Covered in striking wall art, lush botanicals and a grand golden Buddha statue, before even trying the food, Thai Square Islington is impressive. Located in the Angel shopping district, th restaurant (spread across two floors) is a great place to unwind after a busy day browsing the shops. Likewise, it’s a fab spot for an evening meal and a cocktail (or two) after work.
With a slick, well-lit bar on the second floor, you can enjoy watching the expert mixologist make a host of cocktails with names like Bangkok Dangerous and Smoking Gun – these are on the experimental side. If you are more of a cocktail purist, all the classics are also available. With happy hour running every day from 5 to 8pm, this is a great way to kick off your evening or a place to just sit back and enjoy a nice catch-up with a friend. There’s also live entertainment to keep you occupied.
If you are just too hungry to wait, skip drinks and head downstairs to the dining area where a range of Thai dishes are on offer, ready to be devoured. On the menu, you can find the likes of butterfly prawns, duck spring rolls and Thai dumplings. A variety of soups, salads and grilled options are available, too, alongside, everyone’s favourites such as green Thai curry and Pad Thai. All are served with rice or noodles, depending on what you fancy.
To finish, try the lychee mousse or Pandan waffle (a modern take using traditional Thai ingredients) before heading back up to the bar to continue your night.
For the super indecisive people out there, the platinum set menu offers a four-course dining extravaganza filled with aromatic duck, steamed scallops, prawn curry and a fruity dessert with coconut ice cream. So whether you’re looking to enjoy a cocktail while listening to the live band, or grab a quick and tasty dinner with friends, this sleek and stylish Thai restaurant will be sure to impress.