White Lion in Islington

Good drinks and friendly staff. Plenty of seating space in and out

Great food, great service, great drinks. Brilliant spot for a Sunday roast. Also has vegan and vegetarian options.

Went here for Sunday lunch, amazing roast chicken dinner, lovely atmosphere, with very attentive staff (special shout out to Colm) will def be revisting!

Great Sunday roast, served by friendly, attentive staff, even on a busy Sunday - shout out to Winston! Highly recommend. Go early if you’re a walk-in.

Cracking great pub, very nice looking seating is nicely spaced out with cozy areas and brighter areas, dog friendly, great food GREAT VALUE. the staff were exceptionally attentive and friendly, probably the best service we’ve had in a London pub! They were all great but shout out to Alice who was particularly wonderful. They don’t have real coffee, but everything else made up for it, so its still 5/5!

I was here on a Sunday for a roast and took part in the quiz. The beef roast was ok and they provided extra gravy which was a nice touch, however the crispy chicken siracha wasn’t crispy and was just well cooked with some sauce dumped on sadly. I was impressed with the staff who were overstretched but were still professional and friendly despite the pressure. The beer selection was great as well. The pub quiz was fun and me and my mates had a great time taking part. Overall, if you’re looking for a cosy and warm pub experience that feels local, this is a good one to keep on your list.

Consistently great roast and dog friendly!

Reunited with one of my friends who I hadn’t seen in two years, had the most phenomenal time thanks to our host kempton. Great place 🤍 will be returning to try the roasts x

Always top notch service and chat from Sam, one of my favourite bars

The chips weren't too great but the service was

Nice pub that is not too busy on a Friday, so was easy for us to find a place to sit

Great food! I had mac and cheese bites and some other bits and we had a few pints of Guinness! Very impressed by the men’s loos: clean and spacious. Will be back again one day to sit outside on the terrace.

Tasty Sunday roast after a parkland walk!

Fantastic pub, great staff, delicious food, the tastiest cocktails and all round great time. Highly recommend this pub!

Lovely place with great food and nice vibe

Very good food and drink and loved the guitarist who was playing a variety of popular covers. Great atmosphere

Had steak, chips. Steal was lovely and cook just how I like it. Young chap who served us was really nice. Been a few times and it never disappoints.

dog friendly :) Jade took care of my nephew and my table. The chicken ramen was incredible

My local for the past 2 years. Good food (with vegan options), great service and lovely service.

Came here today at a really busy time, was a bit stressed about being done in time for the concert in FP we were going to, but the waiting staff was super accommodating and nice and the food was lovely (recommend the squid)!! (Also does cracking pub quizzes on Sundays)

Very relaxing music and sports on screen if you wish 🤞

Came in here for a roast and LOVED IT!!! The beef roast and cauliflower cheese were extraordinary would definitely recommend, and the gorgeous brunette server called Jessy with a y was so lovely and really pushed our experience to the next level! Will definitely be returning!

we went here before the hozier concert. after 10 minutes we ordered a bottle of wine for whilst we ate before we were told wait times were going to be around 45 minutes. then we waited 20 minutes to order and then 50 minutes for our food to come. we then asked for the bill and didn’t receive it for 15 minutes afterwards. at this point we had already missed the opener, if we had known it would’ve been this slow we would have left and ate somewhere else. we were then rushed out by the server who we had to ask multiple times to split the bill before we had even finished our drinks. we also asked for the service charge off for the inconvenience of the wait and she refused to take it off. the food was decent and a male server who took our order and female server who brought out our food were lovely (did not catch their names) but overall was kept waiting and then was rushed out of the building. was overall not an enjoyable experience, do Not recommend

The White Lion is a great neighbourhood pub with chill family vibes, lots of beer on tab, and great food. I just tried their Sunday roast as well and particularly liked the vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. They usually have live music on Saturdays nights too, which is nice.

Sunday roast at consistently excellent quality. Friends I brought there also agreed. And Sam always offers friendly and attentive service. That's what keeps me coming back, for the roast and beers :-)

I can't remember, please stop asking me, five stars

Amazing service and lovely, warm staff. Food is so good, especially the Sunday roasts! Great atmosphere and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Also live music on Saturdays which is always good! Highly recommend, very friendly place.

This spot is a true haven for both dog and baby lovers. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it a perfect place for a family outing. The staff is always friendly, though service can be a bit slow during peak times – a minor drawback that's easy to overlook given their warm hospitality. The food is a highlight, especially the roasted vegetables and the veggie burger, which are absolutely delightful. Their beer selection is impressive, offering something for every palate. While it's not the cheapest place around, the prices are fair for the quality of food and service you receive. The outdoor seating area is fantastic, but what truly sets this place apart are the large open windows that bring in a lot of natural light, enhancing the overall dining experience. The decor is stylish and the cleanliness is impeccable, making it a comfortable and enjoyable environment to dine in. All in all, it's a great spot for a relaxed meal or a drink with friends and family.

Superb pub, friendly and welcoming with excellent food and drinks. Georgia was a great host, super attentive and professional. We will certainly be back!

Had a lovely dinner. Burger was amazing. Georgia was our server and she was a delight! Will be back

First class Sunday roast, there's always a friendly welcome at The White Lion.. Sam and his team make this my favourite local pub..by a mile!

Stroud greens finest! Sunday roast has just finished me off! In a good way

Got fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding. Delightful and very filling. Mushy peas were well done and beer selection was great as well.

We loved coming here for a couple of drinks and for a dessert for my kids, bar staff were lovely and accommodating and made excellent margaritas

It's a place I visited because it was recommended. We ordered 3 sunday beef-roast. We had to chew the meat too much and had difficulty cutting it. They were very kind and we asked for chicken. They brought the chicken and did not charge extra. Chicken roast was very delicious. I gave it 3 stars, but l 5 starts service and politeness l am sure I will visit again. And I will eat well beef roast l especially recommend the chicken roast. Thanks for everything.

three of us had Beef Sunday roast but I am in shock because meat was weird we couldnt cut to peice asked for steak knife then chewing , chewing untasty Thank you to manager he changed with chicken it was amazing . Beef used to be nice I have no idea what happened so please change your beef :) Thank you

Sunday roast was good but could have been better. Gravy was so so little and the beef was so little. I was still hungry. Portion was little but great place

A clean and bright establishment offering a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks including food. Unfortunately, the bar man didn't realise that Guinness was on tap -when in fact it was

Really friendly welcoming staff. A nice chilled atmosphere friendly to all whether families, dog friendly, solo or group visitors

Great roast! The manager (forgotten his name, apologies) is a lovely host My go to spot for a roast, best in Finsbury Park and surrounding area I believe! The triple option is great, cauliflower cheese is 10/10 too

Had lunch here today and wow! Fish n chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce and I asked for melted cheese on my chips, a pot of gravy and Yorkshire puds on the side - nothing was too much trouble! It was fricken delish, great portion size and good bang for your buck. My friend had pork roast and thoroughly enjoyed it too. Defo recommend - best Sunday lunch I’ve had in yonks! Friendly staff and spacious venue too with lots of varied seating. Can’t wait to go back!

Normally eat out of my area as like to get out... tried the white lion which is just on my doorstep and I can honestly say it was the best Sunday Roast iv had.... Service and atmosphere was beyond perfect....the roast was tasty and well presented.... definitely be my go to with family and friends....👏👍

An amazing menu, attentive service and all at a reasonable price!

Great Roast Dinner! Big portions. I’d say it’s my favourite place to get a roast in north London very tasty and good quality meat! The only thing I could fault is the roast potatoes, they weren’t crispy or seasoned very dry and tough. Which is why I can’t give 5 stars, Everything else was perfect though!

Really enjoyed the pub quiz, although our table was a bit squeezed in next to the presenter. Our booking was 6-10pm and the quiz was about 7-9.30pm. Also had a roast which was great, will be back!

Nice pub, one real ale pump but they do camera discount!!

Food was very nice. Staff were interested to hear I enjoyed it to which was nice

Place with an excellent atmosphere with harmony😍

Incredible Sunday roast, big portion of meat and a perfect amount of gravy. Will be back

Great Sunday roasts! Will definitely be back for more in the future! I had the pork belly and it was gorgeous. Lots of fat and very crispy on the edges and the meat practically melted in my mouth. Vegetables were cooked perfectly and still had a nice crunch to the carrots, lovely huge Yorkshire pudding and the potatoes were spot on. Staff were super friendly and were quick to serve us. Thank you for a fantastic lunch!

Lovely pub, great pint and chilled atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Reopened under new management who've moved it upscale. Interesting beers and food, it will be interesting to see how the old regulars will cope... Especially with the annoying jazz funk they seem to play at whim.

had a meal this evening in the White Lion, lovely service given, great food, spot on!

Great little pub! Booked a table to meet some friends for some drinks and a bite to eat. The staff were super lovely and very attentive. We ordered some drinks at the table and they came back a few times to check if we were ready for food. My husband and I ordered the Fish and Chips where our friends ordered a few couple small plates. The food was delicious! Given Dry January, they had a couple of choices for non-alcoholic beer and even a non alcoholic Gin (Seedlip)

Went for the 90s NYE was brilliant the DJ was bang on would definitely recommend to others have attended in previous years drinks were decent price always enjoy

Great place with great service. Love chilling there

I had an absolutely magical experience at The White Lion, all thanks to the charm of Hugo. His charisma not only lit up the pub but made the atmosphere was so delightful, we ordered cocktails he really delivered. Hugo's enchanting attention to detail made it the best Christmas Eve get together we have ever had. Kudos to The White Lion and the charming hero, Hugo!

Nice staff, gross toilets. Seeing as I am not able to reply to the venue I will say that blaming the customers does not account for missing toilet seats, lack of loo roll, and generally broken facilities.

Beer selection 4.5/5 Food good quality and lunch time deal Friendly staff Nice interior and warm classic London pub vibes

A great Pub with tasty grub and reasonable prices

Very positive experience, nice staff, nice food, nice local

Fantastic super cozy and friendly pub, would recommend to anyone ♥️ super nice staff, fantastic food, best roast I've ever had and a rly nice cozy atmosphere! 🤍🦁

Stumbled across this place by accident a few months ago so glad we did. Atmosphere is so chilled fantastic service Hugo and Sam thanks for attentive service and making us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend

Can I start by saying, that the white lion but has a very relaxed atmosphere with the staff being so helpful and there's no pressure of paying until the end of you experience at the white lion pub come On down you will have a good time in Finsbury Park to White Lion pub

Have my third time of Sunday roast here and I am fully satisfied each and every time.

I'm here almost every day, and the constant attention to detail by the team, and their friendliness is amazing.

White Lion pubs have a bad rep in general, but this one bucks the trend. Great service, staff and the food and drink offer is on point. We had a great time and will be back!

The food was excellent and the service was amazing. They cared about my allergies. It was a great place to chill out with friends and family 11/10, would go again

Absolutely amazing! The food was delicious and the service superb!

Cracking pub a short walk from Finsbury Park station. Has indoor and outdoor seating, a decent range of beers on tap, and staff that know how to pour a good pint of Guinness. Food is lovely, quality ingredients and well priced considering the portion sizes. Still dreaming about their cheesy chips.

Nice food, friendly staff, selection of beer is as you'd expect. Tidy and well maintained. Thoroughly ok, would go again.

Really nice pub, great drinks selection and nice staff, but please please please sort out the toilets! I went in 3 times in the evening and at no point was there toilet paper. Some of the doors didn’t close, and they were very very dirty.

Sam seved us, he was so friendly. Sunday roast was medium.

Nice pub on the main road which is a great all rounder. The food and drink is reasonably priced, especially the one real ale on cask, wine and the well kept Guinness. Stays open a little later than most in the area, has music on a Saturday and decent seating outside. Bar staff are very chatty and friendly. One slight oddity is that on occasion you wait to be seated which seems an unnecessary step for a pub that shows which tables have been reserved and if you're just popping in for a couple pints.

Had the fish and chips, too much batter on my fish fir my liking. Every thing else was spot on.

Excellent pub - great, interesting food and a good selection of drinks available. Very friendly staff and a brilliant overall atmosphere.

Popped in the other evening after a long day. Not quite hungry enough for a main meal, we opted to share  a selection of small plates (they do the best hummus). We've eaten here many times, and the food is always cooked to perfection - we love their burgers, steaks and Sunday roasts. The pub is clean, spacious, and the staff are super friendly - we couldn't ask for a better local!

Great pub! Hugo was very friendly. Owen smelt however. Great team overall!

Great food and drink, on Sunday our waiter Owen was a Star

Grand pub. Nice staff. Really nice. But there’s so many better older pubs in the area. Edit as felt bad when I realised I gave it 4. It’s the best newer pub in the area. Look forward to giving it the 5 in like 15 years. Needs that patina of too many hammered nights to count.

Came in on Tuesday to do the quiz - Had an amazing time, unfortunately we didn't win! The bartender who looks like Harry Potter was amazing.

One of my faaaavourite locals. always got great energy, lovely staff, outdoor terrace in summer and the food is great!

the best in n4, great staff, great food and an all round good atmosphere!

Best local in Finsbury Park, great staff, delicious food, lovely cocktails and a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Lovely for family celebrations, and dogs are also welcome.

Lovely folks in here mind and they do a good roast of a Sunday to boot. Get yerself in

Considering this is two converted retail frontage, they have actually done a very good job with it! Nice, relaxing brick and wood interior, decent beer, little bit of space out front - makes it a nice option for when you are in Stroud Green/FP

Super accueil. Bonne ambiance et prix corrects

A lovely pub with great looking food. I was just having drinks but every time a table got served, I felt massive food envy.

Good atmosphere, quick service at the bar even though it was busy. No problem finding a seat.

Lovely food, had the steak and it was delicious, good portion sizes as well. The staff were very friendly and polite. Hope to swing by again should I be in the area.

Excellent pub, good range of beers, good food, but above all, really great service. 👌🏼

Love this pub. They also do the best halloumi wraps on the planet at lunch.

Very expensive, staff are great , the products were excellent.

Spacious, comfortable bar with attentive and friendly bar team. Broad selection of draught beers and varied selection of spirits (Johnnie Walker black as their house whisky!)

Beautiful food 3 rd time in there now Sunday roast

Amazing pub. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

A well run food service in this pub.

Service was terrible. They brought me wings with no napkin and were really rude to me when I asked for one.

Nice pub enjoyed it and bar staff all polite and welcoming.

A lovely pub with a really calm atmosphere