Barrio North is loud, fun and happy. It’s been nice having a good bar in Islington amongst all the great pubs. Sometimes you just don’t feel like going to a pub – or I don’t. I really enjoy foofy cocktails and Barrio North really knows how to make them. Their drinks menu is huge and the bartenders pride themselves on being cocktail-maker extraordinaires. Their margaritas are my favourite and I even love their tequila sampler. Beware though. They go down too easy. Their nibblers are really good too. Great guacamole.
The music has been hit or miss. On a Saturday night it wasn’t my style – more Top 40/Pop – but other nights it’s been Latin or House and they usually have a DJ. It just depends on the night. The place gets packed out on the weekends so go early unless you want to queue for the one out/one in policy.