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2013-07-31 11:37:17

mulleer
Joined: 2013-07-28 18:39:21
Posts: 32

The Euston Tap for beer

Not in this weather. It's practically an outdoors pub and it's bloody cold outside.

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2013-07-31 14:56:17

mopa1
Joined: 2013-07-27 21:22:02
Posts: 38

Caravan at kings cross - amazing food

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2013-07-31 16:47:17

marco77
Joined: 2013-07-26 17:35:53
Posts: 27

Lived in Islington for many years. A few suggestions.

"Proper dining" - The Almeida. Look for offers on toptable.co.uk: it's good, but not as good as it thinks it is and it's worth getting a deal (midweek dinner or lunch is usually available). French style, good service, pleasant atmosphere.

Burgers - Byron. Best chain, consistently, in London.

Pub food - http://www.marquesstavern.co.uk/. Good beers, nice food, a cut above standard pub fare.

Someone mentioned the Hope Cafe on Holloway Road. It's fine if you're hungover but pretty standard stodge: no reason to go out of your way.

Pizza: Firezza on St Paul's Road. Top-notch.

If you're in Kings X, agree Caravan is very nice. Sort of tapas style, better for lunch than dinner in my opinion, but not a cheap lunch. Coffee's not bad. There's also Leon, inside the station, which is just about the best fast food you can get in London.

Enjoy.

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2013-07-31 20:03:17

crocodilesmasons
Joined: 2013-07-28 19:27:38
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If you're engrossed in Scotch, The Queen's Head on Acton Street has a rather nice selection, as well as the best porter I've ever had. The Lexington on Pentonville Road also has a bulky bourbon selection, but not sure if you're keen on that.

Nice, I love dark beers. Do you recollect the name of it? And I do like a good bourbon too (more consistently than scotch honestly - I don't like peat)

If you try the Four Roses Small Batch at the Lexington you'll be plastered by the time you decide to try anything else

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2013-07-31 20:16:17

phancyPhil
Joined: 2013-07-29 15:44:56
Posts: 14

The Draper's Arms on Barnsbury St. is a good shout. Some top beers, and the food is excellent. It's on a quiet street, and a great place to sit and enjoy a pint of Brooklyn. The Albion on Thornhill Road is brilliant too.

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2013-07-31 22:06:17

yilla6
Joined: 2013-07-27 21:56:38
Posts: 30

The Euston Tap for beer

Not in this weather. It's practically an outdoors pub and it's bloody cold outside.

Pfft, it's positively summery today, I haven't even worn a jacket. He/she doesn't say when this trip is going to be either.

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2013-08-01 00:34:17

chipsedge
Joined: 2013-07-30 13:50:57
Posts: 17

Lived in Islington for many years. A few suggestions.

"Proper dining" - The Almeida. Look for offers on toptable.co.uk: it's good, but not as good as it thinks it is and it's worth getting a deal (midweek dinner or lunch is usually available). French style, good service, pleasant atmosphere.

Burgers - Byron. Best chain, consistently, in London.

Pub food - http://www.marquesstavern.co.uk/. Good beers, nice food, a cut above standard pub fare.

Someone mentioned the Hope Cafe on Holloway Road. It's fine if you're hungover but pretty standard stodge: no reason to go out of your way.

Pizza: Firezza on St Paul's Road. Top-notch.

If you're in Kings X, agree Caravan is very nice. Sort of tapas style, better for lunch than dinner in my opinion, but not a cheap lunch. Coffee's not bad. There's also Leon, inside the station, which is just about the best fast food you can get in London.

Enjoy.

Firezza is the bees knees

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2013-08-01 02:58:17

Chickenhawker
Joined: 2013-07-27 23:17:36
Posts: 25

If you're engrossed in Scotch, The Queen's Head on Acton Street has a rather nice selection, as well as the best porter I've ever had. The Lexington on Pentonville Road also has a bulky bourbon selection, but not sure if you're keen on that.

Nice, I love dark beers. Do you recollect the name of it? And I do like a good bourbon too (more consistently than scotch honestly - I don't like peat)

It's called the Black Isle Brewery Organic Porter, though if you come in and ask for 'the porter' I'm sure you'll be fine.

Also, a word of caution, The Lexington tends to turn into a discotheque in the evenings (not sure if this is true during weeknights as well as weekends, but certainly true for weekends), so if you prefer your drink in a quiet environment, best to go ahead in the day.

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2013-08-01 06:04:17

BlueyBirdy
Joined: 2013-07-27 22:47:36
Posts: 38

Le mercury is good French food but be prepared for a long wait, place is packed usually and they don't take reservations.

http://www.qype.co.uk/place/192625-Le-Mercury-London

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2013-08-01 10:53:17

chipsedge
Joined: 2013-07-30 13:50:57
Posts: 17

If you're engrossed in Scotch, The Queen's Head on Acton Street has a rather nice selection, as well as the best porter I've ever had. The Lexington on Pentonville Road also has a bulky bourbon selection, but not sure if you're keen on that.

Nice, I love dark beers. Do you recollect the name of it? And I do like a good bourbon too (more consistently than scotch honestly - I don't like peat)

If you try the Four Roses Small Batch at the Lexington you'll be plastered by the time you decide to try anything else

That sounds like a challenge.

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