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John Salt

John Salt

Gastropub and Bar££££
Islington
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    Joel B.
    "👍🍺 Relaxed environment on weeknights"(2 Tips)
    Joshua M.
    "Great beer menu, and the chicken skin sandwich is amazing."(3 Tips)
    Tom H.
    "Great neighbourhood bar with a sweet cocktail menu"(9 Tips)
    Jordi L.
    "nice live dj music on fridays/saturdays nights."(3 Tips)
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  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HoareSeptember 25, 2013
    Great neighbourhood bar with a sweet cocktail menu and surprisingly great food as well. Great DJs on a Saturday night and a good crowd. Already one of the best places to drink in Islington.
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James Conroy-FinnJanuary 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The rib eye steak with kimchi hollandaise is absolutely amazing. And the frites with pulled pork, kimchi, and cheese make a perfect accompaniment. This is my new favourite restaurant in Islington.
  • Joel B.heart icon on user image
    Joel BMay 10, 2017
    Great burgers (recommend the mac'n'cheese) and good selection of craft beers! 👍🍺 Relaxed environment on weeknights
  • BarChick
    BarChickAugust 2, 2013
    The wine list is well-priced and the beer is locally sourced. The hot dog stand? That’s the DJ booth so hit it at the weekends to flex your moves. http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/london/john-salt
  • BC O.
    BC OApril 16, 2013
    Dessert was yummy as we're the cocktails. Leeks with truffle vinegarette was fantastic. Had mussels for dinner which were also good. The side of chips I got was not tasty.
  • Gary S.
    Gary SimmonsSeptember 11, 2013
    Rankin brings a BBQ influenced twist to the Sunday roast and I welcome it with open arms. Read our full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/restaurants/john-salt-review-n1/
  • Emma L.heart icon on user image
    Emma LaugraudMay 24, 2019
    Great food. Good price for what you get. Recommend the chips and dips sharers! Cocktail menu is great ! Good happy hour everyday!
  • Robert C.
    Robert ClarkSeptember 4, 2013
    Just wonderful. Small but delicious menu full of smoked meats and interesting veggie sides. Great beer selection and we ate well for £50.
  • Kenneth S.
    Kenneth SnyderDecember 23, 2012
    This place had amazing food (and still does today) but they fired the kitchen; new staff start in the new year. I can't imagine why. The team here were putting it on the map with knockout reviews.
  • L.A.
    L.A.August 8, 2014
    I like a good whiskey sour and I just moved from New York. So naturally, The New York Sour.
  • Joshua M.
    Joshua MarshallNovember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great beer menu, and the chicken skin sandwich is amazing. Probably not what you had in mind when you ordered it, but good god it's worth it.
  • Michał O.heart icon on user image
    Michał OzorowskiApril 20, 2013
    Great cocktails, amazing starters, superb selection of beers but... very disappointing mains. Pop in for a pint and nibbles but go somewhere else for a dinner.
  • Mike B.
    Mike BodenJune 25, 2014
    Happy Hour from 5-7pm Monday to Saturday and 5 to Close on Sunday but one get one free.
  • Agathe B.
    Agathe BarbierFebruary 23, 2014
    On Sunday you get a free roast diner when you are buying one. Great deal. Great staff. Nice cocktails.
  • Steven M.heart icon on user image
    Steven MurgatroydJanuary 14, 2015
    Great selection of bottles beers, be warned though...they're pretty strong!
  • Jordi L.heart icon on user image
    Jordi LlobetAugust 10, 2014
    Cool place. Good food (pub style) and nice live dj music on fridays/saturdays nights.
  • Sex Drugs and Bacon Rolls F.
    Sunday lunch option is limited so go for the weekday/saturday option. The squid starter is delicious.
  • Becky W.heart icon on user image
    Becky WilliamsMarch 19, 2015
    I've only been here in the day. It was pretty empty but still a nice atmosphere for a casual but substantial sit down lunch.
  • Nik D.heart icon on user image
    Nik DawsonMay 27, 2016
    Nice place for a drink with friends and somewhere that you can actually hear them!
  • Ceara P.heart icon on user image
    Ceara PixieNovember 3, 2015
    Good place to meet friends for a drinks. Spacious and lots of seating
  • Jude
    JudeNovember 18, 2012
    Amazing decor - check out the poured concrete floors. Really friendly staff. Chilled atmosphere!
  • Toby D.
    Toby DowntonApril 18, 2014
    Best burger I've had in a good while, way nicer than Meat Liquor
  • Jo N.
    Jo NJanuary 5, 2013
    Cool vibe and trendy place but bar had Rin out of mint and couldn't make much cocktails which was silly
  • Nico M.heart icon on user image
    Nico MacdonaldSeptember 10, 2017
    Spacious. Nice interior.
  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinMay 14, 2015
    Lovely for a drink in a weeknight. Too busy and meh on the weekend.
  • Odo
    OdoJanuary 4, 2014
    If this was a great restaurant that was long ago! My visit was too late after Ben Spalding and even Neil Rankin left the place. Food average, bar and drinks seem more interesting. Full review... Read more
  • Cristina L.
    Cristina LuiggiMay 20, 2013
    Try the lamb chops. They're delicious!
  • Nicholas S.heart icon on user image
    Wifi is pepper131
  • Stephan A.heart icon on user image
    Stephan AMarch 14, 2015
    House fries and cocktails
  • Hanna B.heart icon on user image
    Hanna BragerOctober 20, 2014
    Lively, trendy bar.
  • S
    SJune 22, 2013
    ordered the full a la carte menu (party of 5) - pretty disappointing. place is overrated for food, service was good though, cocktails ok
  • Jen S.heart icon on user image
    Jen SiddallMay 22, 2013
    Might be in bottles but... AMERICAN BEER!
  • Daniel H.
    Daniel HannyJuly 23, 2013
    http://londonfoodfreak.com/john-salt-ben-spalding/
  • Milos G.
    Milos GajdosDecember 27, 2013
    Average food, solid coctails, pretty empty on Friday nights. It's also obvious that no pretty girls visit this place...
  • warrenism
    warrenismAugust 10, 2014
    Loud and opens til late.
  • Nitya B.
    Nitya BMarch 10, 2013
    Bitterly disappointing. Too much butter in bland potted shrimp, soggy frites, kimchi more like sauerkraut, and bacon panna cotta with awful artificial taste. Just don't bother.
  • Dan H.heart icon on user image
    Dan HumphreyMarch 10, 2013
    Food is amazing.
  • Luigi Z.
    Luigi ZuckFebruary 10, 2014
    Underwhelming for lunch.
  • D N.
    D NMarch 1, 2013
    Terrible music
  • miss_yvonne
    miss_yvonneFebruary 2, 2013
    Mediocre food. Terrible service.
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