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The Old Queens Head, Islington, N1
N1
N1 8LN
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The Old Queens Head
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Reviews of The Old Queens Head (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Old Queens Head
A corner pub with distinctive green tiling on the lower facades, behind the bar and on the front of the counter. Also has a fancy moulded ceiling and plenty of other decorative features of interest including the lanterns, classical-style busts and hunting trophies. One thing almost absent, though, is natural light since the front windows are heavily draped and there is only a small one on the side. Extra seating is available out on the pavement, and the signage suggests that there's a dining room upstairs (but maybe only open on Sundays). No handpumps these days, so made do with a Goose Island Midway (£6.30) from a fairly limited keg selection.
On 25th August 2024
- rating: 6
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Moby Duck left this review about The Old Queens Head
A striking green exterior and an even more striking interior with some pretty plush brightly coloured tilework, the pub seems to have changed direction more than once over recent years going on previous reviews, the decor dominated by mounted busts of Roman Emperors etc, of historic interest the ceiling and fireplace seem more authentic. It's keg only now with beers from Camden, Goose Island and Kahoona among others, despite what I would term mid-range beers it's a decent pub with a good feel about it, I'd happily return.
On 17th March 2024
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about The Old Queens Head
The current pub dates from 1830 but is recorded as existing from the early 17th century. Indeed it has been written that Walter Raleigh drank here and smoked some of the very earliest tobacco, without having to do so outside. Some of the interior décor is stunning and dates back to the original early 17th century pub and includes both a moulded plaster panelled ceiling as well as grand fireplace. Some of the other décor is of questionable taste but may perhaps be held in high regard 400 years from now.
A return visit the other night and the loud music wasn't in evidence - perhaps it was too early in the evening - instead being replaced by squealing children; I'm not sure which is worse. It's still very gloomy though and features stuffed animal heads as well as a human skull in a glass jar. The metal-topped, turquoise-coloured glazed bar is interesting and furniture is conventional and mainly quite low.
CAMRA says that the availability of real ale is sporadic and we picked a night when it wasn't available, just unclipped pumps on display.
Historic interior aside, this pub is a bit hit and miss what with ale being on or off with a soundtrack of either loud music or loud children.
Worth a look just for the interior alone, but otherwise I wouldn't spend time here, especially if the ale's off.
On 10th November 2017
- rating: 6
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Highbury & Islington, 0.76 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Highbury & Islington, 0.76 miles, 14 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 November 2017 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Function Room : Yes last updated 10 November 2017 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 08 September 2009 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Karaoke : Yes - Dedicated karaoke room. - last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes last updated 08 September 2009 by hondo .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 10 November 2017 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesdays 7.00pm. - last updated 21 July 2020 by Tris C
- Real Ale : No last updated 10 November 2017 by Tris C
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
