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Islington Arts Club, London

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Operator: Independent
235 Upper Street, Barnsbury, London, N1 1RU (View on Google Map)
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08/03/25 - Website not working - check Instagram for events.

04/04/24 - Noted last night as open - hours updated.

Jan 2024 - be warned - not open - our reporter says, "It opened shortly after Library closed but then shut again. Perhaps the operator has got cold feet?"

Dec 2023 reopened as Islington Arts Club and using their words, "late-night dance bar, bringing a series of different sounds throughout the week. Hosting Resident DJs and nights bought to you by Artists from all around the globe. "

No cask beer expected - once upon a time it had two handpumps and Cask Marque roundels with beers from such as Sambrook's available.

This is its seventh name in the last fifteen years or so but according to the various websites, little has changed in it's latest disguise. It remains primarily a live music, open mic and DJ venue with details of its forthcoming events listed on its website.

Once upon a time it was a Whitbread pub.

PA registered: P2018/2802/FUL. Comments Until: 21-10-2018. Planning portal closed. Proposal: Change of use of the ancillary accommodation of the upper floors of the existing public house (A4 use) (first, second and third floors) to result in the creation backpacker hostel accommodation (8 no. bedrooms) associated with existing public house. Reconfiguration of public house at ground and basement floor levels and use of roof terraces to rear elevation at first floor level (Sui Generis).

Historic Interest

Local Listing:- Two large rendered pilasters. Timber panelled stallriser. Laycock Street: Brick painted pilasters, central window is panelled up. Diamond multi-paned fanlights. All round - multipaned frost.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Library; Lush; Independence; Tut N' Shive; Angel & Crown; Cedar Room
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
11/03/2025
Last surveyed
04/04/2024
Leasehold owner
Stonegate
Freehold owner
Sidan Trading Property Ltd
Pub ID
NLD/5429
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 2:00am
Friday
5:00pm - 3:00am
Saturday
Noon - 3:00am
Sunday
Noon - 1:00am

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Live Music Live Music
Open mic nights Weds
Garden Garden
Pavement Seating
Events Events
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (100m)
Highbury & Islington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
Highbury & Islington

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