Isla Ray

Bar · Deptford

Isla Ray

Bar · Deptford

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37 Deptford High St, London SE8 4AD, United Kingdom

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Tacos, brunch, live music, events, dog-friendly bar  

Featured in The Infatuation
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37 Deptford High St, London SE8 4AD, United Kingdom Get directions

islaray.co.uk
@isla_ray_ldn

£10–20

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37 Deptford High St, London SE8 4AD, United Kingdom Get directions

islaray.co.uk
@isla_ray_ldn

£10–20

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The 18 Best Restaurants In Deptford - London - The Infatuation

"This colourful and quirky tropical-themed cafe on Deptford High Street is an all-day and all-night shapeshifter. On a Wednesday afternoon, prams are parked and catch-ups are had over vegan sausage-filled bagels, and banana and caramelised pecan-topped waffles. On a Friday night, dates lean in with a glass of red and a cheesy croquette between them. Isla Ray is the kind of laid-back place you can rock up to with a group of friends and get a table in the back, or in the garden if the weather’s cooperating. But the brunch dishes are good enough that dropping in alone for their spicy potato and veggie sausage ‘stack’ is tempting when you’re in the area. " - Rianne Shlebak, Jake Oliver, Sinead Cranna, Daisy Meager

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/best-restaurants-deptford
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Isla Ray Review Review - Deptford - London - The Infatuation

"This colourful and quirky tropical-themed cafe on Deptford High Street is an all-day and all-night shapeshifter. On a Wednesday afternoon, prams are parked and catch-ups are had over vegan sausage-filled bagels, and banana and caramelised pecan-topped waffles. On a Friday night, dates lean in with a glass of red and a cheesy croquette between them. Isla Ray is the kind of laid-back place you can rock up to with a group of friends and get a table in the back, or in the garden if the weather’s cooperating. But the brunch dishes are good enough that dropping in alone for their spicy potato and vegetarian sausage ‘stack’ is tempting when you’re in the area. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/isla-ray
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The Best Restaurants in Deptford, South East London | Eater London

"Open sandwiches have been swapped for tacos as the evening menu’s key focus at Isla Ray, a café inspired by founder Rachael Dalton-Loveland’s time working in Melbourne, Australia. The casual space on the High Street is festooned with plants and open all-day. Breakfast and brunch offerings such as healthy ‘overnight oats’ and various pastries are still served, while the evening menu centres on tacos such as refried beans with cheese, salsa, and crème fraiche, or king prawns with guacamole, chipotle mayo, and pink pickled onion petals." - Jonathan Hatchman

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J. Q

Google
Found this cafe randomly when looking for a second hand Charity shop. It was nice little hidden gem (maybe not so hidden) in Deptford. The decor and interior are really cozy and atmospheric. The drinks are at reasonable prices. The staff is very friendly. During a working day afternoon, it is not busy at all. The colourful furniture is very eye catching. I will definitely come back again.

Jessi Quibo

Google
Very beautiful and exciting bar on Deptford high street one of the best in all South London. The staff are friendly and accommodating especially Georgia who did everything possible to make me and my friends feel welcome and comfortable during my first visit here. We didn't eat but we had a couple of drinks listening to the music which is always amazing ( when Amy Winehouse came on I literally cried 😭) This place is a VIBE. The decor is beautiful and very sheek and the garden.

Catherine Roberts

Google
Such a little gem of a cafe. Fab and quirky interiors, lovely hot and cold drinks, the perfect way to spend a drizzly afternoon. The staff were more than happy to accommodation and offered to pop on some mulled wine even though they weren’t selling it that day.

Kerstin Reichert

Google
Very colourful cute little bar/café. Great breakfast menu. Perfect for a late Sunday brunch. Friendly staff. They have a little back garden which is nice as well. There's live jazz and jam every 2nd Thursday of the month. Haven't been to one but looks good as well. Overall friendly atmosphere.

Zanna Kellett

Google
We love it here because the menu is simple and PERFECT - totally customisable veggie breakfast where you pay for whatever you add so the price is really fair. The atmosphere is lovely as well, great music and decor.

Buddeanie Fox

Google
Lovely relaxed atmosphere & friendly staff. Cool background music & chic decor. Delicious food served with a smile. Definitely recommend. Dog friendly 🐕

Black Dahlia

Google
Friendly, delicious, and very affordable. Great brunch and lunch menu, with veg and vegan options. Even the salad option is great (today was fennel, rocket, and feta) with belly filling portions. Importantly, full bar with 2 draught beers and lots of other yummy cocktails. On top of all this, the staff are friendly and add to the overall happy vibe here. I will return!

Samara

Google
I love it here. Great food, friendly staff. I've been coming here to work in the afternoons, it's a nice cosy environment.
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Jennifer S.

Yelp
This hipster, cool place hits all the boxes for me: dog-friendly, great-tasting and well-priced food and drinks and music that is not too loud at night you can't have a conversation. My husband and I stopped here last night and got settled on the comfy couch with our chi. I ordered the green refresher to start (lime, honey and soda water) and he an Aperol Spritz. I got the Chardonnay then and was pleasantly surprised how dry and smooth it was. Our food arrived shortly: my butternut squash and feta flatbread and his sweet peppers and mozzarella on sourdough. I was surprised how my dish was presented as I expected one large piece of flatbread with feta and squash atop. Instead the squash and flatbread are cut into chunks presented on the wooden serving plate with the feta serving as a dipping sauce. It's an easily shareable portion size so I'm kinda of a piggy in eating nearly all of it. But the squash chunks were roasted perfectly. It was delicious as was the creamy feta. My husband said his dish was good as well but mine was definitely the star. The only downer was the brownie: it looks great and fudgy but is nothing special. The place has eclectic furnishings, with lots of cool events happening frequently. Definitely a worthwhile addition to SE!
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Nigel G.

Yelp
I have been here a few times and found the staff very friendly and efficient. The. coffee is excellent along with their brunch/lunch menu. In the evening the snack/share menu looks good with the Local beer. It has bi-monthly exhibitions, bench space to work remotely and decks for small music events. It also has a small courtyard for those warmer days