A beautiful pub in the heart of Clapham, The Ox is a wonderful gastropub venue putting the focus on provenance, seasonal British cooking and events where every need is covered. Set just around the corner from Clapham High Street and Clapham North stations, it’s very well connected, complete with a range of spaces for hire suited to both small-scale and larger celebrations, whatever the occasion, be it social, celebratory or corporate.
If you’re looking for a venue in Clapham, The Ox comes armed with three spaces to choose from. The First Floor Playroom is a fully private space with its own cocktail bar, accommodating 30 for seated meals or up to 55 for canapé receptions and dancing, along with the flexibility for boardroom seating, breakfast and lunch meetings.
The Mezzanine, meanwhile, is set on the upper ground floor and sectioned off from the buzz of the main bar. Here, you can seat up to 25 for dinners, or host 30 for standing drinks gatherings. And if you’re after a more intimate, casual feel, The Snug offers a cosy room on the lower ground floor with a fireplace and exposed brick walls, with space for 30 seated dinners or canapé parties and dancing for up to 55 guests.
For sit-down dining, The Ox offers a three-course events menu served family style. Menus change with the seasons, but to give an idea, you might start with toasted black olive sourdough served with herb butter, followed by starters such as ox cheek ravioli, bone marrow canoes with parsley and garlic crumb, or crispy fried oyster mushrooms.
As for the main course, dishes might include chicken, ham hock and leek pie, Middle White pork shoulder with crackling, or mushroom spelt risotto, followed by desserts like sticky toffee pudding and forced Yorkshire rhubarb crumble. There’s also a Sunday roast events menu, alongside a considered range of canapé options.