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Small Beer, Crouch End

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Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
22 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, Crouch End, N8 8PT (View on Google Map)
(020) 8350 0032
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It is now owned by the same team that was behind the Dukes Head, Highgate. To quote, " We’ll be bringing a true freehouse to Crouch End, with an ample offer of the well conditioned, independent cask we’ve built a reputation for, alongside a large range of local London beer."

Three varying cask beers, one cider and around 12 keg taps. Small Beer specialises in small craft beer breweries (eg Beak from Lewes instead of Harvey's) - in fact there were no standard brands available at all in Feb 2023. In addition to beer they offer a wide range of cocktails.

Shop unit conversion which changed ownership in 2010. For a while named after Henry Reader Williams (1822-97) who was Chairman of the Hornsey Local Board and in whose honour the nearby clock tower was built.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Henry Reader; Elbow Room; Wishing Well
Local Authority
Haringey
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/02/2025
Leasehold owner
Crouch End Tap Ltd
Freehold owner
Thomas & Co. (Stevenage) Ltd
Pub ID
NLD/5714
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Tuesday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Wednesday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Thursday
4:00pm - 2:00am
Friday
4:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday
Noon - 2:00am
Sunday
Noon - 1:00am
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Two by Two - Leap Frog TasteMatch Prediction

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Two by Two - Leap Frog
Two by Two - Leap Frog Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 8 times
Two by Two - Leap Frog
Two by Two - Leap Frog

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Small Beer, Crouch End.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Five Points - Railway Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Five Points - Railway Porter
Five Points - Railway Porter Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted twice
Five Points - Railway Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Five Points - Railway Porter

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Small Beer, Crouch End.

ABV 4.8%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Almasty - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Almasty - Best Bitter
Almasty - Best Bitter Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Almasty - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Almasty - Best Bitter

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Small Beer, Crouch End.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Howling Hops - Stand & Deliver TasteMatch Prediction

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Howling Hops - Stand & Deliver
Howling Hops - Stand & Deliver Strong Mild • 4.5% Spotted once
Howling Hops - Stand & Deliver
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Howling Hops - Stand & Deliver

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Small Beer, Crouch End.

ABV 4.5%
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Almasty (varies) , Howling Hops , Two by Two (varies)

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Transport
Close to bus routes (30m)
TFL: 41, 91
Nearby Station (950m)
Hornsey

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