North London

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Canonbury Tavern

21 Canonbury Place
London
N1 2NS
Emailku.oc.sgnuoy@yrubnonac Telephone(020) 7704 2887
Real AleFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsDisabled AccessRestaurantFunction RoomDog FriendlySports TVWiFiServes LocAle
Opening times: Mon–Wed 11:00-23:00; Thu and Fri 11:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-00:30 next day; Sun 12:00-23:30
Regular beers: St Austell Proper Job, Young's London Original

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

Reverted to its original name in 2016. Two-thirds devoted to restaurant space. Comfortable modern furniture. Very large garden area to side and rear. In 2014 became an accredited member of the CAMRA LocAle scheme, beers may be sourced from various London breweries such as Sambrook's, Hammerton and Hackney. Sunday quiz. No local beers found Jan 2024. In 2015 taken back by Young's into direct ownership/operation. It has has been a public house since the early 1700's and boasts a rich and varied history.

In 1846 The Canonbury Tavern was demolished and rebuilt on the same land. In the early 20th century the top floor was removed following a fire and never replaced. This is why the staircase leads to nowhere. George Orwell, who lived in Canonbury Square, wrote part of 1984 whilst sitting under the tree in the garden in the 1940's.

Payment now (June 2022) by card only.