Mike Garrett and Bryan Connell's natural-wine bar on Blackstock Road in Highbury London, opened 2019, runs a small-plates kitchen and a wine club delivery.
Signature pour: Whatever German Pinot Noir is on
Wine focus: Natural and biodynamic wines from independents
Food: Small plates and Sunday roast
Tip: Sunday roast at £25 books a week ahead through Resy. The wine subscription delivers six independent bottles a month.
Lee Hammerton's brewery taproom on Roman Way in Islington London, founded 2014, runs 20-plus craft beer lines from the on-site brewery alongside guest beers.
Tip: Open Wed-Sun; walk-ins welcome. Wednesday 16:00-19:00 runs 50% off handmade pizzas. Dog and family friendly until 18:00.
Jamie Oliver Cookery School on Holloway Road runs short hands-on classes from one-hour technique sessions to full-day deep dives, including the Ultimate Burger, All Things Steak and Calum Franklin's pie workshops.
Tip: Steak and pies are the strongest British-focused classes; book three to six weeks ahead in peak season.