The House

As visitors to London we found food at The House expensive for what was provided though prices are probably considered reasonable to locals.

Service was not particularly good but the killer is THE SMALL PRINT at the foot of the menu stating that a 'discretionary' service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. When the bill came there it was - not discretionary at all !! The staff were particularly sniffy when asked to remove the service charge and start again.

We prefer to tip when it is deserved and as appropriate.
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Jeff Slater
4 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

I have to say I was expecting something completely different. But I got what is truly a gastro pub experience. Warm and cozy, friendly staff, good service, good wines, the music and the place by itself is awesome... And the food... can't wait to go again and try again those mussels!!!

Give it a try.
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Martin Husley
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I enjoyed a fantastic meal with my girlfriend the other night. The House has a great atmosphere, we sat by the fireplace on a candlelit table with subtle, soothing music in the background. We had the endive salad and foie gras to start, followed by the venison fillet which was on special and the sea bass which were cooked to perfection. The staff were very friendly and polite, and we even stayed for drinks at the bar after our meal. The House is definitely the place to visit for anyone in the area looking for quality British seasonal food or even a casual drink , and we will be back next week!
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Simon
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Yet again another excellent meal and service from The House in Islington. The right mix of menu and specials and the food was excellent. Just right for a family meal

The ambience and atmosphere was great and I would definitely recommend it and will be returning in the near future.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Thursday, November 08, 2012

I went to 'The House' yesterday evening and have decided to write a review for the first time: The whole experience was terrible, the service was slow, lacklustre and unattentive whilst the food was bland and overpriced. I had a salad for £13 which was essentially a pack of salad leaves with a bit of cheese on top. My husband had a spatchcock salad with the chicken heated in the microwave. We will definitely not go back, I really felt cheated afterwards and wished we had gone to Mc Donald's. The location is great but they try to be an upmarket gastropub - which they are very clearly not as the price does not match the food and service quality. Mc D's is at least not confused what it offers. I gave very low marks but I truly believe that this is justified.
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Andrea
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Easier to get to than I first thought!

Took the family here on Sunday afternoon and had a great time - the roast lamb was perfect and they had fresh mini pizzas for the kids which were devoured in minutes!

The staff seemed a little stretched but the service didnt seem to suffer so that was good.

It got a bit drizzly but even though we were sitting outside we were under the parasols with the heaters on so everyone was still happy. Definitely one for families!
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Craig - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, July 13, 2012

I have visited The House a number of times in the past (several years ago) and on the back of the these experiences, promised my girlfriend a great meal. Unfortunately very disappointing. Hugely overpriced and underwhelming.

Side salad - £5.95 for approx 8 leaves of salad with no dressing, only salted - approx Waitrose cost - 40p

Mushroom Ravioli Pasta - £15.95 - again about 10 small pieces - would have been a small starter anywhere else - probably about £1.00 in Waitrose.

I eat out frequently including high end restaurants and this was one of the worst value experiences I have had.

Avoid.
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Mark - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Saturday, June 09, 2012

Ate there twice last week. Food good, but way too expensive for what we had - and lousy service.
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4 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Completely agree with previous review. Food was ok but service SO appalling. We will never go back.
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Marianna anton
2 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Saturday, April 14, 2012

Oh Lord! Laurel resting a-go-go.

Please get the extraction issues sorted. Please employ some observant, attentive front of house staff. Please get over yourselves! Self-belief is one thing, but parading around as though you are doing your patrons a huge favour by actually giving them a menu, is simply annoying.

Local residents frequent this place on a regular basis, but I have been twice and was thoroughly disappointed and irritated on both occasions. I shall not return.
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S R King
3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, August 30, 2011