The Drapers Arms

Walk into The Drapers Arms and you'll find yourself in proper local territory—the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar nursing pints whilst others tuck into serious plates at wooden tables. It's Islington done right: no pretension, just a handsome Victorian pub that actually feels like a pub, all exposed brick and honest charm. The kitchen takes British ingredients seriously without the faffing about, and they've clearly got wine folk involved given the interesting natural wine list that won't break the bank. It's the sort of place you'd genuinely want to pop into on a Tuesday night, not just for a special occasion.