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A Victorian 'lair' set over three stories offering experimental cocktails, food and entertainment in North London's Upper Street. This is the third venue for House of Wolf whose mission it is to showcase UK talent in experimental dining.

Why go?

Experimental dining is so right now, and House of Wolf is the perfect place to kick off your culinary journey into something well, a bit different. Keep an eye on who the guest chef is from one month to the next. Venue-wise, Islington's former Medicine Bar has been seen wearing many a different hat over the past 10 years, but this one seems a good fit, making use of all the space for not just eating and drinking but events and exhibitions too.

What we ate

We enjoyed a 5-course menu from chefs Kemble & Rodgers, who wowed us with Sika deer loin and pickled turnips - a real break from the norm. This month's guest chef is David Ahern whose specialty includes quail leg confit, beef cheek and beef tendon puffs. His bar snacks sound awesome - pulled pork donuts, oxtail sliders and smoked bone marrow mayonnaise. Oh, and salted cauliflower popcorn.

Who goes there?

Adventurous foodies, and those embracing the current surge in chef residencies in North London

Why EL loves

Great venue - ideally located for the North/East London crowd. We loved the restaurant décor and the concept of so much going on in one building.

AddressHouse Of Wolf, 181 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ Tel: 0207 288 1470 Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington