Long-running Turkish and Mediterranean brasserie off Upper Street, a solid pre-match sit-down 15 minutes from the Emirates.
The spot
Most pre-match plans around the Emirates default to a pub. Mem & Laz is the alternative when a group actually wants to sit down and eat before kick-off. Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, a wood-fired oven doing the heavy lifting, and a room that fills up fast on matchdays.
Best moment to visit
Heads up: the room gets loud on weekends. If you want a quieter table, ask for the ground floor when you book.
On the menu
Drinks
Food
Who is it for?
Table at Mem & Laz
Mezze, bread and first drinks with the group.
Wood-fired mains
Kofte, lamb and grilled fish straight from the oven.
Walk to the Emirates
Up Upper Street and Holloway Road, roughly 15 minutes to the ground.
Kick-off
In your seat, fed properly, ready for 90 minutes.
Local tip 🇬🇧
Book the ground floor if you want to hear each other. Upstairs is where the noise lives on a Saturday.
The default answer when the group wants to sit down and eat properly before an Arsenal home game.
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Nearest club
Arsenal
Emirates Stadium
