Restaurant · Islington
Pepper & Spice is a restaurant on Balls Pond Road in Islington, serving up what sounds like a flavourful menu in a straightforward, no-fuss setting. It's worth knowing that the venue doesn't have highchairs or a dedicated children's menu, so it suits families with older or more independent little ones rather than babies and toddlers. On the plus side, it's easy to get a buggy through the door, which always helps when you're out and about with younger children in tow.
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