OAK N4 in Islington

My friend and I love meeting here for our catch-ups. The wine bar is really relaxed while still being inviting and sophisticated. The wine selection is amazing! They have some beautiful sparkling wines too and the wines range in price. Yesterday we ordered a sharing plate and it was so generous! The selection of meats snd cheese, quince jam, pickles wonderful, reminding us of our girls trip to Florence. The staff there are brilliant too, Emma served us yesterday and she recommended a gorgeous red.(so good I had to buy one to takeaway for the weekend!) She was very knowledgeable and very kind. We enjoyed a lovely evening, as always at N4.

Lovely relaxed wine bar, with great selection of wine, and sharing boards. Staff serving us were friendly and accommodating to our dietary needs and helped select wines. It had a really warm and welcoming atmosphere- perfect place for a date night or catch up with friends. Will definitely go again.

Really like this place for the range of wine and great service. The snacks (the vegan selection) aren’t great, and no alternatives to wine (other than water) are made obvious. We’re local but don’t visit often as it just doesn’t have enough choice, a few well selected alternatives to wine, alcoholic and non, and including the alternatives available on the menu, would make us much more frequent visitors.

When visiting the Park theatre I arrived a little early in Finsbury.On the off chance I found this wine bar and sat outside.The hospitable welcome and extensive wine menu makes it a good place for a sociable relaxed evening.I would definitely return if in the area.Popular venue.

We went for a quick bite to eat before going to the cinema almost apposite and were so glad we did. A Mixed meat and cheese platter was almost too much for two- we did of course manage it . and there was a great choice of wines all reasonably priced. Helpful staff made choosing wine more fun and easier - we ended up with something I would not normally have had and glad for the recommendation as it was very good indeed. Not just for a pre cinema bite - I could easily have spend the evening there

Excellent wine tasting hosted by Cameron who was very knowledgable and generous with his time and wine. Will definitely be going again soon

A friend and I have been wanting to do a wine tasting for quite sometime now and having walked past this shop many times in the past I am so glad we decided on the Oak N4 to do it. I had no idea what to expect from a wine tasting but the guy who lead it for the 2 of us was brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic, and went above and beyond to educate us about what we were tasting. Even though we had only paid for 5 glasses of wine each to taste, he treated us to an extra couple to further explain the differences between the wines we were tasting. Such a nice little gem with a beautiful interior and wonderful ambiance. Especially at the moment I prefer to spend my money on independent businesses and they 100% deserved it.

This was my first visit venturing up from S London for a date. :-] Booked table for 2 on Sat night no probs. From arrival onwards it was clear this place is top draw. Very good selection of wines all browsable on shelves. Plenty of biodynamics and naturals as well as interesting regular choices. Cameron the proprietor is welcoming and keen to help you try anything. Staff are knowledgeable and will help you out whether you are taking first interest in wine or know your stuff well. Food was delicious, fresh and simple and they are flexible with the menu. General atmosphere lovely, open, chatty. But come back to the main thing - wine is what they do brilliantly. You could have many journies here My only complaint is that it's not in S London!! :-p BTW they only put 10% on service - throw more at them!! Cameron, thanks for lovely evening and as a great man said, "I'll be back"...

Happened upon this little gem in the heart of Finsbury Park as walking to the tube station with family following a birthday outing to the local bowling alley. So glad we did! Inconspicuous outside, but inside the welcome was warm, the decor is all wood and soft lighting with floor to ceiling bottles of wonderful wines and champagne. Needless to say, the wine list is extensive and covers a vast range both in region and price. Reasonable prices (average £7 a glass of Prosecco) and friendly staff here. For example, one of our party ordered a small cheese plate and was served a large; when asked whether this would cost more, he was waved away and told ‘no problem’. The large cheese plate was huge by the way, and could serve a table of 4 as a very substantial ‘nibble’ to go with wine, for no problem at all, and would probably stretch to 6 actually. We enjoyed beautiful Prosecco and red wine, unfortunately could not stay more than a couple of hours but I could easily imagine spending a whole evening and night here. Thoroughly recommend

Found this place just passing and it is amazing. Cam introduced himself, made recommendations and ended up having about 4 bottles of wine whilst having the best craic. Lovely bar, clean, friendly, and definitely worth a wee visit!

We were looking for a light lunch pre Park Theatre matinee and we were lucky to find this wine bar. Very helpful lady welcomed us and gave good advice when we chose the wine, which was excellent as was the cured meat and cheese platter. Enjoyed the salted almonds too. Would highly recommend.

Popped in here last night with friends after the Park Theatre. It's just round the corner, so very convenient. Set out like a wine shop with a bar and tables it has a polished rustic ambience. Wine is available by the glass, but the real joy is to browse the shelves and to chose a bottle to share at the table. We selected a very reasonably priced Priorat that was delightful.

A hidden gem behind Finsbury Park station. Beautifully done out. We sat at the long bar and had a couple of glasses of wine. Recommend trying the Sicilian orange wine. Superb! The owner, Cam, is very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be going back for a meat platter & more than a glass each! Can’t recommend this place enough.

There’s wine and then there’s great wine! Oak N4 has a range of wines but for me I love full bodied and I know there’s a Malbec, a Cote du Rhones, or Pinot Noir. Love the wine tasting experience recently and Sunday night music. Took my friend from Australia there, celebrated birthdays and Christmas there. Get yourself down there people.

I read the recent correspondence with interest. I have visited the Oak on many occasions and was with the party the other evening who were told that soft drinks were not available. I was the person who asked about what was served and I was clearly told by the lady I spoke to at the Oak that you don't serve soft drinks. I was not told you were out of stock. We left and I had the clear impression soft drinks were not served as a matter of policy. Later that weekend I was out with a group and would have previously recommended the Oak but this time we went elsewhere. I would cordially suggest the Oak offers a range of soft drinks for those - for whatever reason - want this alternative. This would demostrate the inclusive approach which you aspire to and show that the Oak is listening to (and acting on) customer feedback. Agnes McCracken

Went into this wine bar for a few glasses. We were with a friend who does not drink alcohol for health reasons and were informed that no soft drinks were available. We left. Difficult to believe that any licensed establishment could be so discriminatory. This...

Owned by a lovely Australian guy who really knows his stuff. Great variety of wines, reasonable prices, really nice place for a chilled out glass (bottle) of wine.

I was at your bar last night for the first time, I’m not a local, but I pass through now and then, and I was looking for a nice relaxed place to have a drink & snack before heading home, after a days work. Having...

This is our favourite wine venue. Absolutely fabulous. Sitting drinking whilst people watching and taking in the fascinating, ever changing skyline. Highly recommend.

I've been here to try some wines, buy some bottles to take away and to a couple of their tastings (one was english sparkling - fabulous!). They know quite a lot about wine, have several times advised me perfectly on what to buy and the...

Celebrated my mum's birthday by doing a wine tasting at Oak. Manu was amazing and my family thoroughly enjoyed it. Manu made us feel like he genuinely was enjoying the evening chatting to us about wine and my mum loved him! Helena was also incredibly...

On way home from Park Theatre I heard the live music and decided to pop in for a drink. Nice warm welcome and a wide selection of wines, all served in a nice surroundings. Nibbles are available and the atmosphere was relaxed and warm. Nice...

Stopped here for a drink whilst the lady was shopping. Very continental feel to this wine bar with a spanish tapas type feel to.it. Good selection of wines and price ticketing very good. tried a few wines , all very good. Would be interested to...

Relaxed setting, good range of prices and welcome support when trying to pick a bottle! Need to arrive early as it gets packed quickly. Cheese board was ridiculously good value, so much we couldn't finish it (which was extremely surprising for a couple of cheese...

We went here this evening for drinks and to listen to the live jazz.....lovely atmosphere,good selection of wine,and friendly helpful service.a lovely place to unwind and relax.hIghly recommended,

I don't normally do these type of wine bars as I find them full of pretentious people attempting to be superior about wine. This is the loveliest little bar: relaxing and unpretentious. We tried the recommended cava and it was lovely. The meat and cheese...

I've been to Oak N4 a few times and the service is always great! The staff is very friendly and I love the different options they offer for wines by the glass! If you are not sure which wine to get, they are always willing...

We've been coming to Oak N4 since it opened just before Christmas 2016, and have always enjoyed it. The owner, Cameron, and staff are incredibly welcoming and have created a really relaxed and inclusive environment. They are all enthusiastic and knowledgeable about wine, but without...

I have been there with my friends on a Friday night. Great place, great atmosphere, amazing wine and stunning service. The two Italian guys were simply fabs and brilliant. We had a glass of Latitude 41,Pinot Gris, a glass of Meerlust red, recommended by the...

We have lived in Finsbury Park for over 20 years and seen many changes so we were excited to try out this wine bar only 5 minutes away from our home. We asked to taste dry chilled rose and the bar tender (one of the...

This place is fast becoming our local for a drink "on route home" drink. It's got a great atmosphere, friendly staff and is a really nice space. The wines are also really good, although expensive in my opinion (up to a tenner for 175ml). It...

Lovely wine bar. Great selection of wunes. Manu a very welcoming owner manager. Great selection of wines at reasonable prices. Weĺl worth a visit.

This is an amazing little gem in North London. They have an incredible selection of wine, and the guys are happy to help talk you through the selection. You can sit in and enjoy a glass, and it's a great chance to try something new,...

Hub and I love this place. Cameron, Raul and Manu are super friendly and a fountain of knowledge. These guys are the best. The wine list is extensive and each bottle we have tried is a gem. We have done all couple of wine tastings,...

Hidden away behind the back of Finsbury Park station, around all the slightly odd clothes shops, this is a real gem of a lovely wine bar. Surprisingly large (I mean, I was expecting 2 tiny tables. There are at least 5 decently sized ones), this...

A great new place behind Finsbury Park Station. Opened by a chap who knows his wine and is incredibly helpful. It is a bar, tasting room and wine shop. A great vibe and easy to get to. Strong recommendation.