The Island Queen, Islington

Visited here with a mate on Sunday afternoon. We'd already been here at the end of a Saturday night some months before and wanted to check it out at a quieter time. The decor and beer selection is great, as is the atmosphere, but our main reason for going on Sunday was for a roast. Sadly, we arrived around 2.00pm to be greeted with a sign saying that the roasts had sold out. Opted for standard menu options (bangers&mash and fishcakes). Despite the fact that the place was not that busy, it took an hour (and several prompts) for our food to arrive. When it did it was mediocre (altough the gravy on the bangers and mash got the thumbs up). To their credit, the staff were really friendly and we managed to get free desserts with no problems.

I'd come here again but only for a drink and only if I was in the area. Probably wouldn't make the trip down from NW3 otherwise.

2 Oct 2006 14:21