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“Not for the faint-hearted!” – Lee Tiernan’s “funky and chilled” feature near Highbury Corner has won fame and acclaim (including from Harden’s) over the years for its exotic flatbreads, heavy metal soundtrack and offbeat (in part genital-themed) decor. In September 2021, Lee finally announced its re-opening (it had been closed since the onset of the pandemic). The new name means ‘Formerly Known As Black Axe Mangal’, and we’re guessing it will offer a retread rather than a totally new formula. (Maybe he got bored of listening to KISS over the pandemic and his listening tastes have moved on to Prince?).
Summary
“Unique! Hard rock, offal, penises on the walls, skateboards… all plus rocking cooking from an ex-St John chef” – KISS fan, Lee Tiernan’s tiny kebab dive near Highbury Corner is “not a place for everyone”, but his massively spicy flatbreads “take this kind of dish to the next level”, and, for its adoring fanclub, “a brilliant vibe and superb food make it a must-go”.
Summary
“Unique! Hard rock, offal, penises on the walls, skateboards… all plus rocking cooking from an ex-St John chef” – KISS fan, Lee Tiernan’s tiny kebab dive near Highbury Corner is “not a place for everyone”, but his massively spicy flatbreads “take this kind of dish to the next level”, and, for its adoring fanclub, “a brilliant vibe and superb food make it a must-go”.
Summary
“What can you say? Offal flatbread, blaring hard rock and lurid genitalia painted on the floor – but the food is great” at Lee Tiernan’s tiny heavy-metal kebab joint, still taking no prisoners in its third year at Highbury Corner. “Painful seating, but just incredible, confident, stunning cooking”. And for those who reckon “Queens of the Stone Age at full volume ruins everything” – Top Tip: “take away!”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| 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 | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
