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Auld Hag at The Shoap

70

Signal score

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

A cozy Islington deli bringing warming, seasonal Scottish culinary comforts and guilty pleasures to London.

Cuisine

Scottish

Price

£

Neighborhood

Islington

Location

406 St John St

Counter Dining

Ordering Strategy

Drop by the deli counter to grab hot comfort bites, Glasgow morning rolls, and sweet treats to go.

What to order

Safe first

Lorne sausage roll

The essential must-order staple to start your Scottish comfort food experience.

Hungry

Slow cooked Scottish lamb shoulder

A hearty and warming dish served with deep fried new potatoes tossed in beef dripping, crispy kale and mint oil.

Wildcard

Dundee cake

A traditional Scottish guilty pleasure that pairs perfectly with their Isle of Skye roasted coffee.

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Signal Score

70
Solid SignalWell-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.Agreement 100%1 Elite · 0 Editorial · 0 mentions

Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Top critic: The Guardian / Observer (90%)

Editorial Weight 63 pts

Authority + depth + recency

Agreement 0 pts

How aligned the critics are

Coverage 2 pts

How many real review signals exist

Public Signal 14 pts

Google rating + volume

Boosts 0 pts

Manual boosts + hidden gem

Review signals

1 Elite · 0 Editorial · 1 total signals

Public signal

4.7★ (422 reviews)

Good to know

All produce is thoughtfully sourced directly from small Scottish providers.

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