The Crown

A charming, friendly pub with excellent service and a quiet decent (but not fantastic) range of beers on tap. It’s far enough off the main drag that it’s not full of boisterous tourists or footie fans (no TV, in any case). The bartender made some spot-​on beer recommendations. It feels like an upscale local, and it’s family-​friendly without becoming a crèche. On our mini pub-​crawl through Islington, this was one of the most charming spots.

Nice atmosphere. I wouldn’t eat there again, though; the food is mediocre, maybe because the place is so crowded and there are so many people to cook for.

I stopped by here on a freezing cold lunchtime while waiting to meet a friend locally. And I was so glad that I did! What a wonderful surprise it was!
At first, I wasn’t even sure that the place was open. I pushed the door and headed in. The first thing that greeted me was the sight of a magnificent interior. A truly splendid example of a classic London pub. Wood panels, snugs, ornate bar. Beautiful.
The staff member that I talked to was really lovely. Friendly and efficient. I decided to go for some breakfast… So was delighted to see Eggs Royale on the menu.
While waiting for my grub to arrive, I helped myself to the complimentary mint/​lime/​cucumber water.
When my food did appear, I was really pleased with it. Delicious. If I am ever in this area again, I would definitely pay this place a visit!

The Crown was my husband and I’s fourth and final stop on our Bike ‘n Beer tour. I ride by The Crown almost everyday and I’ve found it so charming from the outside. It’s a cute little pub located in the middle of a residential area.
As soon as we stepped inside, I found myself a bit disappointed. It was difficult to get the bartender’s attention, I think somewhat due to the fact of how the bar is laid out with partitions/​windows alongside the bar, allowing limited space for people to order.
The space felt a bit disjointed with separate rooms and an unclear distinction between pub and gastropub. Loads of people were eating which makes me believe this is more of a gastropub but at the same time, loads of people were sitting on the patio drinking. I don’t know, I’m just sort of lost with the identity of The Crown.
I’m not entirely sure what I ordered to drink but I do know that we ordered sticky toffee pudding and it was good but not the best we’ve had. The scoop of rock hard ice cream on top was generous which was very much appreciated and there was ample sauce which was also much appreciated.
+Large garden area on the sidewalk/​pavement
+Located on a quiet street
+A few «U» stands for bikes near the pub
+Slightly above average beer selection
–Disjointed interior which doesn’t match the charming exterior

A great local pub… and worth a short walk from the main road.
We had a pub meal, the menu was small but just what we needed and we even tried the ‘build your own bloody mary’ — great fun. We had their burger and pint deal for £10. It was a great way to spend a lazy evening after work and will be back!
I would not recommend for a date or business meeting.
I would recommend as a great place for a group of friends to hang and have a great time!

I’m not much of a pub girl (cue gasps of shock horror!) but actually had an incredible time here at a wedding last Saturday. The staff were run off their feet by our Jäger-​thirsty mob of guests, but still kept smiles on their faces — and *even* got chips for one of our younger guests, even though they weren’t on the set menu and they were so very busy! Ta Richard! :D

another great pub in islington, you really are spoiled for choice in N1.
wide selection of beers and friendly staff who serve a great crowd. lovely location on a beautiful north london street. the tables outside catch the evening sun whilst you watch the world go by.
impressed and I would come again for sure.

After work drinks with co-​workers is great in this place. It’s not too loud, so you can hear people talk. The atmosphere is traditional, smart, casual and classy. The drinks selection is good and there’s some good unusual beers on tap. Haven’t tried the food yet, but often see it busy with local Brits enjoying the nosh.

Really friendly but the bottled beer and white wine were warm and the burger — well, it was Meh… nothing spech. Have eaten well here too though, so maybe an off day. Lovely quiet area away from the horrid Angel.

Great pub for a Sunday lunch, just make sure you book ahead since it gets very busy.
Bar staff always happy to have a chat and some banner with you if you are sat at the bar waiting for friends. Would highly recommend the roasts, this is the only thing I’ve had off the menu over the last 3 years, they never disappoint.
Reasonably good wine list, good bar snacks and a nice bottle of Prosecco that won’t break the bank.
Worth a trip to IslingtonI live an hour away but it’s worth travelling for.

The ambiance was nice but nothing special to offer on platter. service was friendly.

The best sunday roast dinner in the area! Worth a visit just for that reason alone but do book ahead-​it is popular. There is also a summer terrace for drinking beer and some good wines on offer. Downside the staff-​not too friendly in my opinion.

Mmmm… pub… You know you have enjoyed yourself on a night out when you cycle home and realise half way that you’ve forgotten to turn your lights on and you’ve been singing Harry Belafonte the whole way.
I like the crown, actually, I love it. If you are looking for a non-​pretentious pub in Islington (which can be a hard find) this is the place to be. A few locals and workers who have stumbled upon this traditional boozer. What stood out really is the staff, who smile, recommend and even have a friendly little chat with you while they make up your order. The Crown has one of those fabulous old skool bars in the middle of the pub that are open, and built out of wood, glass and brass. It’s quite impressive.
Their food is also lush. I stuck my teeth into a meaty burger and scoffed some rather fabulous chips. Wow, I’ve just used fabulous twice… three times in this review — I’m a fan!

This place does everything right.
It’s just a perfect pub.
A cosy interior with original fittings and glass panels which is a rarity these days. Great beer on tap with different varieties available.
The places just has the feeling that it is well run and well organised and just hums along.
I’ve visited on multiple occasions and the food here is always excellent. A simple, changing menu that is unpretentious and delivers great food that is cooked with care. My sausage and mash was one of the best I have had.
Always friendly and top notch service too.
Definitely on my list of best pubs.

Met some folk here for a Sunday lunch — not my manor, but I would not turn down going here again. Very buzzy — as other reviewers note, you’ll need to book for Sunday lunch.
A workmanlike menu, with a choice of perhaps a dozen mains (including three roasts, it being Sunday). Roast leg of lamb, and specials of sole and wild boar sausages were all sampled and deemed to past muster — the lamb was tender and a very delicate pink, which is quite a feat in the circumstances. We didn’t bother with starters, which was maybe a shame as there were some tasty sounding choices, including moules, and various plates of cured meats etc.
The dessert I was pressed into sharing was a pretty stodgy cheescake, billed as «chocolate with toffee sauce» — again, more than serviceable, but slightly disappointing that the toffee sauce was not in evidence. A pretty decent wine list — a few glasses of Malbec were an aid to digestion/​the gateway to a Sunday afternoon snooze. Fairly attentive service — we were gently reminded thaty the table was booked for another sitting after us, but only after we’d been there nearly two hours, and with a good fifteen minutes notice.
I’ve not gone the whole five stars simply because I didn’t really try enough of a representative sample of the menu, and I was mildly irritated by the constant buffeting from the buffoon at the table behind (some tables are quite closely spaced).

This is a classic pub just a few minutes walk from the trendy hubbub of Upper Street. Its always a good sign when somewhere off the beaten track is busy. There’s quite a few tables and stools at the bar, which is situated in the middle of the pub. The service was friendly and the drinks reasonably priced for the area.
We ordered a Vegetarian platter and a portion of chips between two, which was fairly silly really. The platter was enormous and tasted very good.
I imagine this would be a very nice place to have as your local, and popping in for a quiet pint on a cold evening would be a pleasure.

Lovely Fullers pub in the back streets of Islington. I was going to say ‘little’ but it is actually deceptively large, going back a long way inside. The décor is fantastic, old traditional dividers and bar paraphernalia that I am simply not expert enough to do justice to in my description. Add the small cosy little beer garden out front and Fullers beers and the result is a charming pub in (or outside of) which to kill some time with friends.

We were having a Christmas dinner here once when after all the dishes had come out someone asked if we were getting any potatoes with our turkey.
«No,» the waitress replied «we are serving roast parsnips instead of roast potatoes.» And there they were, mountains of roast parsnips. Now every time I see one I think of that Christmas many years ago.
Otherwise, this is a very nice pub with a good menu (just avoid any mention of parsnips) and a nice atmosphere with regulars propping up the bar and us relatively young-​uns eating our pricey dinners,

I love this pub. When I first moved here from America I was disappointed at the state of the typical pub around my apartment. But then I found this gem of a place. Awesome.
Tasty food. A little pricey for regular dinner visits but it’s great every once in a while.
The bar snacks are freshly made on site and tasty as heck. Wasabi Peanuts!
The servers/​bartenders are so cool and friendly.
I feel right at home here and it makes me happy.

Excellent little gastropub in Barnsbury. It is less busy than the nearby Albion and has excellent food for a reasonable price.
Last nice we had home made hummus which was as good as it gets. Mains are £10 at entry level and go to around £15.
The drink selection is decent, they have belgian and dutch beers bottled, and often have a special on tap.
The pub is on a quiet side-​street and has a small beer garden at the front. Often people spill out onto the road, last night people had brough mini-​scrabble and were playing on the pavement.
The only slight downpoints are that the drinks can be pricey — but that is a standard issue anywhere around Islington.
This is definitely a top option to avoid the horrors of Angel.