Sept 2024 the ever changing beers on this visit were from By The Horns, Siren and Park Brewery.
Listed as an Asset of Community Value in August 2021. Islington Council agreed the building is used to "further the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community". "Proud to be LGBTQIA+ friendly." The menus of nearby restaurants are kept at the bar; you are welcome to order food to eat in the pub, as well as "lovely local cafe’s that’ll deliver your lunch right to your table". Has 5 handpumps serving 4 guest ales & 1 Cider.
See Islington Tribune Article here.
Summer 2015 - subject to a community buyout of the 20 year lease of the pub with shareholders comprised of a collection of local residents and people with a strong connection with this pub.
Small, cosy wood-panelled single room pub in a Georgian building, with knick-knacks including African masks. A back-street local serving workers and residents, it is just far enough from King's Cross to avoid mass tourism. Firmly established in the London music scene with blues, folk and indi music.
A feature of the place is that there is frequently ac hoc jamming sessions and customers may bring in their own food which can be ordered at the bar. Completely free of tie with four rotating ales, both locally and as far away as the Cotswolds. Outside seating is partly covered.
Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest
Listed status: Not listed
Small pub built / re-built in the inter-war years, originally with a two-roomed interior as indicated by the two front doors. It has a very good curved bar counter from the inter-war years with horizontal wooden strips. The bar back fitting is not old and lower shelving has been lost to fridges. Around the walls is inter-war panelling to picture frame height. The bar back fitting is not as old and lower shelving has been lost of fridges.
Community Run
20 year lease from Taskdale Limited in 2015 by Ale Purveyors Limited comprising local residents and people with a strong connection to the pub.
This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
King Charles I, London