An Announcement:

We are really sad to have to announce that we will not be reopening Sardine.

We want to thank our amazingly loyal guests, our fantastic suppliers, and especially all of our team members past and present who have worked so hard to make Sardine the special place it was. We are truly sorry we are not able to continue to be there for you.

Sadly, despite government support and an understanding landlord, we are unable to see a path to reopening. For our small space any kind of social distancing would be very difficult to implement and we do not have the resources to trade through the inevitably difficult times ahead.

Sardine would have been 4 years old on the 5th of July, and in ordinary times we would be planning a party. We had a lot of fun over the years, and are immensely proud of the great times that we have created for our guests and our employees. Whilst there are no future plans at all right now, we know that Londoners will always have an appetite for the honest, delicious cooking and warm hospitality that Sardine brought to the city, and we hope that someday and somehow we will be able to cook for you all again.

We’ll miss you a lot!

Alex & the Sardine Team

Pre-Theatre Dining at Sardine

Sadler's Wells Theatre Dining at Sardine

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Dine out at Sardine before visiting The Barbican Theatre and Sadler's Wells.

Enjoy the flavours of Southern France, Spain and Italy from head chef Alex Jackson in a buzzy, no-nonsense restaurant. Located in Islington, about ten minutes walk from Sadler's Wells Theatre, Sardine is nestled alongside the Parasol unit art gallery.

Service is guaranteed within 90 minutes, allowing you time to enjoy your meal and arrive at the theatre.

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With a focus on seasonal, ingredient-led cooking, Sardine sources the best British and European produce available, embracing the rich culinary history of Provence and the South of France. A specially commissioned indoor charcoal-fired grill dominates the open plan kitchen and allows for traditional cooking of meats à la ficelle. Our bar offers signature petit apéritif cocktails and an extensive list of French and Italian wines.

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All bistros are not made equally. Sardine is delightfully different.

Grace Dent, Evening Standard