Café Clement, London WC2: ‘Turns out it’s really rather good’ – restaurant review

Café Clement, an all-day restaurant situated within Nick Jones’ new St Clement Hotel at 180 The Thames in central London, opened in June 2026 to significant fanfare. As a venture by Nick Jones, the renowned founder of Soho House and a 'master of restaurant rumpus,' it quickly became one of London's most sought-after dining spots, particularly for its terrace tables. The initial weeks saw a flurry of celebrity patrons, including Stanley Tucci and Nick Grimshaw, cementing its status as a high-profile hotspot. The Guardian's Grace Dent, reviewing the establishment two months post-opening, expresses curiosity about how such 'sizzling places' fare once the initial celebrity buzz subsides and the famous faces depart for locales like Tuscany. Despite the initial hype and the potential for style over substance, the review's title, 'Turns out it’s really rather good,' indicates a positive assessment, suggesting that Café Clement successfully maintains its quality and appeal beyond the opening frenzy.