Tollington's

4.5

49 Reviews

£26 to £40

Fish

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Hot spot

We do take a limited number of online bookings but walk-ins are very welcome (and encouraged)!

Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mind

The idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result a chippy in North London with church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends just fish, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour

Split between two rooms, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back room - lower lighting, lower seating, a slight calm compared to the front room. Works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Dining Bar, Spanish
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
020 7281 4644
Website
https://www.instagram.com/tollingtons.fishbar/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
172 Tollington Park, London, Greater London N4 3AJ
Neighborhood
Holloway
Parking details
None

What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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North London
Innovative
North London
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tollington's offers a lively, Spanish-inspired dining experience with "delicious food" and a "relaxed and friendly" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "imaginative tapas menu" and "fabulous" dishes like Bravas Chips. Though some find seating uncomfortable and service rushed, the "excellent fish" and "lovely staff" make it a must-visit.

49 Reviews

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Greg
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Squid and Cod cheeks were to die for. Staff were really friendly and service was quick. Chips Bravas were a bit of a miss for us but overall very good experience.
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JUNKO
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good and service were good. It was not cheap. Seating were not comfortable. We will go back.
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James
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 4. Great food in a fun place served by lovely people at a reasonable price. What more could one ask.
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Matt
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious especially the Bravas Chips and Cod with Curry. Very busy as expected so it was as difficult for staff to be as attentive as I expect they would be at quieter times. Overall though it’s really about the food quality and that made it 5*
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Robert
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing and will never listen to Grace Dent again. If you want good tapas go to San Sebastian where it’s better and cheaper
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Gianluca
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful experience. Incredible food and amazing staff. Ace!
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bethan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot, relaxed and friendly - with really tasty fish and wine
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Sue
Cambridge
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really nice food but some prices made us wince.... The peri peri slip sole was our standout dish. The chistorra was also really good but tiny. Service was lovely. Can't disagree with Grace Dent on the chips bravas!
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Chloe
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food solid drinks might be back again depending if theyre as strict as the table turn timings as told
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Michael
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Basic environs but good food. Maybe could be better value
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Tollington's is rated 4.5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

172 Tollington Park, London, Greater London N4 3AJ

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Holloway
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Dining Bar, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.instagram.com/tollingtons.fishbar/
Phone number
020 7281 4644

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What 49 people are saying

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