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ADMIRAL KEPPEL
232 Hoxton Street, N1 5LX
Vacant unit now in office use.
Closed
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Last update: 23/05/2005
AGRICULTURAL
13 Liverpool Road, N1 0RW
0207 837 8758
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Bass; Courage Directors; Marston Pedigree
Situated conveniently for Chapel Market traders, locals and visitors alike, this is a small, lively pub with tractor seats at the bar. It has kept a fairly traditional feel with a bare floor. Tube – Angel.
Formerly Market Bar.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
AKARI
196 Essex Road, N1 8LZ
No Real Ale
It almost seems pointless even mapping recent name/style changes which include becoming Nubar, then Le Montmarte and currently Akari Japanese Bar & Kitchen. It is suspected it may convert to housing at some stage.
Formerly Three Brewers, Jersey, Speculator, Leopold Bloom, Blooms, Disgraceland.
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Last update: 18/12/2006
ALBERT AND PEARL
181 Upper Street, N1 1RQ
No Real Ale.
Nicer, softer furnishings, lounge type than when it was the Medicine Bar. Italian cold food (eg olives, meat and cheese platters) seem to dominate apparently sourced by the owner/chef from their place of origin. A shame there's no cask beer, which would have fitted nicely.
Formerly Hare and Hounds, then Medicine Bar.
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Last update: 11/07/2008
ALBION
10 Thornhill Road, N1 1HW
12-23 Mon to Sat, 12-22.30 Sun
Fullers London Pride, Marston's Pedigree
A very beautiful, late Georgian, ivy-clad building which was once a coaching inn. The pub also has a guest beer policy. Quiz nights. In the AA Pub Guide for 2003. Menu fairly typical pub fayre - served 12-15 and 18-22 Mon to Fri and 12-21 Sun and Sat. Halfway bewteen Highbury and Islington & Angel tubes.
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Last update: 18/05/2005
ALL BAR ONE
1 Liverpool Road, N1 0RP
Formerly Pied Bull, Powerhaus.
Closed. Now Halifax Building Society.
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Last update: 13/04/2005
ALMA
59 Newington Green Road, N1 4QU
0207 359 4536
Flowers Original
Large single island bar, wooden floors and maroon décor. Half the bar is laid up as the restaurant and the other half is a proper pub with big wooden tables, sofas and low chairs surrounding the open fire. Dining area to left hand side leading to rear patio garden. Children and dogs welcome. Food, described as modern British, is served Mon 19– 22.30, Tue – Sat 12.30–15, 19– 22.30 and Sun 13–16, 19-22. General opening hours are: Mon 17-23 Tue–Thu 12–23 Fri – Sat 12-23 (01.00 supper licence) Sun 12-22.30
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Last update: 11/07/2008
ALMA
78 Chapel Market, N1 9ER
No Real Ale
Irish market pub with three TV screens two handpumps and no real ale.
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Last update: 06/05/2004
ALWYNE
83 St Pauls Road, N1 2LY
020 7288 9861
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Adnams Broadside; Fuller’s London Pride; Greene King IPA
Formerly the Alwyne Castle the pub is now a typical Islington upmarket refurbishment with voluminous sofas, low tables and exposed ducting. Gastro-pub style food is offered 12– 21 Sun & Mon and from 12–22 Tue – Sat. There is an outside seating area with patio heaters. Disabled people will welcome the ramped access and accessible toilet. As well as the draught beers a small selection of (mainly) Interbrew continental bottled beers are available. Nearest tube - Highbury and islington.
Formerly Alwyne Castle.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
ANGEL
3 Islington High St, N1 9LQ
020 7837 2218
10-11; 10-10.30 Sun (likely to have been extended along with all JDW pubs)
Courage Directors; Fuller’s London Pride; Greene King Abbot; Shepherd Neame Spitfire; plus rotating guests and real ciders.
A large, modern, open plan conversion, with some booths, giving slightly more privacy, towards the back. The pub sits virtually opposite the Angel tube station, has a Cask Marque certificate, a no smoking area and a family area, serving food to children until 20.30. The adjacent tower was a part of the Angel (picture house) that was sadly mostly demolished, being one of the first talkie cinemas. With the long gone Philharmonic Hall (subsequently the Grand Theatre) this has always been a centre of popular entertainment. Apparently, its classic columns and caryatids can be seen in the Museum of London. John Betjeman lived nearby – as he wrote in his poem Summoned by Bells. Nearest tube - Angel.
Formerly Bar Central, Bartizan.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
ANGELIC
57 Liverpool Road, N1 0RJ
020 7278 8433
11-11
Charles Wells Bombardier; Caledonian Deuchar's IPA also occasionally Angelic (see below)
The house beer comes from Burton’s Old Cottage brewery and at 5.3% may be (a version of) their Halcyon Daze. Formerly The George, it’s an imposing Victorian pub next to Sainsburys; which in its current incarnation is a gastro pub. Still retains some original features, namely the bar areas and support pillars, ceiling and tiles above the back bar, windows, door and fireplace. Hugely popular with the local, young affluent set. Upstairs room open as a “chaise longue” area. Tube – Angel.
Formerly Georg, then Moriarty's Bar
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Last update: 22/04/2008
ARTFUL DODGER
139 Southgate Road, N1 3LF
Closed - demolished
Formerly Lord Raglan.
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Last update: 26/09/2005
BACCHUS
177 Hoxton Street, N1 6PJ
No Real Ale
The unused handpump has been removed and last year's drastic makeover has turned this into 90% posh restaurant and 10% bar, if there is any space. All of the old features of the pub have been removed including the curious horseshoe-shaped bar with brass inlays. The "counting house" behind the bar is used partly for offices and kitchen. Tiled entrance remains with quarter circle entry; it may once have been a locals' pub, but not now.
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Last update: 20/06/2007
BARING
55 Baring Street, N1 3DS
020 7359 5785
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Two rotating guests
Local authority listed, imposing, cosy back street corner pub. Worth seeking out. The pub has recently been fully refurbished including repairs to damage inflicted by the Luftwaffe! The modern décor does not detract from a warm feeling on entry. High chairs and settees abound. Background music is just that. A genuine gem, close for the Regent's canal and former Gainsborough film studios. Artwork around bar is by a local artist and is for sale. Food: Mon – Fri 12-15,18-21, Sat –Sun 12-19 - English & Mediterranean menu. Nearest tube - Angel. CAMRA North London's Spring Pub of the Season 2007.
Formerly Baring Arms
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Last update: 06/02/2007
BARNSBURY
209-211 Liverpool Road, N1 1LX
(020) 7607 5519
11-11
Fuller's London Pride; Timothy Taylor Landlord; guest beer.
Formally known as Houricans it was renovated a year or so ago into its present guise as a bistro / wine bar, with a strong line in beer, and “inspired décor” – such as the use of glasses in the lighting chandeliers, although very little in the way of original features survive. Children are welcome but it tends to be frequented more by business people. Permanent art exhibitions are housed on the walls including many works featured on sale. The bar is a central island and all furniture is wood as is the flooring with a use of light, neutral colours. Bottled Belgian beers and outside decking with tables. For a full details visit their website at: www.thebarnsbury.co.uk. Nearest tube - Highbury Corner.
Formerly Houricans, Windsor Castle.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
BASTILE
100 St Pauls Road, N1 2QP
No Real Ale
Formerly Centuria, New Crown.
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Last update: 03/10/2005
BEEHIVE
36 New North Road, N1 7QS
No Real Ale
Set back from the road, with a large patio area enclosed by a low wall, this would be an excellent spot for drinking in summer (or even staying in one of their en suite rooms) if only they did real ale. Crowndale Taverns.
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Last update: 01/06/2006
BEER SHOP
8 Pitfield Street, N1 6EY
Following a decision by owner Martin Kemp not to renew the lease, sadly The Beer Shop's physical presence is no more.
Closed
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Last update: 29/03/2006
BIERODROME
173-174 Upper St, N1 1XS
020 7226 5835
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
No draught but ample supplies of real ale in a bottle.
While not selling draught real ale, it would be a travesty to overlook this pub for anyone interested in good beer. Part of the Belgo Restaurants chain, the Bierodromes (there are several in London) pride themselves in specialising exclusively in Belgian beer. This one in Upper Street is formulaic enough – central bar with anodyne décor, comfy chairs, posters and thirty-something clientele. However, it is difficult to not to like it. The beer range is undoubtedly impressive – draught beers and bottled conditioned, over 50 are available, served in appropriate glasses at a commensurately premium price! Apart from the ubiquitous Chimays and Duvels, there are Guezes, Lambics, Belgian dark beers, blonde beers, fruit beers and Westmalle Duppel and Trippel, to name but a few. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere is convivial. Food can be a bit hit and miss. Nearest tube - Highbury and Islington. See .
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Last update: 23/05/2005
BIG CHILL HOUSE
257-259 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL
Wadworth 6X
Formerly The Bell - then a "Moroccan" theme pub - now a club bar - only in North London!
Formerly Bell, then Sahara Nights.
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Last update: 17/02/2007
BLUU
1 Hoxton Square, N1
No Real Ale
Free house/bar in former commercial premises.
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Last update: 01/02/2004
BUILDERS ARMS
140 St Pauls Road, N1 2LP
Closed - Residential
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Last update: 24/02/2003
BULL
100 Upper Street, N1 0NP
020 7354 9174
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Adnams Broadside; Fuller’s London Pride; Guest
Formerly the Pied Bull, then Raleighs, this pub became the Finnock and Firkin, before receiving its current name. The current building dates back to 1830,and is built on the site of a house owned by Sir Walter Raleigh. This is a street corner pub on busy Upper Street with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are large windows; the décor style is modern with exposed pipes and bare boards, and an attractive spiral staircase leads to the upper level. Background music plays. There is a wide and interesting selection of draught and bottled foreign beers and an extensive wine list. Food is served on weekdays 12-15 and 18 to close, and on weekends Friday to Sunday 12-19. Nearest tube - Angel.
Formerly Finnock and Firkin, Raleighs, Pied Bull.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
CAMDEN HEAD
2 Camden Walk, N1 8DY
020 7359 0857
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Charles Wells Bombardier; Guest Beers
A marvellous example of a Victorian pub, built in 1899 and restored in 1969 by architect Richard Gradidge. It was then that the pub lost its separate bars (clearly evidenced by the three splendid entrances, albeit one’s blocked off); sections of the original partitions, with the engraved faceted glass, being reused to form part of the alcoves. The island bar remains the same with a splendid clock from Pond’s of Clerkenwell and a blown glass gin bottle. Most of the etched, bowed windows are original although some were replaced as exact replicas in 1969. Stained and painted glass panels in the function room come from a nearby, demolished pub. Beautiful fireplace is original although tiles added during a more recent refurbishment. Waiter bell mechanism remains. Large outside terrace. Comedy club Thu to Sun evenings. The nearby area is packed with antiques shops and similar establishments. Nearest tibe - Angel.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
CANAL 125
125 Caledonian Road, N1 9RG
12-11
No Real Ale
Spirits and schnapps type joint, presumably appealing to the vodka drinking younger element. A trendy style bar.
Formerly Swan Tavern, then Babushka
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Last update: 27/11/2007
25 CANONBURY STREET
25 Canonbury Lane, N1 2AS
12-11
No Real Ale
Formerly a small panelled bar called the Four Sisters (as that was whom it was run by), it has since become a "style bar" for whom real ale is not deemed in style.
Formerly Four Sisters.
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Last update: 25/09/2004
CANONBURY TAVERN
21 Canonbury Place, N1 2NS
020 7288 9881
4-11 Mon–Wed; 12–11 Thu–Sat; 12–10.30 Sun
Adnams Bitter; Shepherd Neame Spitfire
An identikit refurbishment with the ubiquitous leather effect sofas and low tables has done this pub few favours, but the garden, from which children are barred after 19.30, remains pleasant and unspoilt. Food is served from 18–22 Mon–Wed and from 12–22 on Thu and Fri. A reasonable selection of bottled beers includes Chimay, Duvel and Westmalle. There is a pool table and a toilet for disabled people is available.
Currently closed - future uncertain
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Last update: 02/01/2008
CASTLE
54 Pentonville Road, N1 9QA
020 7843 0021
11-11; 11-12 Fri & Sat; 12-10.30 Sun
Fuller’s London Pride, Sharp's Doom Bar
A corner pub (junction with Baron Street), and a refurbishment/conversion from what was the Pint Pot to provide the current "traditional" modern, minimalist look with dark wood door facing the bar area, wooden flooring, low lighting, sofas and a roof terrace. Food served. Ale comes in dimpled pints. Nearest tube – Angel.
Formerly Pint Pot. website: www.geronimo-inns.co.uk
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Last update: 12/06/2008
CEDAR ROOM
235 Upper Street, N1
No Real Ale
This is a bar selling draft lager but no real ale.
Lastly named Lush, formerly Independence, Tut N' Shive, Angel and Crown.
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Last update: 29/12/2006
CENTRAL STATION
37 Wharfdale Road, N1 9SE
No Real Ale
Formerly Prince Albert.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
CHAPEL BAR
29a Penton Street, N1 9PX
No Real Ale
Stylish former church premises with East African decor and Moroccan food! Sadly Moroccans don't brew real ale.
Formerly Queens Arms
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Last update: 15/09/2004
CHARLES LAMB PUBLIC HOUSE AND KITCHEN
16 Elia Street, N1 8DE
(020) 7837 5040
noon-11 Tuesday to Sunday
Dark Star Hop Head, guest beers
Small street corner local hidden in the south west corner of Islington close to City Road and Upper Street. Despite being a small pub, it still has two distinct rooms, and the leaded windows look original. A lot of work has been put into restoring the pub, from the old wooden flooring, to the etched glass shutters that can be pulled down between the smaller room and the bar. The pub consists of a corner bar in the the main room, with one side of the bar also opening to the smaller room. The smaller room has a gas coal-effect fire, making it very comfortable and cozy for those cold winter evenings. The pub also boasts a wide range of board games, to while away the time while enjoying a pint or two. Established in 1839, the pub has been renamed in honour of Charles Lamb, the late 18th/early 19th century English essayist. Best known for his collected essays entitled 'Essays of Elia', published in 1823, he also provided the name for the road on which the pub stands ("Elia" being the pen-name Lamb used as a contributor to The London Magazine). Nevada Pale Ale on tap.
Previously Prince Albert
website: www.thecharleslambpub.com
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Last update: 20/04/2008
CHARLIE WRIGHTS INTNL BAR
45 Pitfield Street, N1 6DA
No Real Ale
Formerly Queens Head.
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Last update: 15/09/2004
CLOCKWORK
96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB
No Real Ale.
Tapas, indeed food in general, no longer an option. A lot of bottled beer inc St Peters and some interesting imported stuff.
Formerly Finca Tapas Bar, Belvedere.
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Last update: 25/09/2004
CLOTHWORKERS ARMS
52 Arlington Avenue, N1 7AY
Closed down totally some months ago, building has been up for sale since then. It is covered in scaffolding and major work in progress to probably change it all into residential use. Sign says "ready for clients Autumn 2007" so there is some delay.
Closed.
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Last update: 02/01/2008
CLOUDESLEY ARMS
34 Cloudesley Street, N1 0HX
Closed.
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Last update: 24/06/2004
COMPTON ARMS
4 Compton Avenue, N1 2XD
020 7359 6883
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Greene King IPA, Abbot Ale; Guest Beer(s)
Small, attractive, cottage style building, in a narrow side street opposite some 1920s post modernist flats. Inside the compact dimensions and wooden beams heighten the country pub atmosphere. The main part of the pub is a narrow bare-boarded area, with bottle glass- panelled windows to the street. To the rear of the bar is a smaller dining area; there is also a lower lounge area that leads to a pleasant patio courtyard. Food 12-14.30 and 18-20.30 weekdays and weekends 12-16. Pub can get crowded before kick-off when Arsenal play at home. Nearest tube – Highbury and Islington.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
CORLEYS TAVERN
286 New North Road, N1 8SU
No Real Ale
Formerly Kenilworth Castle.
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Last update: 15/09/2004
CROSS KINGS
126 York Way, N1 0AX
12.00 - 00.00 Sun to Thu, 02.00 Fri, 16.30 - 02.00 Sat
Courage Directors
Bright a breezy transformation of its previously somewhat squalid state. Now returned to almost a normal pub with a heavy emphasis on live music in the rear bar. Plenty of seating in the front bar and outside on York Way. London Pride has also been seen served but usually only one ale on.
Formerly City of York, Traffic, Backpackers.
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Last update: 20/06/2007
CROWN
103 Copenhagen Street, N1 0JN
No Real Ale
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Last update: 23/05/2005
CROWN
116 Cloudesley Road, N1 0EB
020 7837 7107
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Fuller’s Discovery, London Pride, Seasonal Beer
1820s pub which is now a Grade II listed building and on CAMRA’s London Regional Inventory. Originally at least four bars, it has been opened up around an island bar, although still retaining the feel of two separate bars. Lots of etched glass and some original, Victorian ornate snob screens, divorced from their original setting. There is an outdoor drinking area at the front. Despite an extensive food menu, it is still primarily a locals’ pub. Hoegaarden on draught. Food served Mon-Fri 12-15, 18-22, Sat 12-22.30, Sun 12-21.30. Nearest tube - Angel.
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Last update: 23/04/2006
CROWN AND ANCHOR
43 Cross Street, N1 2BB
Converted entirely to residential
Closed
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Last update: 05/05/2005
DECO
295 Hoxton Street, N1 5JX
Scaffolding down and now converted to a new bar. Licence application in the window for a new licence, drinking all day with food as well late at night. Closing date is 31st March.
Was Kings Arms
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Last update: 29/03/2008
DEN
157 Caledonian Road, N1 0SL
11-11
No Real Ale
Formerly 'Little Prince of Wales' to distinguish from other PoW up the road. Now Irish in character, but not unfriendly.
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Last update: 30/05/2003
DIVAS
Business Design Centre, Berners Street, N1
No Real Ale
Closed
Converted to offices
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Last update: 18/08/2006
DOME
341 Upper Street, N1
Formerly Shakespeare. Has been gone a long time, converted to other use.
Closed
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Last update: 19/12/2006
DOVE REGENT
65 Graham Street, N1 8LA
Closed - now residential.
Formerly Fallen Angel, then Angel Cafe Bar. Originally Duke of Bridgewater.
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Last update: 02/01/2008
DOWNHAM ARMS
158 Downham Road, N1 3HJ
Residential
Closed.
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Last update: 24/02/2003
DRAPERS ARMS
44 Barnsbury Street, N1 1ER
020 7619 0348
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Courage Best Bitter; Greene King Old Speckled Hen; Guest Beer.
Period pub re-opened in 2001 after being closed for over 3 years and reverting to its original name. Built by the Drapers Livery Company, who still own the building, it probably originally had three bars. It has been opened up around a central bar and three fireplaces, and has a light and airy feel. It has a mixture of pub furniture, dining tables and settees. Apparently, Islington Labour Party was founded here in an upstairs room, so now you know who to blame! Outside garden open Easter to October. Various imported beers on draught and in bottle plus a Normandy cider at £7.50 a bottle. Food available in bar or upstairs restaurant – Mon to Sat 12-15, 19-22 (bar), 19-22.30 (restaurant). No food Sun. Games including backgammon and chess are available. Nearest tube - Highbury and Islington 10 mins.
Formerly Old Hungry Horse, Drapers Arms.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
DRIVER
2-4 Wharfdale Road, N1 9RY
020 7278 8827
Fuller's London Pride, Taylor's Landlord
Renovated in cafe bar style. Very pleasant and basic pub selling its beer at a fair price. Not too bad condition either. Nice and pleasant interior with simple wooden tables and chairs with a couple of big leather sofas for lounging. The food was good and reasonably priced and still being served at 21.30. Quite nice to find a decent pub on that side of King's Cross.
Formerly General Picton
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Last update: 02/01/2008
DUCHESS OF KENT
40 Half Moon Crescent, N1 0TJ
12-11
No Real Ale
Re-opened again late 2002 after a period of closure, but latest reports have it as closed again.
Closed and boarded up
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Last update: 12/12/2005
DUCHESS OF KENT
72 Prebend Street, N1 8PR
11-11
No Real Ale
Unassuming corner local.
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Last update: 12/12/2005
DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE
30 St Peter's Street, N1 8JT
(020) 7359 3066
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Pitfield Eco Warrior, Singhboulton, Shoreditch Stout; St Peters Organic Best Bitter
Set on a corner, the Duke is very much a gastro pub with a range of organic beers with no finings, so don’t judge the beers with your eyes! There are large plain glass windows, which gives the pub a light airy feel with the dark blue ceiling being offset by the beige walls. The wooden floors and tables add to the bistro atmosphere. A smaller, more intimate eating area at the back of pub leads to a courtyard with seating. There is additional outside seating at the front of the pub. Prices reckoned as "firm" - even for Islington. Nearest tube - Angel.
website: www.singhboulton.co.uk
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Last update: 23/05/2005
DUKE OF CLARENCE
140 Rotherfield Street, N1 3DA
No Real Ale
Closed and for sale "with redevelopment potential"
Closed
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Last update: 01/06/2006
DUKE OF WELLINGTON
71 Nile Street, N1 7RD
(020) 7490 7805
11-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Cains Dr Duncans IPA
Once this would have been typical of the back street, corner pubs you would have found in this area, but now it’s a rare example of an unassuming, community local that has not succumbed to more modern trends. There’s a central bar, pool table, darts, a football team (Wellington Lyons FC), juke box and a large sports screen. Leaded, green coloured glass windows survive as does some older wood panelling and the discernible layout of what were once four separate rooms. 5 mins Old St tube.
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Last update: 23/05/2005
DUKE OF WELLINGTON
74 Richmond Avenue, N1 0NA
Converted to flats
Closed
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Last update: 18/05/2004
DUKE OF YORK
Kings Cross Station, N1 9AP
(020) 7833 9301
10-11.30; 12-11 Sun
Fuller’s London Pride, Young’s Bitter
Previously the York Tavern, this recently refurbished bar is in the mainline rail terminal, facing platform 8. In atmosphere it is something of a cross between a pub and a station buffet. The new look is of pale walls with high red ceilings, and the decorative details include large mirrors, an old cast iron stove in a large fireplace and railway-themed photos. On the right, at the rear, is a raised no smoking platform. There are arrival and departure screens and three TVs, which when surveyed were tuned to a 24-hour news channel, sound off. Although not cheap, the quality of ale is good and apart from rail travellers, the late closing time could make it an attractive option for the last beer of the evening. The beer range may be extended. Opens earlier for non-alcoholic refreshment. Nearest tube - Kings Cross.
Formerly York Tavern
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Last update: 23/05/2005
DUKE OF YORK
24 Wenlock Street, N1 7NX
Closed a few years ago. Now being converted to residential use.
Closed
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Last update: 30/05/2003
DUKE OF YORK
33 Downham Road, N1 5AA
No Real Ale.
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Last update: 15/09/2004
DUN A RI
19 Caledonian Road, N1 9DX
(020) 7837 4863
11-02 Mon-Thu; 11-03 Fri-Sat; 12-00 Sun
Courage Best and Directors, Marston Pedigree
"Dun a Ri", "The Fort" or "Castle of the King". Don’t be misled by the Irish name into thinking there will be no real ale. This is a busy pub, close to Kings Cross station, always has the real thing available, and at an affordable price (£2 for Courage Best at time of writing). Uncluttered interior gives plenty of room for those watching ball games on TV. Pool table at rear of pub. Regular discos at weekends. Food served until closing time. Nearest tube - Kings Cross.
Formerly Queens Arms
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Last update: 23/05/2005
EAGLE TAVERN
2 Shepherdess Walk, N1 7LB
020 7533 7681
12-12 Sun to Thu, 12 -1 Fri & Sat
Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Fuller's London Pride plus guests
The Eagle Tavern, Grecian Theatre Pleasure Grounds and Grecian Saloon and Olympic Theatre once stood here (1825-99) and it was where Marie Lloyd, the music hall artiste, gave her first public performance. Made famous in the song – Up and down the City Road, In and out The Eagle, That’s the way the money goes, Pop goes the weasel. Leather workers would pawn or pop their tools (weasels) for a drink. This is a more, modern open plan pub, with large picture windows and a very pleasant, secluded beer garden. Modern pub grub served Mon to Sat 12-22 and Sun 12-20.30. Range changes regularly and includes various imported beers. 5 mins from Old St.
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Last update: 23/04/2006
EARL OF ESSEX
25 Danbury Street, N1 8LE
No Real Ale
Long single bar pub with three entrances onto the street. Although there is a pump handle, with a Director's pump clip still attached, there has been no real ale for many years.
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Last update: 12/08/2005
EARL OF RADNOR
106 Mildmay Grove South, N1 4PJ
(020) 7241 0318
Formerly Radnor Arms. Converted to flats.
Closed.
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Last update: 03/09/2002
ECLIPSE
164-166 Barnsbury Road, N1 0ER
No longer a pub - residential use
Closed.
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Last update: 18/05/2004
EDINBURGH CELLARS
125 Newington Green Road, N1 4RA
Opens at 17.00
Greene King IPA, Fuller's London Pride
Attempting to sell real ale again through a recently installed new bank of 4 handpumps - lets hope it succeeds. Has been refurbished over the last year or so and changed into a more stylish bar open until late with live or music related events each evening. No food and prices a tad high for the area. Ceramic tilework at side entrance survives.
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Last update: 02/01/2008
EDVI
25 Bromfield Street, N1 0PZ
Renamed EDVI which makes sense now I know its real name!
Formerly King Edward VI
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Last update: 20/06/2007
ELECTRICITY SHOWROOMS
39a Hoxton Square, N1 6NN
020 7739 3939
Taylor's Landlord, Wells Bombardier
Formerly a somewhat spartan establishment, selling packaged prodcuts only, this once style bar has become far more pub like, real ale has been introduced and check the revolving door to get in and stumble out. Music is still a predominant feature, food is comprised of what would generally be termed pub standards, fish fingers, sausage and mash, chip butties.
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Last update: 17/11/2007
EMBASSY
117-119 Essex Road, N1 2SN
No Real Ale
Was the Thatched House, when it was an ordinary pub with no real ale, now it's a trendy venue bar with all the usual accoutrements, still no real ale.
Formerly Thatched House.
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Last update: 21/05/93
ELBOW ROOM
89-91 Chapel Market, N1 9ER
No Real Ale.
A conversion of three individual shops into a large cavernous bar filled with pool tables. One of a chain of four pubs in London based on pool.
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Last update: 25/09/2004
FAMOUS COCK TAVERN
259 Upper Street, N1 1RU
020 7226 4627
Standard opening hours
Greene King IPA, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Wells Bombardier
Six handpumps on the bar, has also had Adnams Bitter, Bass, Courage Best and Directors. Large single room pub adjacent to Highbury and Islington station. Food available until 21.00. Ex-Watneys, when it was just the Cock. Hedgehog & Hogshead (Grosvenor Inns) late 1990s, then branded "Rhythm & Hops" until 2001. Now branded Smith & Jones.
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Last update: 09/01/2008
FLORENCE
50 Florence Street, N1 2DU
12-11; 12-10.30 Sun
Adnams Bitter, Bass
New owners since Nov 2004 (they also run The Bailey, Holloway rd, N7) who hope to have a second real ale on tap and indeed a recent visit has confirmed this and found both in good health. Tiled exterior hides an interior of eclectic decorative styles, ranging from bare brick through painted walls to papered areas. Food available and live music from time to time. Nearest tube - Highbury & Islington.
Formerly Florence Tavern.
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Last update: 16/04/2007
FLYING SCOTSMAN
2-4 Caledonian Road, N1 9DU
020 7408 0226
Listed on CAMRA's London Regional Inventory of pubs with interiors of special historic interest. Grade II listed. Formerly Scottish Stores.
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Last update: 23/04/2006
GEORGE AND VULTURE
63 Pitfield Street, N1 6BU
(020) 7253 3988
Mon - Sat 11.00 - 00.00, Sun 12.00 - 23.00
Fuller's London Pride; Discovery; ESB
Newly refurbished in February 2008. A single traditional large bar now restored to its comfortable Victorian splendour. Open fire. Large leather sofas and traditional oak tables. Popular with rugby enthusiasts. Presents a warming contrast to the street outside making it worth the walk up from Old Street tube.
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Last update: 29/03/2008
GEORGE IV
156 Pentonville Road, N1 9JL
Demolished.
Closed.
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Last update: 10/10/2002
GLASSWORKS
The NI Centre, Parkfield Street, N1 0PS
(020) 7354 6100
Mon – Sat : 11.00 – 02.00, Sun : 11.00 – 24.00
Fuller’s London Pride, Hop Back Summer Lightning, Marston’s Pedigree.
Typical “Spoons” establishment, of the Lloyds No 1 variety. Slightly plusher than some, much cleaner, due to its newness. Large single level one-room bar on first floor of the N1 shopping precinct, between Sainsburys on Liverpool Road and Upper St; with expansive window seats and outside balcony overlooking the courtyard of the Centre. At six p.m on a Monday it was quiet but doubtless most evenings it will be exceptionally busy given its locale, expect a young clientele. Also convenient for the cinema opposite, as well as shopping. Four screens, one in each corner accompanying M.T.V. Children are admitted. Tube – Angel.
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Last update: 13/05/2005
GRAND UNION
153 Upper Street, N1 1RA
020 7226 0808
Tue – Sun 18-midnight, Closed Mon (note these were the hours under previous owners - may wll have changed)
Grand Union Brewery Gold
Long narrow pub built in 1631 and rebuilt 1879. Originally a coaching inn called the Royal Mail, its previous name was based upon the licensee’s mother’s name! Now called GRAND UNION and part of the eponymous chain. A refurb with some changes, now very dark with candles. An entrance hall/walkway bisects the front half of the pub but makes getting to the bar very easy!
Formerly Royal Mail then Jorene Celeste
website: www.granduniongroup.co.uk
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Last update: 03/01/2008
GREEN MAN
144a Essex Road, N1 2SN
No Real Ale
Corner pub with two distinct areas served from a central bar.
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Last update: 18/10/2004
GREEN MAN
257 Hoxton Street, N1 5LG
Closed 2003. Interior is gutted and being redocorated to re-open as offices.
Closed.
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Last update: 15/09/2004
GREYHOUND
72 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AJ
Closed
Formerly Fergies.
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Last update: 28/05/93
HEMINGFORD ARMS
158 Hemingford Road, N1 1DF
020 7607 3303
11-23 Mon – Sat, 12-22.30 Sun
Adnams Broadside, Courage Directors, Fuller’s London Pride, Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen
Built in 1855, and rebuilt in the early 20th century, this former Friary Meux house was originally four rooms, now merged into one, but with a number of drinking areas. Listed carved mahogany back cabinet embellished with carved lionheads, and incorporating old style bar cash office, few of which survive. Walls adorned with old theatre posters, enamel advertising plates and pictures. One of the earliest gas pressure gauges still in existence is here. Ceiling festooned with anything you can think of, musical instruments, tricycles, old lamps, - you name it, it’s there. Function room upstairs currently used at times as a restaurant. Occasional live music. Food served Mon to Sat 12-15 and 18-22, Sun 13-15 (roast only); upstairs restaurant Thu to Sat 19-22 (Thai).
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Last update: 20/05/2005
HEN AND CHICKENS
109 St Pauls Road, N1 2NA
020 7704 7621
16– 24 Sun–Wed, 12– 01 Thu-Sat
Fullers London Pride; Timothy Taylor Landlord
Situated on Highbury Corner opposite Highbury & Islington tube and over-ground station the main attraction of this establishment is the upstairs theatre which stages theatrical performances and live, mainly rock, music, hence the unconventional opening hours. The downstairs bar, however, operates as a normal(ish!) pub and retains some of its traditional Victorian features including nice tile work under the dado in the bar. A small outside seating area occupies the pavement if you really want to experience, and smell, the chaos that is the Highbury Corner traffic roundabout.
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Last update: 17/05/2005
HOBGOBLIN
73 White Lion Street, N1 9PF
Wychwood Hobgoblin
Formerly Three Johns - who as three 18th century radicals were probably more deserving of a pub named after them than whatever Jay Cubed was supposed to reflect. It has now acquired a beer matching its latest incarnation, an OK pint at a reasonable price for Islington. Our reviewer suggests you don't go on a Thursday night, the "open to all" accoustic night is terrible with singing worse than your local karaoke. Also, will "eponymous" beers catch on? What with the Grand Union at the Grand Union and Hobgoblin at the Hobgoblin, where next?
Formerly Three Johns then Jay Cubed
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Last update: 04/01/2008
HOPE AND ANCHOR
207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
No Real Ale.
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Last update: 25/05/2005
HOUSE
63-69 Canonbury Road, N1 2DG
020 7704 7410
Mon–Sat 12–23 Sun 12–22:30
Adnams Bitter
Converted to a plush gastro pub noted for many awards including the Time Out 2003 Best Gastro pub, Good Food Guide 2005 etc etc. Seats 150, presumably including the front terrace. Very spacious, with the usual dark, wooden flooring, leather sofas, very low lighting and a screen. Some might find the food a tad outrageous – beetroot cured gravalax and soured cream but that’s what a Michelin star rated chef gets for you. Same operators now have the Bull N6 and the Only Running Footman W1. www.inthehouse.biz. Tube Highbury and Islington, rail Essex Rd
Formerly Belinda Castle.
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Last update: 09/01/2008
HOXTON DISTILLERY
70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP
020 7613 2588
Mon – Sat 11-23 Sun 12-22:30
Fuller’s London Pride
Large single bar with games / public area in front. Comfortable lounge seating to right and a stage to rear. A broad range of entertainment including music and poetry is performed. The upstairs room reached via an impressive staircase doubles as both a dining room and art gallery. Known in recent times as “The Macbeth” the pub has reverted to its original name as it was a gin distillery complete with underground spring. Hot and Cold snacks are planned in addition to Sunday roasts. Old St tube.
Formerly Macbeth
website: www.hoxtondistillery.com
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Last update: 05/03/95
HOXTON SQUARE BAR
2-4 Hoxton Square, N1
No Real Ale
Free house/bar in former commercial premises.
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Last update: 01/02/2004
HUNTINGDON ARMS
115 Hemingford Road, N1 1BZ
020 7700 7308
12-23 Mon – Sat, 12-22.230 Sun
Fuller’s London Pride
Modernised corner pub in Barnsbury, at junction with Bridgeman Road, with a bright, J-shaped bar area to the front, and a more cosy area to the rear. Ample outside seating for fine summer afternoons and evenings. Popular with local crowd. Food served Tue to Sun 12 – 20.
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Last update: 29/05/2005
INDEPENDENT
1-2 Naish Ct, 65 Bingfield St, N1 0BN
Demolished
Closed
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Last update: 19/12/2006
ISLAND QUEEN
87 Noel Road, N1 8BD
020 7704 7631
Mon To Thu and Sun 12-23.30; 12-midnight Fri & Sat;
Bass, Fuller's London Pride; one to two rotating guests.
With a Grade II listing and inclusion in CAMRA’s London Regional Inventory, you won’t be surprised by this pub’s fine interior. Although it is clear some parts are missing, the central servery and much more has survived as another marvellous celebration of pub architecture, including some impressive etched and cut glass and the Lincrusta ceiling. Quiz night Thu, upstairs lounge bar with a pool table and an outside drinking area. Huge, clear glass windows lighten the place up but, sadly, are not the originals. Modern menu but by no means a gastro pub.
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Last update: 23/04/2006
ISLINGTON TAP
80 Liverpool Road, N1 0QD
020 7704 2347
Mon –Thur 11.30-23:00, Fri 11.30-23:30, Sat 12.00-23.00, Sun 12.00-22.30
Fuller’s London Pride, Greene King Old Speckled Hen
Formally part of the TUP chain, it is now one of only a few Taps, although exactly how many has yet to be established. A fairly large premises only five minutes walk from Angel tube and shops, this brightly illuminated pub is a focus for attracting fans of big screen sports. The usual blackboards advertising easy to market drinks are in abundance. The staff tend to be European and the punters often antipodean. There is some availability for parking in the next street. Food (standard pub fare) is served on weekdays: 13-15 and 17-22:30, and weekends from 12:00-22:00. Tube Angel.
Formerly White Horse, Minogues Bar. Islington Tup
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Last update: 13/05/2005
JAYS
53 Mildmay Street, N1 4AB
Converted to residential use
Formerly Green Man.
Closed
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Last update: 19/08/2006
KENNEDY'S
297 Caledonian Road, N1 1EG
Formerly Edinburgh Castle.
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Last update: 24/10/2005
KESTON LODGE
131 Upper Street, N1 1QP
No real ale
Was an All Bar One until 2003, still M&B, run by the same people as the Lock Tavern NW1. Their web site will give you a taste of what to expect. No real ale, draught beers include Früli, Guinness, Leffe, Staropramen. Standard bottled lagers.
website: www.kestonlodge.com
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Last update: 22/04/2008
KING CHARLES I
55-57 Northdown Street, N1 9BL
Adnams Bitter, Caledonian Deuchars IPA
Formerly Charles the First, then Craic House.
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Last update: 19/04/2006
KING OF DENMARK
9 Cloudesley Road, N1 0EJ
No real ale
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Last update: 17/03/2005
KINGS ARMS
264 Liverpool Road, N1 1LQ
Closed. Converted into flats in 1996
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Last update: 19/05/2005
KINGS HEAD
59 Essex Road, N1 2SF
020 7226 1825
12-23 Mon to Sat 12-22.30 Sun
Wells Bombardier
Single bar, warm and cosy atmosphere. Popular with locals, but a recently added ‘European restaurant’ area has drawn a wider clientele. Live DJs Friday and Saturday nights. A live band every Thursday. Disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor.
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Last update: 17/08/2006
KINGS HEAD THEATRE BAR
115 Upper Street, N1 1QN
020 7226 0364 /1916
Mon-Thu 11-1, Fri-Sat 11-2, Sun 12-00.30
Adnams Bitter, Greene King Abbot, Wadworth 6X, Young's Bitter
A celebrated theatre pub on a site where a pub has stood for over 400 years and had the same owner for the last 35 - Dan Crawford. Sadly, Dan passed awy in the summer of 2005. Originally three bars, it was changed to one in 1970, when the theatre was installed., and many famous names have appeared here. The pub is basic with two fireplaces, theatre spotlights and old theatre seats. You are still served in pounds, shillings and pence using an enormous, ornate pre-decimal till. Live music is played every evening after the theatre show. Dinner for theatregoers must be booked. In summer customers spill out in front of the pub. Tube – Angel.
website: www.kingsheadtheatre.org
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Last update: 22/04/2008
KINKY MANGO
145 Upper Street, N1 1QY
No real ale
Now a latino cocktail bar. Was Murrays Bar.
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Last update: 17/12/2006
LADY MILDMAY
29 Wolsey Road, N1 4PG
Closed. Converted to flats.
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Last update: 24/06/2004
LINCOLN LOUNGE
52 York Way, N1 9AB
020 7837 9339
16.00 - 23.00 Mon to Fri; 19.00 - 00.00 Sta; closed Sun
Wells Bombardier
In amongst a sea of fizzy taps sits a handpump dispensing what was not at all a bad pint on the date of the visit. This had been a traditional pub and then was transformed into a trendy chill out bar, for the yoof, with UV lighting, and loud music. It is now pretty much back to a traditional boozer.
Formerly Lincoln Arms
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Last update: 05/09/2007
LION AND LAMB
46 Fanshaw Street, N1 6LG
020 7739 5598
Mon – Sat 11-23 Sun 12-22:30
Adnams Bitter
Recently (2003) refurbished L shaped corner pub. Split lounge(s) with corner games area. Darts and Pool in centre. Community and family locals pub. Beer is cheaper Mon-Fri 11-16. Old St tube.
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Last update: 12/03/2005
LONG HOPE
184-186 Pentonville Road, N1 9JP
020 7278 7223
Opens late most evenings
Fuller's London Pride, Wells Bombardier
After being boarded up for nearly 4 years - some great news, the pub has re-opened in refurbished surroundings. Just goes to show, they don't all have to be knocked down!
Formerly Shaws, then King's Crown
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Last update: 20/06/2007
LORD CLYDE
340-342 Essex Road, N1 3PB
Adnams Bitter + a guest
Open again after a brief redecoration and reverts to original name. Original wood cladding inside remains and division of the public bar and lounge still there, although this would originally have been part of the off licence corridor, the door remains to the street though not used. Whole place cleaned up and furniture replaced, much more minimalist than before. Quite foody, though not pushed heavily. Handpumps reinstalled as part of refurb. This is an Enterprise lease and the licensee has signed up to SIBA Direct so guests from smaller SIBA breweries can be expected eg Nethergate.
Formerly Lord Clyde, then became Kenricks Bar
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Last update: 22/02/2008
LORD NELSON
105 Copenhagen Street, N1 0SB
Converted to flats
Closed
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Last update: 05/03/2005
LORD WOLSELEY
55 White Lion Street, N1 9PP
020 7278 4560
All days 11.00 - midnight
Greene King IPA
A long standing GK tenanted pub which used to sell a much larger range, altough the quality of the IPA was very high on a recent visit. It’s a small pub on an angle back street running parallel with Chappel Market. Used to be two bars but has had the standard refurbishment so it now sports a light wood panelled floor, traditional style bar front and rear, a raised and partially enclosed seated section to one side with carpets and palms. Mandatory music but not overly loud. Small but cosy garden to one side of pub. Not an unattractive conversion.
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Last update: 12/06/2008
MARIE LLOYD
24 Chart Street, N1 6DD
No Real Ale
An unprepossessing street corner local, tucked away in the backstreets between East Road and Pitfield Street. Despite the presence of two hand pumps, hasn't stocked real ale for many years. Open again after refurb. Wasn't open but didn't look much different inside, couldn't see much though. Didn't seem to be any handpumps, just two banks of fizzy stuff.
Formerly the Globe.
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Last update: 29/03/2008
MARKET TAVERN
144 York Way, N1 0AY
Closed - demolished
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Last update: 29/05/2003
MARQUEE
13 Prebend Street, N1 8PF
Formerly Giles, Page 3.
Closed - demolished
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Last update: 29/05/2003
MARQUESS TAVERN
32 Canonbury Street, N1 2TB
(020) 7354 2975
11– 23 Mon – Sat, 12–22.30 Sun
Young's Bitter, Special, Wells Bombardier, Seasonal Beer, Guest Beer, plus traditional perry (Weston's)
Built in the 1860’s along with the area, named after the Marquess of Northampton and acquired by Young’s in 1979. A fine example of the architecture of the time and a listed building. The interior, however, has been much altered and opened out in the intervening years. The most recent refurbishment has created a fairly subdued atmosphere in the main bar area with the inevitable soft sofas dominating. The real fire has been maintained. This is in stark contrast to the rear area which is now dedicated to dining (Meals served 12– 15 and 18– 22 Mon – Fri, 12–22 Sat, 12– 21.30 Sun) and is very bright and airy and dominated by a huge chandelier. The right hand side of the pub still maintains its public bar feel and a dartboard plus bar billiards. A small patio area on the street is available for outside drinking. Forty bottled beers including the Meantime and Young's ranges plus some from Germany, Duvel, Liefmans (2) and Westmalle (2). Buses 38, 56, 73, 341 & 476 serve Essex Road and Essex Road Station is nearby.
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Last update: 09/01/2008
MARQUIS OF SALISBURY
64 Freeling Street, N1 0BD
Closed
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Last update: 20/03/2005
MASQUE BAR
24 York Way, N1 9AA
11-11
No Real Ale
Aussie style bar at side of Kings Cross Station.
Formerly Duke of York then Offshore Bar
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Last update: 03/01/2008
MILDMAY TAVERN
130 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AU
Closed - demolished
Had also been known as H2O.
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Last update: 29/05/2003
MILFORD HAVEN<
214 Caledonian Road, N1 0NG
Disappeared off the face of the earth
Closed
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Last update: 20/03/2005
MITRE
129-130 Upper Street, N1 1QP
No Real Ale.
Used to be a nice pub but then became an "It's a Scream". Downhill all the way. Upper storeys converted to residential use, ground floor being converted at moment, probably to residential use as well. All unoccupied and other work still going on.
Closed
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Last update: 29/03/2008
MITRE
181-183 Copenhagen Street, N1 0SR
No real ale
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Last update: 17/04/2005
MITRE TAVERN
71 Downham Road, N1 5AF
Building boarded up and semi derelict.
Closed.
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Last update: 15/09/2004
MONARCH
2 Cropley Street, N1 7PB
No Real Ale
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Last update: 15/09/2004
MUCKY PUP
39 Queens Head Street, N1 8NQ
(020) 7226 2572
16-23 Mon-Thu 12-23 Fri-Sat 12-22.30 Sun
Greene King IPA, Abbot Ale
Given its name, you won’t be surprised to hear that this is a very dog friendly pub – indeed it was voted the most dog friendly pub in the UK by members of the Dog’s Trust. With a dartboard and pool, a TV in the corner, and a quiz night on Weds, this two-bar pub, with a lovely small walled garden, is worth seeking out. 1950s settees will help you rest after sampling from the extensive and imaginative menu, with a good veggie selection and traditional Sun lunch. Food served until one hour before closing. Some interesting imported beers on offer.
website: www.muckypup-london.com
Formerly Ram and Teasel
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Last update: 30/03/2005
MYDDLETON ARMS
52 Canonbury Road, N1 2HS
020 7226 4595
11-23 Mon-Sat, 12-22.30 Sun
Courage Best
Smallish two-bar very traditional pub of probably Victorian origin on a main trunk road . A little in need of redecoration in and out. Bar / bar back of interest of the period as well as old features in the windows and the cellar opening. The tables are converted oak barrels. Darts, TV and jukebox with intermittent music. Quiet on a Monday eve. Named after Sir Hugh Myddleton, who cut the New River, to bring water from Hertfordshire to London. Tube Highbury and Islington, rail Essex Rd.
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Last update: 06/03/2005
NAGS HEAD
12 Upper Street, N1 0PQ
020 7226 3756
Mon – Sat 11-23 Sun 12-22.30
Greene King IPA, Abbot; Wells Bombardier
With a handsome, listed 18th Century frontage, this is essentially a long, extended narrow bar, in which lots of interesting features have survived, such as the old wooden panelling and a nice window, with the pub name in prominent lettering. There are plenty of mirrors, old clocks and signs and two fine lanterns at the back to allow light and air in. A sports TV and music on a Sunday – 20-22. Basic pub food served 12-20 Mon to Thu and 12-17 Fri/Sat/Sun. Tube – Angel. By main bus stops.
A Barracuda pub, originally Watneys
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Last update: 22/04/2008
NARROW BOAT
119 St Peter's Street, N1 8PZ
0207 288 9820
11-midnight Mon to Sat, 12-22.30 Sun
Adnams Bitter and Broadside, Harvey's Best, Fuller's London Pride
This is a long pub on two levels that runs along the canal from the bridge in St Peters Street. From the outside the pub maintains some of the looks of its Victorian origins, while inside the décor is distinctly light and modern. The main drinking area, accessible from the street, is broadly split into two equal parts, with the bar running down the side of the pub in the front half. Table seating is available to the front, while more comfortable sofas are available at the back. There are two screens at each end of the pub clearly designed to satisfy the football aficionado. Downstairs there is a bar with two hand pumps, more table seating and sofas, and access to the canal towpath. This bar is kept closed during quiet hours, and is available for private parties. A quiz night is held on Sundays, and has proved to be very popular. Food is available from 12-15 and 18-22 Monday to Saturday, and 12-18 on Sunday.
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Last update: 29/03/2006
NEW ROSE
84-86 Essex Road, N1 8LU
Standard hours, open late Thu/Fri/Sat
Fuller's London Pride
With a solitary handpump among a plethora of fizzy taps, this new cask outlet is a bit at the fringe but has doubled the number of real ale outlets on the Essex Rd. Food is served lunch and evenings during the week and all day at weekends. Live music Thu/Fri/Sat. The drinking area comprises several distinct spaces around a central bar with a lot of original wood panelling.
Website: www.newrose.co.uk
Formerly Half Moon.
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Last update: 17/08/2006
NOBODY INN
92 Mildmay Park, N1 4PR
020 7249 6430
12.00 - 23.00 Sun to Weds (00.00 Thu; 01.00 Fri/Sat)
Fuller’s London Pride plus a rotating guest; Weston's Organic Cider
Large corner bar facing onto Newington Green. The back room has 2 pool tables, TVs for live sports in a wedge shaped area with a lantern, sofas and ample other seating. The pub has been sympathetically modernised without going over the top, retaining an old fireplace (gas effect) and an old red telephone kiosk. Food is served lunchtimes and evenings with weekend brunch specials from 13.00 through the whole day and evening. Quiz nights on Thu and Sun evenings from 20.30. Sofas and settle seating in the front part of the pub. Frequent buses to Old Street and Moorgate - 21, 141. Owned by Priory Pub Co.
Formerly Palms and Liszt.
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Last update: 26/02/2007
NORTHGATE
113 Southgate Road, N1 3JS
020 7359 7392
Mon – Fri 17– 22.30 Sat 12–23.30 Sun 12–23
Caledonian Deuchar's IPA, Fuller’s London Pride, Guest ale
Large corner Victorian pub which for some strange reason was called the Dog and Dumpling when it was an old fashioned local. Single island bar converted into a gastro bar in 2000 with lots of wood, big windows and blackboards. Edge of the De Beauvoir Estate of architectural interest. Food Mon – Fri 18.30 -22.30, Sat, Sun 12 – 16.
Formerly Dog and Dumpling, Jolly Farmers.
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Last update: 22/02/2008
NORTH STAR
190 New North Road, N1 7BJ
No Real Ale
Single bar pub with a modernised interior, on the busy New North Road.
Formerly Mulligans, North Pole.
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Last update: 12/03/2005
OFFORD ARMS
388 Caledonian Road, N1 1DN
Closed - commercial.
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Last update: 24/02/2003
OLD IVY HOUSE
32 Hertford Road, N1 9BW
Closed and boarded up for two years, building disused. Now residential.
Closed.
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Last update: 17/02/2007
OLD PARRS HEAD
66 Cross Street, N1 2BA
020 7226 2180
The fact that this was probably a Victorian pub with a notable exterior of classic brown tiles and pale blue painted part to the façade with the words “Barclay Perkins and Co Ltd” still being on view, has not prevented its closure and conversion to a clothes shop. Progress, heh! As the previous staff did not seem to have much idea what this represented, perhaps it's no surprise.
Closed.
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Last update: 06/11/2006
OLD QUEENS HEAD
44 Essex Road, N1 8LN
No Real Ale
Has had a least two makovers in last 10 years - the first basically did away with what was there before and while handpumps had been spotted, latest visit shows no real beer. Confirmed - handpump there on the corner of the bar by the door. London Pride clip turned around with beer glass over top of pump.
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Last update: 09/05/2008
O'NEILLS
59 Upper Street, N1
No real ale
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Last update: 31/03/2005
ONES
1 Southgate Road, N1 3JP
Formerly Southgate Arms. Outside restored to high standard as a Barclays Brewery house.
Closed - residential.
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Last update: 29/05/2003
ORWELL
382 Essex Road, N1 3PF
No Real Ale
Reopened earlier in 2008. An entry on BITE by the pub itself promised real ale.
Formerly Lighthouse, George Orwell, Norfolk Arms, Cardews.
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Last update: 11/07/2008
OXFORD ARMS
21 Halliford Street, N1 3HB
No real ale
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Last update: 21/03/2005
PENNY FARTHING
14 Barnsbury Road, N1 1PN
No Real Ale.
It has been converted to a pizza restaurant with a "huge and grotesque wood burning oven" in what was once the bar area.
Closed. Formerly White Conduit.
Closed - restaurant conversion.
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Last update: 14/03/2007
PERSEVERENCE
194 Southgate Road, N1 3HT
No Real Ale.
Confirmed in Sep 07 as still no real ale despite its recent upmarket refurbishment and a clapper board outside advertising "draught beers" which must refer to the draught lagers.
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Last update: 02/01/2008
PIMLICO BAR
112-114 Pitfield Street, N1 6ES
Closed
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Last update: 21/11/2006
PIPE OF PORT
235 Essex Road, N1 4LJ
Closed - Commercial
Formerly Champagne Charlies.
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Last update: 27/07/2004
PITCHER AND PIANO
68-69 Upper Street, N1
No Real Ale.
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Last update: 25/03/2005
POTTERS BAR
Great Northern Hotel, Kings Cross, N1 9AN
Temporarily (?) closed for next five years, due to hotel being used as site offices for Channel Tunnel Rail link activities in the area. There are rumours that the developers are out to get it demolished, so keep eyes and ears open!
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Last update: 29/05/2003
PRINCE ALBERT<
29 Elmore Street, N1
Closed around 2000
Closed - residential
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Last update: 03/01/2008
PRINCE ALFRED
38 Offord Road, N1 1DL
Converted to a bathroom shop after a period being empty.
Closed - Commercial
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Last update: 20/06/2007
PRINCE ARTHUR
49 Brunswick Place, N1 6EB
(020) 7253 3187
11-midnight Mon to Sat; 12-18.30 Sun (may vary)
Shepherd Neame Master Brew, Kent's Best, Spitfire
Small, popular one bar pub occupying a corner site, with a lower darts/games area, attracting drinkers from nearby offices. Occasionally used for private party/dining. Outside seating available for finer weather. TV for sports event and unobtrusive background music. Light snacks always available. Old St tube.
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Last update: 09/03/2005
PRINCE OF WALES
1a Sudeley Street, N1 8HP
020 7837 6173
11-23 Mon-Sat 12-22.30 Sun
Adnams Bitter, Shepherd Neame Spitfire.
A two-bar corner pub with wooden walls throughout and TV in both bars. This is a traditional, locals pub with a very comfortable feel, with a nice mirror over the fireplace, a dartboard, lots of potted plants and drawings of the area in the early C19th. It’s by the Regents Canal and there’s an outside seating area in summer. Filipino and English dishes served 12-15 and 18-20. On CAMRA London Regional Inventory.
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Last update: 23/03/2005
PRINCE OF WALES
Felton Street, N1 5NB
Converted to flats
Closed
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Last update: 09/03/2005
PRINCESS ALICE
13 Murray Grove, N1 7QT
Closed
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Last update: 11/05/2004
PURPLE TURTLE BAR
108 Essex Road, N1 8LX
Formerly Cheers.Converted to a restaurant.
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Last update: 02/03/95
QUEENS
178 Hoxton Street, N1 5LH
Now closed and boarded.
Formerly Randalls then Queens Head.
Closed.
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Last update: 29/03/2008
RAILWAY TAVERN
26 York Way, N1 9AB
Demolished to make way for new Premier Lodge.
Closed.
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Last update: 20/02/2003
RALPH'S
342 Caledonian Road, N1 1BB
No real ale
Formerly Prince of Wales.
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Last update: 08/03/2005
RED LION
41 Hoxton Street, N1 6NH
No Real Ale
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Last update: 15/09/2004
REGENT
201-203 Liverpool Road, N1 1LX
020 7607 7710
Handpump usused, clip turmed around.
Now open again after a few months for refurbishment. Visits have found the pumpclip turned around and nothing on sale. Corner premises with unusual curved front doors. Some old brown tiling outside, the paintwork, in dark green, being recent. Apparently it was called Price Regent as far back as 1845, the previous name was Stone but this only lasted for less than a year. Tube Angel or Highbury Corner.
Previously Prince Regent, Stone Bar and before that Nolias Cafe bar.
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Last update: 11/07/2008
ROSEMARY BRANCH
2 Shepperton Road, N1 3DT
(020) 7704 2730
12-23 Mon - Sat 12–22:30 Sun
Adnams Bitter, Fuller’s Discovery, ESB & London Pride, one additional guest ale
Single bar corner Victorian pub with traditional décor and long settles. Upstairs theatre and a rear lounge. On the edge of Islington common, on the course of an ancient footpath to London. A public house has stood in this area since 1594. In 1783 the old tavern became a white lead works powered by two windmills and the pub was rebuilt on the parish boundary. The tea gardens behind had a one acre pond supplied by the New River. They once housed according to the weekly times 5 Feb 1854, 'The most collossal ballroom in the Kingdom'. Known as Islington Vauxhall in 1836, the garden was used for pony racing, an equestrian circus , tight rope displays and balloon ascents. Food: Mon – Fri 12-15 18-21:30, Sat 18-21:30 Sun 12-16.
website: www.rosemarybranch.co.uk
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Last update: 19/02/2008
ROYAL GEORGE
412 Essex Road, N1 3PJ
Closed and converted to Indian restaurant in 2005
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Last update: 03/01/2008
RUBY
33 Caledonian Road, N1 9BU
12-11
No Real Ale
Once a real ale magnet in CAMRA's early years, but now nothing of interest to the ale drinker.
Formerly Malt and Hops
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Last update: 29/03/2005
RUSHTONS
21 Bridport Place, N1 5DX
You can still see the pub's brown tiles and the old Carpenters Arms motif on the corner staring forelornly over Shoreditch Park. The pub has been absorbed by the adjacent flats. Shame this looked a great place for a good boozer!
Closed
Formerly Carpenters Arms
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Last update: 01/06/2006
RYDONS
225 New North Road, N1 7BG
Has been residential since at least 2000 after being a Chinese take away for sometime.
Closed - residential
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Last update: 03/01/2008
SALMON AND COMPASSES
58 Penton Street, N1 9PZ
No Real Ale
A small and no doubt once thriving market/community ale house, good looking from the outside; now fraternised by a different, younger set looking for music, dancing and a very lively and fun time.
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Last update: 15/04/2006
SALISBURY
54 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AP
12-11
No Real Ale
Mainly serves the local Peruvian community (sic). Specialises in South American food. No Peruvian real ale, as yet. Fluent Spanish speakers can visit the web site.
website: www.elaguajal.co.uk
Formerly Bradys, Marquis of Salisbury.
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Last update: 26/04/2006
SCOLT HEAD
107a Culford Road, N1 4HJ
020 7254 3965
Mon– Sat 11-midnight Sun 12–22.30
Caledonian Deuchar's IPA, Fuller's London Pride
An interesting pub on a great corner site with lots of outdoor seating, a real fire, and a back room with the biggest tv screen our reviewer has ever seen in a pub and a lovely china dog. Bare boards and stripped back interior, wooden tables with candles. Right-hand bar is dining orientated with rear left-hand games/TV lounge. The pub has been taken over by a local resident couple who have named the pub after their favourite part of Norfolk – Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve, an area of continually changing sand dune, beach and salt marsh. Nearest tube Highbury and Islington (15 mins) although for Scolt Head Island itself heading for Burnham Market might be slightly better.
Was Sussex Arms, then just Sussex
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Last update: 22/02/2008
SHAFTESBURY ARMS
38 Shaftesbury Street, N1 7EH
Despite walking up and down this confusing and slightly depressing street, no trace of any pub could be found.
Closed
Demolished and replaced by flats
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Last update: 01/06/2006
SILVER SPOON
2 Cloudesley Road, or 1 Tolpuddle Street, N1
Taylor's Landlord
Was a small locals pub selling real ale but it re-opened in the summer of 2004 having had the usual N1 trendy refit into a "classy" bar with dining room and no handpumps. Opposite Sainsburys, it closed again in 2008 and has undergone another refurbishment, creating a right hand area laid out for dining with open kitchen while the left-hand side is more for drinking with leather sofas and arm chairs. Smaller bar area straight ahead. A quieter option that the boisterous Angelic next door.
website: www.thesilverspoon.co.uk
Formerly North One Cafe Bar, then North One
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Last update: 09/05/2008
SIR ROBERT PEEL
29 Eagle Wharf Road, N1 7EG
Converted to offices. Sir Robert's countenance stares depressingly down to remind us of its former existence.
Closed.
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Last update: 13/09/98
SOCIAL
33 Linton Street, N1 7UF
020 7354 5809
17-23 Mon to Fri, 12-23 Sat and bank holidays, 12-22.30 Sun
Charles Wells Bombardier
This is a pleasant and surprisingly large street corner pub in the back streets of Islington. Originally called the Hanbury Arms, the old name is still prominent on the outside of the building, the pub was taken over as one of Heavenly Records "DJ venues", and has sister pubs in W1 and in Nottingham. Inside there is a long bar and open kitchen along one side of the pub. The downstairs is wood panelled, with dining tables dominating, although there is a small seating area at one end with sofas. Upstairs is a seating lounge with big leather sofas and a pool table. There is a bistro style menu, and food is available 18-22.30, 12.30-22.30 Sat, and 12.30-21.30 Sun.
website: www.thesocial.com
Formerly 'H', Hanbury Arms. Now Breakfast Group, ex-Charles Wells.
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Last update: 30/03/2005
SLUG AND LETTUCE
1 Islington Green, N1 2XH
No real ale
The former name of the pub is still visible in the marble step leading into this revamped single bar pub.
Formerly Fox.
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Last update: 12/03/2005
STAGS HEAD
55 Orsman Road, N1 8PR
020 7739 6741
11-23 Mon- Sat, 12-22.30 Sun
John Smiths Cask Bitter
Incredibly, this no-nonsense back-street boozer has survived, sustained almost exclusively by clientele from the local housing estate. Surrounded by a sea of gentrified streets, where shoebox-sized bijou studio flats go for ‘telephone-book’ sums of money, the Stag’s Head soldiers on, untouched for over thirty years and all the better for it. Still retaining original Burton signs and public and saloon bars, visit it while you still can. Large garden has barbecues in the Summer. Snacks served during the day. On CAMRA London Regional Inventory.
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Last update: 06/03/2005
STEAM PASSAGE
44 Upper Street, N1 0PN
020 7226 5882
Mon-Thu 12-23, Fri/Sat 12- 1, Sun 12-22.30
Adnams Bitter
A large busy, bustling pub (it has been knocked though into the next door Indian restaurant) which opens onto the street through big clear windows, and where the drinking areas totally wrap themselves around an L-shaped , central bar. There is a raised seated area at the back; wooden floors and half height, oak coloured wood panelling. Bistro style food is served Mon-Sat 12-21.30 and Sun 12-21. Tube – Angel.
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Last update: 21/03/2005
STURT ARMS
55 New North Road, N1 6JB
To the trained eye it is still possible to see the outline of this pub, with an old Fosters sign. Now a mini mart.
Closed
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Last update: 01/06/2006
SUTTON ARMS
193a Caledonian Road, N1 0SL
Now Ehiopian 'Merkato' restaurant.
Closed - Commercial.
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