Angel’s chilled out and sophisticated gay bar The Green keeps you entertained every night of the week, but it’s lacking in both space and pace.

The Venue
The Green can be found on Upper Street in Islington, a short walk from Angel tube station. A discreet signage and its narrow plot make it easy to wander past, and once you go inside the thin space it can feel like you’re in a very long corridor.

As you make your way towards the bar on the right hand side, a mirrored wall helps give a feeling of space, and beyond the bar the room opens up a little to offer bench seating, comfy chairs, and tables. It's cramped but they make the most of the space with bright lights, reflective surfaces, and contemporary interior design.

The Atmosphere
Although it's a gay bar, The Green welcomes a mixed crowd of Upper Street after-work professionals, locals and trendy hipsters. The small space means it gets packed early in the evening and you can often end up sharing a table. This makes the overall vibe open and sociable, with new conversations sparking up easily.

There are regular quiz nights, comedy and drag acts, which encourages the crowd to get lively and interact. The staff are friendly and chatty, but all too often with each other rather than with their customers.

The Food
The Green offers a full menu of modern European starters and main courses, alongside a range of bar snacks and sandwiches. They also have an exceptional modern weekend brunch menu earlier in the day. A three course meal will cost £20-£25 and bar snacks start at just £3.

The Drink
The bar is very small at The Green but it's adequately stocked to offer an unusual range of cocktails, a lengthy wine and Champagne list, and some unusual world beers such as Cruzcampo and Paulaner. Prices are expensive - even for its Upper Street setting - and you may need to fight your way past customers sitting on the bar stools to gain the attention of the slow bar staff.

The Last Word
The Green is a cool, sleek space with an expertly selected choice of food and drink, plenty of entertainment throughout the week, and a convivial crowd. However, it can get very cramped when busy and be prepared to fight your way to the bar.

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