The Albion

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The garden

Wisteria, willow, and the kind of space London rarely gives you.

French windows open onto more than 450 square metres of garden — long tables, climbing plants, and that slightly unreal feeling of having left the city without leaving N1. This is why people walk here from Upper Street. Stay for lunch. Stay later.

Inside

A village pub that happens to be in Islington.

The restoration is quiet rather than precious: wood panelling, mixed furniture, and a fire when the weather turns. Book a table if you want to eat. Drift to the bar if you don’t. Dogs are part of the furniture.

Come for

1. 01

   The walled garden — 450 square metres of wisteria, willow, and long tables

2. 02

   A fire going, wood panelling, and the feel of a country pub

3. 03

   A proper menu and Sunday roast, not just a packet of crisps

4. 04

   A five-minute walk from Upper Street, without the Upper Street crowds