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John Salt
Gastropub and Bar££££
Islington, London
"👍🍺 Relaxed environment on weeknights"(2 Tips)
"Great beer menu, and the chicken skin sandwich is amazing."(3 Tips)
"Great neighbourhood bar with a sweet cocktail menu"(9 Tips)
"That’s the DJ booth so hit it at the weekends to flex your moves."(3 Tips)
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Tom HoareSeptember 25, 2013Great neighbourhood bar with a sweet cocktail menu and surprisingly great food as well. Great DJs on a Saturday night and a good crowd. Already one of the best places to drink in Islington.
The rib eye steak with kimchi hollandaise is absolutely amazing. And the frites with pulled pork, kimchi, and cheese make a perfect accompaniment. This is my new favourite restaurant in Islington.- Joel BMay 10, 2017Great burgers (recommend the mac'n'cheese) and good selection of craft beers! 👍🍺 Relaxed environment on weeknights
- BarChickAugust 2, 2013The wine list is well-priced and the beer is locally sourced. The hot dog stand? That’s the DJ booth so hit it at the weekends to flex your moves. http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/london/john-salt
BC OApril 16, 2013Dessert was yummy as we're the cocktails. Leeks with truffle vinegarette was fantastic. Had mussels for dinner which were also good. The side of chips I got was not tasty.
Emma LaugraudMay 24, 2019Great food. Good price for what you get. Recommend the chips and dips sharers! Cocktail menu is great ! Good happy hour everyday!
Robert ClarkSeptember 4, 2013Just wonderful. Small but delicious menu full of smoked meats and interesting veggie sides. Great beer selection and we ate well for £50.- Gary SimmonsSeptember 11, 2013Rankin brings a BBQ influenced twist to the Sunday roast and I welcome it with open arms. Read our full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/restaurants/john-salt-review-n1/
Kenneth SnyderDecember 23, 2012This place had amazing food (and still does today) but they fired the kitchen; new staff start in the new year. I can't imagine why. The team here were putting it on the map with knockout reviews.
L.A.August 8, 2014I like a good whiskey sour and I just moved from New York. So naturally, The New York Sour.
Michał OzorowskiApril 20, 2013Great cocktails, amazing starters, superb selection of beers but... very disappointing mains. Pop in for a pint and nibbles but go somewhere else for a dinner.- Great beer menu, and the chicken skin sandwich is amazing. Probably not what you had in mind when you ordered it, but good god it's worth it.
Mike BodenJune 25, 2014Happy Hour from 5-7pm Monday to Saturday and 5 to Close on Sunday but one get one free.
Agathe BarbierFebruary 23, 2014On Sunday you get a free roast diner when you are buying one. Great deal. Great staff. Nice cocktails.
Steven MurgatroydJanuary 14, 2015Great selection of bottles beers, be warned though...they're pretty strong!
Jordi LlobetAugust 10, 2014Cool place. Good food (pub style) and nice live dj music on fridays/saturdays nights.
Sex Drugs and Bacon Rolls Food BlogApril 21, 2013Sunday lunch option is limited so go for the weekday/saturday option. The squid starter is delicious.
Becky WilliamsMarch 19, 2015I've only been here in the day. It was pretty empty but still a nice atmosphere for a casual but substantial sit down lunch.
Nik DawsonMay 27, 2016Nice place for a drink with friends and somewhere that you can actually hear them!
JudeNovember 18, 2012Amazing decor - check out the poured concrete floors. Really friendly staff. Chilled atmosphere!
Jo NJanuary 5, 2013Cool vibe and trendy place but bar had Rin out of mint and couldn't make much cocktails which was silly
SJune 22, 2013ordered the full a la carte menu (party of 5) - pretty disappointing. place is overrated for food, service was good though, cocktails ok
Milos GajdosDecember 27, 2013Average food, solid coctails, pretty empty on Friday nights. It's also obvious that no pretty girls visit this place...
Nitya BMarch 10, 2013Bitterly disappointing. Too much butter in bland potted shrimp, soggy frites, kimchi more like sauerkraut, and bacon panna cotta with awful artificial taste. Just don't bother.
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7704 8955
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