The Duke of Cambridge in Islington

Visited with friends on a busy Sunday lunch time. This was my 3rd visit to this pub over many years, and it has been good each time. My friends had roast beef, and I had the vegetarian roast. We shared some puddings too. The staff were very accommodating about making things gluten free, and there are vegan options. The food, service and atmosphere were all good. The staff regularly came around and replaced the water jugs. My only complaint was that they added things to the bill, such as extra gravy we’d asked for as the food wasn’t very hot, and a bottle of sparkling water they’d put on the table without us asking for it, and we couldn’t drink it because they’d asked us to vacate the table. In fairness, they took these items off the bill when we queried them without any hassle. Overall, recommended :)

The manager did an excellent job in a very busy day. Thank you, we shall be back.

So the pros: Great atmosphere, lovely interior and felt super cozy. The wine and beer selection was fantastic. My roast was alright! The lamb was decent but not amazing. I enjoyed the veggies but quite standard. The roast potatoes were overcooked/slightly burnt. The Yorkshire pudding went hard right after it cooled down. My girlfriend had the chicken and chorizo pie which was also quite basic but had a big price. Was expecting much more because of the price and it all being organic. Have had far better roasts for cheaper.

Visitó para un asado dominical con amigos. La comida era excelente - un menú sencillo pero sabroso. También era acogedor para un día húmedo. El servicio era muy amable, pero ligeramente lento - el pub estaba tan ocupado que el personal se precipitó de sus pies. También se formó una gran cola en la entrada que estaba ligeramente fuera de lugar al tratar de comer. Uno de nuestro grupo era vegano y, mientras disfrutaba de su comida, el menú era ligeramente limitado para ella. En general, un buen pub que sospecho que acabamos de coger en un día ocupado.

Visited for a Sunday Roast with friends. The food was excellent - a simple but tasty menu. It was also cosy for a wet day. The service was very friendly but slightly slow - the pub was so busy that the staff were rushed off their feet. A large queue also formed at the entrance which was slightly off putting when trying to eat. One of our group was a vegan and, whilst she enjoyed her meal, the menu was slightly limited for her. Overall, a good pub which I suspect we just caught on a busy day.

Extremely disappointing experience. Very slow service despite the restaurant being half empty. Food was less than average, ordered the fish of the day and the whole dish was reheated and therefore very dry. And finally the bill was unbelievably expensive for what it was. One of my worst experience in London.

Amazing Sunday roast, friendly service, lovely ambiance, dog and toddler friendly.

Can you believe it, they don’t serve Diet Coke. Other colas are not as good. Vegetarian option for festive dinner was poor. I’m fed up with venues who only offer cauliflower. Where is the protein. It’s just not good enough.

I love this place! I first went there on the day I moved to the neighbourhood because I still had an empty fridge. I went back many times, including my birthday dinner. The food is delicious and super fresh. I love their veggie dishes. Price are fair, beer is good, and they also have a great selection of wined. Their best feature though is service. People are kind and friendly. Maybe you shouldn't go there if you're in a hurry, this is a place to enjoy.

5th time eating here. Great food that is absolutely delicious. I appreciate it is not cheap but you are paying for quality. Always really lovely folks serving. Lovely pub which is feeling quite festive now. My only slight niggle is that it gets quite loud as there's not much to absorb the noise, but always a lovely vibe.

Unfortunately, the place does not offer enough variety. On the evening I was there, most ingredients, food- and drink wise, were not available, so it was quite difficult to choice. Nonetheless, the waitress was very kind and attentive

The Duke of Cambridge turned out to be an unexpectedly fun stop after our Korean dinner, especially since we stumbled upon it when other bars were packed. This pub has a cozy, inviting vibe that feels a bit like a hidden gem, perfect for a laid-back night with friends. One of the best surprises was the cocktail menu—a rarity for pubs! The bartender was super friendly and took the time to chat with us as he crafted our drinks, adding a really personal touch to the experience. The cocktails themselves were impressive—thoughtfully made and refreshing, which was a nice change from the usual pub fare. Although we didn’t try the food, the pub looked like a great spot for a casual dinner too. I’d definitely recommend this place to friends looking for a warm, relaxed atmosphere with the bonus of quality cocktails. Perfect for a cozy night out!

Service was polite but hard to get the eye of the servers.

First of all can I just say that this has to be on of my favourite pubs in London. It’s ideally located in Angel. The staff here are all super friendly and will walk you through any options you need. The food is fantastic especially their Sunday roasts. You’re looking at £25-30pp as of Oct 24 for a Sunday lunch which given the quality is not bad at all. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area

Stunning stop for lunch. I tried this weekend. The roast Sunday was excellent. We eat outside with sun and the team was very attentive. And the dessert delicious. I recommend this pub

This place is far more deserving of a higher average rating. The food quality, staff friendliness, atmosphere, and value for money is really great.

Lovely pub. One of my favs. Pet nat type of pub but NO Guinness :/

Casual friendly service; great food, charming atmosphere

They have several vegan food options. The price you pay is fair for the complexity of the main. It consisted of many layers and different ingredients. The environment is cosy and welcoming.

The specials menu had a good selection. Portions were adequate. The Good service made it for us.

Fabulous food and service. The Burrata and Brown Crab on Toast were stand-out dishes. Thanks for a super evening - we will be back!

A beautiful and characteristic place, spacious and vibrant, with a friendly and amazing staff. The food quality is exceptional, featuring organic ingredients and creative dishes with unusual flavor combinations that always harmonize perfectly. We visit regularly, and last time I particularly enjoyed their burrata with pickled cherrie and the lamb with caponata and pesto. Their Sunday roast is something special

I had very bad expectations of this place, it honestly the price-food quality found it quite disappointing. We ordered the lamb, fish of the day, crab toast and tomato salad which were pretty average, and for these three dishes plus a couple of drinks we payer £110. I think overall the lack of flavours was probably the biggest expectations misalignment, especially when taking about a place that serves organic food. Service was great, we arrived when the kitchen was about to close and the very happily served us food.

My favourite pub in London! It’s a real hidden gem.

Top tier service from Dom <3 Dessert is a must from this place

Have to say absolutely fabulous service from the wonderful Dom. She was helpful friendly and accommodating. She helped us choose drinks and food from the menu. Dom is an absolute asset to the pub. Thanks so much. 5 star service!!!!!

We had a lovely family lunch here for four. We ordered all of the small plates plus bread and desserts. It worked perfectly and was all delicious. The drinks were great too and service was also first class. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be going again.

A lovely pub and the man I believe was the manger was incredibly kind in helping our son who is autistic and couldn't have been more helpful.

Organic pub with beautiful interior and really friendly service. Went there for sunday roast and food was good but not spectacular. Especially the squash as the vegan option tasted somewhat bland. For the price I would have expected a little bit more.

Fantastic chilled place for an excellent meal. Wine selection is absolutely excellent and a brilliant atmosphere.

We had a fabulous evening last night, a party of 22, all ages from1ys up the 80 yearold birthday boy. The food was amazing and the staff were brilliant, everyone got their food with no delays. I would highly recommend the Duke of Cambridge for any celebration.

Great Sunday roast! The staff was very welcoming and the food as really good.

Excessive prices. Expect £27-30 for a Sunday roast, plus 12.5% service charge. Food was good but nothing too special. Chicken was small and dry. Potatoes hard to bite, almost burnt. We also ordered fish, which was very good. The place itself is nice but quite noisy.

Fast speedy excellent service from Caitlin and a great summer drink

Great find. Neighbourhood pub with a decent range of cask beers and many more on keg. Quick service (and pleasant staff) despite the pub being pretty full on a Saturday evening. The food looks good, we'll have to return and try it.

Reliably good local organic pub and restaurant, our favourite.

Loved it. So accommodating and the best food and staff. Will be love. Exactly the sort of gem that makes london great.

I shot a wedding there about two weeks ago. Very nice place, friendly and helpful staff. Food was fantastic, highly recommended place.

Fantastic service from a delightful young man. Delicious healthy fresh food … lots of different choices.

Update 2024: We went there for dinner, the prices are all hiked, instead of just ordering at the bar you have to wait forever until they come pick your order, it feels more like a city of London restaurant than a rustic lovely place and the quality I am now unsure about. The crab toast was horrible, a bunch of leaky substances on soggy bread. Our other dishes were good but not amazing as it used to be It has changed a lot, it gives you the feeling it was bought by an asset management company and they are just cutting corners increasing profit. Expect 28£+ for a Roast Pre 2023: It's not cheap, but I am happy to pay for this quality. Rotating both their wines and dishes, providing great variety with a quite exotic combination and a full of flavour both for meat and vegetarian Expect between 13-16 for a main

We had lunch there on Sunday. Slow service, very pricey for that food quality and additional to this no acoustic that makes having a conversation very hard.

Would have given 5 stars but £16 for 3 (very small) langoustines really is a bit of an insult. Lamb main dish and aubergine main were lovely as was the chilled red wine from Mt Etna.

Es justo decir que este lugar es una sólida experiencia de 3 estrellas. Como autoproclamado Sunday Roast aficionado, decidí reservar una mesa aquí con algunos amigos para probar algo nuevo, atraído por las fantásticas críticas. El restaurante en sí es amplio y acogedor, con un ambiente agradable y personal servicial, lo que hace que la experiencia gastronómica sea relajada. Sin embargo, como aficionado al asado, me defraudaron un poco las limitadas opciones del menú. Con solo dos opciones disponibles, no podía satisfacer mi ansia por el asado de cordero del que tanto había oído hablar. Y luego está el precio, definitivamente está en el lado empinado. Si bien entiendo el valor de usar ingredientes orgánicos y apoyar prácticas sostenibles, £ 28 por un pollo asado (sin hueso) o £ 11 por una copa de vino se siente como un poco exagerado. A pesar de estos inconvenientes, nuestra visita fue agradable en general. ¡Prepárate para hurgar en tus bolsillos para un asado estándar de domingo!

We had dinner at the Duke of Cambridge after getting married at Islington Town Hall last Tuesday and it was just what we wanted. Firstly, Robert went above and beyond to enable that the gathering went smoothly. Friendly communication and great organisation. It wasn't a big occasion, only 22 people, but we were able to have exclusive use of the conservatory for the evening. This area was was perfect for a afternoon cuppa tea, glass of fizz with speeches, and then three course meal. The food was good and there was plenty of it! The team looked after us superbly; a perfect balance of professional and attentive, while being relaxed and flexible. Highly recommend booking here for a private function.

As a fan of Sunday Roasts, I decided to try it out with friends for the first time. The place has a nice, spacious atmosphere and friendly staff. However, as someone who enjoys variety, I was disappointed by the limited roast options – only two were available, and I was really craving lamb or pork. Additionally, the prices seemed excessive, especially £28 for a chicken roast without the bone, or £11 for a glass of wine. Despite these drawbacks, our visit was pleasant, but expect a hefty bill for a typical Sunday roast experience!

Lovely Sunday afternoon - sunny outside tables!

Had our wedding reception here and everything went very very smoothly! We had bread + olives and the three course meal. The staff were very friendly and always around if we needed them. The food was delicious too, and all local/organic! They were also very supportive and responsive in the run up to the wedding too.

Amazing food, such attention to ingredients and all perfectly merged textures and tastes! Such flavour from various vegetables is rare to find. With temperature and technique they extract such depth of flavour from every bit. The grilled asparagus, the romesco sauce, the seeds and the nuts, the cauliflower, the potatoes, everything was a brushstroke of excitement. Brilliant. But the noise level was a bit too much on an evening. Go for the side room if you want to have a chat over dinner.

Fabulous lunch time food, healthy, fresh, tasty and delicious.

Wonderful pub and the guy Mike running the place was brilliant. Incredibly helpful, friendly and sorted out some issues we had with new people and dietary Issues. Will be heading back very soon

7/10 for lamb roast 7/10 veggie roast. Good food a bit pricey. Good atmosphere. Family friendly and doggy friendly. Will come back

Been here twice "in a row" - dinner and lunch. Ambience is a bit on the "shabby chique"-side - though reduced colours and calm atmosphere are very welcome in comparison to traditional pubs with a large palette of schemes. Furniture is not very inviting, no cushions, just hard wooden chairs on not very much decorated naked wooden tables. Real tissue serviettes, though. Menu is clearly most vegetarian or vegan. Dishes are very well portioned are prepared with a really good view on the seasoning side - for Germans there is alack of salt, but that's the way british recipies work. Everything can be ordered "to share" which makes it more likely that orders are not beyond guests capacities. Presentation is rather frugal on the plate but the tastes are very well balanced and sometimes rather couragous on the spicy side. Drinks menu is on the blackboard, beers are well kept and all bio-oriented. The UBU ale is a bit too "bready" in taste to invite for more than two but the biodynamic lager is a delight. Pricewise very ambitious with a clear range above normal pub pricing plus a service charge of additional 12,5 %. That equals to approximately "double what You expect". Dinner with just beers and no cocktails can easily reach over 80 GBP for two and even the "low price"-offer for lunch with three courses for 20 GBP ends with a bill of around 60 GBP in the end for two. It's not an address I would see regularly due to this slightly exaggerated pricing but it's always worth a visit to see and taste modern british kitchen - once in a while.

Very good cuisine, more elaborate than that of classic pubs. The service was a little slow.

The Duke of Cambridge is a family favourite for us and I warmly recommend it to anyone. The food is great: ingredients are locally sourced and seasonal. The prices are actually not much higher than any other gastropub and it is nice to know that you are supporting a business that cares about the environment and is mindful about the way we eat. They also have a lovely and extensive drinks list, including the best bloody mary ever. The staff is lovely. The place itself is cozy, with large bright windows and a relaxed atmosphere. It's perfect for a smaller group but also for a larger gathering.

Spacious, peaceful, great food and staff. Organic produce… so a touch more expensive. Good spot for a sunny lunch outside (if you can grab a table at 12, when the pub opens!), always book ahead on Sundays.

It’s the place to go for my two friends and me when we meet every once in a while. We’ve known each others for over fifty years, since we were early teens. We can catch up and talk and talk. The food is fresh and tasty and (some of us don’t eat meat, another is allergic to some spices…). The atmosphere is friendly and the people are accommodating. A really great place.

Amazing place. Such a nice location and perfect for a Sunday Roast. Beautiful place and great atmosphere too

Nice beers on tap and very dog-friendly

Friendly staff, great beers and amazing fresh food

Great service and lovely corner gastropub with some outdoor seats. Huge focus on provenance and ingredients here which is great to see. More interesting wine list than the majority of gastropubs, but definitely not a wine place. Had the chicken pie which was good but underseasoned, and nothing overly special. Nice cocktails too. Overall one of the better gastropubs in the Angel area. Staff are really friendly too

It's not cheap, but the food and drink is generally really good. Service is friendly and fine for a pub, but it's often hard to get someone's attention once they get busy.

Nipped in on the way past ...great staff

After Covid everything has gone down hill. Family, friends and I used to drink here for many years. Birthdays, events and gatherings. Food has become much more minute, much less delicious- corner cutting. Along with this, no longer will you see a tangible hand written menu to entice you to your meal. I asked the manger why do you no longer write the menu on the chalk board, he then dropped a shoddy ‘new menu’ on a sheet of paper on the table. He said ‘It takes too long.’ All these touches and details used to matter. It symbolises lack of care, with no enthusiasm anymore. You’ve lost a good group of customers. You have become more of a fast food chain.

I’ve eaten here four times now over the last few years. Every time I leave disappointed by the food. The pub is so cute and has one of the best atmospheres for eating. But the food is just so dull and boring.

Maybe I had the wrong expectations, but it didn't feel like a pub at all. There were only people between 25 and 35 inside. Plus, I didn't understand the concept. Serving only organic might have been a great idea 10 years ago, but in 2024 it felt outdated. Still, the food is pretty good.

Nice ambience but some roasts don't come with yorkshire pudding - a bit odd

After wanting to try this pub for a long time we were unfortunately disappointed with our evening meal. Extremely overpriced for what you get as they are very small portions. The chicken and leek pie in a tiny dish was £20 (served as a separate dish in a larger bowl to make it seem bigger!) but was majority potato and the fish of the day dish was in a luke warm broth. The much needed sides were served 5 minutes after the mains courses. The ambience is lovely, servers are friendly and there is a good selection of beers and wine but given the price and quality of the food, I won’t be coming back in a hurry.

Serving staff were absolutely delightful. The restaurant itself was also lovely.... Food could use some work. Sunday roast is better elsewhere.

Spent an enjoyable couple of hours over lunch with family. The food was in general good but… come on guys, if you charge, say, 12 pounds for some sliced ham (coppa), would be best to serve more than about eight thin slices or so. Hospitality is about generosity… this felt the opposite of that! Also the sticky toffee pudding and crumble not great for 8 pounds each. The sticky toffee not all that sticky or toffee-y! And the crumble, skin the apples! Service also erred on the “ignore” side… drinks etc very slow to come, plates stayed on table for ages. So all in all I don’t know if I’d recommend this place… had high hopes, too!!

I was so disappointed with this meal. The atmosphere is very buzzy and the staff are very attentive but the food was home cooking standard for me. Really basic. I’ve been before and has a lovely roast. This time I had a miserable looking fillet of pollock on a bed of leeks with potato (3 shavings of potato 2x2cm) in a shellfish sauce that tasted like it was marinading for 30 seconds. It was really dark and we didn’t take any photos but our food looked so unattractive… nothing like some of the other review photos. Beware! My other friends at the table were disappointed in their dishes too (fish, a bland veggie dish and a burnt sticky toffee pudding). I’m amazed at the price tag on these dishes - yay for the organic and sustainability efforts - boo for the complete lack of culinary wow! We fed back to the waiting staff in a really chilled and kind manner. Hopefully things will improve but I won’t be returning.

Great place to meet and socialise. You will find it hard to beat the quality two draught, organic beers.

Very nice pub, interesting atmosphere.

We had high hopes being an all organic restaurant. We left bloated and uncomfortable. The lamb was utterly tasteless. Food is so poor. Shame.

Nice Sunday roast, with good veggie choice.

Go if you are willing to spend some money. ! We got the Sunday roast and lamb and chicken were good! The potatoes were great! The cabagge could be better, or just another vegetable. The crumble wasn't the best but the stick pudding was great!

Great food, nice ambiance. Though as someone who is allergic to dogs I did not love being surrounded by massive dogs everywhere

Amazing food, lovely staff, and great pale ale! Really innovative menu and the fish is always delicious. So lucky to have this as our local!

Excellent meal. Excellent staff. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent ale. Excellent desert

Food was good, wouldn't say it's the best roast I've had however and especially at the price point. Very good selection of drinks and staff were courteous and helpful.

I think the best way to describe the Duke is gourmet dining meets cozy family dining with a strong environmental mission. The food is so good that 9 plates out of 10 are basically licked clean. It’s all organic, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients with options for everyone (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat and sea food lovers) all while not being overwhelming with too many choices. The staff is super kind and warm and at the slightest rare mistake or discontent they really care to fix it. Even all the customers are lovely and many become regulars. Be it a family sunday roast, a date night, a work private hire, a birthday meal or a quick drink and meal alone - I highly recommend the Duke for any and all occasions.

Lovely food, just a bit popular these days. Quite loud “what??”

Great good great service - only negative would be proportionally bit over priced for what you get.

Really excellent roast, with all the trimmings. It is somewhat, but well worth it. Roast potatoes were excellent, as well as a seasonal fruit crumble. Also notable selection of craft beer

too busy quite posh / white crowd

Lovely spot with great drinks and an amazing Sunday Roast.

Have been by this place many times and finally made it in, and am so glad we did; great neighborhood spot with excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. I’ll be back, not least so I can try the food, which sounded delicious

As a local I can confirm there is clearly some talent in the kitchen, the place is cozy and charming. But all of this , and I mean all of this, is undone by a refusal of management to provide a decent dessert. Never have I been so frustrated, ney disappointed , in the lack of care here . I will not be a repeat if this continues. Whipped cream is not ice cream.

Very attractive pub with a focus on sustainable, organic and ethically sourced produce. More of a restaurant than a local pub. Very elegant 'pub' menu with some creative options. I wouldn't pop in here for a drink but its a nice place for a quality local meal.

Excellent roast lunch can't fault it.

Just a quick comment. We went on spec on a Saturday evening. Place was full but they fitted us in at a very nice table next to a log-burning fire. Food was good, especially a mixed mushroom starter which I'd strongly recommend. Service prompt and friendly. Will go there again.

Good place. Nice atmosphere, staff!

Decent Sunday roast, good service, nice atmosphere 👍

A lovely spot for a roast. Service was great and a nice atmosphere. Love that they focus on what’s in season!

Overpriced and underdelivered - £26 for some bland Lamb overpowered by hummus and a drizzle of gravy is insulting considering what you should be getting for that price of a dish. 12.5% undeserved service charge added on, bit of a disappointment considering the reviews etc

Really lovely dog friendly pub, food and drinks were really good quality.

Always excellent food, lovely atmosphere and wonderful staff. Highly recommend! Excellent Sunday roasts - and great veggie options.

Went on a Wednesday night. The food was amazing, would recommend the lamb. A nice selection of pints and wines as well. At times it did feel that there wasn’t enough waiters, our table wasn’t attended to that often, and once our waitress forgot about our drinks as well.

Delicious food as always. I had the fish of the day, which was a stunning mackerel fillet. I almost ordered a second one! Great drinks too - I loved the wine I had.

Organic pub par excellence. Relaxed atmosphere, attracts a very Islington crowd.

Went for Sunday roast and as we expected the food was really good. Slightly pricey but I guess this is the price of quality. Highly recommended.