Three Compasses in Islington

This is a lovely pub with nice decor & super staff. 6 of us met up for a meal , unfortunately we had to leave after 1 drink as they refused to accept cash, this is totally unacceptable to all of us , so we can’t report on the food but it looks fine as locals we will not be going back.

Great lunchtime meal served by lovely staff particularly Sarah and Emilio. The roasts were very nice and the company was excellent. Best place to come on a Sunday

First visit here for a long time, with a former colleague. First thumbs up, Harvey’s. Kept remarkably well for a London pub. Food was also great - two small plates rather than one large one, beef tartare and mackerel. First rate.

Forget the Thai restaurant on the first floor and tune in to the excellent French restaurant above. Lovely air dried ham, super Brill and Halibut, very tasty desserts and good wines by the glass. Excellent service. Reasonable value. Try not to sit near the entrance as a cold wind can blow up the stairs from the street entrance. A great addition to the Farringdon scene.

Just when you thought this was an ordinary boozer to watch the football what a surprise.!!! A very helpful young chap behind the bar made you feel v welcome in a manically busy pub, no frowns here, and with an excellent choice of ales,ciders and lagers that was good enough until the food turned up. Wow the mackerel on toast was amazing as was the ham. Really great pub!

Stopped by to meet a friend and decided to have a bite to eat, which was a great decision! I had the hickory burger, which had a large, very high quality patty. The chips were great and even the side salad garnish was good. The other half had a pizza , which was thin crust and with an excellent taste. The drinks were very reasonably priced for central London, for example, £12 for a bottle of house wine - thats cheaper than all of my locals outside of London! The bar has a large area, so suitable for meeting up with friends. I didn't visit the restaurant upstairs, but im sure it will be of the same high quality as the bar menu, so I will definitely visit it at a later date. Oh - and the bar staff are great - very pleasant and attentive. Thanks for a lovely afternoon!

Absolutely banging burger and gin (and jäger) but maybe have some cucumber for the Hendricks next time. Still 5/5

Popped in here for a couple of pints out of the rain before catching a tube from nearby Farmington station. Very quiet on a Thursday afternoon, but friendly service.

Small family run restaurant upstairs. Simple thai food that's nice enough. Lunch menu is good value.

The pub is spacious, with lots of nooks and crannies and tables placed well. They have a pretty good selection of craft beers (I had a Doom Bar, one of my 'faves'). It's close to Farringdon station. Service is excellent. A good solid choice for a pint

The Three Compasses was on our way home so we stopped off for a quick pint. Local beers and ciders were on tap, and so was a hot mulled wine - which was delicious given how cold we were. Great for just that, a quick pint.

Used to come here all the time but just have changed hands. Food average and as if this is even possible in this day and age there was a mouse running across the floor on the carpet in the middle of the restaurant. When I complained and said I wasn’t paying for the food the answer was yes we see the mice pest control come monthly!! Such a shame used to be a fantastic place :(

I really recomend the Thai food in the pub, there is a bit slow service for the drinks but food is just great. So tasteful and so nice fresh made with a real flavour of Thailand.

This Thai restaurant hidden away above the Three Compasses I have visited a couple of times and it is always quiet (few customers and no muzak) which is great as: It is easy to get served It is easy to hear each other And it is extremely good value for money If you like your food spicy then you will need to ask for the chilli. I get the impression that it is busy at lunch times with local workers but of an evening - relaxing joy

Friendly prompt efficient attentive customer service, I recommend the Hereford Pale Ale and Fish & Chips

Popped in here for a beer whilst we were waiting for friends. Nice spacious place that is really clean. Good range of beers available at reasonable prices. Friendly service and a good pint so happy with the overall visit.

I go her weekly with work friends they do a lunch time special its so nice and good value try the chilli fish which is not on the lunch time special but a couple of pounds more ... but worth it

Justo enfrente de la estación de metro Farringdon hay un pub The Three Compasses, hay una escalera a un lado que te lleva a un encantador y pequeño restaurante tailandés.

Frankly the worst Thai food I have ever eaten. The spring rolls were so oily and tasteless. The beef Pad Thai had no veg and the beef was unedible, had to be left. Will not go back!

Recientemente, llevé a algunos de mis amigos a tomar una copa a este horrible y desagradable pub. Para empezar, el pub estaba casi vacío, pero todavía faltaban 3 miembros del personal, incluidos los horribles gerentes 20 minutos para que nos sirvieran. Uno de los empleados del barro más gruñones que he visto en mi vida estrelló la pinta frente a nosotros cuando estábamos un poco entusiasmados con la suerte del servicio. Para colmo, decidí hablar con los gerentes sobre toda la situación para que me dijeran que, si no me gusta, puedes ir a otro lugar. Al comienzo de la noche, me preguntaba por qué el pub estaba tan vacío el viernes por la noche.

This Pub is for me a "must stop" every time I'm in the area.

Dejamos aquí hasta tarde en la noche, después de un espectáculo en un concurrido lugar cerca. Estábamos buscando un lugar tranquilo para charlar, así que cayó aquí como que no estaba muy lleno. Nos sirvió una mujeres que nunca sonreía. Yo tenía un vaso de vino, que era cálida (no los bares defecto, sería los días más calurosos en grabar para siempre) así que pedí un poco de hielo. Después de alguna resistencia me dieron hielo. 5 minutos después el otro gran grupo en el bar a la izquierda y una segunda camarera igualmente gruñón se acercó y dijo que estaban cerrando. Así que tuvimos que prisa nuestras bebidas. No oponerse a que el bar cierra pero si están tomando mi dinero para bebidas que me abrigo si van a cerrar antes de que he tenido tiempo suficiente para disfrutar de ellas. No me impresionó.

Compramos una oferta almuerzo, Spring Rolls y Pad Thai. El aceite en la diminuta 2 rollos de primavera siempre era horrible. El pollo en el pad Thai probado. Llevamos a la fr un reembolso. Solían tener muy buena comida tailandesa aquí pero desde el cambio de manos no es buena.

Great find, the beers are great and it’s all very close to Faringdon station. Thai and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿pub grub, I had spiced up Pad Thai washed down with draft Moretti, perfect. Nice staff, well cooked food, Thai chef.. and champions league football..happy Days

If you don’t want the bothered by the people talking loud and stuff, worth to go there to eat decent thay food. Had food here, not bad, the curry a bit too watery but ok. Good cold beer :))

A quick visit here for a bar snack and a pint. Seems quiet on a Saturday but that’s par for the course in the area. Friendly service and plenty of room to sit. No free WiFi but you can pick up the place next door

I came here for lunch with 4 friends last week. 5 beers, 4 bottles of house wine and 5 excellent and substantial Thai meals. All for under £120. I'm retired now but still come back here often when I'm in the City. Well worth it.

I would have given it three bubbles as it is an average pub, only came here to watch an England match as they advertised live sport. Now I’m watching the England match without sound and having to listen lady marmalade!

Perfecto ejemplo de boozer en Londres, que es probablemente el zumbido cuando está lleno, sino verlo casi vacío en la tarde del viernes muestra cuán importantes son las personas en la creación de ambiente en la mayoría de los pubs de la ciudad. Hay mucho espacio, pero también un montón de grandes pantallas de televisión mostrando el deporte. El personal es amable y acogedor.

The food was delicious but wouldn't go back again due to the disgusting level of service we received. There's a chav that works there (barman's daughter?) and she has a serious attitude problem (explains why she can't get a job anywhere else.) She literally slammed our plates down and made loud threatening comments to us, when we had not even spoken to her. I commented on this to the bar staff and they just laughed it off like it was ok. I hope chavvy waitress girl finds peace within herself so she can learn to be a better person. Although I completely understand as I too would have an attitude problem if my only future was be living on a council estate with 18 children, all by different fathers. Good luck to her! :)

very nice and friendly pub. Good food and not badly priced especially for London. Food was prompt and well cooked. Cosy inside for drinks. will visit again

He vivido en Asia y tengo muchos amigos que tienen - y todos me encanta este lugar! Voy muy a menudo.

Non-fussy, relaxed atmosphere. Excellent and reasonably priced Thai cuisine. I could eat this ever other day.

Yo solía venir aquí casi una vez a la semana, pero ya me he jubilado, sólo me vienen un par de veces al año. Es tan bueno como siempre, familiar de cocina tailandesa a precio de ganga para la ciudad. También tienen vino de la casa por 10 libras, inaudito en otro lugar. Tres de nosotros tuvimos una comida abundante, tres cervezas y una botella de vino por 50 libras.

Fuimos para bebidas en un par de noches con amigos. Servicio de bar agradable, ale house es genial. No probamos la comida. Calentadores fuera para fumadores, un amplio espacio interior. Fun Pub!

No era la mejor comida thai que hemos tenido, pero ofrece una excelente relación calidad-precio y buen ortions. Me gustaría volver en la semana, ya que comimos aquí un Sábado y estaba muerto.

Bastante buen ambiente, aunque los taburetes altos son un poco incómodas. La comida era satisfactoria, pero nada a destacar.

I've been slowly working my way through the current menu (Stephen Fries Burger Merchant) at Three Compasses and each of the burgers has been fantastic. My only criticism, shared by a few friends too, is that the beef patties (Stephen's Piggy) are slightly over salty and that's coming from someone who has an unhealthy addiction to quality salt. The organic beef is sourced from Wales and is a really good eat. It's great to have a real choice of fries, but it would be nice to have a couple of other sides on offer to accompany them.The staff are always friendly and up for chat and have a solid offering of beers on the go.

The pub looked warm and inviting from the outside so my friends and I thought we'd try a few pints, however, after I paid for our drinks I noticed that I'd been short changed. I spoke to the female who I'd been served by, she went to the till,took the remainder of my change out and then walked back towards me and threw my change at me which I found very bizarre. I asked what the problem was and she said that I'd been rude. I only asked for my change ! A nice Thai lady then intervened and apologised. Won't be going back which is a shame because the food looked and smelt lovely.

Thai resturant:Cheap and cheerful meal with nice food and drink, friendly staff, good for work lunch, average decorRecommendation: Try it out

Had a chicken dish with rice and prawn crackers.Pleasantly surprised with the quality of food. Very hot and very very tastyPrawn crackers seemed a little over cooked but didn't spoil the lunch. Good selection of beers and whisky. Cheers

Very pleasant visit to three compasses pub and then to restaurant upstairs (and then back to pub). Staff were very pleasant and we really enjoyed the food.We visited on a Thursday and the atmosphere was good.Tried the Three Compasses Ale which was very nice.Would definitely go back.

I found this by chance walking along Cowcross Street. The pub looked inviting and when I went in and saw the menu I had to eat there. The pub is by Farringdon station so is busy in the evening and has a good selection of beers including a Compasses brew which is a perfect thirst quencher and I am looking forward to meeting up with friends for a couple or three at some stage soon. So far I have had two meals in the restaurant, one solo, one with family and one takeaway with my wife. All were excellent and very fresh which is not always my experience of Thai cooking in London and there is a range of spicy heat so all tastes are catered for. I can recommend the Mussaman, which I have had twice, and the Thai red curry, and my wife was very impressed with the green curry. Service was friendly and efficient in the restaurant, which is on the first floor and has a glassed veranda so is very light and airy.I'm looking forward to my next visit, either to eat or to have a few drinks after work. Whichever it is, it won't be long before I return.

Arrived with a friend for a quick catch up and a roast lunch. The pub was spotless and very roomy. We ordered a starter and main and have to say they were both delicious. Service was a little slow but I'm sure that management will sort that as its still early days. Can recommend this place very much.

Living near by for a year we finally decided to try this place - and this was probably one of the worst meals we have had in London. Both dishes and our starter were hardly edible - and not sure I'd even call it Thai food.

Been here numerous times over the years and always enjoy it. Very friendly and fast service. Food is delicious and authentic Thai. They have lunch menus which are priced very reasonably. You can be in and out within 40 mins easily. Ideal for a work lunch.

Ordered red curry and rice, both yummy. Do order the desserts (Mango ice cream) you would just love it !! Decent prices, good service!!

Wouldn't go out of my way to eat it but good price for the food. Service was pleasant but the chicken tasted like it had been reheated. All other meats were fine.

Restaurant upstairs- waitress was on our back as soon as we got in there wanting our order. The food came out approx 6 minutes after ordering so we know it wasn't fresh. The prawn crackers were chewy and the food tasted terrible.

Typical small London pub. They had Tribute and their own beer on tap. Landlord was friendly, but I only stopped for one drink.

Needing a place for a quick lunch on a Friday my colleague suggested this little gem. The service was quick and attentive and the food was served quick enough for a lunch time rush. The quality of the food was very good and the Talapia was amazing. Although situated on the top floor of a pub, I served great quality authentic Thai food, quickly and at a good price. Highly recommended. Don't go there if you are looking for a high end Thai, rather go there for an informal dining experience with good quality food. Food ****Service ****Atmosphere *** (was not expecting any more)

Situated above the pub, this small Thai restaurant is a great find. Very friendly staff, great Thai food and lots of it. Reasonably priced for the location too.

A friend visiting from New York picked this place. I'm no expert on Thai food, but prices seemed reasonable. The service was good. We ordered from the set menu. Our waiter offered soy sauce and chili oil, which I usually have to ask for, in many restaurants. Nice atmosphere. Be aware, the restaurant applies a service charge.

Good food and nice service. the place has polite staff. Food is very decently price and is of good quality. Above the pub but very nice inside particularly the area by the windows

Getting here is straightforward, turn left for 20 metre from Farringdon station (Tube Hall) or Right (the New rail Hall). Three Compasses is neatly located above the Pub, the staircase entrance to the leftYour greet with a spacious single-plan room with no thrills seating, made bright & hairy with the popular glass conservatory complete with plants. Arrive early or book for the view......the feel of a thai made cuisine from thai people with the presentation and the dishes in general themselves It’s unfortunate then the flavour of the Curries seemed to be related to the pricing, somewhat discounted, and the vegetables appear to be reheated. Unusual tasting chicken along with inexpensive pricing guarantees coverage’, a shame there was so little aroma of the lemongrass, ginger or galangal, that would have made the experience worthwhile

Great food, great value in a very friendly atmosphere. Farringdon has a lot going on and this traditional English pub with a Thai franchise is a real find amongst a wide variety of local eateries.

Excellent Thai had here recently with some business colleagues, very good value set menu for £9.95 and didn't go away hungry so do not agree with some of the other diners who have written this. We booked as were going there for lunch and would advise this given we arrived at 12.30. You can eat in the bar area or restaurant we ate in the restaurant.Good service, very attentive and the food was lovely and spicy, we opted for spring rolls and the thai green chicken curry whilst one of the party had the noodles and chicken which he really enjoyed.Will be going back there!

The address is correct, but the map shows a different Three Compasses pub (in High Street, Hornsey, London N8

Up to half a dozen of us go from work for lunch about once a fortnight. A great plate of Thai food and a beer for about £12, there are specials on Mondays and Wednesdays. This should really be rated much higher.

Watch out, very spicy number 44 :-) very fast service, friendly. Plates are not that big so you might order starters as well.

Forget the lunch stuff. Lunc here is probably great but we came for dinner and it was fantastic. Just brilliant Thai food cooked fresh in nice surroundings. Really, really nice.

Lovely place for lunch - food is very tasty. Service is very quick and price is great.

Better than average pub food, but not much for dinner.

What a sensational Thai restaurant great service great authentic food and so reasonably priced. We can't wait to go back, the duck curry yum one of the best Pad Thai I've eaten we left full to the brim on 23 pound with early bird meals you can do it even cheaper yum

I used to go there once a month in 2003, 2004 and 2005, then moved so stopped going. I missed it because it was trully good and always a pleasant and relaxing experience. I went back at the beginning of 2010 as in the area, and was warned by a friend that it had changed a lot since the good days. Indeed. The taste was OK, nothing amazing but not bad either. It was OK. But my God, they rush to get your plate out and You out ASAP, and it is so small and busy that it made me stress out a bit. So loud in there. The quality of the food used to be like 4.5 out of 5, but with the higher popularity and the rush, it is less perfect, now about a 3.5 out of 5. Have not returned since.

I went to to this place for dinner with two friends. We were about an hour late and they were fine with it, unusual in this part of town. Food was very good and servings generous. The service was friendly and attentive. We were seated at the glass front what gave us some view however it also got a bit chilly there. Overall a worthwhile place to have dinner close to the City. Prices are very reasonable

Many places do Thai food now but for less than £10 a head you get a starter and a plate of curry with rice or noodles, really fresh and very tasty. Be warned it gets busy at lunch