Klose & Soan

Deptford's dining scene has sharpened considerably in recent years, and Klose & Soan sits right at the centre of that shift. A neighbourhood wine bar where two former Camberwell Arms chefs cook a menu that changes every week — not as a marketing hook, but because the ingredients genuinely dictate what gets served. The result is a restaurant with a loyal local following, a Good Food Guide listing, and the kind of atmosphere where a private dinner feels like being let into someone's favourite spot.

A Chef-Led Wine Bar

Matt Klose and Sam Soan opened on Deptford High Street with a clear proposition: seasonal small plates, natural wines, and a room small enough that the kitchen can look after every table properly. The cooking draws on Mediterranean traditions but roots itself in what's available from local and sustainable suppliers — expect dishes that feel considered rather than complicated, served at a pace that suits conversation.

The natural and organic wine list shifts alongside the food. Staff guide rather than recite, which sets the tone for the whole evening: knowledgeable, informal, and genuinely interested in what you're eating and drinking.

Two Rooms at Klose & Soan

The front room is bright and bar-forward — a zinc counter against white walls, the kind of space where a drinks reception settles in quickly. The back dining room drops into something quieter: matte teal walls, closer seating, a sense of enclosure that suits longer evenings. Together, the two rooms give a private hire natural movement without needing to choreograph it.

The restaurant is small — 25 seated across both rooms — and that's precisely the appeal for private events. This isn't a venue you scale up. It's one where the size of the room matches the quality of the cooking, and the evening feels like it was built around your group rather than fitted into a template.

Getting to Klose & Soan

Klose & Soan sits on the stretch of Deptford High Street that's become one of south-east London's most interesting eating streets. New Cross station is the nearest rail link, putting the venue within easy reach of central London while keeping the neighbourhood-restaurant character that makes it distinctive. The licence runs until 23:00 — this is a dinner venue, not a late-night one, and the format suits it.