Shillibeer's Bar & Grill in Islington

Me encanta el interior de este lugar. Muy inesperado. Todas las cervezas pena increíble enumerados son casi nunca en realidad. También probé el 'po boy 'plato tipo sándwich la semana pasada, que era bastante horrible. Pan duro y difícil que había sido pescado frito más de una vez. Este lugar también cobra demasiado para la media tarifa. Si estás cobrando £6 una pinta y £12 por un sándwich de lujos y patatas fritas es mejor que sea realmente bueno, y no lo es.

Vinimos por una improvisada comida de San Valentín y fue recibido por dos muchachas encantadoras detrás del bar. Analizando el menú después, una de las chicas nos sugirió que conseguir el bistec, y qué gran recomendación! - De verdad que era uno de los mejores bistecs que he tenido! No sólo eso, sino que una mansión cordial y amable durante toda la noche tanto mujeres realmente no hacen toda la diferencia! Recomendaría 100% viniendo aquí! Nos aseguraremos de que vuelve en el concurso para esta noche.

this place was shambles the prices varied between staff did not pay the same price all night short staffed one of them stormed out just very badly run venue

Las reuniones de amigos, nos quedamos bastante emocionado de probar un nuevo local.

El lado del bar podía muy bien. Tienen una excelente variedad de cervezas y artesanías, cambian regularmente. El problema es que, en varias visitas, la mayoría de estas son siempre.

Excelente ubicación, gran espacio interior y gran patio exterior. Junto a un pequeño local de comedia y sirve una gran selección de bebidas y comida, hamburguesas y pollo (patatas fritas) El personal, es súper amable y los precios son muy razonables, es un bar sports pub. Pena que sólo se libró de la mesa de billar aunque:

Venga aquí mucho porque está al lado de nuestra oficina - comer muchas - tenían un "promedio" de comida y funcionaba mi camino a través de los menús. Me gustaría tener un menú más barato comer?

Tuve una copa aquí con algunos amigos durante el verano y luego decidimos volver a este lugar a probar las hamburguesas. Es bastante agradable para sentarse aquí en el verano, pero cuando finalmente llegamos a probar las hamburguesas a finales de octubre, estaba muy fría por dentro.

Fuimos a una boda aquí y fue absolutamente genial! El lugar es increíble, funcionaba tan bien para el desayuno de la boda y la posterior fiesta / ceilidh. La comida era realmente deliciosa, gran selección de vinos y cervezas y el personal era muy amable y atento. Qué noche maravillosa!

The waitress didn't know how to lower the music's volume (didn't even tried) in the middle of the afternoon. She said only the manager knows how to do it LOL, hopefully a new & better team will be operating soon.

Being part of the same complex, Shillibeer's Bar & Grill is unfortunately on our only option nearby for business lunches. Ans that's quite disappointing: you have virtually no service as you have to pay at the bar and carry your own drinks to your tables as you have to pay in advance for the restaurant (yes, that's weird), tables are sticky and rarely clean, the menu is pretty strange (the beefburger is the only good option), in a word a bad dining experience. Staff are pretty nice but not professional at all. In a word, a good place for a pint in the evening, but better to avoid it for a meal.

We organised our wedding party at the Shillibeers last week and we could not have wished for a better venue! Staff was excellent, really helpful and super friendly. We all loved it! We also often go there for lunch/dinner/drinks - one of our favourite place in London. Thanks!!

Converted bus depot with extremely high ceilings and loads of space. Trendy feel mixing industrial heritage with leather sofas and seating. Some courtyard seating for warmer days. Good choice of food at attractive prices. Friendly staff. Great range of beers, lagers, cider and wine offering good value for money. Worth a detour to find this pub.

This is the second time that our team from work have had lunch at Shillis since the new management took over and we're definitely not impressed. To be honest, we were excited when the new management came into place because the old menu was greasy and boring, despite being fairly reliable.The new chef's menu look amazing - dishes sound like they will be delicious and interesting. However, when they come out, often after a 30-60 minute wait, they are very disappointing!Pizza toppings are runny, with liquid cheese(?!?)Salads are underwhelming and plain.The Merguez sausage dish was bizarre! A crispy flatbread with three sausages, 3 pieces of charred spring onion and a dollop of aoli?! To be honest I struggled to eat it.All items were overpriced for their size and complexity.Staff are very nice, but it seems that the chef maybe needs some support in creating an accessible and exciting menu that they can follow through on consistently.

Two of us had some food and drinks before a show in The Pleasance Theatre, which is situated above Shillibeer's, and we were pleasantly surprised by what we found. An open plan bar and restaurant with great foods, and a really wide selection of beers and ciders. Food is reasonably priced, between £8 and £15 for a main, where the portion sizes are quite big. There's also a really good selection of starters, sides, and puddings to choose from, all at around £3 - £5. Food tasted delicious. Seasoned really well and good quality meat. Staff really went above and beyond. Bar staff were friendly and chatty, and gave some good recommendations on food and drinks, and the waiting staff were fast and attentive.The place was so open plan and spacious that there were also some REALLY big tables, so I imagine this place would be great for parties or big groups of people. Some of them looked like they could sit up to 15 people, but there was also a separate part of the restaurant/bar that could probably be booked if you're a very large group.Will definitely be going back to try some of their West Sussex ciders and some of the ales they have on tap. There's also a beer garden that I'll probably be using over the (hopefully) hot summer, but it seems to fill up really fast so it's best to get there out of peak hours to get some seats!

Very helpful friendly team, good changing selection of real ales. Good selection of favourites on the menu.

Reasonable (not budget) privces, reasonable food and drink, next door to the Pleasance Theatre. Easily reached by bus

Have had lunch and after work drinks here on numerous occasions. Lunchtime menu can vary, but is usually good. Service is nice and the atmosphere is relaxed and not too noisy. Has a few external picnic tables for when the weather cooperates.

Great bar that caters for all types of people and appetites. With a large a varied menu you will find something to fill that hole... completely. Portions are big, but not too big that you won't finish. Prices are good so your pocket won't be hungry.

From the word go... Freddy who answered the phone, was helpful and, warm. Then Paris also greeted us with a warm and, caring smile. Kerry, patiently, looked after us all night, with all our questions and orders. Food was tasty, albeit a little pricey.I would highly recommend this place for the atmosphere, lighting , food , but most of all the caring staff.. Lets be honest this is quire rare :)

While doing a show at the Pleasance Theatre ate here. Wow! You have to try Noah's Sunday Roast! Lovely atmosphere very relaxed, great staff very personable, would make the trip from anywhere to eat here. Cheers Freddie!

Went there after watching a theatre show upstairs really friendly bar staff especially the Manager Freddie great place and that's coming from a Tottenham fan in the heart of Arsenal great food too would really recommend this place A++++

I was in North London for business and I came across Shillibeers whilst walking to Caledonian Station whilst on my way home. The place looked nice and thought I would pop in for a pint and something to eat! They have a great selection of beers and ales to choose from, the menu was varied and appetising, I opted for the buffalo wings which absolutely hit the spot!!!The staff really made the effort to look after me as a solo person, I will definitely make the effort to head back that way in the near future, perhaps this time with a few friends as well.Once again thanks to all the staff and management, see you all soon!

Went along expecting to just have a couple of beers and move on, however after some excellent banter and jokes with the management and bar staff we ended up staying all night. Staff looked after us really well. Beer: excellent. Food: top notch. Overall a very fun night out. Definitely coming back for more

a couple of sundays ago a whole host of friends met up at shillibeers prior to an arsenal game . being a sunday the place was busy even more so with football supporters. A BAR STAFF OF ONE! . a total shambles . a wait forever . could not be bothered to even try organise queueing system . none of the staff in the whole place cared; no apologies; attempt to get away with short measures. many of us meeting after arsenal game this sunday . it wont be shillibeers - recommendation - do not go at busy time - the staff cannot cope.

My colleague had the cod while I had the chicken burger and both was delicious. I especially loved the baconnaise served with my burger. Both had a pale ale to wash it down with which was probably the coldest beer we have had in London.We were there during lunch time so it isn't possible to tell how the service would be during rush times, but we had great service

We've lived near this venue for the past 15 years and pop in only once a year or so due to problems periodically under the different management regimes. This time we were pleasantly surprised. Great food, decent value and choice and a really nice atmosphere. Service was good too which has been the variable in previous years' visits. We went on a Friday night and the place was full not packed with a mix of after work people, diners and pre theatre goers. Brilliant 50s / 60s music in the background, not overpowering. We agreed to visit again before not very long!!

To few staff, so getting served can take forever! Beer hit and miss and often runs out of some of the ales on offer. Food is expensive- roast beef £16.

My friend & I popped in for a drink & food before an Arsenal match in November 2015 and we enjoyed it so much, that we've back before every match since ! The guys behind the bar recognise us as soon as we enter and remember our drinks ! All the staff are friendly and the food is great. I only wish that I lived around the corner and then it would be my local. See you before the next Arsenal home game

Fantastisk liten perle, de som jobber der er fsntastiske, ølutvalget er bra og maten helt god. Anbefaler alle som er glad i en bra pub å ta turen. Det kan minne litt om tysk ølstue i ineriøret midt i lokalet, men jeg likte det godt

We visited Shillibeers after seeing a show at the Pleasance Theatre next door. Shillibeers is a large and spacious pub with plenty of table seating which is good as there is a food kitchen with mainly burgers & grill options.The bar space is quite open and on several levels and even when busy was not overcrowded to the extent it is uncomfortable. Also the music levels were not too high and you can talk without having to shout over unnecessarily loud music.The only downside was that we ordered food but this didn't arrive even after chasing it up several times. They didn't give us a ticket when the food was order nor give us a marker to that they could identify our table - so not sure what happened there.This is a bit of an oasis in the area and certainly worth a visit either after visiting the Pleasance or are in the area.

Just had our Christmas Party at Shillibeers. 30 of us and it was great fun.The service was excellent. the food was delicious and served hot and all in all I would recommend it and will definitely go again. Well done Robert and the team. Great Evening

This place has a great atmosphere for a drink or food with friends. All of the food was good but the pizza are especially delicious! The staff are really friendly and fun and were really helpful recommending food for us. They were really accommodating with our needs with gluten free food and even altering a dish for one of the pickier people in our party.

The roast bone marrow was just so delicate and sumptuous. Intimidating choice at a glance on paper - but oh so irresistible when on the plate. Finished the meal up with a classic sticky toffee pudding, can't go wrong with that. Waiting staff were very accommodating, the atmosphere was buzzing. Will definitely bring my parents back here.

What can I say, from start to finish it was an absolute banquet of supreme taste. I started slow with the 'Crispy Octopus' then decided to step it up a gear with the mussels before coming back down to earth with a delightful vanilla ice cream. The waiter was great and would recommend to anyone in looking to eat in the area!

Had a nice evening here for a work do and was a good night, helpful staff and busy atmosphere. Bar was very busy but was served in good time whenever I went for a drink.

I used to love this pub and the food. Since the management changed a couple of months ago, the menu is rubbish!!!! There used to be delicious and original plates, with live music on Wednesday and quiz night on Thursday. Now not only it became a average pub, but the food is simply disgusting!

As I sit here, right now, I have just been dumped a plate of Thai fish cakes. Let's think about that, have you ever seen a deep fried log called a Thai fish cake? I'm pretty sure what has been delivered is a deep fried fish finger with coriander. No lemon, no line, no chilli. As the look of disgust grew on my face my fellow patrons ( other idiots at my table) wanted to see what was wrong, everyone tried a half of the three £5.50 fish cakes. Alas all was gone so nobody will know I hated them, except if someone, somewhere caught on camera the moment 5 of my idiot friends all simultaneously chewed into the depths of a deep fried over breaded fish finger. That picture would be worth a thousand words, unfortunately the new chefs at shillibeers are only worth three, Iceland Michelin star.

So I used to think this was a breath of fresh air in an inundated area of Holloway that was full of rubbish pubs. Hmmmmmm, not even sure what to say. Beer is lovely, seats are not uncomfortable, TVs work. Food.... Super super super super amazing (sarcasm). It's just rubbish, after eating the deep fried logs of fish fingers called thai fish cakes I've lost all ability to use any wit.It was just crap

It's a spacious pub with various levels and types of seating arrangements, making it the perfect place to go to for a few drinks - be it with friends, colleagues, or your significant other. Decent assortiment of booze and good food at fair prices, too. The atmosphere is great with moderate background music, so not too bad for a bit of pre-drinking before heading into Camden or wherever the night will take you...Also, next to the pleasance theater, so great to combine the two!

Pleasant atmosphere - nothing special and expensive. The pub has high ceilings and was quite cold although many people sit outside in coats and jackets. No outside heating.

Just walking through you could tell things have changed. The table decorations have been removed, the place was dark . The new menu said there has been a change in management and all staff appear to be new and not a patch on the previous staff. Ordered the octopus starter then the vegetarian main - both were awful - sent them back virtually uneaten. Such a pity as the last management really improved the place, the previous menu was fantastic . Such a pity - I won't go back- I had made Shillibeers my regular since February this year.

This bar/restaurant is such a wonderful space and has a brilliant interior. It deserves more recognition as its a fun place to meet eat and drink. The bar is well stocked with interesting beers and a good selection of wines and cocktails are in abundance. The food will never win three Michelin stars but it is well prepared, generous and totally acceptable whilst being very reasonable. It's a fantastic venue for a party or reception as there is somuch space and it is has such an interesting interior with lots of separate little areas. The management are very helpful people.

A contemporary pub with a classic menu, Shillibeer’s was a solid hit in terms of both great food and a great time. With a spacious interior with plenty of seating room spread out over multiple levels, Shillibeer’s also has a small outside section for people to enjoy, so lots of choice there. There was a decent selection of beers and ciders on tap – certainly enough to keep a wide variety of tastes happy. Ordered the onion rings for starters and, although they were a little oily, they were quite enjoyable, and had the fish and chips with a side of red cabbage slaw for dinner. Fish and chips were faultless, but the side of mushy peas it came with was very scant – perhaps a tablespoon’s serving at best. Slaw made up for it though, tenfold, but that was a separate purchase. Finished off with an order of sticky toffee pudding and we licked the plate clean on that.Price for drinks and food was extremely reasonable (easily the best I had in London in fact, given the quality of everything). Service was polite, prompt and professional, and they did a great job of making us feel welcomed and appreciated – we wanted for naught and they were always friendly. Place was very clean and the crowd seemed happy and enjoying themselves. If you’re looking for a fun night out with great food and no fussing about, I defiantly recommend Shillibeer’s!

Shillibeers is my local bar/pub. The only downside to this place is that the management seems to change an awful lot. Atmosphere in here is good always seems to be rather busy (possibly because of the theatre above?). I've eaten in here on a number of occasions and never had a complaint about the food - even the food they supply at private parties is pretty good. I went on Sunday for a roast - the food was excellent and quite big portions too (I couldn't finish mine)! Defiantly would recommend to friends. Lovely cosy bar with 2 main seating areas. armchairs in one of the upstairs areas so that you can avoid any noise and play some board games (these are supplied in this area). There is another upstairs area that hosts a pool table - again away from everyone in the bar/restaurant area. Nice beer garden aswell - but this closes at 10pm as its in a residential area.Overall a lovely little bar & grill.

We are very lucky that this is our local pub. It's gradually been changing over the years but only for the better. The fog is great and Sunday roasts are fantastic. Reasonable prices and it's really relaxed as its off the beaten train. They often show sport on the be screen they can pull down and have smaller screens with it on which are on all the time. They also often have special nights such as the quiz on Thursdays. It's only a 5min walk from Caledonian road station.

Excellent food as well as the staff are fantastic and friendlyIt's a great place to go prior to football games as it's not too busy and you can relax The only thing I would recommend is more types of wine by glass and bottle

Epic! Our favorite bar in London. Food and drink is excellent. Thanks to waitress Kate for the great recommendations and service

Decided to go into Shillibeers with a few mates for a quick beer, ended up staying a lot longer than intended. Great atmosphere. We were served by a girl named Charlie almost everytime we went to the bar and she kept us laughing as well as 'hydrated'. Not something you get very often from barstaff. We will deffinatley be coming back soon.

fantastic waitress called Charlie, courteous and friendly, and very helpful, she was very much on the ball

Shillibeers is in the original home of the first London Omnibus service launched in 1829 by George Shillibeer. It shares the premises with a sandwich bar and the Pleasance Theatre which puts on some interesting shows. The pub has some interesting beers and wines and seems to try to avoid some of the industrial stuff often found in pubs these days. The food is good pub food and there is a sheltered courtyard area where you can eat and drink (and smoke).

I had a great time with some English friends at this bar. I tried the seabass that Mara suggested and I wasn't disappointed. She really understood what I wanted. Each time I'm in London I will go back. Really recommend it.

I was around the area and decided to go to this restaurant this week. I tried pork ribs nice waitress Mara recommended. Yes, she was right. Best pork ribs experience I ever had. Totally recommend it, specially with a cold beer.

A brilliant local pub with a good choice of food and plenty of space to work in as well.Thank you Aston for looking after us so well! We were hitting a deadline for work and despite clearly closing up for the evening, the staff were amazingly lovely and let us carry on in our corner for another hour.

A retirement was booked, from the time we entered Shillibeers to the time we left the service was impeccable, couldn't find fault with anything. The staff could not be more helpful, the service was excellent and the food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend Shillibeers and I for one will be going back.

Just moved to the area. Such a great local pub. Good food and good drinks, all at a reasonable price. Really chilled atmosphere and was made v welcome by Mara. Definitely be returning.

Perfect place to do some work on a comfy sofa upstairs. Kerry thank you for the constant supply of coffee.

Everything is so good, the place is awesome, the food is really good and the variety of drinks is handy as well, I would also give a special high five to Mara and Georgina, lovely girls, excellent attention!

Good lunch. Fish& chips.burger and chix ceasar salad. Good value for money. Friendly staff. Next to pleasance theatre and caledonian tube station. TRY IT....

Went today with family for birthday Sunday lunch. Great roast beef and good vegetarian options. This place is so friendly and helpful. They reserved us a table inside and food was delicious. Great service and they even put a candle on my birthday dessert! We have been before and sat outside with our dog and they even bring you water for the dog. Would recommend and we will definitely be going back. Thanks to all staff.

Yes definitely recommend! ceiri was really nice and the rest of staff, she was very helpful with last nights quiz. ;) from the KIZ N CHEZ team.

Went last weekend for dinner with a few friends after work and was served by the very happy and helpful Kat. Would definitely come again! The vegetarian options were quite something!

we only discovered this place a couple of weeks ago and now try and go there as much as we can. The staff are so helpful and friendly - particularly Aston who is so pleasant and always makes us feel at home. We went as a family for sunday lunch last week - really good. They even have an outside seating area and are dog friendly (our dog Susie loves the place). Please support such a grea tplace if you are in the area

I've been to Shillibeer with my friends and I was craving for some good meat. Nicely, Mara recommended the steak with salad and chips and... oh yeah! It was just what I was looking for. Specially if you add the Merlot glass. Great place to share a tasty meal with friends, I definitely recommend it.

Love this place! It's massive, great food and great selection of drinks! Aston was fantastic as well

Came to Shillibeers for lunch last week, and loved it! The waitstaff were so friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was great. Had the burger which I would definitely recommend. Will be back soon for sure :)

we have come for after work drinks few times, and always we found a very good ambient, the music is very good and never too crowded. Food also amazing and customer service very good always....and quick! Remarkable the lovely service of Mara and Georgina, very friendly and helpful. No doubt our first choice after work to chill out!!!

Like the ambience and the beer! :) they play good music as well. A spacious place and not too crowded on weekdays which is a plus.

We have walked past this grill for the last year, promising ourselves that we would go one day. In our final weekend in the area we finally managed to do it. What a mistake. We should have come in right from the start! A completely wasted resource. The decor is very welcoming, and the staff are friendly. We had the ribs and the sea bass, both very reasonably priced dishes (we're students, so we definitely recognise value for money when we see it!), and when the food came it looked amazing and tasted even better. There was plenty of food on the plates, so no room for dessert, but that is hardly a problem!Definitely making the drive to return again!!

The service is very good, Mara is nice and she recommend me the best meal. We choose ribs and rib eye steak!! We enjoyed it a lot!

This atmospheric bar with charming outside space really was buzzing when I arrived on a sultry London summer evening. Before seeing the show upstairs at The Pleasance I enjoyed a really delicious salad Nicoise served by the lovely Mara. Beautifully grilled fresh Tuna on a bed of crunchy green beans & rocket. Perfect and it came so quickly that we both had time to share the trio of yummy ice creams for pud. If you're seeing a show then don't wander further than Shillibeers for your pre theatre cuisine. It's great.

The most Amazing venue to have My and my husband's joint 40th birthday party. Hired the whole venue and it looked AMAZING! Staff were excellent, Anna and Freya in particular dealt with every query we had. This ranged from buying drinks, desserts, bringing out cake and a blow up photo booth. No question was too big no request was unanswered!!The evening atmosphere is amazing, fairy lights on the windows and tea lights across the tables, My only regret is that we didn't start earlier because we could have!The catering was perfect, they provided things for adults, healthy options and put out our desserts for us as part of the service. All of our guests commented on how nice the food was, including children.We will be booked our next BIG party there.

Arrived about 9 just before last food orders. We were told by 2 bar staff we could still order food, however 5mins later when we'd chosen our dishes, were told the kitchen had closed. We argued the point and were served, but a heads up upon asking would have been deemed good form. Burgers and pizzas were both very tasty and a good size. Fries could be better if double fried, as a tad on the pale side, but could just be down to preference. Liked the layout, indoor feels American, outdoor has some seating too in the mews. Like it.Great place after and before going to Pleasance Theatre upstairs. Very good.

Hosted a charity quiz here. Think it's absolutely great. Good food, good drinks, great staff. Venue is big but got character and a nice atmosphere.

We held a business event here and had a range of buffet food which was fantastic. Loads of food which all tasted great and all of the staff were very helpful with any requests which we had. Would definetly recommend and will be using again in the future

Happened to have a meeting nearby and went to meet friends at shillibeers. What a nice surprise. Big range of ales and lovely grub. But what made it was the buzz. A really mixed crowd with great music and lovely people. A few tiny niggles but highly recommended.

I liked the ambience of this restaurant - they play great music and the Haddock and Chips were delicious.

This is a great pub if you don't mind waiting an hour and a quarter for your food . . if you've booked a theatre /meal combination and you like eating as much of your meal as you can in 5 minutes then this place is wonderful and if you like not eating before you go into the theatre (good for the diet eh?) then I urge you to try this pub. If you like the management telling you that it's not their fault because they had been nearly full and that you shouldn't be upset you should see it from their point of view then definitely go to this pub. If on the other had , like me these things upset you then I would avoid Shillibeers and eat somewhere where they know about service.

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I have been here a few times after work and to watch sport. There are lots of screens and there is a good selection of beer. I have once been where it has been so busy that the bar staff were swamped, but they still managed to serve efficiently. The Australian manager is a really nice chap and always makes us feel welcome. There is a pool table on they do basic pub grub which is good.

We arrived at 4.30 and advised the staff that we'd be eating. We knew that food wasn't served until 5.30. However, when we went to place our order, we were told that there was a delay as nothing had been defrosted! The chef said the only food available was the fish and chips. The fish had been defrosting for two days!I have to admit that our started, celeriac soup, wasn't too bad. It looked like bread sauce, but it was quite tasty. However, the fish and chips was very disappointing. The chips were 'McDonald's style' and way too salty. Thick chips would have been much better. The batter was good apparently (I don't like batter so I removed mine), but the fish obviously wasn't fresh. It was dry and tasteless. Coffee tasted burnt. Wine was okay. Although the staff were friendly, I won't be returning - mainly because the food actually made me feel ill afterwards. Sorry.

Quite a sizeable place - great for a party.Food was much better than expected and very good sized portions at reasonable prices. Loved the Tempura prawns!Staff were really friendly and helpful and I hear the Sunday Roast is a must.Based on a very enjoyable first dining experience at Shillibeers, I will certainly be back to give the roast beef & all the trimmings a try.Would highly recommend.

I went on Saturday 9th November, whilst it is in a very quiet area of town, it is next to the Pleasance theatre, so it's great for pre/post theatre meals/drinks. It's very spacious and split between 3 levels.Everytime I've been there, they seem to have private events on. Last time I went it was an exhibition, last night it was a birthday party I believe. They definitely have the space for it!Despite having a large birthday party private event to contend with, the service was prompt and efficient. I ordered the salmon pate for starters and bacon wrapped chicken for the main course. The portions are quite large and not too expensive at all, so if you want 2 or 3 courses there make sure you go hungry!The food is really fresh and tasty.I wasn't drinking on the night and it was nice to see they had some Fentiman's lemonade rather than selling the horrible J2O stuff you get at most pubs/bars.I will definitely be back again soon if I am in the area.

I haven't been to Shillibeers for over years when I worked locally. The refit looks great and I'm sure it makes a great party venue.We arrived at around 2.30pm for Sunday lunch and it was VERY quiet. Two other groups of diners were finishing up and left as our food arrived. However, the roasts were yummy! I had beef, which was cooked medium rare and the portion was massive! Three thick (half inch) slices, lots of veg, spuds and gravy. I'd asked for extra veg instead of the Yorkshire pudding, I got the veg but they also popped the yorkie onto my husband's roast chicken. The chicken served was a breast/wing joint, sliced into chunks and was really soft and tasty.There was a good selection of guest ales and we had a nice bottle of Malbec for £19.So, approximately £5o for two beers, two massive roasts and a decent bottle of wine. The Staff were friendly too. All that was missing was the Sunday papers!

I visited Shillibeers on a Wednesday night after work. I found the venue quite easy to find from Caledonian Road tube. It was fairly quiet night, a few other hipsters and it got busy a little later around 8pm. The bar is quite big with several different seating levels and room for functions I believe. The place is quite rustic looking lots of wood and open painted steal beams from the old industrial past of the building. We didn’t have trouble getting a table. Food was ordered at the bar. My friend and I shared the salmon pate and tempura prawn, which were both lovely. The main was chicken wrapped in bacon (all crispy!) with dauphinoise potatoes and broccoli. The food was really good, and actually surpassed the order at the bar style “pub grub” was expecting. Prices were reasonable and the staff friendly. One lady took the time to explain the history of the building when we asked. It felt like she was genuinely interested. I would recommend a visit, i think it would be a great way to spend a lazy Sunday with friends, beer and a roast dinner.