🍽️FoodClosed · Opens 12:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

The Tamil Prince

Name: The Tamil Prince
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Discover The Tamil Prince, a converted Barnsbury pub turned South Indian hotspot. Settle into the cosy setting for regional dishes that go beyond generic curry, best enjoyed over a relaxed booked-ahead lunch or dinner.

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Reasons to go

Housed in a converted pub in Barnsbury rather than a purpose-built restaurant space
Focuses on regional South Indian dishes, a departure from the North Indian menus typical of most London curry houses
Serves a Gunpowder Margarita, a South Indian spice-infused twist on the classic cocktail

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Full description

The Tamil Prince operates out of a converted pub in Barnsbury, pairing a cosy, unpretentious setting with genuinely regional South Indian dishes that reviewers say deliver on the buzz it's picked up online. Its 4.5 rating from over 2,300 reviews and a notably high trendy score suggest it's become something of a destination in its own right, drawing both curious locals and visitors who've sought it out specifically after hearing about it.

The mid-range pricing and recommended booking keep it accessible for a relaxed lunch or dinner rather than a formal occasion, and it suits fans of South Indian cuisine looking for something more specific than a generic curry house.

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Address

115 Hemingford Rd, London N1 1BZ, UK · Barnsbury

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book ahead, particularly for dinner, given its growing reputation
come hungry and ready to try dishes outside the usual North Indian staples
a lunch visit is a good way to try it with less of an evening wait

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Reviews

Everything was amazing. Definitely worth nearly an hour’s trip. Their dosa was phenomenal, and the okra fries are a must. I’d also highly recommend trying their cocktails. The Tamil Prince fully lived up to the journey. The only downside was that the counter seating was a bit uncomfortable, but the food more than made…

Hasan Uygurer

4/5

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