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Tollington's, London, Greater London

Tollington's

4.5
4.5
44 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Charming
Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mind.

The idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result is a chippy in North London with old church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends fish, mammals and vegetables, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour.

Split between two rooms, the front the engine, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back, bookable room is lower, lower lighting, lower seating, perhaps a slight calm compared to the front room, here works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors.

Book now to reach Nirvana.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Dining Bar, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 18:00–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    020 7281 4644
  • Website
    https://www.instagram.com/tollingtons.fishbar/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North London

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tollington's delights with "absolutely fabulous" food and a "creative, lush" menu reminiscent of Spain's best. While the ambience is lively and fun, some find the portions small. Guests praise the "fantastic and really friendly" staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Ideal for small groups seeking unique tapas in a vibrant setting.

44 Reviews

  1. Gianluca

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience. Incredible food and amazing staff. Ace!

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  2. bethan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little spot, relaxed and friendly - with really tasty fish and wine

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  3. Sue

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really nice food but some prices made us wince.... The peri peri slip sole was our standout dish. The chistorra was also really good but tiny. Service was lovely. Can't disagree with Grace Dent on the chips bravas!

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  4. Chloe

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food solid drinks might be back again depending if theyre as strict as the table turn timings as told

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  5. Michael

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Basic environs but good food. Maybe could be better value

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  6. Kate

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to Tollington's several times and the food is always absolutely fabulous. The menu is exciting, creative, lush and ever changing. The drinks menu small and perfectly formed- and very reasonably priced. The staff are fantastic and really friendly, the atmosphere casual, fun and relaxed. It reminds me of memorable places in Spain, informal with stunning food. The lovely fish and chip shop interior has been preserved. Altogether perfect. Thankyou Tollington's.

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  7. John

    VIP

    London

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very hip hang out (I only went thanks to Giles Coren and my daughter). Lovely, imaginative tapas menu (not the norm at all) and the Chips Bravas are beyond delicious.

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  8. Oliver

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant place great service friendly staff great food and wine.

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  9. Helen

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I arrived on time for my 6.15pm booking Oct 24 but unfortunately my 2 friends were 10 mins late. During the 10 mins I ordered a drink and asked twice by the waitress if my friends would be long as they needed the table back at 7.45. Then she suggested I order in advance of my friends arrival to ensure we ate before the table was due back. I did so despite there being a whole hour and 15 mins left, assuming the food would take a while. It started to come out 5 mins later and before our friend joined us! She arrived to cold food she had not ordered. The quality was also not as expected given the reviews and numerous past experiences at the Plimsoll near our home. The morcilla in particular was sparse, cold and hard. We had finished our meal way before the time was up. The experience felt rushed and unwelcoming. Not impressed!

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  10. Natasha

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so good and the look and feel of the space felt like a Spanish canteen. Will defo come again if they’ll have me.

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Tollington's is rated 4.5 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Tollington's

172 Tollington Park, London, Greater London N4 3AJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Holloway
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 18:00–23:00 Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Dining Bar, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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