Island Queen, N1

Well worth a visit, fab interior and the bar alone is well worth a look at. Slightly different clientele from my visits after work. But still if you get in handy you will enjoy it.

Randomness Guide to London - Island Queen entry

Randomness Guide to London - Island Queen entry

They had TT Landlord and Deuchars IPA on. I had the Landlord, which was OK – at £3.05 a pint much the going rate in London now. The Island Queen is located in a very quiet road a few yards from the Regents Canal. The building itself is quite impressive. Very high ceiling with tall, clear windows letting in a lot of light at the front of the pub. Numerous original Victorian features – etched mirrors etc – remain, plus what looks like lino floor covering giving the place a very authentic feel to it. Snack food was OK – I had a steak baguette for £5.95; but have yet to try the main meals. Definitely worth dragging yourself away from the Wenlock to find this little gem.

This is a good looking pub with woeful staff that don't seem to know what they are doing. I was asked by the barman what I would like and I asked for a pint of Pride as the Doom Bar and Landlord were off, he then said that he was serving someone else and walked off to serve a girl at the other side of the bar – that was a first for me. I decided to cut my losses and drink elsewhere.

Official site of the Island Queen, contains menus and drinks list - www.theislandqueenislington.co.uk

Official site of the Island Queen, contains menus and drinks list - www.theislandqueenislington.co.uk