The Pearl and Feather in Islington

We popped in for a drink and snack after visiting the theatre and were sorely disappointed. Whilst the venue was lovely the time spent waiting for a tiny portion of chips was ridiculous. £4 for about 12 small chips was very disappointing. When we asked if the tiny portion was normal we were just told ‘yes’. We won’t be going back again!

Went here for lunch with 2 friends before visit to Sadlers Wells. Greeted by friendly waiter. Fish cake starters were very good but needed a small green salad. For my main I had Guinea Fowl which was very well cooked. But now the bad bits. My wife had vegetable ragu which was very mushy. The green beans with it were cold. We ordered 2 portions of new potatoes which were luke warm,dry and some of them undercooked. How can you cook Guinea Fowl so well and get the spuds so wrong. This place has potential but they need to keep any eye on the detail. Also they do not do coffee. It is a real shame as the restaurant is in a really good location just a little way from Sadlers Wells.

This pub restaurant felt pretentious and sadly the food or prices didn’t live up to expectations.i feel this sums up our experience and certainly would not go back.

I had been to the Pearl and Feather previously on a trip to Sadlers Wells the previous Christmas. However, on this occassion they were having a nightmare day. They denied I had a reservation when my friend arrived there, so I had to text it through to her again. Then the waiter was new and so didn't ask for whether we wanted a drink and so my friend went to the bar to get it after being there 30 minutes. The person behind the bar thrust it at her rather abruptly. While the menu is reasonably priced for London it has very little vegetarian choice, with gaspazcho the starter option, which is not to everyones taste and out of an option of 6 items isnt good enough. My friends had the salmon and the pate. For the mains I had the vegetable ragu served with long stem broccoli, while my freinds had the fish (I've forgotten what the fish was - sorry) and fish and chips. The latter item, chips, was the main issue as they were struggling to keep up with demand as the fish and chips were popular. The mains finally arrived 50 minutes after we first arrived. Probably won't be back.

A nice pub either just for a drink or for food. The place is nothing special, though it is well located to be near a couple of theatres. When we went in there appeared to be others also having pre-theatre meals. The drinks were reasoanbly priced for the location and the staff are both friendly and helpful. The place is also kept reasonably clean, so it is worth going into. Not an exceptional place, but the staff make the best of it and it is well located with decent service.

When we entered we had a sense of deja vu when we entered the building as we realised we had eaten in the restaurant before when it was a different establishment and I had not rated it favourably. However, to our relief it was a very good experience. We were welcomed warmly, immediately shown to our table even though we were early for our booking. My husband chose the fish and I chose a vegetarian dish, both of which were very good particularly bearing in mind the establishment is basically a pub they should be proud of what dishes they are serving. I would have one particular comment which was disappointing in that the food was well cooked and piping hot BUT was served on cold plates. The food and wines were all reasonably priced. We would return again in the anticipation that hot plates will be used next time.

Ambiance décontractée dans un cadre agréable ; cuisine de qualité : ils font un excellent Fish & Chips

The place can be loud with no soft furnishings to absorb noise. The fish and chips we had was very average, but the service was fab, even with a mixed plate of sweets at the end of the meal, and on the house. Nice beer too, and very near Sadlers Wells theatre.

Like many others we used this pub/restaurant for a pre theatre meal. We had good service, with very tasty main courses. The puddings were a bit disappointing though.. Lacked flavour. Good wine list and a nice space to be in. Definitely worth a shot and we'll go back.

Hadn't planned ahead for pre-ballet food and everywhere was busy, shared a table for six with another couple, was offered the pre-ballet menu, but they were happy to just serve us one course. Was very busy, fish and chips had just sold out, so went for the veggie ragu, which came with perfectly cooked long stemmed broccoli. Was given tap water on the table and they seemed happy that we did not buy drinks. Meal was worth the £11 price, service was added, but we were happy to pay. Service was speedy, they were aware we were on a set time frame. Would return. On another note, the couple sharing our table seemed unhappy, in fact I think their review is below mine, they got their soup quite quickly, if I wasn't happy with the temperature I would have sent back. They did chase their main, were told ten minutes, which was a shame, but it was a busy service. Didn't visit the loos.

Just wanted a light bite and a drink before going to the theatre. The food was appalling, cold soup ( what there was of it!) stale, cold bread and the service was dire! The ladies toilets absolutely stank! Obviously went on a bad day judging by other comments, but won't be going back!

We made our way to the Pearl and Feather before a Sadlers Wells performance. The top floor was full, so we ordered our drinks and went downstairs where we were the only ones there (that soon filled up to). Had four G&T's (there were four of us !), came to £22, not a bad price at all and they were really good. When it came time to leave, we were the last ones out as everyone else musty have been having a pre-ballet drink. Would return for sure.

We were going to Sadlers Wells to see Matthew Bourne's 'Swan Lake'. Although it was the 2nd of January, we felt it advisable to book. We walked the easy short walk down from Angel station. A warm welcome awaited us and a window table overlooking the garden courtyard. The pre-theatre menu is excellent value, especially as the quality of the food was so good. There is a good wine list, by the glass, carafe or bottle. We had a cheeky rich merlot. The pre-theatre menu has a good selection, including for vegetarians. We had the buttersquash soup and the pate for starters and then the fish and chips, which was one of the best I have had in London for a long time. The fish was delicious and moist and the minted mushy peas were again moist and tasty, compared to the congealed mushy peas I have experienced elsewhere. Service was attentive, we had no room left for dessert, and we left with plenty of time fot the theatre - excellent!

My fiancé and I were strapped for time before a theatre show, and the staff went out of their way to ensure our food was ready within 10 minutes. Could not have been nicer.

We have eaten here in its present and past incarnations and found it pleasant. Today however we had a very indifferent meal. My wife's squash soup was the best of the dishes. Her confit duck was floppy and lacking flavour. My cod fishcake was acceptable, but my fillet of sole was flimsy, slightly sticky and utterly without taste. We ordered chips which were good. Service was friendly. The place is superbly located for Sadler's Wells..But the food lets it down.

The website pictures are very misleading. It is a crowded grubby place in need of a good clean and a re think. The toilets were horrible and did not flush. We went to this place for a pre theatre dinner. We had booked very early...

We reserved a table for 3 for a Tuesday at noon - the Website a) shows the pub as open from noon every Tuesday and b) lets you make a reservation for that time & day. When we got there, the Pub was locked, there...

Found this as we were going to Sadlers Wells theatre. The soup was coloured water...and wasn't even hot. Sent both soups back. Manager did come to aplogise and took it off the bill. Main course...was literally just a piece of chicken and some cabbage. £36...

Pushed for time and not knowing the area we stopped in here for lunch before the theatre . We were seated and given the pre theatre menu ...2 courses for £17.50 , not too bad for London we thought but then potatoes /veg were an...

Beyond dreadful food - don’t waste your time or money! Tinned mushrooms and no sauce , 20 Cloves in red cabbage , disgusting, bland , food slopped into dishes with no care, fish inedible - that should be 100 words of warning !

A group of four booked for a late dinner after a show at Sadlers Wells. The show over-ran by 20 minutes, but the staff were unruffled and handled our order in record time, and with a smile. Good mackerel pâté and chicken liver pate, really...

Arrived just before 6 for 6:15pm booking for supper before trip to Sadlers Wells Theatre, only ordered starters which had to be second/third choices because preferred choices had run out. Waited over an hour, on enquiring the Manager was rude saying we arrived and ordered...

My friends and I had previously eaten here several times before going on to the ballet at Sadlers Wells and never had an issue. This Tuesday, however, we arrived promptly at 6pm for our reserved table. We were a bit disappointed to find the set,...

Much improved since the last time I visited, the same dishes had been cooked or prepared differently and although we were warned about service at this busy time, it was fine and we finished with plenty of time for the theatre. There were 4 of...

A great pub with tasty bar menu.We made a return visit as its in a good location 2 mins from Sadlers Wells Theatre.The staff were particularly friendly and helpful as our table of 4 grew in size as more people arrived.Burgers are a must...good value...

We have been here several times for pre-theatre meals. The staff and management were, as ever, enthusiastic and welcoming. The menu is tasty and fresh. We enjoyed it although it would be good to see some new dishes sometime soon. We were a big party...

Really appalling experience. Pre-theatre menu was absolutely no value for price. Minuscule portions and bland food. Waiter told us they couldn't replace the cutlery between courses as they didn't have enough knives and forks! Had to insist to get it changed. We'll never come back.

We ordered chicory with stilton and walnuts (there were 4 leaves, you had to look hard to find the crumbs of stilton), chicken liver pate and toast, (but there was a small slice of pate, not enough even to go with the two small round...

we have been here many times - starting years ago when it was the Fish shop - the fish dishes are still excellent, the service couldn't be better and the atmosphere is friendly if brisk because almost everyone there was also clearly going on to...

Whilst waiting to meet friends who were going to Sadler wells we found this modernly decorated pub about 70 yards from the theatre. It was quite quiet but filled up whilst we were there. The Sunday roast was chosen. The meat on the lamb shank...

Visit to Sadlers Wells for the Birmingham Royal Ballet and wanted to have supper before the curtain went up. Already lively at 18:15 and got a warm welcome and seated. A glass or two or Rioja with steak and ale pie when down a treat....

Two of us ate here before seeing a performance at Sadler's Wells. The quality of the food was good, they have a nice wine list with a selection of them served by the glass. We even tried a dessert, the salted caramel and dark chocolate...

I was annoyed initially that they undercharged me by £14 (on only two meals) on the pre-theatre menu because we were told we could have just one item from the three courses, and then came back to ask for the rest of the money because...

After seeing Tanguera, my friends and I decided to stop over this lovely from the outside, cosy in the inside pub, for a drink. First time visit. The place was busy at around 10 pm. We noted they serve hot food too! My friends had...

Mirrored wall and windows looking out to a garden gives this pub a very light spacious feel. Very pleasant service. Outside seating at the front. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of very nice fair priced wine in the sunshine. Menu looked good may need...

We went for a dinner for colleagues in March 2017 and the experience was nice. First, the 2 disappointing things: they didn't take the credit card, then the "charcuterie" plate as a starter is rather small is you where planing to share it, and products...

I was working at Sadler's Wells for two weeks and, in need of a hot meal in a quiet place near the theatre I happened upon the Pearl and Feather. The food was simply perfect, and beautifully cooked and presented (I could happily eat the...

We had half an hour to spend before the show at Sadler's Wells , so we decided to have a drink in a pub near by. The bears are very original, the atmosphere is welcoming and the place is bright and airy .

Absolutely great service, great food, great beer. We had a fantastic time and I would highly recommend this to anyone.

I personally had a pleasant experience and a hearty 'beef and ale pie' (see pic). Since I came after theatre-hours the service was timely and pleasant enough (in contrast to the reviews from theatre-goers). If you are unconstrained by a future performance you will probably...

All my Husband and I wanted was a drink while we waited for friends.... The most unfriendly greeting with 20 questions. We did eventually get a drink but were told they don't serve coffee - never heard of that in a restaurant before! To make...

The other day a group of us were looking for a pre-theatre lunch stop. We found this to be the only place in the area which was not folly booked. After we'd eaten, we all knew exactly why! The menu was limited. Only the set...

overpriced pre theatre menu with very poor servings and very poor service - in fact if you blink you miss the service - clearly not enough staff. Ambience fine but when they have you captured before theatre you don't have a choice the previous place...

This was our third (I think) visit to the Pearl and Feather and I have to say had it been the first, there wouldn't be a return. The restaurant was full but woefully understaffed (only 3 people on duty) which reflected in the service. Other...

Brilliant pre theatre dinner pub! Fab food with quick service and a lovely choice of food too. Odd they don't serve coffee though! A short walk from Sadler Wells Theatre! Great place to meet friends, lovely decor and lots of room for big groups!

We came before visiting Sadlers Wells. We were a little short of time. My wife had two courses, butternut squash soup followed by a burger. I had cod and chips. All were well cooked and at a reasonable price. We were with a group of...

This is our third and I suspect our final visit. Service was dreadful, elderflower cordial was so weak had to ask for an extra dash still couldn't taste it! Our order seemed to get lost in the ether, when people who arrived after us were...

Whilst I adored this restaurant's previous existence as 'The Fish Shop on St John Street' and enjoyed its time as 'The Bistro' the current offering is not in the same league of dining experience. However I have given this 4 stars because they do a...

We had our Christmas Party at the Pearl & Feather last night and there were 9 of us. The service was excellent, food delicious and wine was really reasonably priced. We will definitely be back, the scallops in particular were amazing!

This place used to be a delightful bistro but it is now a pub doing food. Whilst it is very convenient for the Sadler Wells theatre the food and the portion size is very average. The service from the young friendly staff was very good....

Needed a fast service supper ahead of the Chinese ballet at Sadler's Wells. We were lucky enough to get a table at the Pearl & Feather. I particularly like eating here as the menu is changed regularly, the ingredients are fresh & cooked to order.....

Great location for Sadler Wells - sadly little (if any idea) of how to manage a restaurant or cook and serve food. The 2 guys beside us had ordered before us - they only got one of their orders right and we waited over 30...

We arrived at the restaurant and politely waited for our reserved table, when staff rudely blanked us and did not even acknowledge us!! We were completely stunned at such appalling behaviour, this is not how myself and my family as well as many others expect...

Used to be called the St John's Street Bistro and several websites unfortunately suggest that the restaurant is "closed permanently". It was therefore a pleasant surprise to find it was still there and could accommodate us, albeit it has a new name. I have to...

Very pleasant, we both had scallops to start which were very good and was followed by fish and chips and a cheese board. We asked if we could swap a few cheeses and they were very happy to do it. Overall a very nice experience...

We visited around 6pm on a Friday evening, more show at Sadlers Wells. Good menus, plenty to choose from. We had scallops as a starter, excellent. The sea bass was tasty and well cooked on lovely buttery mash. I had the chicken pot pie, also...

Disappointing visit last night to the PandF. Service was poor – the waitress struggled with the English language and appeared to be out of her depth. She served the food and didn’t offer any condiments. I had to hunt down salt and pepper myself. Not...

Paid a short visit to the Pearl and Feather for pre theatre drink and bar snacks. Looked very quiet so we thought it perfect for quick service. The pub restaurant had a pleasant outlook and would have been a desirable venue for lunch. However, whilst...

This restaurant has changed hands. Service was appalling, with inexperience staff clumsy serving food, striking wine glasses together and general awkwardness. The food was average, a boil in the bag cut of lamb and a pie that was frozen in the middle. when we asked...

Dropped in here when passing by checking out the local area. Got chatting with the owner about the selection of spirits on offer, wasn't the largest range but every one was outstanding. Some of the best gins and whisky available, along with some great vodkas...