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385 BIG RED

385 Holloway Road, N7

No real ale

Formerly Hogshead, then Bar Latina

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Last update: 21/11/2006

ADAM AND EVE

489 Liverpool Road, N7 8NS

Residential

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

ADMIRAL MANN

9 Hargrave Place, Off Brecknock Road, N7 0BP

10-11; 12-10.30 Sun

McMullen Best

Traditional pub with friendly atmosphere and racing on TV in background. Retains Public bar.

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Last update: 13/03/2004

ALBION

102 Blundell Street, N7 9BL

(020) 7607 2178

11-11

Surveyor passed by on 14/9/08 - sign on door said "closed for good".

Closed.

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Last update: 01/10/2008

ARUNDEL ARMS

14 Westbourne Road, N7 8AU

No real ale

Closed and up for sale.

Closed.

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Last update: 29/07/2008

BAILEY

81 Holloway Road, N7 8LT

Fuller's London Pride, Greene King Old Speckled Hen

The Bailey has moved its handpumps to the corner by the main door rather than having them hidden halfway along the bar. They now proudly sport clips for two ales. A popular pub at all times, serving Thai food and showing most major football matches on its various screens although home fans only on an Arsenal home match day.

Formerly the Castle

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Last update: 28/11/2008

BARCOSA

54 Holloway Road, N7 8JL

No real ale

Highbury Brewery's tap, taken over by Taylor Walker in 1912. Allied until 1985, when it became the Flounder & Firkin. The Firkins were sold to Punch, under whom it was the Beer House from 2000, then the Tank (an Urban Bar) 2002-4. Someone reported it looked closed on the way to an Arsenal match. It has been open the last couple of Wednesdays. When closed, it has blinds down inside and does look a but uncared for! Still fizz only, a real shadow of its Firkin days.

Formerly Tank, The Beer House, Flounder and Firkin.

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Last update: 27/01/2009

BEDFORD TAVERN

160 Seven Sisters Road, N7 7PT

No real ale

Closed in August, 2009. Future not known, but the wording of the estate agent’s sign on the wall gave a strong suggestion of conversion to alternative use.

Closed.

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Last update: 09/09/2009

BENWELL ARMS

40 Benwell Road, N7 7BA

Residential

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

CALEDONIAN ARMS

417 Caledonian Road, N7 8BQ

Closed - has been renamed Breakout a cafe directly opposite pentonville prison.

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Last update: 22/02/2008

CASTLE BAR

392 Camden Road, N7 0SJ

No real ale

This place closed for a period but has now re-opened after a re-fit under a new name and as a psuedo trendy youth pub.

Previously Holloway Castle

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Last update: 22/04/2008

CITY OF LONDON

107 York Way, N7 9QE

Demolished and a new block of flats built in its place.

Closed.

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Last update: 24/08/2006

CLANCY'S

1 Queensland Road, N7 7AH

Formerly Liar Maguire. Demolished as part of Arsenal redevelopment.

Closed.

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Last update: 18/03/2003

CORONET

338-346 Holloway Road, N7 6PA

020 7609 5104

9.00-23.00

Courage Directors, Greene King Abbot, Marston's Burton Bitter & Pedigree, Theakston Best + 5 rotating guests. Up to 3 Westons ciders and Farmer Henry's perry

An exceptional and sympathetic Wethespoons conversion of a former ABC cinema. This striking building is an oasis in Holloway. The former grandeur of the 1940s cinema is still visible, including a decommissioned projector. Known locally for beer quality and range with great value prices. Full disabled access. Separate family area. Small garden. Full menu served until 23.00. Large no smoking area.

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Last update: 10/03/2010

CORA HOTEL

427 Caledonian Road, N7 9BG

Has been renamed the Cora Hotel , not open to the public. In its previous incarnation as the Balmoral Castle it sold 2 real ales. A sad loss for the local community.

Formerly Balmoral Castle, then McLoughlins

Closed.

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Last update: 22/02/2008

DEVONSHIRE CASTLE

67 Axminster Road, N7 6BP

Closed.

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Last update: 19/04/2006

DOYLES

379 Caledonian Road, N7 9DQ

No real ale

Formerly Tirconail Bar, then Pride of the West

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Last update: 21/11/2006

DUCHESS OF KENT

441 Liverpool Road, N7 8PR

020 7609 7104

11.00 - 23.00 Sun to Thurs, 11.00 - 00.00 Fri & Sat

Adnams Bitter, Fuller's London Pride, Sharps Doom Bar with rotating guest ales

With the general devastation of pubs in N7, it’s good to see one outlet still flying the flag at the corner with Ellington Street. It has received the standard North London makeover – large, mixed size scrubbed tables, comfy chairs, board games and books and a liberal use of candles plus no TV. This all looks to place food more at the forefront – full meals are served Mon to Fri 12 to 3 and Sat/Sun 12 – 4 and all evenings 7 – 10 with full table service. There is a snack menu Tue to Sat 12 – 10. It still retains a number of original features although a lot has gone to create the L shaped open space. Operated by Geronimo Inns who run a number of good London pubs - http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/. Recently refurbished. Cask Marque accreditation achieved March 2008.

Formerly Fox and Fiddle

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Last update: 22/08/2008

DUKE OF WELLINGTON

82 Lough Road, N7 8QU

Demolished

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

EAGLET

124 Seven Sisters Road, N7 6AE

020 7700 2986

No real ale

Formerly Swann and Lambe

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Last update: 20/11/2006

ENKEL ARMS

34 Seven Sisters Road, N7 6AA

No real ale

Somewhat dull pub with no handpumps.

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Last update: 22/04/2008

FAT HARRY'S

60 Isledon Road, N7 7PL

Converted to flats.

Closed.

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Last update: 07/09/94

FAVOURITE

7 Queensland Road, N7 7AH

Closed Jan 2003; being demolished.

Closed.

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Last update: 17/02/2003

GAFF

382 Holloway Road, N7 6PN

020 7697 9921

12.00 - 00.00 Sun to Thu; 12.00 - 03.00 Fri/Sat

Wells Eagle IPA, Bombardier

This pub had comfortable seating and a fake coal fire with the appearance of a large, single-roomed pub until you reach the back, where there is some fantastically carved wooden seating that reaches up to the ceiling, almost like chuch pews. We have been informed that, it has had a lick of paint, new sound system, lighting and stage. Has been bought by the owners of other bar/live music venue/clubs the 12 bar, the intrepid fox, and sin night club. Primarily a music venue with lots of fittings to match, the stage is behind the front window facing the bar. May charge admission fee when music is on.

Formerly Old Kings Head, then just Head, then back to Old Kings Head

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Last update: 17/09/2008

GALLAGHERS

412 Liverpool Road, N7 8QG

Demolished - now flats.

Closed.

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Last update: 20/11/2006

GEORGE

9 Eden Grove, N7 8EE

11.00 - 23.00

Fuller's London Pride, one changing guest

Pleased to confirm this delightful little backstreet pub is now selling real ale on a permanent basis. A welcome addition to N7. Traditional corner pub. Although close behind North London University, doesn't seem to get too many students in. Generally fairly quiet and restful. New handpumps installed. Landlord expecting new influx of customers with all the new flats built behind Holloway Road tube station in the area leading up to the new recycling factory relocated from the new Arsenal stadium site.

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Last update: 12/06/2008

GIN PALACE

36 Market Road, N7 9PW

Formerly White Horse. Converted to luxury flats.

Closed

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Last update: 28/11/2006

GLOBE

107 Tollington Road, N7 7JH

Closed - demolished.

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Last update: 17/02/2007

HERBERT CHAPMAN

274-276 Holloway Road, N7 6NE

No real ale

Recently renamed after the Yorkshireman who managed Arsenal in the 1930s when the club won five league championships and two FA Cups either side of his death in 1934. He also famously persuaded the powers that be to alter the name of Gillespie Road tube station to Arsenal. The change of name reflects the fact that Arsenal's move to the Emirates Stadium now brings the pub into the pre-match drinking catchment area. Faucet Inns ex-Wychwood. Confirmed they do not serve real ale. There is a tap there for show only. Our surveyor was told 'only Wetherspoons really serve it these days' when he asked, "He bit his tongue".

Formerly Prince of Wales, then Hobgoblin, then the Study

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Last update: 06/04/2009

HERCULES TAVERN

504 Holloway Road, N7 6JA

(020) 7272 2066

11.00 - 23.00

No real ale

A former Scottish and Newcastle pub that once sold five real ales, now Punch Taverns/Spirit group.

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Last update: 07/04/2008

HOLLOWAY

341-343 Holloway Road, N7 0RN

No real ale

A huge barn of a place whose most distinguishing feature, apart from 8 unused handpumps, is its glaringly green outside neon signs. Closed by police for breaching licensing regulations.

Formerly The Litten Tree

Closed.

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Last update: 16/02/2009

JOLLY SISTERS

95 Bride Street, N7 8AX

No real ale

Formerly New Queens Head

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Last update: 17/02/2007

JUG O' PUNCH

114 Roman Way, N7 8XJ

Residential

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

LAMB TAVERN

46 North Road, N7 9DP

Closed and boarded up.

Closed.

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Last update: 27/12/2004

LATIN CORNER

283 Camden Road, N7 0JN

No real ale

In Spring 2008 purchased by Colombian owners and re-named as a Latin American themed pub. Has had an internal refurbushment and the original Taylor Walker façade and free-standing hanging pub sign have been removed. Once sold Tetley Bitter and Burton Ale.

Previously Copenhagen

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Last update: 30/07/2009

LEIGHTON ARMS

101 Brecknock Road, N7 0DA

020 7482 6164

Adnams Bitter, Fuller's London Pride

Recently redecorated and cleaned up. In new hands since May 2008, and real ale has been added. Much brighter interior now that venetian blinds are rolled up during the daytime hours.

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Last update: 17/09/2008

LION

98 North Road, N7 4AA

Closed. Converted to offices.

Formerly Beer Engine.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

HORATIA

100-102 Holloway Road, N7 8JE

(020) 7607 3961

12.00 - 00.00 Sun - Thur, 12.00 - 02.00 Fri/Sat

Recently opened. Flyer promises real ale

Formerly Lord Nelson and Ashburton

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Last update: 21/02/2010

LORD PALMERSTON

10 Annette Road, N7 6ET

No real ale

An old Ind Coope pub with a Double Diamond window.

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Last update: 07/04/2008

MEDINA

172 Seven Sisters Road, N7 7PX

Commercial

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

METRO

295 Holloway Road, N7 8HS

0207 486 5175

Mon - Thu 11.00 - 00.00, Fri - Sat 11.00 - 02.00, Sun 12.00 - 22.30

No real ale

Part of the Faucet Inn Pub Company. A contemporary bar restaurant, a stone's throw from Arsenal's new stadium. Easily recognised by coffee coloured frontage and imposing windows, a destination for commuters and locals. Stone baked pizzas made on request.

website: http://www.faucetinn.com/

Started as Tappit Hen, then Spoofers Bar!

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Last update: 09/03/2010

MORAY ARMS

94 Durham Road, N7 7DT

Closed and completely gutted inside, trashed internally and externally, tiled exterior all ripped off, floors removed leaving large hole, which seems to have been excavated below cellar depth. It had had an interesting 2 room layout plus Jug & Bottle/Snug area between.

Closed. Comprehensively converted to residential, you wouldn't know a pub had been here

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Last update: 20/06/2009

MOYNIHAN ARMS

83-91 Georges Road, N7 8HD

Closed - boarded up.

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Last update: 10/07/2008

NAMBUCCA

596 Holloway Road, N7 6LR

No real ale

Now a gastro pub. Suffered a severe fire in Dec 2008, will have to see if it reopens.

Closed.

Formerly Cock Tavern, then BJ Sports Bar, then Swagmans

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Last update: 23/12/2008

NEWMARKET ARMS

17 York Way, N7 9QG

020 7485 4738

No real ale

Open again after a rufurb.

Formerly Newmarket Ale House.

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Last update: 06/04/2009

O'NEILLS

456 Holloway Road, N7 6QA

Formerly Nags Head. Has been turned into Agora amusement arcade, after a brief spell as a shop. A sad end for a famous pub, the Nag's Head is still written on buses as journey's end.

Closed

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Last update: 22/02/2008

PHIBBERS

203 Holloway Road, N7 8DL

No Real Ale

For what to expect website at http://www.phibbers.com/

Formerly Victoria. Then Tommy Flynn's

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Last update: 02/01/2008

POCOCK ARMS

468 Caledonian Road, N7 8TB

Offices

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

PRINCE EDWARD

38 Parkhurst Road, N7 0SF

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Last update: 07/04/2008

QUAYS

471 Holloway Road, N7 6HT

11-11

No Real Ale

Formerly the Half Moon. Re-opened 2001 as 'The Quays'. Supposed to be a trendy 'entertainment centre', but doesn't quite manage to live up to its aspirations. Expensive, anyway.

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Last update: 07/03/2003

RAILWAY

10 Roman Way, N7 8XE

Residential

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

RED ROSE

129 Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, N7 7QG

020 7291 3051

No real ale

Formerly home of the "Red Rose Comedy Club", this establishment is now open to all as a pub, with an attached pool room at the rear. Located about 200 yards west of Finsbury Park Station, a J-shaped bar serves a well lit area that was formerly two rooms, now opened out. One handpump is available, but currently out of use. The Comedy Club of that name having moved to Archway Road, near Highgate station.

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Last update: 29/03/2008

ROSIE MCCANNS

244 York Way, N7 9AG

Family Run pub.

Formerly New Copenhagen

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Last update: 24/06/2004

ST GEORGES THEATRE BAR

49 Tufnell Park Road, N7 0PS

Whole theatre (an old church) is fully under scaffold. The theatre is being renovated and the original church building has been retained. The bar was in the modern bit that connected the church to the tower and this modern extension has been demolished.

Closed - demolished.

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Last update: 20/06/2007

SUSSEX ARMS

119 Tollington Way, N7 6RE

Residential

Closed.

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Last update: 24/02/2003

SWIMMER AT THE GRAFTON ARMS

13 Eburne Road, N7 6AR

Fullers London Pride, Honeydew, ESB

Excellent single bar traditional pub with covered courtyard with heaters. Fullers London Pride, ESB, Honeydew and Guest beer ( Fullers Chiswick at time of visit).

Formerly Grafton Arms.

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Last update: 11/05/2004

TOLLINGTON

115 Hornsey Road, N7 6DN

Greene King IPA and Abbot

After being closed for some time, this has now reopened after a drastic refit by Greene King. Fully gutted and a new bar installed in light, modern style.

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Last update: 03/08/2006

TWO BREWERS

109 Roman Way, N7 8UR

No real ale

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Last update: 17/02/2007

TUFNELLS

162 Tufnell Park Road, N7 0EE

No real ale

House music, BBQs on Sunday etc. Handpumps unused. Enterprise.

Formerly Tufnell Park Tavern, then Progress

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Last update: 20/07/2007

WIG AND GOWN

97-99 Holloway Road, N7 8LT

No real ale

Reverted to original name. Closed weekday lunchtimes. www.FTpubsandbars.co.uk.

Formerly Wig and Gown, briefly Li'l Red.

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Last update: 23/12/2008

WOODSTORE

1 Carpenters Mews, North Road, N7 9EF

020 7700 1858

Shepherd Neame Spitfire

Has also had Courage Directors, Fullers London Pride. Conversion of an old large industrial factory space, among a host of similar buildings now housing media companies and even a theatre. Lofty windows, stripped wooden floors and plenty of seating space. . It was Shillibeer's for at least a decade until 2009. Not on Alphabet Bars web site but is on the related Best London Venues.

Was Shillibeers. Alphabet Bars.

website: www.woodstorebarandgrill.com.

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Last update: 22/08/2009

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