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Foxglove, Barnsbury, N1

209-211 Liverpool Road
N1
N1 1LX
Phone: 02076075519
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Moby Duck left this review about Foxglove

Quite refreshing to find a bog standard pub in this area of gastros, however it was empty on a Saturday afternoon,which must tell a story. A single hockey stick shaped room with a horseshoe bar upon which are four handpumps, the middle two were vacant leaving ELB Jamboree one end and a Seacider the other. there was a respectable lineup of craft keg from the likes of The Kernel, Siren and Signature Brew.
I think I'd give this another go maybe when theres a few more bodies about.

On 12th June 2022 - rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Foxglove

Mid terrace pub,a freehouse , very close to the Regent and so much better.There are benches outside,while the interior is open plan with sparse furniture apart from a long table running underneath the front window.The bar juts out into the tap room,while further along there is a rear section with metal chairs and small tables before a two level decking as a beer garden.It feels authentic and there is decent wood panelling throughout.The muzak was well chosen country and folk at a sensible volume.
The four handpumps were only drawing Purity Pure Gold and ELB Foundation Bitter (murky ,NBSS 2,£4.70)Down one side are an array of 10 keg taps,some mainstream but with 2 Kernels and a Siren.
The welcome was friendly and if only the ale choice was more interesting and in better nick,higher marks would have been awarded.

On 20th March 2022 - rating: 6
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Tris C left this review about Foxglove

Visited on 13th October 2019:

Recently reopened after the short-lived Cured which replaced the short-lived Hop & Berry which was formerly the Barnsbury after having been Hourican's, before it was the Windsor Castle, rebuilt in 1937 by Charrington's but having existed here in some form since at least the mid-19th century.
Not a great deal seems to have changed since the last incarnation with either pale grey or dark green walls with the central field panelled bar with its metal top, above which are a few glass and steel hanging gantry receptacles containing steins and Tyrolean mountain hats; the white tiled bar back seems to have been retained from the earlier incarnation.
The floor is bare boarded and there's some attractive original 50%- or 75%-height wood panelling. Overall it works quite well, though the interior is lacking in décor and the metal trunking to the overhead lamps is something of an eyesore. The furniture too is none too dainty, being rather industrial. There is table football, so that the attendant children can generate annoyance. A secondary room of sorts exists to the rear, though I doubt it's for dining as I don't think the pub does food. There is also a log burning stove which is something, but an open fire is so much more appealing. Nevertheless, the pub is obviously determined to capitalise on its presence as there was a large pile of logs, the very friendly barman proudly showing off his wood.
Beer choice seems to revolve around so-called 'craft' keg, with the whole 10-tap selection offered on a pin board with brewer, name, ABV (up to in excess of 6%) and price. A large bottle and can selection can be found in a chiller cabinet, or 'fridge' as it's traditionally called. There's clearly much in the way of rotation as the walls are increasingly bedecked with former pump clips. There were though three real ales on offer (sometimes four) from East London Brewing on this visit: Vienna Pale, Cowcatcher and Pale Ale, all at a fairly reasonable (for the area) £4.50 a pint and in great condition.
If you include the craft selection in addition to real ale, this place has a beer selection which is almost a match for the nearby CBC, has competitive prices and is certainly worth a visit. It could however have a curfew on the noisy kids or exclude them altogether which would improve things.

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A revisit last night and the table football would appear to have gone, as have the children.
Two unused pumps sadly, then East London Brewery's Foundation or Quadrant, both £4.90 the pint and very good though a bit cold and much improved when allowed to warm up for 15 minutes and served by two very friendly barmaids; score upped from 5 to 7.

On 14th February 2022 - rating: 7
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Tris C
Essex Road, 0.6 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Highbury & Islington, 0.69 miles, 13 min walk (show)
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 0.74 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Foxglove, N1
12th Jun 2022, 18:59
Review submitted by Moby Duck
 
20th Mar 2022, 08:00
Review submitted by Bucking Fastard

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Beer Garden : Yes - Front patio, small rear space. - last updated 14 April 2019 by Tris C
  • Car Park : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 13 February 2022 by Tris C
  • Darts : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Function Room : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Hot Food : No last updated 13 February 2022 by Tris C
  • Jukebox : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Karaoke : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Live Music : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Pool Table : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
  • Real Cider : No last updated 13 February 2022 by Tris C
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 27 January 2019 by Tris C
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