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Alpaca, London

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Operator: Independent
84-86 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LU (View on Google Map)
(020) 3417 7224
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Closed for approx 2 months from beginning of Jan 2020 for a comprehensive refurb and now reopened as The Alpaca - we were reassured this would not have any impact upon its listed features.

Three cask beers available in md Sept 2021. The operators seem to be linked to those operating the King William IV.

The drinking area comprises several distinct spaces around a central bar with a lot of original wood panelling. There is now a new upstairs seating area with a bar (no cask) and is available to hire.

Historic Interest

Local Listing:- dual aspect on corner with Popham Street. Mottled green tile front up to window level, then plain green tiles up to fascia. Rendered green painted bases to pilasters. Smokey glass on lower 1/2 windows, leaded lattice window.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
New Rose; Half Moon
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
02/12/2024
Last surveyed
21/04/2023
Leasehold owner
Alpaca Bars Ltd
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
NLD/5536
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:03pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (eg Kent Brewery) and 2 regular beers.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
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This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Alpaca, London.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted once.
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Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Alpaca, London.

ABV 3.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Weekends prioritising local Islington musicians - see socials for details
Garden Garden
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (300m)
Essex Road
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (850m)
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