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The Old Ivy House, EC1

166 Goswell Road
EC1
EC1V 7DT
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Will Larter left this review about The Old Ivy House

Slightly eccentric corner pub with three hand pumps, just Spitfire on at the time of my visit, and another pump clip turned around. Indian food available and live music Fridays and on occasional Saturdays. Eclectic music track at just the right volume: loud enough to be enjoyable but so loud that you can't talk to anyone. My half of Spitfire was ok (NBSS 3, £6.20/pint).

On 19th March 2026 - rating: 6
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custodian 42 left this review about The Old Ivy House

Nice enough pub - had Spitfire on draught which was OK. Bit quiet on Sunday night.

On 19th January 2017 - rating: 5
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Tris C left this review about The Old Ivy House

Much as described below, this is quite a dark and gloomy place but quite dated with the bare brick and wagon wheels on the wall and barrels as tables; it's a bit Schooner Inn.

Sport played with the sound down, thankfully but I didn't take well to the overly loud music.

The landlord (American?) was very friendly and my pint of Bishops Finger was fine (I didn't clock the price).

I'd come here again but it's a far from being the best in EC1.

On 5th March 2016 - rating: 5
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by elizabeth mcgraw
Farringdon (London), 0.56 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Old Street, 0.67 miles, 12 min walk (show)
Moorgate, 0.89 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Old Ivy House, EC1
19th Mar 2026, 12:13
Review submitted by Will Larter amended by Will Larter
 
19th Mar 2026, 12:12
Review submitted by Will Larter

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 January 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Car Park : No last updated 16 January 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Darts : No last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 19 March 2026 by Will Larter
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 16 January 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Jukebox : No last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Live Music : Yes - Jazz band Fridays - last updated 19 March 2026 by Will Larter
  • Live TV Sports : Yes - BT Sport. - last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 16 January 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Pool Table : No last updated 16 January 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesday - last updated 19 March 2026 by Will Larter
  • Real Ale : Yes - Shepherd Neame ales. - last updated 16 January 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 29 February 2016 by Tris C
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