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STOP PRESS: Lee Tiernan has announced that he will 'pause' FKABAM from 20 December 2025, 10 years after it opened as Black Axe Mangal. He plans to retain the site and operate it under another guise, while running FKABAM as a pop-up.
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Summary
“Noisy, a bit bonkers but really delicious” – ex-St John chef Lee Tiernan has been tearing it up at his “awesome” ‘culinary moshpit’ on Highbury Corner for more than 10 years now, and it remains “one of the most fun places to eat in town: some left-field recipes but damn, on a good night the dishes are epic”. “The atmosphere won’t be for everyone – it’s quite dark, butch and metal – but it’s very alive and the food is spectacular”. Top Menu Tip – “go for the outrageous flatbreads”.
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“Totally uncompromising: it is what it is and therefore cooks from the heart while listening to loud music!” – ex-St John chef Lee Tiernan is celebrating 10 years at his “unique” heavy-metal BBQ on Highbury Corner (renamed a couple of years ago with a nod to Prince). Renowned for its bad-ass spicy flatbreads, it’s an address on every food tourist’s list: “now that it’s set menu only [published on Instagram], it’s a bit more restricting, but it’s always good fun”.
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“Nothing else quite like this in London!” – Lee Tiernan’s renowned heavy-metal BBQ (renamed with a nod to Prince a couple of years ago) “may look closed from the outside, but inside, this tiny venue (30 seats) is jumping”. It’s known for its kick-ass flatbreads: “flavours pack a punch, the decor’s wild and the music loud. We love it!”
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“Love it!” – Lee Tiernan’s “amazing” heavy-metal take on the Anatolian grill is back after a long lockdown break with a modified name (with a nod to Prince) and some new graffiti. It’s tiny (30 covers), loud, and the funky flatbreads are “beautiful stuff”. Top Tip – the current set menu is released via Instagram weekly to its 62k followers.
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Have you eaten at FKABAM (Black Axe Mangal)?
156 Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UP
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
156 Canonbury Road, London, N1 2UP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
