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Big Red, Holloway

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Opens at 6:00pm
Operator: The Highbury Pub Company
385 Holloway Road, Holloway, N7 0RY (View on Google Map)
(020) 7609 6662
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New Whitbread pub opened in late 1994 at base of University of North London students' accommodation block. Ale house theme with a large single island bar, bareboards, alcove seating and a large standing area. Open all permitted hours.

Later became music bar reopened by the Highbury Pub Company following change of tenant in Dec 2019. Opening earlier for Arsenal home games. check on Insta for more info!

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hogshead; Jailhouse; Bar Latina
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/10/2025
Leasehold owner
Stonegate
Freehold owner
Iqsa Arcade Holloway Road S.A R.L.
Pub ID
NLD/5642
Asset of Community Value
Monday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Tuesday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Wednesday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday
6:00pm - 3:00am
Friday
6:00pm - 4:00am
Saturday
6:00pm - 4:00am
Sunday
6:00pm - 2:00am
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Closest station (1100m)
Drayton Park
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (700m)
Holloway Road

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