The Tollington Arms is a popular Islington pub at 115 Hornsey Road, close to Emirates Stadium. It is closely associated with Arsenal match days, when the bar and its multiple television screens create an energetic football atmosphere. Outside those peak periods, the pub provides a more relaxed setting for lunch, dinner and drinks in its heated outdoor area.
The kitchen combines British pub cooking with a substantial Thai menu. Starters, soups and smaller plates lead into green, red, yellow and massaman curries served with vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef or prawns. Red duck curry adds pineapple and coconut milk, while wok dishes use cashew nuts, basil, garlic, black bean and sweet and sour sauces.
Stir fried seafood, noodles and rice dishes broaden the Thai selection, giving diners a choice between gentle coconut flavours and recipes with a stronger chilli kick. Home cooked pub favourites and traditional Sunday roasts provide a separate British route through the menu. This combination works particularly well for groups who want different styles of food at the same table.
Cask ale, international lager, cider, spirits and a wide wine list support both dining and live sport. Function bookings and the outdoor space make the pub useful for group gatherings beyond football. The Tollington's mix of Thai food, familiar roasts and a deeply rooted Arsenal identity gives it a distinctive place among the pubs surrounding the stadium.
Address: 115 Hornsey Road, Islington, London N7 6DN, United Kingdom
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