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Exterior - Tollington's, London, Greater London

Tollington's

4.6 (247)
£26 to £40
Fish
172 Tollington Park, London, Greater London N4 3AJ

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Tollington's

4.6
£26 to £40
Fish
Holloway

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
A small fish restaurant from the Four Legs team (The Plimsoll). A love letter to Spain and Portugal and the inspiration for all of the wet rice dishes now found across menus in the city. Viva la Inspiración.

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 palate and 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.

In the warmer months the pavement becomes alive with customers and the food reflects the weather. In winter people huddle indoors and enjoy the heartier mountain foods of Iberia.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Tollington's.

4.6

4.6
(247)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Best Food

Review summary

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Tollington's offers an "excellent and different" menu with fabulous cooking and attentive staff. Diners enjoy "great food, service, and vibe," making it a new favorite spot. The seafood and tapas dishes are a treat, with standout dishes like scallops and patatas bravas. The atmosphere is vibrant, perfect for a fun night out.
247 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I just didn’t enjoy the food much. Stools really uncomfortable and the ledge was pretty awkward to eat off.

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  2. Derryck

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant - nicely informal, great menu and fabulous cooking. Staff were attentive and friendly. Great experience

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  3. Shira

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat for seafood lovers. Great for a night out with friends over delicious Portuguese/Spanish inspired tapas dishes and drinks. This was a beautiful treat!

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  4. Amanda

    Newcastle and Northumberland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and vibe! We can't wait to come back to try more of the dishes. New favourite spot.

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  5. Donal

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good, food was amazing but pricy.

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  6. Ben

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic, staff really attentive, never waiting long for food to come or for staff to ask for anything.

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  7. Milly

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Delicious scallops in harissa butter, the tomato salad, croquettes, calamari and excellent negronis. Great vibe too.

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  8. Emily

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, relaxed vibe, great service. We were sat in the main room with the kitchen - there was not much room at the bar around the side, but it was quieter than in the dining room! Nice drinks list although costs mounted quickly by the glass

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  9. Tim Gold

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant and boisterous in the back room on Saturday night. Could be Barrio Alto or Nervion not Finsbury Park.

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  10. Jordy Gold

    Vancouver / British Columbia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding by all accounts. Small yet comfortable. Staff was intimate with the menu and good suggestions. One of our best meals in London

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FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers note staff have allowed pushchairs and children have enjoyed dishes such as the patatas bravas, making Tollington's an easy, casual choice for parents.

Yes, at least one reviewer calls Tollington's dog friendly and visited for that reason.

Sundays are a lovely pick, Tollington's is open Sun 12:00–17:00 and guests praise sunny Sunday lunches and sitting outside for a holiday-like tapas experience.

Private dining isn't part of Tollington's offering, private parties are not available, with the focus on the lively, open dining room and tapas-style sharing.

Yes, Tollington's is often recommended for dates and special evenings, with guests praising its atmosphere, standout seafood and memorable experiences for couples.

The menu is centred on small plates meant for sharing, guests frequently describe the dishes as shareable, with several parties leaving satisfied and comfortably full.

Reviewers describe Tollington's as dog-friendly, guests have visited because the place is dog friendly.

Tollington's is at its loveliest for a relaxed, sun-soaked lunch in warmer months when the pavement fills up and you can eat outside; Friday evenings tend to be busier and more lively.

Yes, Tollington's offers outdoor/pavement seating in warmer weather; several guests mention choosing to sit outside and enjoying sunny lunches and the pavement coming alive in warm months.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a relaxed visit to Tollington's.

Tollington's feels like a repurposed chippy turned Spanish tapas bar, warm, convivial and Mediterranean in spirit, with buzzy bar/ledge seating, an open kitchen and a tucked-back dining room.

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Tollington's

4.6
£26 to £40
Fish
Holloway

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
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