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Flaming Nora

 
 
ADDRESS
177 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1RG 
 
TELEPHONE
0845 835 6672 
 
PRICES
Meals start from £4.50
 

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Flaming NoraAh, the kebab. Bottom of the food chain, The sort of thing only a student would eat, and then only if he (never she) was so drunk that it couldn't possibly stay down.

Except that this reputation is largely undeserved. Anyone who has visited one of the Turkish restaurants in West London that doubles as kebab shop will know that a shish can be a tasty, healthy meal.

The main differences between Flaming Nora and the ordinary high street grease merchant are cosmetic. Gone are the filthy walls and surly staff to be replaced by gleaming white paint and smiling faces (although the language barrier seems as severe as ever). The 'elephants leg' of doner meat has disappeard, to be replaced by big open grills that make a good show when the place is busy, and give the meat a nice smoky flavour. Late night essentials (cigarettes, smoothies, condoms, cookies, breath mints) are on sale.

New additions to the cuisine include some very tasty gourmet options with halloumi, yellowfin tuna and Aberdeen Angus steak sitting alongside the usual lamb, chicken and burger options. Pitta bread has been replaced by tortilla wraps, which makes the kebabs impressively light on the stomach. The most important improvement is in the sauces, which are excellent, full of the powerful, fresh flavours that kebabs demand.

Still this is less a fast food revolution, than the rehabilitation of a good and much-maligned cuisine. And very nice it is too.
 
 

Location map of Flaming Nora

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
 
Angel Tube Station
 
14 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Elia Mews Car Park
 
16 minutes walk
 
Macclesfield Road NCP
 
22 minutes walk
 
 
 
THE BEST

Hotels near Flaming Nora

Near Flaming Nora
Hilton Islington London
Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 9 minutes from Flaming Nora
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
 
 
 
Jurys Inn Islington Hotel London
Jurys Inn Islington Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 69% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 16 minutes from Flaming Nora
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. It’s ...More
 
 
 
Thistle City Barbican Hotel London
Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 87% off from £62
Central Street, EC1V | 23 minutes from Flaming Nora
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ...More
 
 
 
Giraffe  London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Giraffe
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
29-31 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Flaming Nora
The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours ...More
 
 
 
Frederick's London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Frederick's
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
106 Camden Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 minutes from Flaming Nora
An Islington institution, Frederick's is a family-run restaurant with a metropolitan feel serving up modern European cuisine to the area's well-heeled diners. Located besides the antique ...More
 
 
 
Fig Bistro London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Fig Bistro
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
169 Hemingford Road, London, N1 | 11 minutes from Flaming Nora
...More
 
 
 
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Dining near Flaming Nora

Near Flaming Nora
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
La Piragua
London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
176 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | At Flaming Nora
La Piragua is revered by Islington locals for excellent steaks, great prices and friendly, personal service. The menu is classic and simple, featuring dishes from around ...More
 
 
 
Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
189 Upper Street, Islington, , London, N1 | 2 minutes from Flaming Nora
North African cuisine. Booking advised. Occasional live entertainment. ...More
 
 
 
Ottolenghi London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Ottolenghi
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
287 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from Flaming Nora
This southern Mediterranean restaurant and deli has become a cast-iron favourite with Islington's socialites, who love the all-white decor, the sharing tables and the exotic cuisine, ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Flaming Nora

Near Flaming Nora
Super Human Disco
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife  Dates: Thursday 31st May 2012
Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo), 145 Upper Street, N1 | 2 minutes from Flaming Nora
DJ Hee Man spins funk, disco, electro and hip hop....More
 
 
 
Monsters Vs Aliens London
Monsters Vs Aliens
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from Flaming Nora
Fun-loving California girl Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite covered in extra-terrestrial goo and mysteriously grows in size until she stands an impressive 49 feet ...More
 
 
 
The Fly London
The Fly
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from Flaming Nora
Gruesome horror classic in which a scientist unwittingly transforms himself into a human-fly hybrid....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Flaming Nora

Near Flaming Nora
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Flaming Nora
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ...More
 
 
 
The King's Head London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The King's Head
London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Flaming Nora
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ...More
 
 
 
The Screen on the Green London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Screen on the Green
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from Flaming Nora
One of the most striking cinema facades in the city (especially at night when it's all illuminated in startling red and white), the dinky Screen on ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Flaming Nora

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Flaming Nora
The Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Flaming Nora
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ...More
 
 
 
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 | 5 minutes from Flaming Nora
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ...More
 
 
 
Victoria Miro London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Victoria Miro
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
16 Wharf Road, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 19 minutes from Flaming Nora
The Victoria Miro originally opened in Cork Street in London, W1, in 1985. The gallery moved to its present location in 16 Wharf Road, Islington, in ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Flaming Nora

The best shops and markets near Flaming Nora
Twentytwentyone London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Twentytwentyone
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Flaming Nora
This interior designer's delight opened in 1996, specialising in items that add a touch of city living chic to the home. Vintage and contemporary furniture and ...More
 
 
 
Aria London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Aria
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from Flaming Nora
This design-orientated lifestyle store offers a wide range to choose from. From fashion, to homeware, to cosmetics, it's all here at Aria. Pick up a pastel-coloured ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gill Wing Cookshop
London > Shopping > Bath and Kitchen
190 Upper Street, London, N1 | 2 minutes from Flaming Nora
The seed for the Gill Wing Cookshop was sewn in early 1980s when Tim and Gill Wing started out by making ceramics and selling their wares ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Education near Flaming Nora

Near Flaming Nora
The Make Lounge London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from Flaming Nora
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
 
 
 
London Wine Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 29 minutes from Flaming Nora
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
 
 
 
City Journalism London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
City Journalism
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, London, City, London EC1Y | 30 minutes from Flaming Nora
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Flaming Nora

Flaming Nora gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Circus Space London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 31 minutes from Flaming Nora
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
 
 
 
My Chocolate Workshops London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, London, Holborn, London EC1N | 35 minutes from Flaming Nora
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
 
 
 
Clissold Park London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Clissold Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Greenway Close, London, N4 | 37 minutes from Flaming Nora
A pretty, local park, Clissold is more than worth a visit if you're in the north London area. Free from the crowds that often seep into ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Flaming Nora

The best pubs near London Flaming Nora.
The House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 - 69 Canonbury Road, London, N1 | 4 minutes from Flaming Nora
One of a trio of pubs and restaurants owned by the Meredith Group, The House is an Islington favourite. It's pricier than your average gastro pub ...More
 
 
 
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Flaming Nora
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
 
 
 
The Drapers Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Drapers Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from Flaming Nora
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Flaming Nora

Flaming Nora clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Embassy Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
119 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from Flaming Nora
North London favourite The Embassy obviously has a good way with their staff. It really makes a difference when the bar people seem to be enjoying ...More
 
 
 
Colebrookes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Colebrookes
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from Flaming Nora
If the Government want to encourage more of a European café culture, they should send someone down to Colebrookes to take a look. Colebrookes takes the ...More
 
 
 
Anam London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Anam
London > Nightlife > Bars
3 Chapel Market, London, Islington, London N1 | 14 minutes from Flaming Nora
Retro-trendy, infectiously popular, and staunchly pioneering London's first Irish cocktail bar is a welcome addition to Islington's portfolio of drinking venues. A heady mix of curved ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Flaming Nora

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Flaming Nora.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 4 minutes from Flaming Nora
...More
 
 
 
Little Angel Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from Flaming Nora
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
 
 
 
Business Design Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 minutes from Flaming Nora
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
 
 
 
 

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Super Human Disco
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 31st May 2012 

Wax Jambu (formerly Kinky Mambo) 2 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

DJ Hee Man spins funk, disco, electro and hip hop....More

Children's Children
Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 

Almeida Theatre 3 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Failing actor Gordon asks his friend and successful television personality Michael to lend him some money, which begins a series ...More

Saturday Puppet Club
Saturday Puppet Club
Kids Events | Until 7th July 2012 

The Little Angel Theatre 4 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

New to the Little Angel's Saturday club, for members only, is a workshop where participants (aged 5 to 8 and ...More

 
The Ugly Duckling: Little Angel Theatre (Over 3s)
Theatre | Until 8th July 2012 

The Little Angel Theatre 4 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's children's story....More

Giuseppe Cavalli
Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 5 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Pictures from the early-to-mid-20th century, by the Italian photographer....More

Michael Sheppard & Sutton Taylor
Exhibitions | Until 6th June 2012 

Hart Gallery 6 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Contemporary works in various media....More

Denial
Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 

The King's Head 6 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Adam Spreadbury-Maher directs Arnold Wesker's drama exploring the dilemmas of false memory syndrome and recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse....More

BalloonMan, The Golden Manor Medicine Show, The Harlots, East End Promises
Concerts | On 31st May 2012 

Buffalo Bar 6 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Indie-rock by the London-based band....More

Thursday at Barrio North
Clubbing and Nightlife | On 31st May 2012 

Barrio North 7 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

DJ Jimbo Jangles supplies Latin, funk and house....More

Crack Comedy Club
Comedy | On 31st May 2012 

The Slug And Lettuce 8 minutes walk from Flaming Nora

Intelligent stand-up from former GP Paul Sinha, plus Michael Fabbri and Tom Craine....More

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