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The Drapers Arms, London,

The Drapers Arms

4.7
4.7
1592 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of Islington

Very much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.

Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7619 0348
  • Payment Options
    Carte Blanche, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Aurelien Durand
  • Private party facilities
    We have an upstairs dining room that can hold around 60 for a drinks party and 45 for a dinner. A variety of drink and dining alternatives are available. We also accept large parties downstairs and cater for many weddings, birthdays and other celebrations every year.
  • Area
    Angel
  • Parking details
    Limited number of pay and display bays in the area. After 6.30pm residents bays and single yellow line can be used as well as at weekends.
  • Public transit
    Approximately equidistant from Angel and Highbury & Islington tube stations.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • London

    Gastro Pub

  • North London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North London

    Great for fine wines

  • North London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drapers Arms is a charming gastro pub in Islington, celebrated for its "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "amazing Sunday roasts" and "extensive wine list." The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delightful garden make it a perfect spot for both casual and special occasions.

1,592 Reviews
  1. William

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, delicious food- particularly the steak, and wonderful wine list!

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  2. Jacob

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was magic as always. We appreciate you moving our booking back and accommodating the buggy. The whole operation is really top class.

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  3. Jon

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An AMAZING Sunday Roast!!!! Delicious, warm, inviting with a very welcoming staff! it is a must visit in London!

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  4. Tom

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful sharing roasts. Has to be one of the best roasts in London.

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  5. Tilly

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food, friendly service, warm atmosphere, no rush to vacate table, service at a moderate speed to allow you to enjoy a slow paced lunch. Highly recommended!

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  6. Lorraine

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and a really extensive wine list. Real ales also very good. Staff very helpful and are happy to guide you and offer tastings of beer and some wines. Relaxed atmosphere with tables being available for 2 hours. I’d highly recommend a visit. Booking advisable, it’s very popular!

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  7. Stephanie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was great. Wine list is exceptional for a pub. Service was hospitable but lacked a bit of attention (fork never came for one guest, sat with dessert menus for 30+ minutes, etc). In any case, will be back and already looking forward to it.

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  8. Karen

    London

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always. The Drapers Arms is our go-to for a meal out.

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  9. Isabel

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Roast arrived warm, if not slightly cold. Took a while to get our bottle of wine, but otherwise the food was delicious and the venue is really nice. Staff are friendly but obviously very busy!

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  10. Jo

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Good service and food but the dining room is very noisy so we had to shout for 2 hours in order to hear each other - so not exactly a relaxing Sunday lunch….

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The Drapers Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for The Drapers Arms

44 Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1ER

Additional information

  • Area
    Angel
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 7:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited number of pay and display bays in the area. After 6.30pm residents bays and single yellow line can be used as well as at weekends.
  • Public transit
    Approximately equidistant from Angel and Highbury & Islington tube stations.
  • Payment Options
    Carte Blanche, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aurelien Durand
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    020 7619 0348
  • Private party facilities
    We have an upstairs dining room that can hold around 60 for a drinks party and 45 for a dinner. A variety of drink and dining alternatives are available. We also accept large parties downstairs and cater for many weddings, birthdays and other celebrations every year.
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