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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Britannia Tavern Ltd
94 Ironmonger Row, Finsbury, London, EC1V 3QR (View on Google Map)
07932 752156
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Unspoilt working-class local. The building dates from 1939. Ex-Whitbread. Traditional interior, not spacious, roughly square, arranged around 100% island bar. Decent dark wood panelling up to picture rail on the two interior walls, under the windows on two sides, and under the octagonal red lino-topped bar. Red velvet upholstery including banquettes around the room, high stools at the bar. Quiz Wed. Live music or entertainer Fri and Sat. Not always busy in the week, gets lively at weekends during entertainment, working-class clientele, many regulars. TV (normally off or playing radio). Darts. Small rear patio.

Information for this venue is provided by the East London & City Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
02/07/2025
Last surveyed
29/09/2013
Leasehold owner
Stonegate
Freehold owner
Frankel Property
Pub ID
ELC/14715
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Southwold Bitter , Sharp's - Doom Bar

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Saturdays
Garden Garden
Rear Patio
Games Games
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (550m)
Old Street
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (550m)
Old Street

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