Hoxton pubs
Fashionable in the late 90s and beloved of Nathan Barley types with silly haircuts who get paid to ride kid's tricycles around converted warehouse buildings. This edgy area comprises a collection of trendy pubs and bars surrounded by derelict buildings and a profusion of late night kebab shops. Your chances of getting mugged or pulling are about 50 - 50
The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk, N1 7LB
A disintegrating exterior isn't perhaps the best of introductions to any pub, but The Eagle's shabby shell is only a cover for a good-natured, crowded and slightly upmarket boozer that is notable for its wide selection of decent foreign lagers, some excellent real ales on tap and a tasty but expensive menu. Kitted out in an assortment of posters, some slightly mangled attempts at colour and decor, with plenty of tables but plenty of punters at them, it manages not to veer too far into pretentious Hoxton territory, and is consequently a good place for a long boozing session.
Reviewed by Fred Flange, June 2007
Telephone: 020 7553 7681
Nearest station: Old Street, Zone 1 (510 metres)
The George and Vulture, 63 Pitfield Street, N1 6BU
The George and Vulture sits in the heart of Hoxton surrounded by wine bars and clubs. It sell Fuller's ales and has a good selection of wines, it has a very warming open fire and a really great mini grand piano, which is in need of some good players. Thursday nights alternate between acoustics with some really great talent, and an open mike jam, organised by showcase55. Tuesday night is quiz night and on Friday there's a disco. The staff and management are very friendly and the service is second to none, there is no entry fee to this pub and the prices always remain the same, which is reasonable. The atmosphere is always good and customers mingle, and never be surprised if suddenly there are a number of customers who come in fancy dress. There is food available but the menu is currently under review. Truly well worth a visit.
Reviewed by Alfred Cochrane, Dec 2008
Telephone: 020 7253 3988
Nearby pubs: The Bricklayers Arms, 63 Charlotte Road (360 metres),
The Foundry, 84-86 Great Eastern Street (390 metres),
The Barley Mow, 127 Curtain Rd (380 metres),
The Prince Arthur, 49 Brunswick Place, City Road (200 metres),
Nelson's Retreat, 1 Vince Street (340 metres)
Nearest station: Old Street, Zone 1 (460 metres)
The Kings Head, 257 Kingsland Road, E2 8AS
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Telephone: 020 7739 2352
Nearest station: Old Street, Zone 1 (1350 metres)
The Old King's Head, 28 Holywell Row, EC2A 4JB
It had been a rather long walk before we found this place. A walk that had been spent wandering the area looking for a normal-looking pub, avoiding middle-aged men sporting Hoxton Fins that circled around young women like fat sharks and seeing people queuing up in a metal cage to get into some club. This place is a tastefully refurbished Victorian corner boozer with a dark, slightly boho ambience. The drinks, including a small selection of ales, were served by friendly staff and they even have a resident cat. The music was played at a reasonable volume and helped to foster a nice atmosphere. This pub is possibly the antidote to all the achingly trendy bars nearby and was certainly the best pub we had been to all evening.
Reviewed by Paul Melton, Dec 2011
Garish green tiling on the outside, dark and scruffy wooden interior. Considering the usual faddish rubbish in the area, a decent straightforward pub is just about as good as things get.
Reviewed by Fred Flange, June 2007
Telephone: 020 7246 0658
Nearby pubs: The Bricklayers Arms, 63 Charlotte Road (390 metres),
The Foundry, 84-86 Great Eastern Street (310 metres),
Strongroom Bar, 120 Curtain Road, Shoreditch (380 metres),
The Griffin, 93 Leonard St (220 metres),
The Flying Horse, 52 Wilson St (320 metres),
The Princess, 76 Paul Street (300 metres),
The Barley Mow, 127 Curtain Rd (390 metres)
Nearest station: Old Street, Zone 1 (470 metres)
The Prince Arthur, 49 Brunswick Place, City Road, N1 6EB
A tiny Shepherd Neame house too small for a pool table, but it does sell some really great ales. Food wise you can get a basic sandwich lunchtimes for around a pound, it has several darts teams and a licencee who has been there over 30 years.
Reviewed by Alfred Cochrane, Dec 2008
Telephone: 020 7253 3187
Nearest station: Old Street, Zone 1 (260 metres)
The Princess, 76 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE
As annoyingly precious and precocious as the name would suggest.
Reviewed by Fred Flange, June 2007
Telephone: 020 7729 9270
Nearest station: Old Street, Zone 1 (270 metres)
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