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Island Queen

87 Noel Road, N1 8HD Full details & map

Pub

Time Out says Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Jun 30 2010

This Islington backstreet is a notch above most of its N1 competitors.

First, the beers: Peroni, Sierra Nevada, Leffe, Früli, Schneider Weisse, Paulaner, Pilsner Urquell and Staropramen, all on draught, complemented by tap ales such as Landlord and Doom Bar.

Second, the wines: 20 in number, all but a couple available by both bottle and glass.

There's also the pub food, affordable and good enough.

Inside, high ceilings tower over etched mirrors and abundant greenery; there are a couple of outdoor tables too. Even when it's busy, the height of the rooms means acoustics that allow easy conversation. But the Island Queen's main asset is that it has personality in spades: it's a proper pub for people who want a proper drink.

Tags: Local flavour, Speciality beers, Wines, North, Islington, Pub

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Island Queen details

Address

Island Queen

87 Noel Road N1 8HD

Transport Angel tube

Telephone

020 7354 8741

Island Queen website

Open noon-11pm Mon-Wed, Sun; noon-11.30pm Thur; noon-midnight Fri, Sat. Food served noon-3pm, 6-10pm Mon-Thur; noon-4pm, 6-10pm Fri; noon-10pm Sat, Sun

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 4, pavement ), Babies and children admitted ( until 7pm ), Function room ( 60 capacity ), Entertainment ( quiz 8pm Tue )