21 Canonbury Place,
Islington,
London,
N1 2NS
(020) 7704 2887
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Complete rubbish. Seven of us ordered food at the same time. Dishes came out one by one over the course of an hour. Two people left out completely only to be told that they had run out of food. Staff obviously didn't care at all and received attitude when asked for a refund. Steer clear of this pretentious excuse of a pub.
Unpretentious, stylish surroundings, reasonable prices, and good quality food that was well presented and with generous portions. We were slightly unsure what to expect, given the previous reviews, but we'll be coming back! The service was faultless, and friendly. Whatever criticisms have been made in the past, the staff have certainly
acted on them -- highly recommended.
I visited the canonbury pub today to celebrate my birthday. My sister joined me and made an hour trip to spend the afternoon with me. I found the staff simply rude, we had two children with us and they clearly didn't like it. It was 15.00 when we arrived and the pub was Pretty quite but the manager repeatedly asked them to move there chairs and stood watching them. My sister felt uncomfortable and soon left. Apart from this we were served food which we began eating, to our disgust the management said that it was another tables and after us eating a parts of it served it to another table and later brought us ours. I'm a regular visitor here and I am shocked and appalled by the service we received today.
I have been to the canonbury a few times now and am not impressed. The service is very bad and they are very anti children. I have found their attitude towards children appalling especially the managers. For this reason I would not come back. I would not recommend this pub. Food Is only average and staffing is below average.
I have been to this pub a few times and have to agree with the comments here - the staff behind the bar are either slow or confused and the waiting staff pretty unimpressed with everthing - the manager is very aloof - it was actually quite amusing but isay that in a ironicly. Food is not knockout like it could be and the steak was tiny (for best opart of £20!) BEST this is for the lovely large garden and when busy it can have a GREAT atmostphere. It's O.K but not a destination eatery like it could be - occupying such a fantastic location it SHOULD be. Go expecting a smart inside and big garden but in general the place lacks all the fireworks which would make this knockout.
Great beer garden. Food is good when it comes but service is v.slow, staff look miserable and they continually forgot tno bring us bread and sides despite asking them 4times. And they then charged us. Nice. Given it's location and decor you,d expect much better. Go with a patient minset!
Just returned from the Canonbury after trying their new summer menu.
Nothing seems to have changed the food is still bland and the service is as bad as ever. The staff seem to try their best but wander around as if they don't know what to do.
As for the management they are just plain rude, the woman in charge of the restaurant came up to our table and moved the seat cushions from the chairs we expecting our friends to sit at without even asking us if the seats were taken.
This could be such a great pub as the garden is beautiful as is the building. however, the ambiance, or lack of it, makes it appear like some chain pub that doesn't really care.
Today after the third attempt we managed to finally have Sunday lunch at our new local, the Canonbury. Unable to visit before due to weddings we'd been given 2 for 1 vouchers - a nice touch.
We decided to eat our roasts outside as the setting and weather was beautiful - we were looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the bustling atmosphere. However, no sooner than taking a sip of our drinks were the meals in front of us. Quality became questionable at this moment especially after spending an average of £15 per meal. As no surprise all were luke warm. We complained and they brought us new meals (another sip later). The chicken was dry and all meals were still average. We complained yet again, however were told to go in side and find the manager ourselves? When I finally talked to the manager after being re-directed once again, they were reluctant to offer a refund or even apologise. They took my details but I don't think i'll hold my breath to hear from them. Very disappointing.
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