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Best Pubs in Islington
Looking for the best pubs in Islington? Upper Street wine bars, Angel pubs, and north London locals from Canonbury to Highbury. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Islington reflects the wider pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Islington's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
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Beer gardenThe Wenlock & Essex
34 Wenlock Road, N1 7TA
A handsome Victorian pub near City Road with a big beer garden, cask ales, and a relaxed Islington crowd.
Victorian Real ale Website listed - Canonbury
The Canonbury Tavern
21 Canonbury Place, N1 2NS
A grand corner pub in Canonbury with a spacious garden, polished food, and a village feel minutes from Upper Street.
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The King's Head
115 Upper Street, N1 1QN
An Upper Street institution with a theatre upstairs, real ale, and one of the longest-running pub performance spaces in London.
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The Duke of Wellington
81 Upper Street, N1 0ND
A Young's pub on Upper Street with wood-panelled rooms, cask beer, and a classic north London local atmosphere.
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The Lord Stanley
51 Camden Passage, N1 8EA
A Camden Passage favourite with craft beer, a compact interior, and antiques-market crowds on weekend mornings.
Camden Passage Craft beer Antiques market -
The Plough
27 Torrens Street, N1 1TD
A handsome Angel local opposite the tube, with polished wood, cask ales, and a reliable pub-kitchen menu.
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The Hope & Anchor
207 Upper Street, N1 1RL
A legendary live-music pub on Upper Street where generations of bands have played in its back room.
Live music Upper Street Music venue