1 year ago on Google • 328 reviews
    An elegant and fun venue, the layout and decor never fails to impress. It has downstairs rooms and a rooftop, which in winter is covered to keep the warmth in - there are also lots of floor heaters - despite this it still can be a bit chilly there in winter so I recommend bringing a coat. There is often live music, sometimes on a stage on the rooftop, for our visit the live music was inside, the inside area is cozy and nicely lit so a perfect place for a date. The food is currently by an independent pop-up called Boca Chica. I was really excited to try Dominican food but sadly was disappointed as while all of our dishes were nicely seasoned they were really, really dry. So while it isn't necessary the venue's fault about thr food, I wouldn't recommend for dinner (but most definitely recommend the cocktails and bar). The venue staff are also not that friendly or attentive, we had been left a long time without any service (venue also uses a QR code) but still no one checked to see if we were ok or needed drinks- we'd have spent a lot more if they had. Still though, all things considered, it really is a special venue and definitely worth a visit - also a good place to consider if you're having a birthday party or a gathering, the venue is also available for private hire.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Only was here for a nice gig but the vibes were amazing really nice interior and nice drinks from standards to some nice signature drinks. Also has a great covered outdoor rooftop would definitely be great for a date. Little edit went to see SAFFRA which was an amazing and they have a monthly show for new bands
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua L. 1 month ago on Google • 528 reviews New
    This place has both an indoor bar, and a separate roof bar on top. The roof bar is covered and heated - very cozy in winter. The cocktails are delicious! On a Thursday night, I stumbled across a jazz band playing in the indoor bar - I ended up staying for the rest of the evening and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

  • 4/5 Nancy V. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful venue and perfect for a party space. Visited the rooftop garden space for a friend’s birthday during their Domican Independence Day celebrations. It was sunny, but as the day went by it did become quite cold as the heaters stayed off until late afternoon. They had an animated live band, with salsa dancers encouraging patrons to dance with them. The sound was VERY loud and difficult to hear others. If you’re okay with the sound, it was quite a good time to get ip and have a dance. The cocktails were delicious (the tropical storm was stunning). All service is via an app which is a bit frustrating as you’re charged service on every drink despite being 3 metres from the bar. Sometimes they would come in 5 minutes, others 20. The food was very disappointing. It took an hour after ordering for it to arrive. I had the chicken burger and fries and it arrived cold, next to no sauce on the burger, and soggy fries. The others at the table had ordered earlier and they described the food as being much better. The kitchen also closed for 1-2 hours to seemingly deal with all the delivery orders which was frustrating for half the party. The staff was really kind. They allowed us to slightly over stay our reservation until the next party arrived.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irina V. 1 year ago on Google
    Crispy chicken, nachos, jazz & roop top tarrace, to match with aperol spritz and you have the perfect recipe for a Sunday gather.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soc L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great space for a drink and fried chicken next to the station. Large inside area and also lots of space in the roof. DJ on Sunday. Roof top is indoor outdoor kind of covered but open at the sides vibe. Selection of local bottled beers. Mixed crowd. Friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mel 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Booked a table for the live jazz on a Sunday evening. Got there only to realise the booking means nothing and it was cramped (people standing too) inside where the live music was. The host didn’t seem bothered and said we could find seating at the rooftop (with no live music). Went upstairs, tried to order drinks at the bar and was told to order on the app. Ordered on the app, then a different girl came over to say she could take our order and will be available if needed. Very mixed serving staff! Also saw something similar happen with another couple, can tell they looked confused as they come upstairs to the rooftop. It’s such a shame they offer lounge booking, but don’t adhere to it. Was a wasted Anniversary evening out.

  • 5/5 Elliot I. 1 year ago on Google
    Celebrated a friends birthday here. The atmosphere was lively but relaxing.I had some really great food and amazing cocktails here. I tried the fried chicken and it was unreal. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned. The fries were also really tasty (as far as fries go). The plantain chips weren't that great. They were pretty dry and lacked any interesting flavour. The cocktails were very good, boozy and reasonably priced. The interesting flavour combinations and twists on classics were really well done. After having some average cocktails recently, CLF reminded me of why I enjoy cocktails so much!

  • 5/5 Peter L. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here for the Brotherhood of Breath gig yesterday. The roof garden is fabulous. Food is excellent and both food and drinks were served quickly by professional smiling staff. If I didn’t live so far away I would love this as a regular drinking hole.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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