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Old Fountain, Finsbury

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
3 Baldwin Street, Finsbury, EC1V 9NU (View on Google Map)
(020) 7253 2970
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Privately owned free house with a single bar. The pub has 2 levels, the lower with a dartboard, 2 steps up to the level with a fish tank. Relax upstairs on the roof garden, with two large parasols and heating. The comprehensive beer range comes mainly from local and microbreweries; the pub is noted for new brews and an extensive range of local bottled beers. Food is served throughout the day until 9:30pm weekdays,9pm Sat and 8pm Sun. Check Twitter and the website for beer festivals. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2013. Payment by card only.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
10/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/01/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Islington Council
Pub ID
ELC/14625
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Old Fountain, Finsbury.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted twice.
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Old Fountain, Finsbury.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkstall - Three Swords TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkstall Three Swords
Kirkstall - Three Swords Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Kirkstall Three Swords
Kirkstall - Three Swords

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Fountain, Finsbury.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brockley - Green Hop TasteMatch Prediction

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Brockley - Green Hop
Brockley - Green Hop Premium Pale Ale • 4.7% Spotted twice.
Brockley - Green Hop
Brockley - Green Hop

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Fountain, Finsbury.

ABV 4.7%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Iron Pier - Rosherville Red TasteMatch Prediction

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Rosherville Red
Iron Pier - Rosherville Red Red Ale • 4.8% Spotted 4 times.
Rosherville Red
Iron Pier - Rosherville Red

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Fountain, Finsbury.

ABV 4.8%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Iron Pier (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Roof terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
with food
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (200m)
Old Street
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Old Street

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