Hoxley & porter in Islington

From the outside this does not look that special, but the inside is another story! Really nice attentive staff, balance between being too attentive and a bit OTT and being there just when you need them is just right. Menu is not extensive but is executed very well. Really good value for money. My only minor gripe is that my lamb shank could have done with being cooked a bit longer and slower. It should just fall off the bone.

Great cocktails. Good service. French fries were lovely and hot. I want to go back to try the Sunday lunch

Interesting unusual interior, like a ship

Celebrated my cousins birthday I’m never one to write reviews but we had such a lovely time and the staff were so welcoming and kind and the food was simply yummy and filling

Made reservations for dinner at Hoxley and Porter and was not at all disappointed. We were kindly welcomed by the staff and given the choice of seating. We ate from their three course set menu for around £30pp. The food was incredible, good portion sizing and the cocktails packed a punch. I'd definitely recommend and plan to return again soon.

We were recommended to go to H&P and were not disappointed. Thursday was not very busy. The food was excellent and the staff were very helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.

Stopped in for some starters and a beverage - ludicrously delicious food & cocktails, and the service was excellent; will definitely be back

Sunday lunch was brilliant. A great place for a leisurely meal, with none of the messing about with an hour or two time slot. Samir made for me the best classic negroni, and we all enjoyed a roast dinner of rib eye beef and leg of lamb. The prices are very reasonable, with a suggested service charge of 12.5%.

Great cocktails. Different to most. Definitely will go back to try more of their cocktail menu!

We love this place because it has good cocktails for happy hour and no blaring music so you can have a conversation. The menu isn't great for dietary restrictions. You have to ask for it as it's not marked and there wasn't anything gluten free and vegan. The drinks and ambience made up for it though.

Had a great meal in this lovely restaurant. Good food, excellent cocktails (2 for £12 happy hour) and great service. Was quiet for a Sunday afternoon but can’t see why. We would definitely recommend and will be back!!

Thank you to Sam for his excellent service and amazing cocktails! High quality and lovely atmosphere x

One of the most unusual pubs you'll ever go to

Cosy, intimate and beautifully decorated place for a dinner with friends. Happy hour cocktails were good value and I absolutely loved the wild boar ragu - the best pasta dish I've had in ages.

Foods are delicious, people are nice. The toffee pudding is not very sweet and it tastes amazingly good.

Really great spot for dinner & drinks. Staff were attentive even though it was reasonably busy. Look forward to going back!

Came here for a Sunday roast. Overall we enjoyed our meal here. £20 for two courses was much better value than most places. The starters we ordered - arancini and calamari were tasty and well sized. We ordered the beef and pork roasts. Serving size was very good. Lots to enjoy on the plate. The beef was very good, had a delicious taste and cooked just right. The trimmings were all cooked well, although would have preferred the potatoes more crispy. Gravy was a bit thin too. Cauliflower cheese was delicious, very rich and cheesy. The Yorkshire puddings also very well done. Service was good. Atmosphere somewhat lacking due to a very quiet day. But it didn’t take anything from the experience. Happy to recommend and we will be returning.

Can’t quite understand the mildly negative reviews. The staff are always friendly, the food is delicious and it’s quiet enough to get a table. Think of it as your little secret quiet venue on Upper Street.

Sarcastic staff member was a bit annoying. Asked a question and the reply was condescending. Then he came back and relised he made a mistake and said it was because he was new. A shame. Nice cocktails but he was a bit of a.........

My girlfriend loved it, unlike my ex-wife

5 of us met for Sunday lunch, the set menu 2 courses was £19.99 great value for lovely food, none of us had a bad meal and there was plenty of it. Drinks were also a good price. Don't know why it wasn't busier on a Sunday afternoon. Our waiter was lovely and really looked after us. Only one thing to say, the 12.5% service charge was listed on the bill as ( suggested) we assumed it had been added to total bill and now realise it wasn't so the lovely waiter got nothing. So sorry about that, he definitely deserved a good tip. Highly recommend

Such a nice place . It was very quiet when we visited but the food and the service were exceptional. Would definitely recommend.

Great place to eat, we had a party of 8 and were looked after by the attentive,but not overbearing waiter. Food was excellent and we are planning our next visit already.

Lovely looking venue but decanting one cocktail into two glasses and calling it a 2 for 1 happy our special is fooling no-one. And it didn't taste great either.

Had our Christmas party there. Love this place, hidden gem in area. Staff are incredibly nice, food and drinks top class. Real French 🇫🇷 vibe about the place. Highly recommend.

Our favourite bar in Angel! Delicate food, amazing cocktail and great professional staff. The interior deco is very beautiful, 1930s vibes!

The decoration and feel of the place is great and so are the drinks. Unfortunately the food and service are not. I ordered the sausage and mash and one of my sausage was raw (not undercooked) as it was red inside. The staff did not apologise or mention it again, perhaps showing this was a frequent occurrence.

Me and my partner visited on Saturday 11/11/23 and both thought the place had a lovely atmosphere and was really cutely decorated and we’re having a great time until towards the very end of the main course we noticed the renaming part of sausage from my husbands sausages and mash was raw inside. He cut it open and left it on the plate. When the waiter came to take the plates we pointed out that this was raw. In hindsight I wish I’d taken a photo of it, as we didn’t ask for a refund or any discount as we’d eaten the majority of our dishes but there wasn’t even an apology or acknowledgement that he’d been served raw pork. When we finished our drinks we had to ask for the bill twice. All in all it was a nice evening but I’d expect atleast an apology or thank you for pointing this out. Probably won’t visit again.

Really delighted to have found this pub on a rainy Sunday with two toddlers. The staff couldn’t have done more for us, they were so attentive and welcoming. Food was great: excellent Sunday roast portions including lots of different condiments. Thoroughly good wine. All for a very reasonable price in a nice setting.

A magical and elegant place, suggestive and intriguing. An atmosphere that few locals in the city have given me. Excellent food and cocktails absolutely to try again. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Recommended!

Great atmosphere.Food was great, we had lamb and duck and few cocktails. Cocktails was outstanding.the service was excellent .

Loved it, went for cocktails and a bit of food, loved the atmosphere and vibe, the cocktails are amazing and list covers all type of spirits. We have been looked after by a lovely waitress which we really appreciated. Will definitely go back.

" I had an amazing experience at this pub! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks were top-notch. I highly recommend trying their signature cocktails and the delicious pub-style dishes. Definitely, a must-visit for anyone looking for a great pub experience!"

G wine list and the cocktails were delicious! The manager was super helpful. You can see he loves this place as well :)

The worst roast I've had in London. Everything was microwaved, I wish this review had been here before we booked it for Sunday lunch.

Lovely food in a nice, quiet, French and art deco themed restaurant

Great food and drinks at very reasonable prices in an atmospheric venue. An excellent date-night venue.

We had a quiet dinner on Sunday night. I really like the atmosphere and deco in this place. Lights could be even more down for more cosy and intimate feel. We had a Nebbiolo wine and 3 course set menu in a great price. I enjoyed arancini, roast beef and apple tart. The highlight was cocktail- SPICY MARGARITA- it was delicious and we had 2! Amazing service from the waiter who also made those delicious cocktails! Great night thanks!

Sadly gone downhill. Food was OK, but not served for all guests at the same time. Order taking and drinks took forever.

Great decor, relaxed atmosphere. (Sunday afternoon) good drinks, polite friendly staff. Will be back

We stumbled upon this place after the match, buzzing off Nelson's winner and boozed up! We were drawn to the look and feel as well as the menu. The food was delightful- we started with scallops, aubergine and one other, rabbit perhaps...all of which were on point. Mains- lamb, pie and duck. The duck was well presented and a joy to eat. I tried the the other two...all good. Drinks hit the spot, I had countless old fashions. Service was attentive and friendly Decent atmosphere too...good music

Me and my son called in on the way to a restaurant that we'd been really looking forward to. But, this was the highlight of our evening. Just fantastic cocktails.

The Sunday Roast was a plentiful plate of flavorful food. The service was great. Not the typical order at the bar pub arrangement, but actual table service. The staff was friendly. It smelled delicious as we were waiting for our food. It's a beautiful bar, quaint seating, and a welcoming environment. The place was hopping as we were leaving. We were pleased they were open and serving food when we arrived around 2:30.

Good, although the rum cocktail selection is a bit limited

4 of us had a lovely evening here last Thursday. Food was tasty and came up piping hot. Service was good. Rose Esmeralda wine was lovely and crisp. Afterwards we moved tables into the bar area for another drink. We will definitely return.

Nice place! Only visited for late night drinks and the cocktails menu is very interesting! There was live music which was lovely (can't fault a bit of UB40!). Would definitely give the good a go if I get to come back!

The venue looks nothing like the website pics. service from both bar staff and kitchen staff was atrocious slow and not bothered attitude. Made a reservation and when I arrived they didn’t acknowledge that or check a book/ reservation system just pointed to a table that was in an awkward position Had to ask for them to take a drink order after 15 mins, had to ask for them to take food order which took a further 10 mins. Food arrived cold then had to wait for the rest of it. Portions were small ….. 4 green beans and even less carrots and parsnips for a roast dinner! Just a horrid experience and wouldn’t want anyone to waste their time or money

A lovely unrushed late lunch - Sunday lunch of ribeye beef, Yorkshire pudding (with extra gravy in a little jug without asking), carrots, parsnips, green beans and cheesy cauliflower cheese followed by creme brulee. All excellent and served by kind, pleasant staff. A charming pub restaurant with a rail carriage theme entry. Clean and warm.

Come here for drinks on New Year's eve. Really nice cocktails and atmosphere. Service was good, could have been better instead of having to call them over.

My friend and I were tempted to go in for a quick gin and tonic. We decided to order pie and chips from the menu. Time went by and by and by, no sign of our meals, no coherent explanation as to why our food was so late, no reassuring updates. We felt abandoned. After waiting over an hour and a half we were served one meal only. It was the final insult. I said I did not feel we should be expected to pay. We were then told if we did not pay we were breaking the law and they could call the police!!

The food was lousy, small pieces of (sinewy) meat on heeps of salad leaves, at high prices. The music was deafening. And we were seated right next to the fire door, which was constantly opened by smokers getting in and out. It was minus 4°C!! First and last time for us.

O lugar é agradável. Vale a pena conhecer

Great cocktails with great people

I loved my cocktails here and the staff was friendly but the food left something to be desired. The "soup of the day" tasted like came straight out of a can. The running joke was that the day that soup was from was from earlier in the week.

Had a couple of cocktails on a Saturday evening. They weren't good. The people were pretty nice though. The atmosphere was aight.

Only had cocktails. The barman is very courteous and helpful. Great service & atmosphere

We had an excellent chateaubriand and our daughter a wonderfull glutenfree rack of lamb. Excellent staff. We definetly be back. (Hoxley & Porter Upperstreet)

Good vibes..... all the bar staff are lovely and friendly. Ask sam for free drinks...🤣🤣

Great service, atmosphere and food. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Awful customer service. We booked the venue with huge expectations as it looked cosy, clean and the bartender during our first visit was professional and friendly. The food was great. We booked the venue in July, for our post-wedding dinner in August for 8 people. August arrives as well as our civil ceremony. We went to the restaurant at 5PM, and turns out no one knew about our reservation. Our special occasion turned very un-special in seconds. The waiter/bartender taking our steak order, never asked how well done we want them done, we had to chase him to write it down. Even when saying medium the steak came in as well done as they come. One order was wrong altogether. Then they forgot the cutlery. We were not approached for second drinks, we had to go to a bar to ask. When ordering desserts we asked if brownies come with ice cream or sherbet, the waitress said ice cream, but they delivered the brownies with sherbet. You could blame it on busy staff, however we were THE ONLY CUSTOMERS in the entire restaurant on a non-busy Thursday evening. We went to the bar to complain, the bartender was not cooperative, saying he cannot do anything (apologise for the poor service would be a starter that he could do). We asked if we can speak to a manager he said no, we asked for managers phone number then, he said he was unreachable which felt like the bartender was mocking us. Then he proceed saying he can remove service charge and give 20% discount. We agreed as it seemed fair. He prints out the receipt and there is a 2% discount on drinks only. When pointing out that he made a mistake he said he cannot do nothing. The cherry on top was when trying to reason with the guy he just said "Goodbye" and cut the conversation short. I have never felt this small and humiliated for something I was paying for. ON A SPECIAL DAY LIKE A WEDDING. It was really really disappointing. After sending feedback to the restaurant directly, they did not respond at all. It was really really disappointing.

Had the lamb shank was really good and moist hats of to the chef. Place was nice and cosy. Staffs were really friend will come back.

Really nice place with nice cocktails. When I was there it was a cool band playing, making the experience even better.

Great cocktails, cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff

Great service and nice Sunday Roast

Great place with wonderful food. The duck was particularly memorable and the staff were very friendly.

This is a great place for Sunday lunch. Lovely atmosphere and staff and the food is delicious and reasonably priced. Plus you get cauliflower cheese as standard. Try it.

Nice atmosphere and great cocktails. Very nice pub.

Went in for a beer, but really bad selection. Ended up ordering cocktails and they did not disappoint! Super good cocktails and very nice staff and service.

Very cosy bar. Decoration is very attractive. I tried the cod croquette and it tasted really nice.

We ate hear yesterday evening. 3 excellent Sunday lunches. Accommodated a vegan by adapting their menu. Great helpful staff to go with tasty food st s reasonable price. Well done

A classic pub run casually. They can work on the fare and attract a huge crowd.

Reasonably priced. Nice little pub.

Hoxley and Porter used to offer the best Sunday lunch in N London. Most of the best bits are still there - amazing vegetables, tasty gravy, good roast potatoes but the meat was disappointing on my last visit - the lamb was over cooked and the pork was too fatty. Please get back to your former glory!

Nice cocktails and decent food in elegant and calm surroundings. If you fancy a place on upper street where you can hear your companion and a place where you actually care about what you eat or drink, this is a good one. We all know most places on upper street cater to the “let’s get wasted” market where the taste of what you drink or eat is irrelevant and the room is made to echo the din of the music and conversation. This place is the opposite of that …it’s not mindless and you can relax in comfortable surroundings and talk, eat, drink…

Beautiful decor and amazing food and cocktails!

We held our wedding reception at Hoxley and Porter at the weekend and we really want to thank Joseph and his team for really pulling all of the stops out. MAGNIFICENT in every way! delightful setting, extremely efficient service and wonderful food, could not have been better.

Delightful small restaurant/bar with live music.

Kind staff and lovely Jazz music on Friday 8pm

Flat pints! Do not go here to drink beer. Dreadful.

Very good customer service and excellent staff. Generous food portion and wide range of drinks and cocktails. We have been there many times and really like the ambiance. Also, their food is really value for money particularly in this expensive part of London . Mushroom mushroom arancini with a pesto flavour sauce was very tasty. Pork belly with a very nice crackling around it was delicious and fresh.

Great place, brilliant staff, lovely food - and exceptionally helpful with two extremely young infants. Coming again!

Loved the retro vibe here for a drink, but the food was mediocre.

Nice ambience and excellent service. A cool place to enjoy a cocktail.

Don’t order the seafood risotto.

Lovely place. Good drinks selection and attentive service.

Went here for late lunch with friends recently. Nice decor. Would describe the place as "cosy" (dimmed lights). As well as the main menu, they have specials that the waiter should mention. Food nice, English fare and lovely wine too! Would go back!

Lovely cocktails, great food, good service, would visit again.

My cousin choose this place for her birthday meal . Had a booking for 9pm and they didnt seat us untill 20minutes past 10... thats a whole hour+ thats completely shocking . We had to eat our starters in the bar as we was starving and was constantly asking about when would our table be ready, it was also very awkward trying to eat when everyone around you is drinking and talking really loudly . we also had to ask for drinks as we never got served or asked. And we had to ask for knife and forks litterly gave us our starters with no cutlery .. getting beyond a joke at this point. Finally get to our table ... 10.20 ... we TAKE our cutlery with us , and head to the table. We get served our meal once again no offering of drinks anything extra they didnt even ask if the food was okay. We litterly ate our dinner and didnt drink anything anymore as we was fed up of asking for service.... My cousin finally complained for the manager to say apologies we have a party of 30. which was in the bar not to do with the restaurant so it shouldnt of mattered also dont over book yourself if its unmanageable. We couls of left and tryed to find somewhere els but its a Saturday night everywhere is fully booked. I felt so upset for my cousin that you lot messed it all up . I will defo not be recommending ever.

What a brilliant evening! We had a wonderful engagement party and the final bill was reasonable. Food was also GREAT! THANK YOU!

Went for dinner and waited about 90 mins to get food. Waitress apologised and food was lush. Main gripe was I ordered a mocktail and none were on the menu. They asked what I would want and I said mojito but would maybe have been inspired by something else. I got soda water with mint and lime and a tonne of ice. It was nice but I was charged £7 when a cocktail using alcohol is £10. My friend had vodka and soda and her vodka cost less than my glass of minty ice. That was a bit lame

Great atmosphere, and overall look to the place. Very good cocktails, but food was just okay. Had the deep-fried squid, the batter had no crunch and the beef burger was disappointing. The extras (bun, pancetta etc) were all quite nice as were the fries.

Highly recommend, great atmosphere, unique place. Sam at the cocktails does great stuff, slick cocktails. He knows! Food is amazing, great chef. The menu changes with the season so it is a pleasure to come back here. We had our civil wedding celebration drinks and dinner, and a large group was easily accomodated. Youssef the manager and his team will always be at your service.

Nice spot for a drink or two, but I wouldn’t recommend dinner.

The starter was a let down, had the scallops everything was soft, it needs something on the plate to add texture and it wasn't hot. The main course of duck was OK but too much meat and 1 tiny potato. Luckily we went for the company and not the food.

Lovely staff that were very helpful the drinks and food were amazing great place so pls visit.

Very good food, staff looked after you very well had the stake it was amazing, going back here when I visit again. Good atmosphere too

Fantastic service. Well looked after. Great choice of food and drinks. Reasonably priced for the area and what you get.

Had a Sunday lunch here. It was okay.

It's such a lovely place the staff takes good care of you from when you arrive to when you leave I definitely recommend

Great venue. Staff really good . Great atmosphere some mellow tunes 👍