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St John's Tavern, Upper Holloway

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Operator: Urban Pubs & Bars
91 Junction Road, Upper Holloway, N19 5QU (View on Google Map)
(020) 7272 1587
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Hammerton is now a reglar beer so there is more beer choice (albeit just 2 pales and 1 bitter)

Had a £1m refurbishment October 2025 - see here for details.

26/09/25 - the pub is now operated by Urban Pub & Bars. We do not know if the live music and events will continue. There is no ref to them on the website.

The following description covers how it was ............. it may not still be relevant

Another part of the real ale renaissance taking place in this part of London. Although the emphasis is undeniably on food (hams hanging in the food preparation area are visible from the bar), this gastro pub has had up to three cask beers on at any one time. It is also big enough for those who just want a drink to enjoy one without feeling uncomfortable. The whole impression is one of space, helped by a large bar area and high ceilings.

There is a large restaurant area to the rear of the pub, and an outdoor drinking/smoking space both to the side and the front.

Underground: Archway. Overground: Upper Holloway. Buses: 134, 390.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
Last surveyed
31/10/2025
Leasehold owner
Urban Pubs & Bars
Freehold owner
CBRE Global Investors Trustee Ltd
Pub ID
NLD/5873
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (See text) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Hammerton - N1 TasteMatch Prediction

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Hammerton N1
Hammerton - N1 Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 42 times
Hammerton N1
Hammerton - N1

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 42 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at St John's Tavern, Upper Holloway.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Big Smoke - Cosmic Dawn TasteMatch Prediction

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Big Smoke - Cosmic Dawn
Big Smoke - Cosmic Dawn Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 7 times
Big Smoke - Cosmic Dawn
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Big Smoke - Cosmic Dawn

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at St John's Tavern, Upper Holloway.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Siren - Memento TasteMatch Prediction

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Siren - Memento
Siren - Memento Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 15 times
Siren - Memento
Siren - Memento

Spotted 15 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at St John's Tavern, Upper Holloway.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Thu-Sun
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Jazz Jam 8pm Thurs, DJ Nights Friday see text
Garden Garden
Games Games
Board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1600m)
Kentish Town
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Archway

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