Hoxley & Porter is a cocktail bar and restaurant at 153 Upper Street in Islington. Its theatrical interior takes inspiration from a richly decorated railway carriage, using bold pattern, dark wood and unusual details to create a sense of escape from the street outside. Booths and private seating areas suit dates, dinners and larger celebrations.
The menu combines Greek and British ideas with broader European influences. Prawns with garlic and white wine, mushroom arancini, bruschetta, beef carpaccio and salt and pepper squid provide varied ways to begin. Small titbits and sharing dishes can also accompany cocktails without committing to a full meal.
Main courses move between seafood, pasta, risotto, salad, burgers and carefully cooked meat. Lamb, chicken, steak and changing fish dishes are supported by vegetables, potatoes and rich sauces, while meat free plates receive the same detailed presentation. Traditional Sunday roasts give the restaurant a more familiar British rhythm at the end of the week.
Creative cocktails are central to the experience, joined by wine, beer, spirits and alcohol free choices. Desserts and after dinner drinks allow guests to extend an evening in the striking room. Express lunch, set menus and reservable booths make Hoxley & Porter flexible enough for a quick meal, a late drink or a planned group occasion.
Address: 153 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1RA, United Kingdom