The Compass

Recently rebranded as simply The Compass, the former 'Salmon and Compass' on Penton Street in Islington has reinvented itself as the quintessential London gastro pub – complete with a cosmopolitan open-plan kitchen, a 35 foot bar, moody décor, and a lovely frontage onto the Chapel Street Markets. Cosy and buzzy, this dining room does everything from creamy Scotch duck eggs and posh fish 'n' chips with mushy peas to English snails sautéed with garlic and parsley, and the pub is filled with character with its eclectic mix of furniture and deep blue walls. Perfect for Sunday lunches, after-work drinks and mid-week local meals, The Compass has a superb drinks menu – don't miss the Cheddar Valley Cider.