Canonbury, Islington
The Canonbury Tavern
21 Canonbury Place, London
The menus
13 menus · 156 dishes · 47 drinks
VG stated by the venueour readingVG from the listed ingredientsV vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · PESC pescatarian · H halal · VGO, GFO vegan or gluten-free option
All day menu
Main Menu
Times not printed41 itemsVenue website
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
While You Wait6
- Maldon Rock Oyster£5oyster, pickled granita, tabascoour readingPESCDF
- Maldon Rock Oyster£5oyster, shallot mignonette, tabascoour readingPESCDF
- Mixed Olives£5olivesVG
- House Made Crisps£6crisps, parmesan, truffle oilV
- Artisan Baguette£8baguette, wholegrain butterV
- Marinated Anchovies£8anchovies, crostini, lemonV
Starters9
- Roasted Figs£12figs, whipped ricotta, balsamic, sourdoughV
- Salt Baked Beetroot£10beetroot, heritage squash, radicchioVG
- Smoked Salmon£12smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraîche, dillour readingPESC
- Jerusalem Artichoke Tart Tatin£11Jerusalem artichoke, puff pastry, Cashel blue cheeseV
- Chicken liver parfait£10chicken liver, balsamic onion chutney, sourdough
- Guinness Rarebit£11cheese, Guinness, bacon jam
- Harissa Roasted Squash Soup£9squash, harissa, crispy sage, sourdoughVG
- Sticky Hertfordshire Chicken Wings£9chicken wings, spring onion, pickled chilli
- Pan Fried Scallops£14scallops, nduja butter, samphire
To Share3
- Baked Somerset Camembert£26camembert, roasted figs, plum chutney, crispy sage, sourdoughV
- Dressed Devon Crab£19crab, pickled fennel saladour readingPESC
- Sticky Hertfordshire Chicken Wings£27chicken wings, spring onion, pickled chilli
Mains8
- 8oz Bavette Steak£24bavette steak, triple cooked chips, peppercorn sauce
- The Canonbury Burger£18.50short rib & brisket patty, sesame seed bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, fries
- Heritage Squash Risotto£17risotto rice, harissa roasted squash, crispy sageVG
- Cyder Battered Haddock£19.50haddock, cyder batter, house chips, mushy peas, tartare sauceour readingPESC
- Roasted Monkfish£26monkfish, clams, curried velouté, samphire, potato rostiour readingPESC
- Pan Fried Chicken Breast£21chicken breast, wild mushroom & tarragon sauce, celeriac purée
- Pork & Black Pudding Sausages£18pork sausages, black pudding, mash, savoy cabbage, crispy onions, gravy
- The Canonbury Plant Burger£18.50plant patty, sesame seed bun, vegan cheese, burger sauce, pickles, crispy onions, friesVG
Pies4
- Beef & Stilton, Puff Pastry£26beef, Stilton, puff pastry, buttered greens, mash, gravy
- Hogget Shephards Pie£23hogget, buttered greens, cheddar mash, gravy
- Chicken, Leek & Tarragon, Puff Pastry£24chicken, leek, tarragon, puff pastry, buttered greens, mash, gravy
- Wild Mushroom, Spinach & Feta, Filo£22wild mushroom, spinach, feta, filo, buttered greens, mash, gravyVG
Sides6
- House Chips/Fries£6potato, lemon & garlic aioliV
- Seasonal Leaf Salad£5leaves, vinaigretteVG
- Peas, Bacon & Onions£6peas, bacon, onions
- Tenderstem Broccoli£6tenderstem broccoli, chilliVG
- Savoy Cabbage£5savoy cabbage, wholegrain butterV
- Cream Spinach£6spinach, cream, parmesanV
Sunday menu
Sunday
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Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
While You Waits & Gildas12
- Maldon Rock Oyster£5oyster, pickled granita, tabascoour readingPESC
- Maldon Rock Oyster£5oyster, shallot mignonette, tabascoour readingPESC
- Coppa, Ogleshield & Pickled Onion£2coppa, Ogleshield cheese, pickled onion
- Guinness Rarebit Croquette£4cheese, Guinness, breadcrumb, pickled walnut ketchupV
- Smoked Salmon Blini£3smoked salmon, blini, horseradish cream, chivesour readingPESC
- Anchovy, Olive & Cornishon£2anchovy, olive, cornichonour readingPESCDF
- Comte, Chilli & Garlic£2comté, chilli, garlicour readingPESC
- Smoked Anchovy Crostini£3smoked anchovy, crostiniour readingPESC
- House Made Crisps£6crisps, parmesan, truffle oilV
- Marinated Anchovies£8anchovies, crostini, lemonour readingPESC
- Mixed Olives£5olivesVG
- Artisan Baguette£6baguette, wholegrain butterV
Starters6
- Smoked Salmon£12smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraîche, dillour readingPESC
- Harissa Roasted Squash Soup£9squash, harissa, crispy sage, sourdoughVG
- Black Pudding Scotch Egg£7black pudding, egg, wholegrain mustard
- Jerusalem Artichoke Tart Tatin£11Jerusalem artichoke, puff pastry, Cashel blue cheeseV
- Salt Baked Beetroot£10beetroot, heritage squash, radicchioVG
- Chicken Liver Parfait£10chicken liver, balsamic onion chutney, sourdough
Mains5
- Cyder Battered Haddock£19.50haddock, cyder batter, house chips, mushy peas, tartare sauceour readingPESC
- Heritage Squash Risotto£17risotto rice, harissa roasted squash, crispy sageVG
- Pork & Black Pudding Sausages£18pork sausages, black pudding, mash, savoy cabbage, crispy onions, gravy
- Short rib & brisket British burger£18.50short rib & brisket patty, sesame seeded bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, fries
- The plant burger£18.50plant patty, sesame seeded bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, friesour readingV
Roasts4
- 28-day aged West Country Rump Of Beef£24.50beef rump, horseradish cream, double egg Yorkshire pudding, crushed celeriac, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots, beef dripping potatoes, gravy
- Half Hertfordshire Chicken With Lemon & Thyme£22.50chicken, lemon, thyme, bread sauce, double egg Yorkshire pudding, crushed celeriac, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots, beef dripping potatoes, gravy
- Slow Roast Dingley Dell Pork Belly£21pork belly, apple sauce, double egg Yorkshire pudding, crushed celeriac, seasonal greens, maple glazed carrots, beef dripping potatoes, gravy
- Heritage Beets, Leeks, Wild Mushroom & Vegan Feta Wellington£18.50beetroot, leek, wild mushroom, vegan feta, pastry, vegan roast garnish, gravyVG
Sides6
- House Chips/ Fries£6potato, lemon & garlic aioliV
- Pigs In Blanket£5.50sausage, bacon
- Truffled Cauliflower Cheese£5.50cauliflower, cheese sauce, truffleV
- Tenderstem Broccoli£6tenderstem broccoli, chilliVG
- Savoy Cabbage£6savoy cabbage, wholegrain mustardV
- Maple Glazed Carrots£5carrots, mapleV
Lunch menu
Lunch
Mon to Thu 12:00 to 16:0010 itemsVenue website
Printed: “Available Mon-Thurs, 12-4”
Toasties3
- Cheddar & Maple Glazed Gammon£13cheddar, maple glazed gammon, bread, cup of soup or fries
- Cheddar & Caramelised Onion£12cheddar, caramelised onion, bread, cup of soup or friesV
- VG Cheddar & Tomato Chutney£12vegan cheddar, tomato chutney, bread, cup of soup or friesVG
Lunch4
- Curried King Prawns£17king prawns, curry sauce, samphire, friesour readingPESC
- Gammon, Egg & Chips£17gammon, egg, chips, tomato chutney
- Guinness Rarebit£11cheese, Guinness, bacon jam
- Chicken & Herb Pie£14chicken, herbs, pastry, buttered greens, peas, gravy
On The Side3
- Triple Cooked Chips/ Fries£6potato, lemon & garlic aioliour readingV
- Tenderstem Broccoli£6tenderstem broccoli, chilliVG
- Seasonal Leaf Salad£5.50leavesVG
Desserts menu
Puddings
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Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
Puddings6
- Affogato£6ice cream, espressoVG
- Double Chocolate Brownie£8chocolate brownie, cherry compote, salted caramel ice creamV
- Sticky Toffee Pudding£8sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, honeycomb ice creamV
- Apple & Spiced Plum Crumble£8apple, spiced plum, crumble, custardV
- Selection Of Judes Ice Cream£3.50ice creamVG
- Davidstow Cheddar & Cashel Blue Cheese£10Davidstow cheddar, Cashel blue, tomato chutney, crostiniV
Children's menu
Little Adults
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Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
Mains5
- Breaded Fish Fingers£9.50breaded fish fingers, fries, peasour readingPESC
- Child Cheese Beef Burger£9beef patty, cheese, sesame bun, fries
- Macaroni Cheese£7macaroni, cheese sauce, garden peas, sourdoughour readingV
- Goujon Of Chicken Burger£10chicken goujon, sesame bun, fries
- Cumberland Sausage & Mash£9Cumberland sausage, mash, peas, gravy
Children's menu
Little Adults Sunday
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Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
Roasts3
- Roast Beef£10beef, double egg Yorkshire pudding, seasonal greens, crushed celeriac, maple glazed carrot, beef dripping potatoes, gravy
- Roast Chicken£9chicken, double egg Yorkshire pudding, seasonal greens, crushed celeriac, maple glazed carrot, beef dripping potatoes, gravy
- Wellington£8.50wellington, double egg Yorkshire pudding, seasonal greens, crushed celeriac, maple glazed carrot, beef dripping potatoes, gravyVVG
Mains3
- Breaded Fish Finger, Fries & Peas£8breaded fish finger, fries, peasour readingPESC
- Child Cheese Beef Burger£9beef patty, cheese, sesame bun, fries
- Macaroni & cheese£7macaroni, cheese sauce, garden peas, sourdoughour readingV
Drinks menu
Winter Cocktails
Times not printed21 itemsVenue website
Menu dated: Winter 2026
21 drinks. We do not copy drinks lists: see it on the venue's site.
Set menu menu
Festive Menu (3 courses £55 per person)
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Menu dated: Christmas 2026
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
To Start3
- Spiced butternut squash soup3 courses £55 ppbutternut squash, chestnut gremolata, sourdoughVG
- Devon crab & crayfish cocktail3 courses £55 ppcrab, crayfish, chicory, radicchio, samphire, Bloody Mary sauceour readingPESC
- Chicken liver parfait3 courses £55 ppchicken liver, apple & celeriac remoulade, pickles, sourdough
Mains6
- Crown of English turkey3 courses £55 ppturkey, goose fat roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, Brussels sprouts, maple roast parsnip, pig in blanket, cranberry sauce, gravy
- West Country rump of beef3 courses £55 ppbeef rump, goose fat roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, Brussels sprouts, maple roast parsnip, pig in blanket, horseradish sauce, gravy
- Truffled mushroom & chestnut pie3 courses £55 ppmushroom, truffle, chestnut, pastry, crushed winter roots, Brussels tops, gravyVG
- Devon crab & scallop tagliatelle3 courses £55 ppcrab, scallop, tagliatelle, chilli, dill, lemonour readingPESC
- Pork schnitzel3 courses £55 pppork, breadcrumb, fried St. Ewe egg, tenderstem broccoli, smoked anchovy & caper butter sauce
- Heritage squash risotto3 courses £55 pprisotto rice, squash, crispy sage, chestnut gremolataVG
Puddings4
- Christmas pudding3 courses £55 ppChristmas pudding, brandy butter ice creamV
- Apple, fig & chestnut crumble3 courses £55 ppapple, fig, chestnut, crumble, bay leaf custardV
- Dark chocolate brownie3 courses £55 ppdark chocolate brownie, caramel sauce, clotted creamV
- Bath Soft Cheese, Devonshire honey cake, truffle honey3 courses £55 ppBath soft cheese, Devonshire honey cake, truffle honeyV
For The Table4
- Cauliflower cheese£6cauliflower, cheese sauceV
- Pigs in blankets£6sausage, bacon
- Pork, apple & leek stuffing£6pork, apple, leek, breadcrumb
- Maple roast heritage carrots£6heritage carrots, mapleVG
Set menu menu
Festive Sharers
Times not printed5 itemsPDF menu
Menu dated: Christmas 2026
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
Boards (each designed for 5 people)5
- Pork, sage & chestnut Scotch eggs board£75pork, sage & chestnut Scotch eggs, pig in blanket sausage rolls, Davidstow Cheddar cheese straws, English mustard, HP brown sauce
- Baked Cornish Camembert£75Camembert, cranberries, walnuts, pistachios, toasted sourdoughV
- Braised ox cheek mini beef burgers£75braised ox cheek mini burgers, Parmesan fries, plum ketchup, harissa mayonnaise
- Salt-baked beetroot, roasted artichoke, radicchio, pickled walnut & pear salad£60salt-baked beetroot, roasted artichoke, radicchio, pickled walnut, pearVG
- Plant-based & roasted squash mini burgers£75plant-based mini burgers, roasted squash, fries, mayonnaise, plum ketchupVG
Drinks menu
Festive Drinks
Times not printed26 itemsPDF menu
Menu dated: Christmas 2026
26 drinks. We do not copy drinks lists: see the venue's PDF.
Children's menu
Festive Menu - Young'sters (3 courses £30 per person)
Times not printed12 itemsPDF menu
Menu dated: Christmas 2026
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Food service Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Pub open Mon-Wed 11-23, Thu-Fri 11-00, Sat 12-00, Sun 12-23. Christmas Eve 11am-9pm, Christmas Day 12-6pm, Boxing Day 12-10.30pm, NYE 12pm-1am, NYD 12-10.30pm. Garden and pub area are adults-only (no under 18s) after 6pm.
To start4
- Roast cauliflower soup3 courses £30 ppcauliflower, toasted sourdoughVG
- Beef croquettes3 courses £30 ppbeef, breadcrumb, Parmesan
- Chicken liver pâté3 courses £30 ppchicken liver, plum chutney, sourdough
- Hummus, crudités, sourdough3 courses £30 pphummus, crudités, sourdoughVG
Mains4
- Crown of English roast turkey3 courses £30 ppturkey, roast potatoes, pig in blanket, maple roast parsnip & carrots, gravy
- West Country rump of beef3 courses £30 ppbeef rump, roast potatoes, pig in blanket, maple roast parsnip & carrots, gravy
- Fish & Chips3 courses £30 ppbattered haddock, chips, peas, tartare sauceour readingPESC
- Parsnip & celeriac nut roast3 courses £30 ppparsnip, celeriac, nuts, roast potatoes, roast carrots & parsnip, gravyVG
Puddings4
- Christmas pudding3 courses £30 ppChristmas pudding, vanilla ice creamV
- Apple & fig crumble3 courses £30 ppapple, fig, crumble, vanilla ice creamV
- Chocolate brownie3 courses £30 ppchocolate brownie, vanilla ice creamVG
- Davidstow Cheddar, quince jelly, grapes, seeded crispbread3 courses £30 ppDavidstow Cheddar, quince jelly, grapes, seeded crispbreadV
Set menu menu
Christmas Day (£105 per person)
12:00 to 18:0015 itemsPDF menu
Printed: “Christmas Day 12pm - 6pm (opening hours given on the Christmas page)”
Menu dated: Christmas 2026
To Start5
- Spiced butternut squash soup£105 ppbutternut squash, chestnut gremolata, sourdoughVG
- Orange & fennel crusted venison carpaccio£105 ppvenison, orange, fennel, apple & kohlrabi remoulade, cranberries
- Baked South Coast scallops in the shell£105 ppscallops, samphire, clementine, garlic butterour readingPESC
- Jerusalem artichoke & truffle tart£105 ppJerusalem artichoke, truffle, pastry, pickled walnuts, chestnut gremolataVG
- Heritage beetroot salad£105 ppbeetroot, goat's curd, truffle, radicchioV
Mains (all served with double egg Yorkshire pudding, goose fat roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, crushed winter roots, maple roast parsnip, gravy)5
- Crown of English turkey, maple roast gammon, Gressingham duck breast£105 ppturkey, maple roast gammon, duck breast, pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce
- West Country 28-day-aged sirloin of beef£105 ppbeef sirloin, pigs in blankets, horseradish sauce
- Pan roasted Gressingham duck breast£105 ppduck breast, confit duck leg croquette, celeriac purée, girolle mushrooms, sea purslane
- Salt baked beetroot, truffle & wild mushroom Wellington£105 ppbeetroot, truffle, wild mushroom, pastry, celeriac purée, Brussels tops, red onion gravyVG
- Pan roasted halibut suprême£105 pphalibut, Jerusalem artichoke, girolle mushrooms, samphire, Champagne butter sauceour readingPESC
Puddings4
- Christmas pudding£105 ppChristmas pudding, brandy butter ice creamV
- Salted chocolate, hazelnut & Kirsch cherry mousse£105 ppchocolate, hazelnut, Kirsch cherry, mousseV
- Clementine posset, almond shortbread£105 ppclementine posset, almond shortbreadVG
- Long Clawson Blue Stilton, Devonshire honey cake, truffle honey£105 ppLong Clawson Blue Stilton, Devonshire honey cake, truffle honeyV
To Finish1
- Salted chocolate truffles£105 ppchocolate truffles, saltV
Children's menu
Christmas Day - Young'sters (3 courses £75 per person)
12:00 to 18:0011 itemsPDF menu
Printed: “Christmas Day 12pm - 6pm (opening hours given on the Christmas page)”
Menu dated: Christmas 2026
To start4
- Roast cauliflower soup3 courses £75 ppcauliflower, toasted sourdoughVG
- Beef croquettes3 courses £75 ppbeef, breadcrumb, Parmesan
- Chicken liver pâté3 courses £75 ppchicken liver, plum chutney, sourdough
- Hummus, crudités, sourdough3 courses £75 pphummus, crudités, sourdoughVG
Mains (all served with double egg Yorkshire pudding, goose fat roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, crushed winter roots, maple roast parsnip, gravy)3
- Crown of English turkey, pigs in blankets3 courses £75 ppturkey, pigs in blankets
- West Country 28 day aged sirloin of beef, pigs in blankets3 courses £75 ppbeef sirloin, pigs in blankets
- Parsnip & celeriac nut roast3 courses £75 ppparsnip, celeriac, nuts, maple roast parsnip & carrots, roast potatoes, gravyVG
Puddings4
- Christmas pudding3 courses £75 ppChristmas pudding, vanilla ice creamV
- Apple & fig crumble3 courses £75 ppapple, fig, crumble, vanilla ice creamV
- Chocolate brownie3 courses £75 ppchocolate brownie, vanilla ice creamVG
- Davidstow Cheddar, quince jelly, grapes, seeded crispbread3 courses £75 ppDavidstow Cheddar, quince jelly, grapes, seeded crispbreadV
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