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You might need to negotiate your way through the debris left by the stalls of Chapel Market, but this big, airy gastropub at one end is a worthy destination. Folding doors open up in warm weather, heat from the open kitchen keeps things cosy in winter, & punters tuck into accomplished food at decent prices throughout the year. Seasonality & provenance are important, so in spring you might find wood pigeon & wild-garlic lasagne, or vanilla pannacotta with braised rhubarb. Bread is made here using flour from London’s last remaining mill (in Enfield); smoking, pickling & curing are done in-house, too. There have been reports of slow service, so perhaps it’s best to come when you’ve time to sample the selection of real ales from small UK breweries, or wine from a list that includes a Portuguese house at £15.50, as well as a few choices by the 500ml carafe.

Overall Diner Rating

6.7
Food & Drink
7.7
Service
6.3
Atmosphere
7.0
Value
5.7

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  1. DFF
    Silver Reviewer

    DFF ( 40s, Male, London )

    11 July 2011

    Agree with the previous reviewer this is not the cheapest place to eat, but the produce is top quality and the cooking is great. The menu is also varied and changes with the seasons.

    I like this place, I like it alot and always choose it as a place for a lazy Saturday lunch/afternoon with a group of friends when we hook up occassionally.

    I have never eaten in the evening so not too sure what the atmosphere is like then but for a lazy lunch it is great, not too busy, but enough to give it a little buzz!

    • Overall: 7
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 6
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  2. Continental Diner
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    Continental Diner ( United Kingdom )

    November 2009

    Restaurants and Gastropubs are not that plentiful in this part of London. The Compass is a good place, but a bit pricey for what it offers. Produce is sourced in the home counties, which might explain part of the hefty bill, but the wine list is also not cheap. The price aside, it is the kind of place you wish well: a bunch of turly independent entrepreneurs. I hope they stay on course.

    • Overall: 6
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 4
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Essential Details for The Compass

  • Address: 58 Penton St, London N1 9PZ
  • Telephone: 020 7837 3891
  • Email: info@thecompassn1.co.uk
  • Website: Visit The Compass
  • Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12N-11pm (Fri, Sat-12M Sun-10.30pm)
  • Capacities: Private room for 75 people
  • Restaurant Facilities: Alfresco dining area

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Diner reviews for The Compass

  1. DFF
    Silver Reviewer

    DFF ( 40s, Male, London )

    11 July 2011

    Agree with the previous reviewer this is not the cheapest place to eat, but the produce is top quality and the cooking is great. The menu is also varied and changes with the seasons.

    I like this place, I like it alot and always choose it as a place for a lazy Saturday lunch/afternoon with a group of friends when we hook up occassionally.

    I have… More

    • Overall: 7
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 6
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  2. Continental Diner
    Gold Reviewer

    Continental Diner ( United Kingdom )

    November 2009

    Restaurants and Gastropubs are not that plentiful in this part of London. The Compass is a good place, but a bit pricey for what it offers. Produce is sourced in the home counties, which might explain part of the hefty bill, but the wine list is also not cheap. The price aside, it is the kind of place you wish well: a bunch of turly independent… More

    • Overall: 6
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 4
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