William IV

William IV is a gastropub on Shepherdess Walk in Islington, close to the canal between Old Street and Angel. Hot Dinners picks it as one of the best restaurants in the area, describing "downstairs a proper pub, loud and busy with a bar food selection that covers all the basics" and upstairs "a separate menu and space to sit back and relax" with "an experienced team using connections with great suppliers to serve up a seasonal menu that focuses on great produce." Real fires in winter; large windows for summer lunches make it perfect year-round.

The seasonal menu changes regularly and focuses on quality British produce: roasts, grills and modern British sharing plates. The bar downstairs serves a selection of ales, wines and cocktails. Booking recommended for the upstairs dining room, especially at weekends.