Lord Palmerston in Islington

Great atmosphere, great service and great food! Been a number of times now and have always enjoyed my visit!

Very nice local pub with a classic interior and a garden. The bartenders make great cocktails!

Nice chill local pub. Lot's of space outside to sit and enjoy sunny weather.

Lovely old oak-panelled, leather-armchair pub with fine ales, great food and beautiful, intimate atmosphere and secluded courtyard garden at the back, and very friendly, helpful and reliable staff. Always love coming back to the Lord Pam (andnI've been coming here for more than 20 years ...)

Great visit to the Lord Palmerston. Haven't been here for about 30 years!! OMG why haven't we?? Fantastic service, lovely welcome as we entered. Our dog was very happy & food was outstanding. Looks like we have a new favourite local pub again after all those years. Definitely recommend.

Classic pub with great food and drinks. Opens at 11! 🙌🏼😂

Very accommodating. The room was great and we had a lovely day! Thank you to Hayley and the team for all your help.

Pasé por un domingo asado y la comida era genuinamente genial, carne tierna, asados crujientes y porciones generosas. El pub tiene un ambiente agradable y el equipo era amable y eficiente, lo que hizo que la comida fuera agradable. Dicho esto, los baños estaban en un mal estado, no solo desordenado, sino que se sentía antihigiénico. Cuando ves eso, te hace preguntarte sobre la limpieza en otras áreas detrás de escena.

I booked the 'Lord's Room' for my 30th Birthday, and it was the perfect space! I really appreciated the excellent service from the team, the food platters went down really well with everyone, and I really liked that you could control the music and lighting in the room for the perfect atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great private area at a lovely pub!

Mediocre food. In particular the "sourdough with sea purslane butter" consisted of two very sad half-pieces of thin bread on a large plate, with what appeared to be totally normal butter. The staff overheard us commenting on it and brought us more bread, which was nice, but it did not make up for the poor quality. The rest of the food was equally average. I'd say more in line with what you'd expect at a wetherspoons than a gastro pub.

The Lord Palmerston, London: Pub Dining with a Proper Dash of Class 🍺🍴👑 Nestled in the heart of London with a name that sounds like it should come with a cravat and a monocle, The Lord Palmerston is a proper British pub with a menu that goes well beyond your average pie-and-a-pint affair. It’s got character, craft beers, and food so good you’ll consider writing a thank-you letter to the chef. The Vibe: Traditional Meets Trendy The interior gives classic pub charm—think wood-panelling, warm lighting, and just the right number of locals perched at the bar—but with a little London polish. It’s welcoming, comfortable, and you instantly feel like you’ve chosen wisely. Bonus points for the excellent beer selection and the subtle background buzz of happy punters. The Beer: A Pint for Every Personality Whether you’re into sessionable IPAs like Neck Oil, want something more classic like Young’s London Original, or you’re on the hunt for a Proper Job (literally)—you’ll be spoilt for choice. The taps are stacked, the cask selection is solid, and everything’s poured with care. Not a warm, flat pint in sight. Fancy something crisp and continental? They’ve got Estrella and Peroni, too. Basically, if you can’t find a pint you like here, it’s probably you. The Food: Elevated Pub Grub Done Right 🍽️ This isn’t your standard microwave-and-hope-for-the-best pub kitchen. The menu at The Lord Palmerston is full of comforting favourites but with serious attention to detail. • Chicken & bacon pie with mash, broccoli and Young’s gravy? Rich, filling, and deeply satisfying—like a hug from your nan but with better seasoning. • Pan-roasted seabass with Cornish potatoes and champagne beurre blanc? Oh yes, it’s that kind of pub. Delicate, delicious, and plated like it’s on MasterChef. • Dairy cattle beef burger? A proper tower of a meal—juicy, well-seasoned, with crispy fries and all the fixings you expect from a place that takes its burgers seriously. And if you’re just here for drinks and nibbles, the scotch egg, chorizo pasty, and sausage roll starters are excellent choices to keep hunger at bay while you work your way through the drinks menu. The Service: Friendly, Fast, and On It The staff are everything you want in a great pub: friendly without being too chatty, efficient without being rushed, and clearly know their stuff. Drinks came quickly, food arrived hot and fresh, and we felt well looked after from start to finish. The Verdict: A Proper London Pub With Style and Substance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Whether you’re out for a relaxed dinner, popping in for a pint, or need somewhere that’ll impress out-of-towners without being pretentious, The Lord Palmerston delivers comfort, flavour, and classic pub vibes with a little extra sparkle. Five stars—plus one more for the fact that you can get both a Proper Job and a proper pie in one visit. What more could you want?

Had the best Sunday roast and a lovely pudding , the food was delectable and came in a very timely manner! The cocktails were unique and tasty and the presentation was wonderful .Staff were very friendly and attentive and made sure that we were looked after, we were served by pareece, hayley and tad. Would definitely recommend visiting

Pop in for a quick pint after work and got some Parmesan fries with garlic and rosemary aioli, fries are fries but the garlic and aioli sauce/dip that came with the fries was awesome, fresh and delicious.

Lovely Atmosphere. Food Fantastic. Staffs Very Helpful. Would definitely recommend this Pub.

Friendly pub with range of good food, helpful staff and sunny terrace

Fantastic food - had the sausage and mash pan fried sea bass, and sticky toffee pudding and all 3 were excellent. The inside is really cozy and overall lovely spot to spend an evening

Nice pub with a relaxed vibe. The wine selection is really good, and you can tell it’s quality. The menu has a nice variety too. I'd recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends, as it can get busy. I've been coming here for years, and it’s my go-to spot for both a quick drink or something a bit more special. Definitely worth checking out!

Had a delicious meal here last week, can't fault the food at all and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. Recommended to visit here if you're in the area?"!

Popped in for a late lunch. Lovely food. Nice environment. Staff were welcoming.

I had an amazing time at the Lord Palmerston. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the service was excellent. I would definitely go back!

The living room of Tufnell Park community 🔥

Had Sunday lunch not your usual standard Chicken was dry used to get half a chicken now breast and wing. Potatoes hard the rest was good . Excellent cauliflower cheese. You are paying quite a high price so maybe an off day with the chef .

I just paid £20 for a lukewarm 'pie' that was just mash piped on some steak (supposed to be steak and chicken), served with an unnecessary pot of gravy and some mustard. The sidedish was 2 stone cold stems of broccoli. I've been eating here as long as its been a gastro pub but feel thoroughly ripped-off. It was tiny, I don't know how they've got the cheek to charge that, a roast dinner is only £19.50! Every other pub within a mile is better by far. I'll be back when Youngs move on. Avoid. Hi Rebecca, thanks for responding, I've emailed twice but had no reply.

Mark and George made us feel very welcome! We had quite a stressful day and needed somewhere to unwind and the staff cheered us up alot. The day after we went to another pub and it was nothing compared to The Lord Palmerston! So we came back to this one few hours later. The burgers? Fantastic! And an excellent bloody Mary with a kick. Its a cosy place, real fire suitable for a cold night, dogs welcome, beautiful interiors. Definitely recommend. Thanks guys!

Ordered the ploughman’s lunch for 2-3 people. Arrived with no cheese, no butter, no ham so basically bread, a scotch egg and a sausage roll. Did eventually get the cheese, four wafer thin small slices. Pretty poor fare.

Expensive drinks but nice staff and food

This is a lovely pub let down by the mediocre food on offer. Ordered the Sunday roast ( beef ) which came out with a hot Yorkshire pudding on top of a stone cold plate of tough beef and gelatinous gravy. Sent back the roast dinner returned from the microwave hot enough, but apart from the Yorkshire pudding and the carrots/parsnips it was inedible. The gravy was truly terrible. Shame as the pub has a nice vibe, drinks were good and the staff very friendly.

Really great pub and atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer selection! Definitely recommend!

Service was great, very pleasant and attentive. Ordered fish and chips but they told us after ordering the quality of the fish wasn’t good enough to serve (we appreciated the honesty). Had a roast instead and it was pretty poor. Lukewarm and the beef was dry and overcooked. Waiter was kind enough to bring another full beef roast when we showed him it wasn’t pink but again it was overcooked. Would go again, just not for the roast.

Great pub, love the food, drink selection and friendly staff.

We had a party here for my wifes 60th in Jan 25 using their upstairs room. The team at The Lord Palmerston could not have handled this any better. Super helpful and great attention to detail. Even when some of our guests were running rate arriving the team there held back the food for us, so that we could all eat together and still managed to run a very busy pub downstairs! How they coped I have no idea. The kitchen team must be very on their game as everything was super tasty and 20+ of us not a single complaint, not that I heard anyway. TLPalmerston thank you so much for making our party there memorable, for all the right reasons! We will be back.. thank you so much.. Highly Recommended.

My sister was visiting from Canada and wanted to go to a cozy pub with a fire. The Lord Palmerston is just around the corner so I reserved a spot next to the fireplace a few weeks in advance. But when we arrived last night there was no fire to be seen! Seeing our disappointment, the barman George saved the evening by starting a roaring fire for us (see picture attached). The food was delicious as well - my sister said the chicken pie was one of the best she'd tasted! Thank you George and the staff at the Lord Palmerston for making our evening!

Been before and was fantastic but has recently steeply dropped off. The waitstaff took forever and were snappy with us, we waited 45 minutes before receiving resigned and snippy service. The menu is not what it is listed on the website.

Nice pub with plenty of space and a very nice environment and staff. Could do with a better selection of vegetarian options. Also not the cheapest pub..

Very slow service and mediocre food. I felt resentful at the price of the meal. Several mistakes with the order and some dishes didn't arrive until after we'd finished eating. The waitress was friendly but harassed and it wasn't a convivial Sunday lunch. I wouldn't go back.

Our first Sunday here as we just moved into the neighbourhood. Delicious roasts and large menu for the non roast lovers. Amazing service from the team. Big thank you to Pariece for dealing with our fussy bunch and making my daughters birthday extra special - this will always be remembered. We will be back for the quiz for sure Thursday

In a beautiful setting we were served delicious food, ranging from the familiar to the exotic and always excellently prepared. Servers were accommodating and friendly. The quality of the food in this pub has always been high over the many years I have been coming but was particularly good and personnel especially friendly this time.

It just wasn't what we expected, sadly.

Welcoming staff. Bet well kept. Atmos marked down as nobody was keeping the fire in the grate Ordered the steak pie. Pie itself was fine but served on a stone cold plate so the mash and veg were cold. Broccoli totally over cooked to soggy limp mess Asked for replacement veg. 8mins later were served more over cooked broccoli on another cold plate Please ask your chef to warm the plates and learn how to cook veg

Fue nuestra segunda visita pre-navideña a Lord Palmerston. Tienen una habitación arriba para funciones privadas que era perfecto para nosotros. Tres generaciones de familia se reunieron allí, un gran espacio para los 15 de nosotros, un montón de espacio para que los niños corran dentro de un espacio seguro y la comida es excelente. Encantador servicio amable, probablemente lo haremos una característica anual!

A hidden gem in a residential area. Visited on a Saturday noon, after a walk around the highgate area. We were sat right away (they had quite a bit of available tables) Everything on the menu looked exciting and we had a hard time deciding. Eventually got their signature board and it was FANTASTIC!! My husband loved their sausage roll, and I was a big fan of the scotched eggs. We also got the bangers and mash and it was very tasty. They have a good selection of beers. It became a memorable (and one of the best) lunch from our trip.

Personal muy amable y servicial, ambiente encantador. Estábamos sentados y una mesa redonda en la esquina de la habitación. Sillas muy cómodas y mesa a una buena altura. ¡Qué cambio tan agradable! Comida deliciosa platos: salchicha y puré; trucha; pastel de pollo. Tuvimos una noche excelente

My friends and I celebrated our Friendsmas / Secret Santa at the Lord Palmerston this evening. We booked beforehand and managed to get a private little nook area, super cozy vibes ! Wasn’t a huge fan of the bangers and mash but I highly recommend the ox cheek croquettes with marmite mayo and the fish and chips. Great service every time I’ve been here and they also have some board games which is a game changer.

This was an annual visit for a pre Christmas lunch with old friends. We were given a table with comfortable armchairs next to the fire. An excellent start! We all had a traditional roast meal, which was delicious. The giant Yorkshire pudding a real treat. Staff were friendly and helpful, genuinely making us feel at home. Nothing but praise for our venue and meal.

Only had a drink but the staff and atmosphere were all lovely. Could easily spend and afternoon drinking here.

We had a fantastic family Sunday roast here. Roast beef and Yorkshires were amazing! Great veggie roast too. Simon and his team were really friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back for more Bloody Mary's too.!

Very nice pub, very friendly and welcoming staff. However the prices aren't appropriate for the food. Snack plates are very expensive for minimal food vs other gastro pubs in the area, and regular brands of beer are more expensive than other pubs.

Mi amigo y yo vamos a un montón de conciertos de metal en la zona, y tan pronto como probamos el LP, se convirtió en nuestro habitual ir. Con el tiempo es porque nuestro pub favorito, punto final. Fuimos de nuevo anoche y experimentamos el servicio de mesa por primera vez. Tanto el asado como el servicio fue excelente.

Had Sunday Lunch £44 with service no drinks! Complete waste of money, starter Potted Crab - reality the tiniest tastless possible amount of crab in mayonnaise with a meagre amount of grated carrot and three tiniest fronds of samphire. A tiny sesame cracker. Tasteless and dull. Sunday Roast Beef tough and grisly had to hack endlessly to make a cut. Rock hard roast potatoes, one sad carrot, dull mash and cabbage, big Yorkshire pudding and the tiniest amount of gravy. I feel totally robbed really Lord Palmerston you never see again was hoping to make it a regular Sunday place for me and my friends. Honestly guys you need to really up your game with quailty flavour technique and creativity. I make far, far better at home.

We had a book launch party in the upstairs room and everything went swimmingly. Our guests were delighted. Thanks very much to everyone at the Lord Pam. Best wishes, Michael

Lovely atmosphere in a calm cozy neighbourhood. We had a delicious Sunday roast, with nice gravy and horseradish on the side.

Service and atmosphere excellent. The Sunday roast chicken was cooked beautifully however little choice of vegetable came with it! Shame as could be easily resolved so easily....

Stopped by looking for somewhere to have lunch, and this did not disappoint. A good menu with quality roasts.

Great spot. They have a wide array of drinks on offer, an extensive (and tasty) food menu and great service. Highly recommended.

Went for the Sunday roast, the nicest we've had in London so far. Great guinness, staff were very effective and super friendly too!

Lily was absolutely lovely! The service was impeccable, the vibe was just right, the food was exceptional- all round, a lovely way to spend your Sunday

Lovely Sunday roast - maybe the best I’ve had in London. Great, conscientious service from Lily and the gang. Highly recommend!

Lovely pub, we went when they had no space and were able to fit us in. Really lovely food and nice atmosphere

Lovely pub, sometimes celebrity sightings, and nice big bright windows. The front garden is nice for people watching. The whole place was recently refurbished. Dog friendly. Lily pours a great pint of Guinness.

The whole experience working with the Lord Palmerston's staff was delightful. From booking a space to changing dates. To then last night enjoying the space reserved for us. It was 10/10. The service was outstanding, from arrival until the time we left. All the staff were so helpful and attentive and accommodating to our needs. The food was delicious too. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We will certainly be back and we would highly recommend anyone in the area to visit and feel at home.

Very nice pub, delicious food, very very nice service and dogs are welcome ❤️

A friend had been telling me how he had found a really nice pub with great food, friendly atmoshere and staff and a room that you can hire for birthdays etc. He wasn't wrong , its a little gem. Great beers and cocktails and really nice decor.

We order the chicken which was unbelievably dry and yet blood was running from the bone . You get half a chicken with half a carrot and half a roast potato and some cabbage for £20 . Honestly it was the worst eating experience I have ever had . The volume of the people next to us was so loud it felt like , I was at a football match . I spent the walk home apologising to my wife for choosing this place to eat . The 1 star is for the friendly staff .

We found Lord Palmerston’s by accident, while staying at an Airbnb nearby. Had such a great experience with both Lilly & Hayley that we went back again on our final night in London! Great food & Old Fashions…. But most of all we were treated like Royalty by both of them!!! Hayley even remembered what we ate and drank on our first visit! Definitely would highly recommend a visit👍

I had a good pint of Youngs London Special. Canny staff, decor was really nice. We sat outside, which was nice on a hot September day.

Popped in for a quiet roast on my own. Had a lovely warm welcome from all the team, they managed to find me a lovely cosy table with armchairs, perfect to sit back and relax, just what I needed. Great Selection of non-alcoholic beers. But also great Selection of alcoholic beers on tap and lovely wines on offer. Service was great I was made to feel at home, the Atmosphere was warm and buzzing just what you’d expect on a Sunday afternoon. This pub is such a beauty a must visit! Great Sunday lunch will Definitely be back to try the à la cart menu.

Had a lovely Sunday roast for a friend’s bday. Fun and lively atmosphere and despite it being very busy the staff were great as were the bottomless Yorkshire puddings. Can’t wait to come back.

Quaint pub with really thought out Victorian-esk interior. It definitely sets the standard for how pubs should look, it was refreshing to see. They had a great selection of beers and wines too! Despite not eating Will be back for sure

A real English pub with beer, snacks, food, and other alcohol. I liked everything, except for the overly complicated registration in the app, without which you can't make an order.

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Super nice place to hang out with friends after Quadball !

Nice pub and it has a good event space.

Pub of character boasting fine selection of ales and wines. Food was of a high standard. I had a cold gammon starter followed by traditional fish and chips, both delicious. Outside seating. Friendly service.

A cosy pub with a typical pub menu, very kind staff

Hired upstairs for our Nonna's 70th birthday party 🥳 can't complain, was great 👍 would highly recommend 😄

Little hidden gem with a secret garden. Came with friends for lunch and had an amazing time. Thanks to Abbey and Hayley for the great service.

despite it being very busy, with lots of people dining, the servers were still very attentive and on it with service. The food was absolutely incredible, the drinks were very well made and it had a lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Fantastic food on a lively Wednesday, staff were great. Will be back.

Booked a table, but when we arrived we went to order to be told that it would be a 40 min wait before we could order food, so we left.

Nice little pub with great service

Amazing place, proper pub food!

It's a nice chain pub. Food was nice and service was good. That's all I ask for.

Lovely interior, very cosy and clean with loads of outside space. Definitely the best roast in the area, The manager Aneta was amazing, very polite and went out of her way to accommodate us on a busy Sunday Also the Guinness is really good !

EDIT: I live a long way away now so it's unlikely i'll revisit post the 2024 refurb/reopening. So have five stars. Best of luck.

I love this place,staff are very attentive and polite . Cocktails were really good and food amazing! I ll def go back!

Amazing pub with great outdoor (even 2!!!) spaces, great service, fantastic food! Aneta was truly a star behind the bar ❤️ will be back soon!

great reliable place with really good pub food. service is also top tier - definitely a pub we’re glad to call our local and worth a journey to visit

First thing I said was What’s your cheapest draft as am sick of paying £7+ for pints Got a lovely £6:30 Pravha The young lady coping with all the orders on her own was lovely give her a raise Nice pub lovely outside area to smoke and chill and watch the world go by

Went over for a Sunday Roast and it was fantastic. Can definitely recommend the Pork Belly, all elements were cooked to perfection.

Just wanted to post here to say the gracious upstairs room of the Lord Palmerston must be one of North London’s best kept secrets for venue hire. The pub kindly let us (Camden Philharmonia Orchestra) use it for our inaugural “Lord Pam Players Musical Soirée”. On the day the team were exceptionally accommodating and professional, helping to make it a night to remember.

Food is awful. Booked a table to watch the euro final and was put at a table with half a view of a tiny screen up near the ceiling. Left to watch it at home at half time.

John was a super attentive waiter who was kind and efficient. And very funny! Food was very good and arrived in a timely fashion. Thanks.

Tasty roast and elite fish and chips. Thank you John for a lovely experience and 10/10 service. Will be returning again soon.

Gorgeous spot, great vibe. Aneta makes an incredible old fashion!! Couldn’t recommend more highly. We’ll be back ☺️

Just had a phenomenal experience at The Lord Palmerston! The service was outstanding from start to finish. The staff was not only friendly but incredibly attentive, making sure every detail was just right!

John is an amazing barman. He is incredibly kind and professional and gave the most amazing service. I look forward to seeing him again

The best pub North of the river. The staff are amazing and the atmosphere is great. Superb. The best pub it’s awesome and so fun

Lord Palmerston is a perfect place where to come for lunch or dinner. I had a delicious plant burger while my partner enjoyed his chicken escalope. The staff—Aneta, Shannon, and Vicky—were amazing and took great care of us. The service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I highly recommend this pub for a fantastic dining experience! Or for a casual drink or two or tree or four. Thanks again

Amazing how one trip to the pub can change your whole day, we got there around 12 as we walked in we got greeted with big smiles and attentive staff, Shannon and Vicky made our visit worthwhile, food was delicious, My partner got a plant burger it was gone in few minutes, I got chicken escalope with capers & samphire butter + perfectly cooked sunny side up egg -it was juicy and full of flavours. Loved it. Atmosphere is great as pub is freshly refurbished, if you are in the area it is definitely worth to visit Lord Palmerston. Thank you and we will be visiting again.

Great service, great drinks and great vibe! Would defo come back and defo recommended! ;)