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Taken May 2015. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-05-2015
Image: Taken May 2015. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-05-2015

Imperial Palace of Big Red, London

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Opens at 3:00pm
Operator: Independent
40-42 Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 8BG (View on Google Map)
(020) 4618 5617
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October 2024 - reopened by Big Red’s original owner. Keg beers from 3 Locks and Werewolf along with German beers Bitburger and Benediktiner. Other beers seen recently - Kona Big Wave Golden Ale; Bitburger; and Verdant Lightbulb.

March 2023 - "we have decided to close the doors".

July 2021 - Monarchy, NW1 – reopening as a pub and music venue in July on site of The Monarch, Camden. Although the new empahsis will be on creating a sports pub.

https://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/business/monarchy-islington-camden-chalk-farm-road-8164878

“Monarchy will continue to play homage to the location’s rich musical history, with music lovers invited to enjoy the live acoustic music that will be taking place.”

According to https://www.facebook.com/pg/themonarchbar/posts has closed as a live music venue.

https://zx-ventures.com/portfolio have applied to take over the license. AB Inbev in another name.

Converted from a car showroom around 1993 by Wetherspoon's, it was acquired by Valeart Design in 2004 and is now operated by Camden Bars. It is a cavernous room with a beer garden at the rear. Was renamed the Monarch, which used to be the name of the pub down the road now called Barfly. Regular club nights and other events. Handpumps removed.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Monarchy; Monarch; Misty Moon; Man in the Moon
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
24/03/2025
Last surveyed
22/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
H Company 2 Ltd (Jersey)
Pub ID
NLD/5999
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
3:00pm - Midnight
Monday
3:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
3:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
3:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
3:00pm - Midnight
Friday
3:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday
3:00pm - 2:00am

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Most evenings
Garden Garden
heated
Games Games
Pool & Bar football
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1000m)
Kentish Town
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (400m)
Chalk Farm

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