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Earl of Essex, N1

25 Danbury Street
N1
N1 8LE
Phone: 02074245828
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Tris C left this review about Earl of Essex

The pub dates from 1856, undergoing major renovation work in 2012; the eagle-eyed will spot from photos that an extra two storeys were added and the interior was reordered, with the pub becoming home to its own inhouse brewery and keg only, a rash decision reversed in 2015 with the removal of all the copper plumbing and blessed reinstatement of cask.
Last visited by me in May 2018 and little seems to have changed, the only obvious change is the disappearance of the ugly brew kit. The interior is quite dark, with illumination coming from filament sconces and shallow metal shaded filament bulbs above the bar, aided by tealights to tables. The bar back is very attractive, framed with etched mirrors and topped with a rare backlit Watney’s parapet, featuring their infamous ‘Red Barrel’ motifs, glowing like two large red satanic eyes, flanking the name of the pub. Otherwise, the floor is bare, walls feature dark grey wainscoting then pale grey on up to a white ceiling. Furniture is conventional, with dark grey bare wood banquettes to part of the periphery with some pews; décor comprises trendy eclectic framed prints and dried flowers in bottles. Out back, there’s an attractive garden. What’s not so attractive are the ugly ceiling mounted aircon units, linked by industrial galvanized ducts. Customers are mainly youngish professional types, probably most living locally.
The ale front is extensive, with 14 taps and six pumps, two unused. All are unmarked, with a large ‘cinema’ board to the wall listing wares, style, brewery, ABV and price per pint and half, with real ale in the form of Burning Sky’s Plateau, Five Points Best (£4.90) and Bristol Beer Factory’s Espresso Dubs at £5.40, both on excellent form, served by a very friendly barman then equally friendly barmaid; a real cider was also available. This information is replicated on the pub’s website, allowing for an informed decision prior to visiting.
Due to the reintroduction of real ale, this is a great improvement over my last visit as this is now a great place to sup, certainly the best ale house for quite some distance. With the other two pumps brought online, this could be a minor destination with the score increased accordingly, but either way, I’ll be popping in whenever I’m in the area, which happens to be quite frequently, as this makes for an excellent double with the Island Queen.

On 27th January 2022 - rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Earl of Essex

Unexpectedly interesting... looked like a regular back street pub but its quite the beer experience.

Central bar has many hand pulls and a board explaining the wares. Around the otherside is a full on brewery kit.

Garden looked nice - which might be handy, as they allow all tables to be reserved.

Beavertown Neck Oil sampled for the first, and probably last time. What's all the fuss?

On 14th November 2018 - rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Earl of Essex

Maybe this is the future of beer.The exterior of this pub has wonderful brown glazed tiles,and the front doors open directly onto the bar,with various handpumps and wall taps all unmarked.Select from the list in large lettering to your left.On my trip there were 13 craft keg beers from many of the leading small scale brewers,2 cask ciders and 3 cask ales namely Tiny Rebel Morning Glory ,Redemption Rock the Kazbek and Big Chief (on top form).Behind the island bar there are some brewing vessels but no sign of production and besides a drinking shelf to the right of the pub,most of the tables and chairs were traditional with more room behind the bar including some bench seating.French doors lead to a beer garden.The pub was packed with young professional who really enjoy beer in all it's forms and I plan to revisit and chance my arm on some of the stronger keg options next time.It's hip and probably a bit too lively for many CAMRA types,but it does showcase beer in all it's glory.Wealth warning ....it's not cheap although a Cloudwater Baltic IPA 7% was "only" £3.50 the half.

On 26th February 2018 - rating: 8
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Map location corrected by Steve C
Essex Road, 0.61 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Old Street, 0.9 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Highbury & Islington, 1.09 miles, 20 min walk (show)
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 15 December 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 December 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Car Park : No last updated 06 March 2016 by Tris C
  • Darts : No last updated 15 December 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Function Room : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 November 2016 by hondo .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 15 December 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : No last updated 15 December 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 15 December 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : No - WCs downstairs. - last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 27 January 2022 by Tris C
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