The Albion, 10 Thornhill Road, Barnsbury: a wisteria-clad Georgian gastropub with log fires, wood-panelled rooms and a 450 sq m country beer garden (closes 9.45pm) — seasonal à la carte, charcoal-grilled dry-aged Shorthorn steaks, Sunday roasts served until 9pm and a private dining room. Bar open Mon–Sat 12–11pm, Sun 11.30am–10pm; kitchen Mon–Thu 12–3pm & 6–9.30pm, Fri–Sat 12–9.30pm, Sun 11.30am–9pm.