Bergen House in Islington

Such a warm and welcoming place - we made an impromptu visit and we were blown away by everything it had to offer. The food was delicious, staff were lovely and it was all such good value for money. We will definitely be back!

Excellent food - we chose tapas; many options for children too so we will go back with our son; cocktails and mocktails were tasty and very good priced; welcoming service; beautiful and tastefully decorated premises. We will defo be back soon!

Had a big party in for a birthday. Excellent service from very friendly staff, drinks were good and the food was all brilliant. The beef wellington was SO GOOD.

Buena comida y muy buen ambiente. Decoración encantadora y se sentó en una mesa junto a la cocina abierta y muchos espacios excelentes para comer en el frente, las cabinas en el medio junto a la cocina abierta y en la parte trasera del restaurante. Música de jazz relajada y una sensación muy buena y un gran equipo trabajando allí. Los entrantes eran encantadores; croquetas de pescado y la ensalada con nueces que acompaña al plato principal de bistec y patatas fritas. Bistec perfectamente cocinado, gracias a los chefs, y el fondant de chocolate estaba delicioso. Realmente lo disfruté y volveré.

Tuve una cena improvisada con amigos en este fantástico lugar. El interior te hace sentir como si estuvieras en Nueva York, la hamburguesa deliciosa y la carta de vinos excelente. Ah, y está abierto hasta tarde. Me encantó. Gracias chicos.

Has to be the find of the year when it comes to restaurants. The staff, location, atmosphere and food were all exceptional. As soon as we walked in to the minute we left everything was perfect. We also had our little dog which was no bother at all to the staff! They even gave her a little bowl of treats. Anyone who wants top quality food in a great atmosphere will not be disappointed. We will be returning!!

I don’t normally write reviews but this place is great. We came here for my mums bday. We all had roasts including the vegetarian roasts and they were delicious. Nice fresh food and good portions served quickly. They allowed us to bring our own cake and they brought the cake out and sung happy bday to my mum. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Great relaxing atmosphere on the Sunday with nice music playing in the background. The toilets were nice and clean and had classical music playing. We also noticed it was dog friendly too. Would definitely come here again.

I came for a nice Sunday roast with my friend (or so I thought!) the service here is absolutely appalling! We were here for 2 hours in total, most of this was spent attempting to get the waiters attention. When I asked for simple things like cutlery or sauce I was greeted with nothing but contempt. I was made to feel uncomfortable constantly, the extortionate prices definitely do not constitute the disgusting service. Finally, after I had paid using the chip and pin, the waiter slammed my card down in front of me. Extremely rude, if you would like somewhere with an relaxing and uplifting atmosphere, don’t come here!!!

We came for a friends birthday tonight. The food was nice but I will never return because: 1. We waited an hour for a drink 2. No menus bread or water despite asking many times 3. Only one drink order taken in whole time 4. Starters totally forgotten for five people. And Drinks forgotten and requested many times 5. Only one alcohol free option (4/15 of us weren’t drinking) and the waitress didn’t know it it was actually AF when it arrived - no AF beer?! 6. Steak and chips was served on two rounds with a huge wait between 7. Asked several times for table to be cleared, still no drinks 8. Staff exceptionally rude when we complained and looked angry and rude!

We visited Bergen House on a Saturday afternoon/evening for a birthday celebration in September. Staff were absolutely fantastic - attentive and accommodating; often checked in to see if we needed anything and quick to clear plates/tables. All our requests...table decoration, extra crockery; matches to light candles, were met with a smile. Food and drink were kept flowing - super tasty and bought to the table quickly once an order was placed. I cannot recommend the Honey Sesame sausages and Chicken Liver Parfait enough! Décor is beautiful, ambiance is relaxed. Entire place clean and inviting AND it was SOOH great to see an venue offer women's sanitary products, decent hand wash and cream for free! I cannot recommend Bergen House highly enough - I am super impressed and I'm heading back to try out their Crimbo Menu.

Went for a roast for 6 on a Sunday evening. Very friendly and accomodating staff. My partner had the beef wellington and it was gorgeous - one of the best I've ever tasted. I had the pork which was also fantastic, especially the healthy amount of crackling. Venue is gorgeous, too. Definitely coming back.

Great place! Just celebrated my birthday with a dinner at Bergen House. We were 14 people and all the food came out quickly, at the same time, hot and tasty. Great selection of food! They also have one of the best Sunday roasts in London.

Great meal with friends in this lovely cosy restaurant. Staff were helpful and chilled and we loved it!

Finding ourselves in Newington Green we went through reviews of the best restaurants in the area. The reviews were good and the photos on the website looked great; Partner was looking forward to a large, rare steak and I'm usually happy with a plain burger. Although steak is offered it is not a cut, simply strips of meat under a weird green sauce. The food looked like a child's portion which he polished off in seconds. My burger was dry and the fries not home made. Half an hour later they cleared my partners plate and came out with another small portion of the same steak dish. Really I would only go for cocktails and leave out the food.

Came here last night with my two sons and loved it - great food and really good sized portions, lovely decor, super loos, nice staff and really reasonable- great menu which suited all tastes and palates. We will be returning

The two course steak choice at £18.50 is brilliant. Massive starter salad, dressed well, well cooked steak & fries, then a surprise of seconds! Such value in London was a great surprise and the food was lovely. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable too. A great...

Firstly I want to say that my partner and I had been regular visitors to the restaurant since it opened. The food had always been excellent and we always had a positive experience. However, on Friday 12th April we were coming to the end of...

I’ve been a regular at Bergen House since it opened. It’s the hidden gem of Newington Green. Only two grumbles: Firstly, the steak is NOT bangin’ (with, or without a g). As per previous reviewers- the cut is awful, it’s generally not cooked correctly to...

Came here with my friends for lunch. The waitstaff were friendly but seemed inexperienced - they kept coming over to try take our order when only 2 of the 5 of the party had arrived. The starters of arancini and croquettes were fine but they...

I went there on a sunday with my partner. We had red pepper croquettes & scotch egg to start, followed by beef Wellington which was the best Wellington I have ever had. Melt in mouth. Then 2 fabulous puddings. All served with 2 bottles of...

Bergen is an excellent bar/restaurant right on Newington Green. There isn't much in the way of signage, so you could walk past. You also can't appreciate the amazing layout and interior until you come inside, with the mezzanine level containing the bar and kitchen, and...

Reasonably priced good hearty food We had a mix of starters which were delicious. I had fish and chips which was yummy - the fish was in breadcrumbs so light and tasty. My partner had seafood pasta which he said was very good A much...

Very relaxed, lovely design, excellent grub and fairly priced. I love to while away a few hours sipping on drinks, chowing down and listening to silky sounds. The staff here re super friendly, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the toilets are like a...

Had the nut roast. Absolutely delicious. Came with all the trimmings. Fresh veg (roast potatoes and parsnip, carrots, broccoli, green beans and red cabbage). Perfect large Yorkshire. Veggie gravy. Family had roast beef. Generous portions. Helpful staff. Will definitely be back.

The food is overpriced, the quality is terrible (what cut of steak even is that?!), the fries were so salty they made my lips burn, and the scotch egg was shrivelled and had a coating on it that made it clear it had been sat...

Had a perfectly nice meal with husband and daughter while visiting brother who lives nearby. Liked the touch of the two servings of steak etc. BUT few weeks on we checked our bank statement to discover the payment had been taken TWICE ...three days apart....

This place looks much better on the inside than the rather uninspiring outside. The menu isn’t very user friendly - the font is very small and the layout is confusing. Our waitress was nice but not the sharpest or perhaps just not very experienced -...

great vibe, beautiful steak and pinot noir, good decor fantastic loos. I would definitely recommend bergen house. throughly enjoyed it

It’s the second time I’ve been; I took my food snob missus from south west london on Saturday night she wanted steak and chips-she’s told me countless times you can not get decent grub east london and was insistent on going to maze. She loved...

Straightforward menu, with highlight being ‘banging steak and chips’. Preceded by a salad - a full plate of very fresh leaves in a honey and mustard sauce topped with walnuts, followed by beautifully cooked thinly sliced steak and skinny fries, with a freshly cooked top...

Visited on a Saturday night at about 8 and it already had a great atmosphere. Didn't realise at first how far back it went with tables by the bar and beyond. The food was absolutely perfect - highly, highly recommend the fishcakes, prawns and spring...

I had this place "Classic" a banging steak and fries. The meat was excellent and the fries as well. The wine is not expensive and very good. The sauce was the only little disappointment - although still very good! !

We went not long after it opened. We first sat in a booth, but these are too, too tight to be comfortable, when dining out you want to relax not feel squeezed into a small space. Luckily there was a table free so we moved....

Come here for a beer, Come here for a nice glass of wine, Come here for one of the best selection of Whisky, Bourbon, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Vodka and much more of the best available in the area. If you do come here get to...

Went on recommendation with a friend who’d visited once previously. I wasn’t sure what to expect and it wasn’t made any clearer by the staff when we got there. My friend explained the mains come in two sittings, that it’s a grazing menu! We ordered...

My boyfriend and I visited Bergen House for our date night! It was absolutely perfect. Great vibes and food. The service was especially top notch. Would def recommend and go back again.

*Great food and great location* I recently discovered the fairly new restaurant that has opened in Newington Green. Bergen house has a great menu, a few of us had the steak which was delicious - I had fish and chips which was great too. The...

I met up with a few mates the other week to try out Bergen house after it was recommend by a friend. This place is such a blessing to the area, amazing food/ good wine, where there seems to be some chain restaurants around this...

My friends and I visiting Bergen House last week and had a great time! Food was amazing, recommend the beef wellington - it was fab!! Was looked after all night, very attentive staff. Will defo come back for the roast on Sunday as I heard...

Lovely addition to the area, food was nice enough & the decor was beautiful. Just a few points let it down: The customer service as mentioned in other reviews was a little lacking, the female staff in particular were a little surly and one in...

Called a few days before to enquire about the possibility to book a large(ish) group for a late lunch, expecting to be greeted with the usual ugh-agh - too late or too many. But not at all, really friendly, advised they had a large table...

As Newington Green Residents my partner and I have been here on numerous occasions, the food is spot on (Fantastic Sunday Roast, tried beef and pork on separate occasions) the beers are served in frozen glasses, huge whisky selection, and the staff are superb. Damian,...

Really enjoyed the meal that we had here a few weeks ago. The menu is quite diverse with some great sharing options and a decent selection of beers (the Samuel Adams on draft was a welcome surprise). The cheeseburger was one of the best that...

I love Bergen House! It's stylish and has a great vibe. I've been for lunch, dinner and drinks and always had a great time. Good menu, delicious food and decent value. Great bar. However sadly the service lets it down, every time I have gone...

Nordic style (is it related to the Norwegian city of Bergen?) with wood and pale leather. Warm lighting. Classy. Good service. Excellent food: salads, cheese, steaks (famous) and burgers. A short but we'll selected list of really good wines (some are organic). And a very...

The decor and feel is nice inside but it's let down by the quality of the food and expensive drinks prices! With so many great options in Stokey, we'll probably not be back to eat. The steak was possibly the worst I've had for a...