What are the opening hours?

Monday 11:30am - 10:30pm Tuesday 11:30am - 10:30pm Wednesday 11:30am - 10:30pm Thursday 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday 11:30am - 11pm Saturday 10am - 11pm Sunday 10am - 10:30pm

La Farola

Name: La Farola
Address: 101 Upper Street, London, N11QN, GB
Telephone: +442073597707
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.6

Tapas bar , brunch and breakfast at weekends We serve traditional Spanish tapas, with a unique twist.
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Spanish Tapas Bistro located in the heart of Islington just down the road from theatres The Old King's Head, The Almeida Theatre and Sadler's Wells. Known for our creative cocktails and extensive w**e list, we're the perfect spot for a cozy drink before the theatre, after work, or lively Saturday night meal with friends.

29/09/2026

No tapas night is complete without chorizo, obviously 😌

And ours isn’t just any chorizo. Chargrilled, smoky and served with creamy hummus for a combo that just works.

Add a drink, a busy room and a table full of plates and you’ve basically got the evening sorted🥂

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24/09/2026

It’s never too early to start planning Christmas🍷🎄

From cosy dinners for two to big tables with your favourite people, we’re bringing a sunny Spanish twist to Christmas on Upper Street.

Swipe through our Christmas lunch and dinner menus, then book your table via the link in bio✨

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22/09/2026

The evenings might be getting cooler, but the terrace isn’t going anywhere. We’ve got the heaters on, the kitchen fired up and plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.

Inside or out, find us on Upper Street😌

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19/09/2026

POV: you found your new fave brunch spot 🥹

Brunch served weekdays until 3pm and weekends until 2pm, with pooches very much invited too 🐾🤎

See you on Upper Street x

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17/09/2026

If you’re looking for a new dinner spot, consider this your sign 🍷

Come for the tapas, stay for another glass.

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15/09/2026

An evening that starts with our signature smoky New Fashion is an evening done well 🍸

A few tapas for the table, something good in your glass and nowhere else you need to be.

Tap the link in our bio to make it happen😌

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12/09/2026

A little BTS of how the grilled mackerel comes together 👀

And yes, the lime squeeze is absolutely necessary 🍋‍🟩

One of those plates you’ll want in the middle of the table.

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10/09/2026

Who decided the weekend has to start on Friday? 👀

Thursday evening, something good on the table and nowhere else you need to be.

See you at ours🍷

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08/09/2026

For those nights when choosing just one thing isn’t happening 🤭

A few plates for the table, something cold to drink and plenty of excuses to order one more.

Make the most of the late summer evenings with us☀️🍷

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05/09/2026

Saturday plans, sorted 🍷

A table full of tapas, a glass of w**e and the kind of evening that turns into “shall we get one more?”

Book your table via the link in bio🤭

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03/09/2026

This is your sign to come for Happy Hour 🥰🍸

Every Friday and Saturday from 9pm until close, with cocktails flowing and music on until late.

Tap the link in our bio to make it happen 🤭

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01/09/2026

Making the most of the last of the summer evenings ☀️

Come by for tapas and cocktails while there’s still time to catch golden hour on Upper Street😌🍷

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21/06/2026

Father’s Day at La Farola. Tapas, cocktails, good w**e, and a table big enough for everyone.🥂✨
Bring Dad in this weekend.
🐾 Dog friendly
📍 101 Upper Street, Islington
🔗 Book your table, link in bio

29/01/2026

Good plates. Cold b**r. Loud laughs.
Prawns, steak, and a table that never empties.
You already know what kind of night it is.

18/01/2026

For brunch lovers 💕

30/12/2025

TOMORROW 💕🌲🎉🥳🎊🍾 WELCOME 2026

26/12/2025

Celebrate 2026 with us at your favourite tapas bar La Farola 💕

23/12/2025

Our opening hours on Christmas 🌲💕

02/12/2025

Best corner in Islington, amazing tapas and cocktails 🍸 Welcome to your new favourite spot 😍

27/11/2025

Make it special with La Farola this Christmas 🎄 The heart of Islington with great tapas, w**e and cocktails 🍸

27/10/2025

see you on friday 👻

Address

101 Upper Street
London
N11QN

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday	11:30am - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+442073597707

Website

http://www.lafarolacafe.co.uk/

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