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Highbury / Canonbury · London

Rake at The Compton Arms

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A tucked-away Canonbury pub of over 200 years that hosts young chef residencies; Rake (Jay Claus and Syrus Pickhaver) cook retro British food with a sense of history, down to clapshot with the Sunday roast.

Address
Compton Arms, 4 Compton Ave, London N1 2XD
Hours
Mon-Thu 15:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-22:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
All Sunday roasts GBP 25 (Time Out, 2026)
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • Order the ray wing tenders on a crumpet with golden syrup, or half a roast chicken with chips and curry mayo.
  • Sunday roasts 12:30-16:30; the hidden back courtyard is the summer spot.

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