A handsome Islington gastropub that takes meat seriously, butchering whole carcasses on-site to serve rustic, daily-changing menus and one of London's most sought-after Sunday roasts.
Ordering Strategy
The menu changes daily based on what is butchered, so look for the daily steak or pork cuts. Always start with the bread and dripping. Booking is essential, especially for Sunday lunch.
What to order
Sunday Roast
Renowned for 'meat-mountains' butchered on-site; the Windsor pork belly is described as 'faultless: tender and perfectly-cooked' and stacked as high as Christmas lunch.
Whole Cornish Chicken
A massive sharing dish that leaves tables with 'only the barest of bones,' it is a popular alternative to the traditional beef or pork roasts.
Scotch Egg
A 'massive ball' that is often off-menu but well worth asking for; it features a thick layer of salted pork and a yolk that is 'rich and soft'.
Red Mullet and Saffron Risotto
Described as the 'best risotto' one critic had in a long time, featuring 'incredibly rich, buttery creaminess' and aromatic saffron grains.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Rosamund Urwin (90%)
Editorial Weight 63 pts
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Agreement 9 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 9 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
3 Elite · 0 Editorial · 7 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (2,400 reviews)
Good to know
They buy whole animals and butcher on-site, meaning cuts vary day-to-day. It is very dog-friendly but can get quite noisy due to the acoustics and popularity.
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