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St John's

91 Junction Road, Islington,  London,  N19 5QU
Telephone: 020 7272 1587
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Slap bang in the middle of Junction Road sits the St John, one of the earliest, and best, gastropubs in North London. With its intimately lit, sumptuous main dining room and equally atmospheric bar, the St John is bohemian in the extreme and the perfect setting for a gastropub menu.

Flame grilled steak with béarnaise sauce, seasonal risottos, fish and chips regularly appear alongside more exotic and unfamiliar dishes.
The food at the St John is well thought out and originally structured, though the portions are a little on the small side for this reviewer. The wine list is equally comprehensive and impressive.

Clearly the St John has a great local reputation, the dining room is always busy and advance booking is a must (though you can always eat in the bar if there’s no space in the dining room). Definitely one of the best places to eat in Archway.

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May 2009  (Published April 2009)
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53 Upper Street, Islington, Islington,  London,  N10UY Map
2.31 miles from St John's
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Highgate Hill,  Waterlow Park, Haringey,  London,  N6 Map
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93 Junction Road, Islington,  London,  N19 Map
2 minutes walk from St John's
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Holloway Road, Islington,  London,  N19 Map
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Waterlow Park

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10 minutes walk from St John's
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The Hideaway

114 Junction Road, Archway, Islington,  London,  N19 Map
5 minutes walk from St John's
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The Settle Inn

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7 minutes walk from St John's
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