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Tollington's, London, Greater London

Tollington's

4.5
4.5
70 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Charming
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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What 70 people are saying

Tollington's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Hot spot

Review summary

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Tollington's offers a unique tapas experience with "phenomenal" food and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fantastic" service and "creative" menu, although seating can be tight. Highlights include the "scallops and potatoes bravas" and "cod cheeks with capers." A true gem for tapas lovers in London, it's "absolutely worth the hype."
70 Reviews

  1. Alex

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow. That was one of the best meals we have had in recent memory. And I’m not even really a fish guy (there was a pork roll thing which was banging.) they let us bring the pushchair in which was a touch and the staff really knew their way around the menu. The food was fast and delicious. Grace dent was right about the chip they’re amazing. The pudding was amazing. Their beers (alcoholic and non alcoholic) were great. Can’t speak highly enough of our experience. Also love the vibe. Love that they kept the oldschool chippy feel.

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  2. Malcolm

    Oxford10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We wanted somewhere local, with good food, good atmosphere and friendly staff - we got it! The menu is small, but varied and something to suit everyone's taste. We loved it. Not pretentious just well cooked tasty food.

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  3. Hora

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Read Grace D review a while back and wanted to experience the place. I was totally knocked out by both the chips and bifana.

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  4. Julian

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal, great vibe, will be back again soon

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  5. Estefania

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection, loved our waiter, food was phenomenal clever and great quality!

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  6. Caleb

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Banging tunes - friendly staff! Banging scran! Toilet roll soft

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  7. Lawrence

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning food, warm service. 100 would go again.

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  8. Rory

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us enjoyed a wonderful meal. Highlights included the scallops and the octopus but every plate was scraped clean. Food came out at the perfect rate, with new dishes appearing just as we finished the previous ones. Friendly service and ambience. Definitely the best tapas I’ve had in London, and the fact that it’s a converted chippy does somehow help create an authentic tapas bar vibe. Worth knowing that they only do 3 types of wine - red, white and rose. We had the red and the white which were both perfectly quaffable. I plan to return soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Service is poor, it felt like they were doing you a favour by willing to serve you. The food was delicious but the seating is also very cramped.

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  10. JohnB

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 18:30 booking and on arrival were led through a packed front area - the old fish & chip shop - to the back room with small tables and rather low stools. Water arrived instantly and then we ordered drinks, coke and beer (the latter cheaper than most and very good Estrella). We ordered six dishes - contrary to one reviewer, they came in pairs at nicely spaced intervals - essential given the table size. All were very tasty, I particularly enjoyed the hake. Service was very efficient and unobtrusive. Overall a good experience and we will certainly go again.

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Tollington's is rated 4.5 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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172 Tollington Park, London, Greater London N4 3AJ

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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
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