An excellent traditional detour north of Camden: less theatrical and more authentic than anything on the high street. A cask-ale free house across three storeys with indoor and outdoor seating, a Wednesday quiz and Thursday folk jam sessions. CAMRA North London Pub of the Year in 2013, 2015, 2018 and 2023, which is an unusually consistent record.
Location
77 Castle Road
Kentish Town, London
Kentish Town, London
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Plan Your Visit
Service Style
Bar seating
Sit at bar, order from bartender
Insider Intel
Order This
Cask ale — a freehouse with a rotating range and a serious local reputation for it.
Best Time
Wednesday for the 8:30pm quiz, Thursday for the folk jam sessions.
Know Before You Go
CAMRA North London Pub of the Year four times over: 2013, 2015, 2018 and 2023.