VQ Islington
Conveniently located on bustling Upper Street, opposite the Town Hall. Our newest VQ is a stylish and comfortable café, restaurant & bar with a botanical vibe and stunning skylight at the rear.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and brinner!
Open late during the week and 24 hours EVERY weekend.
Reservations & Enquiries:
To book a table or make an enquiry please call 020 3745 7224 or email: islington@vqrestaurants.com
Opening Times:
Wednesday: 6pm - 1am
Thursday: 8am - 3am
Friday: 8am - 8am (24 Hours)
Saturday: 8am - 8am (24 Hours)
Sun: 8am - Midnight
Alcohol can be served:
Monday – Thursday: 10am – close
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 5.30am
Sunday: midday - close
After 1 am alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal.
Valid ID required on entrance after midnight (ID scanner in operation)
BREAKFAST ANY TIME
CLASSICS
blueberries, strawberries, bananas, maple syrup + choice of crispy bacon, ice cream or nutella
scrambled eggs, chorizo, hash browns,
roasted peppers, fried onions, guacomole
fried egg, toasted english muffin, cumberland sausage, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, mushroom, baked beans
scrambled eggs, crispy bacon,
cheddar cheese, sweet chilli jam
poached eggs, potato rosti,
crispy bacon, hollandaise
minute steak, scrambled eggs,
grilled tomato, hash browns
choice of ham or crispy bacon
add spinach +1.50 / +3.00
grilled tomato, mushrooms,
baked beans +1.25
fried, boiled, poached egg +1.25
cumberland sausage, chorizo,
vegetarian sausage +2.00
crispy bacon, hash browns,
avocado +2.50
smoked salmon +5.00
VEGGIE
greek yoghurt, honey
banana, mixed berries, greek yoghurt
mixed berry compote
or apple & cinnamon
mixed fruit, chantilly cream, maple syrup
toasted sourdough
fried egg, toasted english muffin,
sausage, avocado, hash browns,
grilled tomato, mushroom, baked
beans
poached, boiled or fried
scrambled +1.25
poached egg, english muffin,
hollandaise, mixed seeds
OMELETTES
chorizo, potatoes, tomatoes, onions
ham, gruyère, spinach
+ 1.25 PER FILLING
from a choice of spinach, red
peppers, cheddar, bacon, mushrooms,
ham, onions, tomatoes, gruyère
egg white omelettes +2.00
DAY MENU
TO START
warm flat bread
basil, garlic, olive oil
tzatziki
french fries, tomato, guacamole, crispy onions, sour cream, cheese sauce
french fries, chicken, crispy bacon, red peppers, spring onions, cheese sauce
sweet chilli mayo
sweet chilli sauce
piri-piri sauce
guacamole, gruyère, sour cream
SALADS
pomegranate, feta, baby beetroot,
butternut squash, mixed leaves,
roasted pine nuts, vinaigrette dressing
red & white quinoa, broccoli, kale, feta,
cherry tomato, poached egg, toasted
mixed seeds, honey dressing
add chicken +3.00
add crispy bacon +2.50
add poached egg +1.25
grilled chicken, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, mixed leaves, soft boiled egg, roquefort, house dressing
PASTA
spicy tomato sauce, baby mozzarella
add chorizo +2.00
add chicken +3.00
add king prawns +3.50
grated parmesan
crispy pancetta, egg, cream, parmesan
king prawns, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli, garlic, lemon
SIDES
DESSERTS
caramel sauce
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
raspberry compote
caramel sauce
vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce
vanilla, chocolate, strawberry,
salted caramel
BURGERS
add cheddar cheese, fried egg
or caramelised onions +1.25
add crispy bacon or guacamole +2.50
southern fried chicken, cheddar,
coleslaw, hash browns, lettuce,
tomato, sweet chilli mayo
southern fried chicken, chorizo, salsa chipotle, tomato relish, guacamole, lettuce, mexicana cheese, mayonnaise
southern fried chicken, tomato, lettuce, sweet chilli mayo
breaded haddock fillet, lettuce, white cabbage, shallots, dill, tartare sauce
vegan patty, feta, tomato,
cucumber, rocket, guacamole,
pomegranate, mayonnaise
SANDWICHES
grilled chicken, crispy bacon,
lettuce, tomato, melted cheddar,
mustard mayonnaise
ribeye steak, caramelised
onions, tomato, rocket,
horseradish, toasted ciabatta
hummus, feta, tomato, cucumber,
rocket, pesto, toasted ciabatta
MAINS
pan fried salmon fillet, asparagus,
bok choy, sweet potato mash,
teriyaki sauce
garden peas, tartare sauce
chunky chips, grilled tomato –
bearnaise or peppercorn sauce
smoky bbq sauce, coleslaw, french fries
maple syrup
breaded chicken breast, fried egg,
spaghetti pomodoro
chicken breast, mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce, coriander, pepper & onion garnish,
basmati rice, poppadom
DRINKS
CHAMPAGNE & PROSECCO
125ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
125ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
WHITE WINE
125ML GLASS / 175ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
Delightfully clean & refreshing with moreish citrus fruit.
Light easy drinking style – lovely aromas of apple & pear.
Exotic aromas of dried apricots, pineapple,
banana & lychee.
A speciality of the Languedoc coast, deliciously floral & dry
A cut above your normal Chardonnay –
expressive fruit, unoaked yet with great depth.
Mouth-watering Kiwi Sauvignon –
classic gooseberry & refreshing citrus fruit.
Refined Piedmontese stunner with mouth-tingling acidity & appealing scented fruit flavours.
COCKTAILS ALL 10.95
HIGHBALL
Belvedere Vodka, Vanilla
Syrup, Strawberry Puree,
Cranberry Juice
Whitley Neill Aloe
Cucumber Gin,
Gomme Syrup, Lemon
Juice, Soda Water
JJ Whitley Vodka,
Passion Fruit Puree,
Blood Orange Puree,
Grenadine Syrup,
Orange Juice, Lemonade
Chairman’s Spiced Rum,
Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
TUMBLER
Deadman’s Fingers
Coconut Rum, Chairman’s
Spiced Rum, Orange
Juice, Coconut Puree,
Pineapple Juice
Bombay Gin, Campari,
Martini Rosso
Cazcabel Reposado
Tequila, Lime Juice,
Agave Syrup
Jack Daniels American
Whiskey, Vanilla Syrup,
Caramel Syrup, Lemon
Juice, Apple Juice
Hennessey VS Cognac,
Caramel Syrup, Cranberry
Juice, Lemon Juice
MARTINI
JJ Whitley Vanilla Vodka,
Blend Liqueur, Passion
Fruit Puree, Vanilla Syrup,
Shot of Prosecco
Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlua
Coffee Liqueur, Espresso
Shot, Gomme Syrup
Belvedere Vodka,
Chambord Liqueur,
Pineapple Juice
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Rum, Lime Juice, Gomme
Syrup, Tropical Fruit,
Pineapple Juice
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum,
Lime Juice, Gomme Syrup,
Berries, Cranberry Juice
VIRGIN 5.95
Passionfruit, Blood
Orange, Orange,
Lemonade
Berries, Coconut,
Watermelon, Cream
Apple Juice, Mint,
Cucumber, Sugar Syrup,
Lime Juice
Tomato Juice,
Spicy Mix, Lemon
RED WINE
125ML GLASS / 175ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
Charming red berry fruit character, soft & well rounded.
Deep purple in colour with intense spicy aromas
of blackberries and damsons.
High altitude with backdrop of the Andes –
packed with jammy black fruits
Succulent, smooth & easy drinking dry red with juicy morello cherry & blackcurrant fruit flavours.
Attractive cherry & plum scented spice flavours
– lovely smooth & tempting palate.
The perfect ‘Trinity’ of Pinot Noir flavours –
raspberries, cherries & violets!
Very stylish modern claret with aromas
of dark plum & spice.
ROSÉ WINE
125ML GLASS / 175ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
Elegant pale pink with soft & seductive cherry fruit.
The perfect rosé! Rose petal pink, sublime summer
fruit flavours & delightfully dry
BEER & CIDER
(330ML BOTTLE)
(330ML CAN)
(330ML BOTTLE)
(500ML BOTTLE)
0.5% ABV UNFILTERED LAGER (330ML BOTTLE)
(330ML BOTTLE)
(500ML BOTTLE)
(500ML BOTTLE)
COLD PRESS
Strawberry, Apple, Lemon, Mint
Orange, Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit,
Turmeric, Cayenne, Black Pepper
Kale, Spinach, Celery, Romaine,
Cucumber, Apple, Lemon
Carrot, Orange, Apple, Ginger
Apple, Lemon, Ginger
SMOOTHIES
Raspberry, Blackberry, Strawberry
Grape, Blueberry, Strawberry, Banana
Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Mango
Blueberry, Banana, Carrot,
Courgette, Ginger
Mango, Pineapple, Banana,
Broccoli, Spinach, Celery
ICED DRINKS
Vanilla, Honeycomb, Strawberry,
Chocolate, Banana, Nutella, Oreo,
Salted Caramel
Add Vanilla, Caramel,
Hazelnut +0.50
JUICES
HOT DRINKS
Espresso, Macchiato 2.50
Americano, Cappuccino, Latte,
Double Espresso 2.95
Flat White, Mocha 3.25
English Breakfast, Earl Grey
ALMOND OR OAT MILK +0.50
Supreme Matcha Green
Three Chamomile
Chamomile, Vanilla & Manuka Honey
Elderberry & Echinacea
Three Mint
Vanilla Chai
Add Marshmallows +0.50
SOFT DRINKS
We only use Free Range Eggs & Organic Milk Vegetarian: V Vegan: VE Gluten Free bread available. Allergen information available. Please advise your server of any special dietary requirements. DISCRETIONARY SERVICE: 12.5% will be added to all bills.
BREAKFAST ANY TIME
CLASSICS
blueberries, strawberries, bananas, maple syrup + choice of crispy bacon, ice cream or nutella
fried egg, toasted english muffin, cumberland sausage, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, mushroom, baked beans
poached eggs, potato rosti,
crispy bacon, hollandaise
minute steak, scrambled eggs,
grilled tomato, hash browns
choice of ham or crispy bacon
VEGGIE
greek yoghurt, honey
poached egg, english muffin,
hollandaise, mixed seeds
toasted sourdough
fried egg, toasted english muffin,
sausage, avocado, hash browns, grilled
tomato, mushroom, baked beans
OMELETTES
chorizo, potatoes, tomatoes, onions
ham, gruyère, spinach
(+ 1.25) PER FILLING
from a choice of spinach, red
peppers, cheddar, bacon, mushrooms,
ham, onions, tomatoes, gruyère
egg white omelettes (+2.50)
WE ONLY USE FREE RANGE EGGS & ORGANIC MILK
NIGHT MENU
TO START
warm flat bread
basil, garlic, olive oil
tzatziki
french fries, tomato, guacamole, crispy onions, sour cream, cheese sauce
french fries, chicken, crispy bacon, red peppers, spring onions, cheese sauce
sweet chilli sauce
sweet chilli mayo
piri-piri sauce
guacamole, gruyère, sour cream
SALADS
pomegranate, feta, baby beetroot,
butternut squash, mixed leaves,
roasted pine nuts, vinaigrette dressing
add chicken +3.50
add crispy bacon +2.50
add poached egg +1.50
grilled chicken, crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, mixed leaves, soft boiled egg, roquefort, house dressing
PASTA
spicy tomato sauce, baby mozzarella
add chorizo +2.50
add chicken +3.50
add king prawns +3.95
grated parmesan
crispy pancetta, egg, cream, parmesan
king prawns, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli, garlic, lemon
SIDES
DESSERTS
caramel sauce
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
raspberry compote
caramel sauce
vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce
vanilla, chocolate, strawberry,
salted caramel
BURGERS
rench fries
add cheddar cheese, fried egg
or caramelised onions +1.50
add crispy bacon or guacamole +2.50
southern fried chicken, cheddar,
coleslaw, hash browns, lettuce,
tomato, sweet chilli mayo, french fries
southern fried chicken, chorizo, salsa chipotle, tomato relish, guacamole, lettuce, mexicana cheese, mayonnaise, french fries
southern fried chicken, tomato, lettuce, sweet chilli mayo, french fries
breaded haddock fillet, lettuce, white cabbage, shallots, dill, tartare sauce, french fries
vegan patty, feta, tomato,
cucumber, rocket, guacamole,
pomegranate, mayonnaise
SANDWICHES
grilled chicken, crispy bacon,
lettuce, tomato, melted cheddar,
mustard mayonnaise, french fries
ribeye steak, caramelised onions,
tomato, rocket, horseradish,
toasted ciabatta, french fries
hummus, feta, tomato, cucumber,
rocket, pesto, toasted ciabatta,
french fries
MAINS
pan fried salmon fillet, asparagus,
bok choy, sweet potato mash,
teriyaki sauce
chunky chips, grilled tomato –
bearnaise or peppercorn sauce
smoky bbq sauce, coleslaw, french fries
maple syrup
breaded chicken breast, fried egg,
spaghetti pomodoro
chicken breast, mildly spiced creamy coconut sauce, coriander, pepper & onion garnish,
basmati rice, poppadom
DRINKS
CHAMPAGNE & PROSECCO
125ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
WHITE WINE
175ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
Light easy drinking style – lovely aromas of apple & pear.
Exotic aromas of dried apricots, pineapple,
banana & lychee
A speciality of the Languedoc coast, deliciously floral & dry.
A cut above your normal Chardonnay –
expressive fruit, unoaked yet with great depth.
Mouth-watering Kiwi Sauvignon –
classic gooseberry and refreshing citrus fruit.
Refined Piedmontese stunner with mouth-tingling acidity & appealing scented fruit flavours.
COCKTAILS ALL 12.50
24 HOUR LIFE
Belvedere Vodka, Vanilla
Syrup, Strawberry Puree,
Cranberry Juice
CUCUMBER COLLINS
Whitley Neill Aloe
Cucumber Gin,
Gomme Syrup, Lemon
Juice, Soda Water
BLOODY RIPPER
JJ Whitley Vodka,
Passion Fruit Puree,
Blood Orange Puree,
Grenadine Syrup,
Orange Juice, Lemonade
DARK’N’STORMY
Chairman’s Spiced Rum,
Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
PAINKILLER
Deadman’s Fingers
Coconut Rum, Chairman’s
Spiced Rum, Orange
Juice, Coconut Puree,
Pineapple Juice
NEGRONI
Bombay Gin, Campari,
Martini Rosso
TOMMY’S MARGARITA
Cazcabel Reposado
Tequila, Lime Juice,
Agave Syrup
CLOUD 7
Jack Daniels American
Whiskey, Vanilla Syrup,
Caramel Syrup, Lemon
Juice, Apple Juice
CRANBERRY TALES
Hennessey VS Cognac,
Caramel Syrup, Cranberry
Juice, Lemon Juice
PORN STAR MARTINI
JJ Whitley Vanilla Vodka,
Blend Liqueur, Passion
Fruit Puree, Vanilla Syrup,
Shot of Prosecco
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlua
Coffee Liqueur, Espresso
Shot, Gomme Syrup
FRENCH MARTINI
Belvedere Vodka,
Chambord Liqueur,
Pineapple Juice
TROPICAL DAIQUIRI
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Rum, Lime Juice, Gomme
Syrup, Tropical Fruit,
Pineapple Juice
BERRY DAIQUIRI
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum,
Lime Juice, Gomme Syrup,
Berries, Cranberry Juice
MORNING PASSION
Passionfruit, Blood
Orange, Orange,
Lemonade
BERRY GOOD
Berries, Coconut,
Watermelon, Cream
MINT CUCUMBER TWIST
Apple Juice, Mint,
Cucumber, Sugar Syrup,
Lime Juice
VIRGIN MARY
Tomato Juice,
Spicy Mix, Lemon
RED WINE
Deep purple in colour with intense spicy aromas of blackberries and damsons.
High altitude with backdrop of the Andes – packed with jammy black fruits.
Succulent, smooth easy drinking dry red with
juicy morello cherry and blackcurrant fruit flavours.
Attractive cherry & plum scented spice flavours – lovely smooth & tempting palate.
The perfect ‘Trinity’ of Pinot Noir flavours –
raspberries, cherries & violets!
Very stylish modern claret with aromas of dark plum & spice.
ROSÉ WINE
175ML GLASS / 750ML BOTTLE
Elegant pale pink with soft & seductive cherry fruit.
The perfect rosé! Rose petal pink, sublime summer fruit flavours & delightfully dry
BEER & CIDER
COLD PRESS
Strawberry, Apple, Lemon, Mint
Orange, Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit,
Turmeric, Cayenne, Black Pepper
Kale, Spinach, Celery, Romaine,
Cucumber, Apple, Lemon
Carrot, Orange, Apple, Ginger
Apple, Lemon, Ginger
SMOOTHIES
Raspberry, Blackberry, Strawberry
Grape, Blueberry, Strawberry, Banana
Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Mango
Blueberry, Banana, Carrot, Courgette, Ginger
Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Broccoli, Spinach, Celery
ICED DRINKS
Vanilla, Honeycomb, Strawberry,
Chocolate, Banana, Nutella, Oreo, Salted Caramel
Add Vanilla, Caramel,
Hazelnut +0.50
JUICES
HOT DRINKS
Espresso, Macchiato 2.95
Americano, Cappuccino, Latte,
Double Espresso 3.50
Flat White, Mocha 3.75
English Breakfast, Earl Grey
ALMOND OR OAT MILK +0.50
Supreme Matcha Green
Three Chamomile
Chamomile, Vanilla & Manuka Honey
Elderberry & Echinacea
Three Mint
Vanilla Chai
Add Marshmallows +0.50
SOFT DRINKS
VQ Islington
176 Upper Street, London N1 1RG
020 3745 7224
Nearest Tube Stations:
Highbury & Islington
Angel
Buses:
4, 19, 30, 43, N19, N41, N277