The Chapel Bar Menu

The Chapel Bar is a versatile Islington venue on Penton Street, combining relaxed drinking and dining with spaces designed for celebrations and private events. Its food offering is shaped by Arenella’s Sicilian inspiration, bringing the warmth of southern Italian cooking to the bar’s sociable atmosphere. Guests can reserve a dining table, meet for drinks or gather a group for a meal that naturally encourages sharing.

Bar snacks and starters provide an easy beginning, with Nocellara olives, salted almonds, focaccia and grilled peppers alongside calamari fritti with lemon and garlic mayonnaise. Caponata combines aubergine, capers and pine nuts, while crisp arancini arrive with mozzarella and tomato sauce. These plates work well beside a cocktail or as the opening to a longer dinner.

Main courses move from comforting pasta to substantial meat dishes. Pasta alla Norma celebrates aubergine, tomato and ricotta, tortelloni may be paired with red pesto or wild mushrooms, and chicken Milanese comes with tomato dressed pasta. Steak tagliata with rocket and Parmesan offers a simple grilled choice, while vegetable stews and seasonal sides ensure there are satisfying options without meat.

Saturday bottomless brunch pairs a starter and main with a choice of Prosecco, spritzes or house wine for a lively weekend occasion. The wider drinks list focuses on Sicilian inspired cocktails, seasonal Italian wines and familiar favourites, while tiramisu, cassata and lemon polenta cake provide a sweet finish. This combination of food, drinks and flexible rooms makes The Chapel Bar particularly suited to group celebrations.

Address: 29 Penton Street, Islington, London N1 9PX, United Kingdom

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