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Narrowboat, London

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Operator: Young's
119 St Peter's Street, Islington, London, N1 8PZ (View on Google Map)
(020) 3040 7245
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This is a long pub on two levels that runs along the canal from the bridge in St Peters Street. From the outside the pub maintains some of the looks of its Victorian origins, while inside the decor is distinctly light and modern. The main drinking area, accessible from the street, is broadly split into two equal parts, with the bar running down the side of the pub in the front half has three handpumps. Table seating is available to the front, while more comfortable sofas are available at the back. Two balconies on the canal-side provide excellent vantage points.

Downstairs there is a bar with keg beers, an open kitchen and more table seating mostly set out for dining, and access to the canal towpath. Floorboards throughout pub. Acquired from an independent operator by Young's in 2012. The pub may stay open later on weekdays if busy but equally might close earlier if not.

Timothy Taylor was a guest beer available in October 2025 and was £7 a pint.

Historic Interest

Local Listing:- c1860 Small public house, two storey with basement at canal level. Stucco facades to streets round-headed windows and lunettes on canal side. Simple but elegant end to Wharf Road with rounded pediment.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Narrow Boat
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
22/10/2025
Last surveyed
22/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Young's
Pub ID
NLD/5542
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 3 times.
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Narrowboat, London.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Young's - London Special TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times.
Young's - London Special
Young's - London Special

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Narrowboat, London.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
eg Six Nations
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Balconies facing the canal
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
To bar and WC
Events Events
Quiz nights Thursday
Function Room Function Room
Three unique spaces that can accommodate party sizes from 10-70 people
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Nearby Station (850m)
Essex Road
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (650m)
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