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4.9
- 4.9Food
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- 4.7Ambience
- 4.7Value
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Franks Canteen
4.9 (414)
£26 to £40
European
86 Highbury Park, Highbury East, London N5 2XE
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Franks Canteen
4.9
£26 to £40
European
Highbury
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2 people
26 Oct 2026
19:00
About this restaurant
- Neighbourhood gem
- Great for brunch
- Charming
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesEuropean, British, Contemporary European
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue 07:30–15:30 Wed–Fri 07:30–21:30 Sat 09:00–21:30 Sun 09:00–16:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsCash not accepted
- Dress CodeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefPaul Warburton
- CateringAvailable for outside catering. All events.
- Private party facilitiesAvailable for private dining up to 24 guests.
- AreaHighbury
- Cross StreetHighbury Park
- Parking DetailsStreet Parking
- Public transportClosest tube station is Arsenal or Highbury & Islington or Finsbury Park
- AdditionalDog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Reviews
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Diners' Choice Awards
London
Best Overall
London
Best Food
London
European
North London
Best Overall
North London
Best Food
North London
Best Service
North London
Best Value
North London
Great for brunch
North London
Innovative
North London
Gluten-free-friendly
North London
Vegetarian-friendly
Review summary
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414 Reviews
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Stewart Gold
London25 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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ana
London2 reviews
5.0Dined on 17 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Claire
London22 reviews
5.0Dined on 10 October 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Farah
London5 reviews
5.0Dined on 11 September 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Padraic
London3 reviews
5.0Dined on 27 August 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mike Gold
Norfolk/Suffolk9 reviews
5.0Dined on 21 August 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Fiona
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0Dined on 3 August 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kevin
Berkshire1 review
5.0Dined on 16 July 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Bianca
London9 reviews
5.0Dined on 28 June 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Johnny
London3 reviews
5.0Dined on 6 June 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesEuropean, British, Contemporary European
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue 07:30–15:30 Wed–Fri 07:30–21:30 Sat 09:00–21:30 Sun 09:00–16:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsCash not accepted
- Dress CodeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefPaul Warburton
- CateringAvailable for outside catering. All events.
- Private party facilitiesAvailable for private dining up to 24 guests.
- AreaHighbury
- Cross StreetHighbury Park
- Parking DetailsStreet Parking
- Public transportClosest tube station is Arsenal or Highbury & Islington or Finsbury Park
- AdditionalDog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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FAQs
Yes, Franks Canteen suits date night, with evenings described as candlelit and cosy, thoughtful small-plate menus and attentive service that many guests call ideal for a special evening.
Portions at Franks Canteen are generous, guests frequently describe dishes as plentiful and say they leave comfortably full.
Franks Canteen’s happy hour, half-price drinks and snacks, runs 4–6pm Wednesday–Saturday and is a lively pick; for a quieter dinner, guests report Thursday evenings tend to be relatively empty.
Franks Canteen is open Mon, Tue 07:30–15:30; Wed–Fri 07:30–21:30; Sat 09:00–21:30; Sun 09:00–16:00. The venue also runs a £22 prix fixe lunch Mon–Fri, free BYO on Wednesday evenings, and a happy hour Wed–Sat.
Franks Canteen feels like a small, cosy neighbourhood canteen, warm and welcoming, candlelit in the evenings and intimate for dinner, with bustling, lively brunch sessions at peak times.
Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.
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Franks Canteen
4.9
£26 to £40
European
Highbury
Make a booking
2 people
26 Oct 2026
19:00