The Canonbury Tavern is a spacious neighbourhood pub at 21 Canonbury Place, within walking distance of Highbury and Islington and Canonbury stations. The traditional dining room, courtyard and large garden provide different settings for lunch, drinks and dinner. Seasonal British cooking and a well stocked bar make it a versatile meeting place throughout the week.
The menu begins with oysters, olives and artisan bread alongside more substantial starters such as smoked salmon, chicken liver parfait and grilled goat's cheese. Seafood, salads and vegetable led dishes change with the seasons, while sharing plates suit groups gathered over drinks. Careful use of British produce gives familiar pub dishes a polished restaurant character.
Main courses can include battered haddock with chips and mushy peas, a comforting chicken and mushroom pie, risotto and roasted fish with shellfish. Steaks, lamb and beef burgers come from the grill, with vegetable alternatives available. Sunday lunches centre on crisp roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and rich gravy served with a choice of roasts.
Young's ales, other draught beers, wine, cocktails and alcohol free drinks cover both casual visits and longer meals. Summer spritzes are particularly well suited to the garden, while Bloody Marys are a popular partner for Sunday lunch. Family friendly facilities, dog access and a private upstairs room help the Canonbury Tavern accommodate everyday gatherings as well as celebrations.
Address: 21 Canonbury Place, Islington, London N1 2NS, United Kingdom
Most loved here
Based on diner reviews and ratings
- Sunday Roasts Roast beef £23.50
- Sunday Roasts Sharing roast £75
- Puds Sticky toffee pudding £6.50
- Sunday Roasts Roast chicken £22
- Sunday Roasts Roast pork £20.50
The Canonbury Tavern Menu
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Main Menu – To Share
Whole Baked Camembert
Thyme honey, red onion jam, toasted walnut bread (989 Kcal)
Seafood platter
4 Maldon oysters, 4 King prawns, 2 Dorset crab rolls, prawn cocktail. Garden salad & sourdough (1310 Kcal)
Buttermilk fried chicken
Spring onion, and chilli, wild garlic aioli (769kcl)
Main Menu – Mains
Beer battered haddock & chips
House chips, marrow fat mushy peas, tartare & curry sauce (1045kcal)
Young’s beer battered haddock & chips
House chips, marrow fat mushy peas, tartare & curry sauce (1339kcal)
Harissa roasted cauliflower
Mint & pomegranate (vg) (340 Kcal)
Potato & onion terrine
Potato & onion terrine, minted peas, gravy (711 Kcal)
Caesar salad
Garlic crouton, soft boiled St Ewe egg, shaved parmesan (837 Kcal)
28 days dry aged West country cuts
28 days dry aged West country cuts. Served with house chips, watercress. grilled mushrooms & tomatoes. Peppercorn sauce (817Kcal)
Canonbury beef burger
Cornish cheddar, watercress mayo, lettuce, tomato, Young’s red onion & ale chutney, bun, fries. (1279kcal)
Vegan burger
vegan cheddar, watercress mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Young’s ale chutney, buns, fries (1154 kcal)
Main Menu – Sides
Fries
wild garlic aioli (508kcal)
Truffle fries
truffle oil (429 Kcal)
Tenderstem broccoli
chili, crispy onion (63Kcal)
House salad
Mint yoghurt, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette (212 Kcal)
House salad
Mint yoghurt, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette (168 Kcal)
Puds
Sticky toffee pudding Loved
honeycombe, raspberry, vanilla icecream (v)
Salted caramel icecream
salted caramel icecream (vg)
Ice cream scoop
per scoop
Sunday Roasts
All roasts are served with double egg Yorkshire pudding, crushed celeriac, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrot, beef dripping potatoes & gravy
Sharing roast Loved
To share (888kcal)
Roast beef Loved
Horseradish sauce (692kcal)
Roast chicken Loved
Bread sauce (1597kcal)
Roast pork Loved
Apple sauce (1068Kcal)
Vegan roast
With all vegan vegetable trimmings (Vg) (535kcal)
Kids – Mains
peas & ketchup dip
peas & gravy
ketchup dip
Crudities, grilled sourdough
garden peas, garlic bread
ketchup dip
peas & ketchup dip
gravy
Ketchup dip
crudities, grilled sourdough (477 kcal)
Kids – Dessert
flaked almonds
Vanilla ice cream
per scoop
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Against typical prices in London
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £6.50
- Fish and chips Typical in London: £18.98 £19.50
- Caesar salad Typical in London: £13.50 £20.00
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