Duke of Cambridge (Angel)

I moved to Islington over a year ago and have found myself returning to the Duke again and again. This is for many reasons.

The menu changes every day and has never disappointed. It may well be a little more expensive but I'm happy to pay that due to the fact it is organic, seasonal and locally sourced.

The beers and ales are fabulous and ever changing and the wine list gets a regular revamp. It's great to go somewhere where you aren't forced to buy what you can in the off-licence.

The staff are great, very friendly and happy to let you try beers and wines. before you buy.

But most of all the atmosphere is brilliant. No music is played so the pub builds a natural atmosphere from happy customers like me chatting away

I have recommended this place to countless people and they have all thanked me for introducing them to the Duke.

I really felt moved to write this as it seems the only people who find time to write a review are the disgruntled types who may be find it hard to enjoy life at all.

Keep up the good work Duke of Cambridge
Comment on this reader review

D Jones
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Pretty disappointing really.

Very nice looking pub, but the service and food leaves a lot to be desired.

I'd booked a table on the phone and when we entered I tried to catch the eye of one of the waiters to ask where to sit, but they had their 'blinkers' on and managed not to spot me for 5 mins.

The menu was written on a blackboard at the opposite end of the dining area - not very helpful when it was relatively dark and the people sitting next to it obsure half the main courses and puddings.

I had the beef pie with mash and cabbage and my girlfriend went for the pork meatballs (both £17) - I tried both (naturally stole some of my girlfirend's) and they were pretty bland and uninspiring.

The restaurant prides itself on being organic and in my opinion the meat that benefits the most from being organic is chicken (no cages / antibiotics etc) yet there was no chicken on the menu for some reason.

I don't normally drink cider, but tried their organic draft and it was excellent.

In summary, must try harder - although as it was full on a Wednesday I don't imagine that they'll bother.
Comment on this reader review

Mark
4 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Thursday, September 23, 2010