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1. The Old Queens Head
4.7
Exceptional(379)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Islington
Booked 6 times today
We take online reservations for parties of up to 6 guests for Sunday Roasts. If you'd like to book for a group of 7+ for a roast please email bookings@theoldqueenshead.com.Any other days feel free to walk in anytime, all our tables in the pub work on a first come first serve basis.
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2. La Petite Auberge
4.4
Awesome(763)
Price: Moderate
• French • Angel
Booked 1 time today
Kindly note guests under the age of 7 are not permitted in La Petite Auberge after 5pmLa Petite Auberge traditional French restaurant found in the heart of Islington evokes an atmosphere equal to any warm and welcoming tavern found in the French countryside.Best French Restaurant awarded La Petite Auberge transforms your ordinary supper into an experience, a memory and a dish to talk about with all your friends. Found at 283 Upper Street, you can slip into rustic France for a memorable meal, courtesy of La Petite Auberge.Once you’ve stepped inside, been warmly welcomed by our friendly team and seated at your cosy table, you will feel like you’ve come home. Sipping your exquisite French wine and nibbling on the perfectly satisfying hors d’oeuvre; you’ll remember your dining experience at La Petite Auberge for years to come.
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3. Thai Square Islington
4.4
Awesome(504)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Angel
Booked 1 time today
Following a full and extensive refurbishment, Thai Square re-opened its doors in late 2017. It’s now one of the most gorgeous upper street restaurants.Spread over two floors and with lush botanical interiors, including a striking living wall, Thai Square Islington is a light and airy oasis of calm in the midst of the buzzing Angel shopping district.Thai Square Islington attracts local residents and businesses alike. With its flawless service, thoughtfully curated and excellent restaurant deals, it’s one of London’s best Thai restaurants and a staple on the Upper Street restaurant scene.In addition to main restaurant and food offering, the upstairs of Thai Square houses a stunning and sleek bar area adorned with high stool seating and exposed lightbulbs. The sophisticated space often hosts live entertainment and is the perfect stop for a pre or post dinner drink, or standalone lounge bar location.
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4. Humble Grape Islington
4.4
Awesome(163)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Islington
Booked 1 time today
We’re an independent wine merchant and tasting event company specialising in boutique, hand-crafted wines from small vineyards. At our bar, shop and events you will get the opportunity to taste highly sought after “small lot” wines, discover the classics and the unusual, learn a thing or two and maybe find a new favourite along the way. Our events are curated and tailored for you but are always governed by the simple philosophy that wine should be fun and approachable.
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5. Grillshack
3.3
Good(6)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Angel
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Grillshack.We are a family-run steakhouse restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Angel, Islington! Indulge in the finest Scottish steaks sourced from a family-run establishment in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. We’re a close-knit team with a passion for great food and drink and our menus reflect the fun we’ve had curating top-notch products. Join us for a culinary experience that celebrates quality flavour and memorable moments.
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6. Bursa Kebap Evi
4.4
Awesome(5)
Price: Expensive
• Turkish • Canonbury
Booked 5 times today
Bursa Kebap Evi is a restaurant chain serving Turkish cuisine, providing services with its 130 branches present in Türkiye, England, Germany, Czechia, Canada, the United Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan. In the UK, IGC GROUP (INTERNATIONAL GOSTRONOMY COMPANY) acquired the Master Franchise rights of the brand in 2021 and has contributed to the growth of the BURSA KEBAP EVİ brand in the UK with its experience of more than 20 years in the sector. The first goal of the IGC GROUP is to reach 5 branches in London and 20 branches in the UK as soon as possible. The group began its journey with 2 branches under construction in Central London.
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7. Steam Passage London
4.0
Excellent(2)
Price: Moderate
• British • Angel
Located in The heart of London The Steam Passage is a great city pub great for all times of the day, a traditional yet modern pub we are the perfect place to meet with friends and family for a relaxing meal to escape the hustle and bustle and treat yourself. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our extensive wine list, cocktail sharers, and superb coffee! Our food is all about sharers, tapas, our amazing subs, and burgers however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects’ some pub classics and lighter dishes too! No matter your Cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...
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8. Vineyard Islington London
4.0
Excellent(2)
Price: Moderate
• British • Islington
The Vineyard is a beautiful and quirky bar that oozes style and decadence yet still maintains that welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Whether you are looking for somewhere to relax with a quiet meal to relax with friends and family or are kicking back with one of our amazing selections of drinks and cheering on your favorite sports team. We have a huge range of craft beers, cask ales, premium lagers, and ciders but we also have a spirit emporium packed with gins, rum, and tequila and we can’t forget our artisan cocktails and superb coffee! In the spirit of tradition, our food is all about tapas, hand-stretched pizza, and burgers however you will find we offer the ‘usual suspects’ and lighter dishes too! No matter your cravings, we know we’ve got something you will just love...
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9. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.8
Exceptional(4174)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 84 times today
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
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10. The Plimsoll
4.8
Exceptional(109)
Price: Expensive
• Pub • Highbury
Booked 56 times today
A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

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