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Operator: Independent
25 Canonbury Lane, Canonbury, London, N1 2AS (View on Google Map)
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Eight cask pumps. 10 keg founts. Six cider pumps. There are dogs too. Regarding the cider offering - Six cider handpumps although only four are on Camra's approved list.

Approved are Silly Moo, Dunkertons, Olivers and Crafty current (Crafty Apple). The other two being Thistly Cross and Townsend.

Opening 20th March with the opening hours as shown. "Cut from the same cloth as its sibling, the Southampton Arms in neighbouring Kentish Town, The Pocket is a traditional ale and cider house focusing exclusively on beers and ciders from small independent UK breweries and cideries."

“Food is available too. By way of a hot pie counter with scotch eggs, home made Saussage rolls and delicious pies to satisfy hungry drinkers. Vegetarians and cheese lovers are able to fill up on a selection of fine British cheese."

"There’s an old piano so a good old end of the week knees-ups will be on the cards!.... oh there’ll be cards too... and dominoes”

The pub cosed around 13/08/21 - it seemed at the time that it would be long-term closed but good news that it is now reopening.

Started as a small panelled bar called the Four Sisters (as that was whom it was run by), it then become a "style bar" named 25 Canonbury Lane, for whom real ale was not deemed in style. Late 2012 it reverted to its original name but still no cask beer.

Historic Interest

Local listing:- Timber frontage. Stone pilasters with ornate brackets above (lights fixed to brackets). Small timber fascia with dentil cornice riding above. Paned leaded, stained blue glass in centre.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Four Sisters; 25 Canonbury Lane
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
01/04/2025
Last surveyed
13/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
NLD/5433
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Five Points - Railway Porter
Five Points - Railway Porter Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted once
Five Points - Railway Porter
Five Points - Railway Porter

Session Porter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Live Music Live Music
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Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
2-/03/25 - Approved are Silly Moo, Dunkertons, Olivers and Crafty current (Crafty Apple).
Transport
Nearby Station (350m)
Highbury & Islington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Highbury & Islington

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