The Drapers Arms is a neighbourhood pub and restaurant at 44 Barnsbury Street in Islington. Set in an elegant nineteenth century building, it remains as comfortable for one person reading over a drink as it is for friends gathering around a full meal or celebrating an important occasion.
Food is prepared fresh and the menu changes daily with the seasons. British ingredients appear in unfussy but carefully judged combinations, moving between soups, salads, seafood, meat and vegetable dishes according to what the kitchen can source at its best.
Lunch and dinner may include comforting pub traditions alongside more refined plates, while Sunday brings a generous roast service. Desserts and cheese complete the meal, and the changing format rewards regular visits without losing the honest, familiar character expected from a local pub.
The wine list is a major part of the experience, with bottles chosen across regions and price points and many options suited to the daily food. Beer, a garden and a private dining room upstairs add flexibility for casual drinks, outdoor tables, weddings, birthdays and group dinners.
Address: 44 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 1ER, United Kingdom