# The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms

13 Eburne Road, London N7 6AR, Islington

Page: https://dishesof.com/london/venues/the-swimmer-at-the-grafton-arms-holloway/

Menu data read from the venue's own website on 2026-11-11; not yet confirmed by the venue. Diet labels marked "(stated)" are printed on the venue's own menu. "(our reading)" is inferred from the listed ingredients only: always check with the venue, especially for allergies.

## Autumn & Winter Menu

Served: times not printed

### Starters & small plates

- **Homemade Soup** · £6.95 · soup, bread · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Salt & Pepper Squid** · £7.95 · squid, lemon mayonnaise · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Nduja Meatballs** · £7.95 · nduja, meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, ciabatta
- **Battered Cod Goujons** · £7.80 · cod, batter, tartare sauce, lemon · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Lemon Hummus** · £6.95 · lemon hummus, salad, pitta bread · _vegan (stated)_
- **Jerk-Smoked Chicken Wings** · £7.75 · chicken wings, hot sauce
- **Mac 'n' Cheese** · £6.95 · macaroni, cheese, truffle oil, crispy onions · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Fried Halloumi Fingers** · £7.90 · halloumi, chilli jam, mayonnaise · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Homemade Scotch Egg** · £6.20 · egg, sausage meat, breadcrumb, brown sauce

### Burgers

- **The Ultimate Smash Burger** · £17.20 · two beef patties, cheese, crispy bacon, house sauce, fried onion, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins
- **Panko-Coated Chicken Burger** · £15.70 · panko chicken, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins
- **Spicy Bean & Lentil Burger** · £15.95 · bean, lentil, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins · _vegan (stated)_
- **Meatless Burger & Portobello Mushroom** · £15.95 · meatless patty, portobello mushroom, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins · _vegan (stated)_
- **Grilled Halloumi, Portobello Mushroom & Balsamic Glaze** · £15.95 · halloumi, portobello mushroom, balsamic glaze, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins · _vegetarian (stated)_

### Main courses

- **The Swimmer's Homemade Pie** · £18.95 · pie, mash, winter vegetables, onion gravy
- **Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine** · £17.60 · chicken, apricots, chickpeas, peppers, rice
- **Slow-Roasted Lamb Shank** · £18.95 · lamb shank, mash, winter vegetables, red wine and oregano sauce
- **Baked Salmon** · £18.20 · salmon, crayfish sauce, sauteed potatoes, winter vegetables · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Chicken Parmigiana** · £17.90 · chicken, tomato sauce, cheese, garlic and rosemary potatoes, mixed leaves
- **Cumberland Sausages** · £17.20 · Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, mash, winter vegetables, onion gravy
- **Jackfruit & Spinach Curry** · £16.90 · jackfruit, spinach, jasmine rice · _vegan (stated)_
- **Roasted Beetroot, Mushroom & Chickpea Casserole** · £16.90 · roasted beetroot, mushroom, chickpea, pitta bread · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Traditional Line-Caught Cod** · £18.95 · cod, chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce, lemon · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Ribeye Steak** · £23.95 · ribeye steak, chunky chips, mushrooms, grilled tomato

### On the side

- **Sweet Potato Fries** · £5.50 · sweet potato · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Skinny Fries** · £4.95 · potato · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Truffle Parmesan Fries** · £6.20 · fries, truffle, parmesan · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Chunky Chips** · £4.95 · potato · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Homemade Onion Rings** · £4.95 · onion, batter · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Homemade Peppercorn Sauce** · £1.95 · peppercorn sauce

Source: https://theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/11/Autumn-Winter-Menu-.pdf

## Christmas Set Menu

Served: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Available 1-24 December, Monday to Saturday

### Starters

- **Homemade Soup** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · soup, bread · _vegan (stated)_
- **Smoked Salmon & Crayfish Cocktail** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · smoked salmon, crayfish · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Nduja Meatballs** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · nduja, meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, ciabatta
- **Halloumi Fingers** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · halloumi, chilli jam, mayo · _vegetarian (stated)_

### Mains

- **Traditional Roast Turkey with All the Trimmings** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · roast turkey, trimmings, roast new potatoes, winter vegetables
- **Lamb Steak** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · lamb steak, red wine, garlic & rosemary sauce, roast new potatoes, winter vegetables
- **Baked Salmon** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · salmon, creamy tarragon sauce, roast new potatoes, winter vegetables · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Nut Roast** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · nut roast, cranberry, roast new potatoes, winter vegetables · _vegan (stated)_

### Desserts

- **Warm Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · christmas pudding, brandy sauce · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Apple Pie with Creamy Custard** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · apple pie, custard · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Salted Caramel Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · salted caramel brownie, vanilla ice cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Coulis** · Two courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95 · chocolate torte, raspberry coulis · _gluten-free (stated), vegetarian (our reading)_

Source: https://theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/11/Christmas-Set-Menu-.pdf

## Christmas Festive Buffet

Served: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 1st-24th December, Monday-Saturday; pre-order and pre-booking required; 2 courses £28.95

### Mains

- **Turkey & cranberry casserole** · 2 courses 28.95 · turkey, cranberry
- **Moroccan-spiced lamb** · 2 courses 28.95 · lamb, Moroccan spices
- **Jackfruit, spinach & chickpea curry** · 2 courses 28.95 · jackfruit, spinach, chickpea · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Meatless chilli con carne** · 2 courses 28.95 · meat-free mince, chilli, beans · _vegetarian (our reading)_

### Accompaniments

- **Garlic & rosemary baby potatoes** · baby potatoes, garlic, rosemary · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **A medley of fresh winter vegetables** · winter vegetables · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Jasmine rice** · jasmine rice · _vegan (our reading)_

### Desserts

- **A delicious selection of hot & cold desserts**

Source: https://theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/11/Christmas-Buffet-Menu-.pdf

## Wine Menu

Drinks menu, about 16 items (not listed). Source: https://theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/12/Wine-Menu-2024-.pdf