Holloway, Islington
The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms
13 Eburne Road, London N7 6AR
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1 menu prints an older date than the day we read it, so it may be out of date. Check with the venue.
The menus
4 menus · 50 dishes · 16 drinks
VG stated by the venueour readingVG from the listed ingredientsV vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · PESC pescatarian · H halal · VGO, GFO vegan or gluten-free option
All day menu
Autumn & Winter Menu
Times not printed36 itemsPDF menu
Menu dated: Autumn & Winter
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Mon-Fri 5pm-9.30pm; Sat 1pm-9.30pm; Sun 12.30pm-8pm. Specials: Mon 2 for 1 burgers (not bank holidays or match days); Thu 3 for 2 starters; Sun traditional roast 1pm-8pm (bookable by email).
Starters & small plates9
- Homemade Soup£6.95soup, breadour readingPESC
- Salt & Pepper Squid£7.95squid, lemon mayonnaiseour readingPESC
- Nduja Meatballs£7.95nduja, meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, ciabatta
- Battered Cod Goujons£7.80cod, batter, tartare sauce, lemonour readingPESC
- Lemon Hummus£6.95lemon hummus, salad, pitta breadVG
- Jerk-Smoked Chicken Wings£7.75chicken wings, hot sauce
- Mac 'n' Cheese£6.95macaroni, cheese, truffle oil, crispy onionsV
- Fried Halloumi Fingers£7.90halloumi, chilli jam, mayonnaiseV
- Homemade Scotch Egg£6.20egg, sausage meat, breadcrumb, brown sauce
Burgers5
- The Ultimate Smash Burger£17.20two beef patties, cheese, crispy bacon, house sauce, fried onion, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins
- Panko-Coated Chicken Burger£15.70panko chicken, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkins
- Spicy Bean & Lentil Burger£15.95bean, lentil, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkinsVG
- Meatless Burger & Portobello Mushroom£15.95meatless patty, portobello mushroom, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkinsVG
- Grilled Halloumi, Portobello Mushroom & Balsamic Glaze£15.95halloumi, portobello mushroom, balsamic glaze, skinny fries, salad, slaw, pickled gherkinsV
Main courses10
- The Swimmer's Homemade Pie£18.95pie, mash, winter vegetables, onion gravy
- Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine£17.60chicken, apricots, chickpeas, peppers, rice
- Slow-Roasted Lamb Shank£18.95lamb shank, mash, winter vegetables, red wine and oregano sauce
- Baked Salmon£18.20salmon, crayfish sauce, sauteed potatoes, winter vegetablesour readingPESC
- Chicken Parmigiana£17.90chicken, tomato sauce, cheese, garlic and rosemary potatoes, mixed leaves
- Cumberland Sausages£17.20Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, mash, winter vegetables, onion gravy
- Jackfruit & Spinach Curry£16.90jackfruit, spinach, jasmine riceVG
- Roasted Beetroot, Mushroom & Chickpea Casserole£16.90roasted beetroot, mushroom, chickpea, pitta breadV
- Traditional Line-Caught Cod£18.95cod, chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce, lemonour readingPESC
- Ribeye Steak£23.95ribeye steak, chunky chips, mushrooms, grilled tomato
On the side6
- Sweet Potato Fries£5.50sweet potatoour readingVG
- Skinny Fries£4.95potatoour readingVG
- Truffle Parmesan Fries£6.20fries, truffle, parmesanour readingPESC
- Chunky Chips£4.95potatoour readingVG
- Homemade Onion Rings£4.95onion, batterour readingV
- Homemade Peppercorn Sauce£1.95peppercorn sauce
Set menu menu
Christmas Set Menu
Mon to Sat times not printed12 itemsPDF menu
Printed: “Available 1-24 December, Monday to Saturday”
Menu dated: Christmas, 1-24 December
Starters4
- Homemade SoupTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95soup, breadVG
- Smoked Salmon & Crayfish CocktailTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95smoked salmon, crayfishour readingPESC
- Nduja MeatballsTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95nduja, meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, ciabatta
- Halloumi FingersTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95halloumi, chilli jam, mayoV
Mains4
- Traditional Roast Turkey with All the TrimmingsTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95roast turkey, trimmings, roast new potatoes, winter vegetables
- Lamb SteakTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95lamb steak, red wine, garlic & rosemary sauce, roast new potatoes, winter vegetables
- Baked SalmonTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95salmon, creamy tarragon sauce, roast new potatoes, winter vegetablesour readingPESC
- Nut RoastTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95nut roast, cranberry, roast new potatoes, winter vegetablesVG
Desserts4
- Warm Christmas Pudding with Brandy SauceTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95christmas pudding, brandy sauceour readingV
- Apple Pie with Creamy CustardTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95apple pie, custardour readingV
- Salted Caramel Brownie with Vanilla Ice CreamTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95salted caramel brownie, vanilla ice creamour readingV
- Chocolate Torte with Raspberry CoulisTwo courses £28.95 / three courses £34.95chocolate torte, raspberry coulisGFour readingV
Set menu menu
Christmas Festive Buffet
Mon to Sat times not printed8 itemsPDF menu
Printed: “1st-24th December, Monday-Saturday; pre-order and pre-booking required; 2 courses £28.95”
Menu dated: 1st-24th December
Mains4
- Turkey & cranberry casserole2 courses 28.95turkey, cranberry
- Moroccan-spiced lamb2 courses 28.95lamb, Moroccan spices
- Jackfruit, spinach & chickpea curry2 courses 28.95jackfruit, spinach, chickpeaour readingVG
- Meatless chilli con carne2 courses 28.95meat-free mince, chilli, beansour readingV
Accompaniments3
- Garlic & rosemary baby potatoesPrice not printedbaby potatoes, garlic, rosemaryour readingV
- A medley of fresh winter vegetablesPrice not printedwinter vegetablesour readingV
- Jasmine ricePrice not printedjasmine riceour readingVG
Desserts1
- A delicious selection of hot & cold dessertsPrice not printed
Drinks menu
Wine Menu
Times not printed16 itemsPDF menu
Menu dated 2024: may be out of date
16 drinks. We do not copy drinks lists: see the venue's PDF.
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