The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms

Pub · Pub & bistroHolloway

No dishes marked gluten free

30 dishesmenu read 10 Novtheswimmer.co.uk

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Starters & small plates

Homemade Soup£6.95
Served with freshly baked bread.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Salt & Pepper Squid£7.95
Deep-fried squid with lemon mayonnaise.
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists squid): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Nduja Meatballs£7.95
In a spicy tomato sauce, served with ciabatta.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Battered Cod Goujons£7.80
With homemade tartare sauce and lemon (may contain bones).
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tartare, battered): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cod): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Lemon Hummus£6.95
With salad and pitta bread.
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pitta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Jerk-Smoked Chicken Wings£7.75
With Swimmer's hot sauce.
Mac 'n' Cheese£6.95
With truffle oil and crispy onions.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Fried Halloumi Fingers£7.90
With chilli jam and mayonnaise.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Homemade Scotch Egg£6.20
With brown sauce.
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)

Main courses

The Swimmer's Homemade Pie£18.95
With creamy mash, a medley of winter vegetables and homemade onion gravy.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine£17.60
With apricots, chickpeas and peppers, served with rice.
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shank£18.95
With creamy mash, winter vegetables and a red wine and oregano sauce.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Baked Salmon£18.20
With a creamy crayfish sauce, sautéed potatoes and winter vegetables.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crayfish): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Chicken Parmigiana£17.90
With garlic and rosemary potatoes and mixed leaves.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmigiana): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Cumberland Sausages£17.20
With creamy mash, winter vegetables and onion gravy. Choice of Cumberland sausage or vegetarian.
Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Jackfruit & Spinach Curry£16.90
Served with jasmine rice.
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Roasted Beetroot, Mushroom & Chickpea Casserole£16.90
Served with pitta bread.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pitta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Traditional Line-Caught Cod£18.95
With chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and lemon (may contain bones).
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tartare): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cod): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Ribeye Steak£23.95
With chunky chips, mushrooms and grilled tomato.

Burgers

The Ultimate Smash Burger£17.20
Two beef patties with cheese, crispy bacon, house sauce and fried onion.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Panko-Coated Chicken Burger£15.70
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Spicy Bean & Lentil Burger£15.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Meatless Burger & Portobello Mushroom£15.95
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Grilled Halloumi, Portobello Mushroom & Balsamic Glaze£15.95
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)

Sides

Sweet Potato Fries£5.50
Skinny Fries£4.95
Truffle Parmesan Fries£6.20
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)
Chunky Chips£4.95
Homemade Onion Rings£4.95
Homemade Peppercorn Sauce£1.95

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VG vegan · P/B plant based · (G/F) gluten free. All sauces & gravies are gluten free. · V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free

What the menu saysAll sauces & gravies are gluten free (Autumn & Winter menu). Only the Chocolate Torte on the Christmas Set Menu is marked GF.

All sauces & gravies are gluten free (Autumn & Winter menu). Only the Chocolate Torte on the Christmas Set Menu is marked GF.
Please scan for allergen information (QR code on the Autumn & Winter menu; not transcribed). Guests are asked to speak to the team about allergies.

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

Christmas Festive Buffet Menu

1st–24th December, Monday–Saturday. Pre-order only.

Festive Buffet

Festive Buffet (2 Courses)£28.95
Mains: turkey & cranberry casserole; Moroccan-spiced lamb; jackfruit, spinach & chickpea curry; meatless chilli con carne. Accompaniments…

Christmas Set Menu

1–24 December, Monday to Saturday. All menu choices must be pre-ordered.

Christmas Menu

Christmas Set Menu (Two or Three Courses)£28.95
Starters: Homemade soup (VG) served with freshly baked bread; smoked salmon & crayfish cocktail; nduja meatballs, spicy tomato sauce…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, ciabatta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crayfish): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (theswimmer.co.uk)

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	13 Eburne Road, Holloway, N7 6AR
Area	Islington
Kind	Pub · Pub & bistro
Phone	+442072814632
Website	theswimmer.co.uk
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from theswimmer.co.uk
Hours	Monday5pm–11pm Tuesday5pm–11pm Wednesday5pm–11pm Thursday5pm–11pm Friday5pm–11pm Saturday12pm–11pm Sunday12pm–10:30pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

theswimmer.co.uk/food/HTML · read 9 Nov 2026
theswimmer.co.uk/drinks/HTML · read 9 Nov 2026
theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/11/Autumn-WintPDF · read 9 Nov 2026
theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/11/Christmas-SPDF · read 9 Nov 2026
theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/11/Christmas-BPDF · read 9 Nov 2026
theswimmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/12/Wine-Menu-2PDF · read 9 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms

Does The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “All sauces & gravies are gluten free (Autumn & Winter menu).”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms open?

Monday: 5pm–11pm. Tuesday: 5pm–11pm. Wednesday: 5pm–11pm. Thursday: 5pm–11pm. Friday: 5pm–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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