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The Skewer is a Turkish grill and kebab restaurant on Caledonian Road in Islington, between Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station and the Holloway end of the road. It opens from 11am until midnight, and later from Thursday to Saturday. As the name suggests, it is all about the skewer: şiş and Adana kebabs, grilled chicken and wraps from the charcoal…
The Skewer is a Turkish grill and kebab restaurant on Caledonian Road in Islington, between Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station and the Holloway end of the road. It opens from 11am until midnight, and later from Thursday to Saturday.
As the name suggests, it is all about the skewer: şiş and Adana kebabs, grilled chicken and wraps from the charcoal grill. We couldn’t check a full published menu, so the list below stays with the grill staples rather than specific signature claims.
It suits a casual dinner, a quick lunch or a takeaway on the way home along Caledonian Road.
What to order at The Skewer
We couldn’t confirm the full menu, so these are the grill dishes to look out for.
- Kuzu şiş – marinated lamb cubes grilled on a skewer
- Adana kebap – hand-minced spiced lamb on a wide skewer
- Tavuk şiş – marinated chicken skewers
- Dürüm – grilled meat wrapped in thin lavaş with salad
Cook it at home
Liked what you ate at The Skewer? Try our Adana kebab recipe, chicken shish recipe and sigara böreği recipe at home. You can also read more about kebabs.
Atmosphere and good to know
This is a casual neighbourhood grill. Delivery is available through the main apps. Halal status isn’t stated, and alcohol isn’t mentioned. Vegetarians should ask about falafel, halloumi and salads.
It stays open until 1am from Thursday to Saturday, which makes it a useful late option in this part of Islington.
The Skewer opening hours
Monday to Wednesday: 11:00–00:00; Thursday to Saturday: 11:00–01:00; Sunday: 11:00–00:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to The Skewer
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station (London Overground) is around 2 to 3 minutes’ walk away, and Caledonian Road station (Piccadilly line) is about 10 minutes on foot. Bus routes 17, 91, 259 and 274 run along Caledonian Road.
For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.
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More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try FIRIN and Levent Börek Islington, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Islington & Angel. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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