The Drapers Arms

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"A good neighbourhood dining pub in London is worth its weight in gold. There’s just something wonderful about the relaxed, welcoming feel of a British pub combined with the skilled execution of heartwarming, satisfying cooking. The residents of Islington can count themselves lucky to have The Drapers Arms then, where the hearty, seasonal fare includes braised pig’s cheek and beef Bourguignon pie. It’s in a lovely area too, and is one of the city’s most handsome pubs." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

The Best Pub Food In London - London - The Infatuation

"Some pubs stay with you for much of your life, like a compliment your art teacher once gave you. The Drapers Arms is one of those. It’s an Islington stalwart that’s suitable for drinking, dining, and drowning your sorrows. The food is European, comforting stuff. Baked camembert, sardines on toast, pies, chops, and the like. It’s stuff you could make at home but often can’t be arsed, and is never as good as this." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna

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"“Drapers is your classic London boozer. We did our staff party there last year. It does a great Sunday roast, and has a brilliant [wine] list put together by its landlord, Nick, from South African wine to a lot of European classics—very well-priced. I was trying to think, where in London's a great pub for wine? And that's the one. There’s something to be said for not having to drink toilet cleaner in a pub because a lot of pub wine is toilet cleaner. I love pubs and over the past few years, a lot of them have been dying out around the UK. It's really important to support pub culture.”" - brennan carley

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"This beautiful pub is a little bit of a wander from public transport, in an area that feels like you’ve stepped through a magic curtain into a place where the people on and around Upper Street no longer exist. Inside The Drapers Arms, you’ll find a bar downstairs with ales on tap, as well as tables ideal for sharing roasts and killer pies. Head for the garden in good weather. Book pretty much always." - jake missing, sinead cranna

"A stalwart of London's pub dining scene, Islington continues to be well-served by this imposing neighbourhood local. Not much has changed over the years and it's all the better for it; rustic décor, eager-to-please staff and a relaxed, unpretentious approach ensure the perfect pub atmosphere. The cooking is as hearty and satisfying as ever, but these days the traditionally British (steak & ale pie) sits alongside French influences (braised rabbit leg), courtesy of a Breton-born Chef. The courtyard garden is a great place to enjoy a glass from the superb wine list." - Michelin Inspector