This famous North London Pub is well renowned for it's beautiful Victorian look, it's laid back vibe and the amazing bands and DJ's that have graced the upstairs living room. Based on two floors, the ground floor is immersed in subtle reminders of the pubs long history with an original 17th century fireplace, quirky antiques and grand regency ceiling high above the bar.
The Victorian Living Room is a fantastic music and function space for upto 120 people. With full sound and AV facilities, our private room is available day and night for business briefings, showcases, live music, and film events, product launches, wrap parties, large sit down dinners or wedding receptions.
Our extremely experienced kitchen is fully equipped to cater for dining and canapé parties of all sizes. Take a look at our selection of menus or arrange a meeting with our bookings team and Chef who will tailor make a menu especially for you.
Old Queens Head
8 / 10 from 11 reviews
020 7354 9993
Islington
Pubs
Spirit Group
Sunday - Wednesday 12.00-00.00
Thursdays 12.00-01.00
Friday & Saturday 12.00-02.00
Smoking Area
Food Served
Big Screen TV
Children Welcome
Credit Cards Accepted
Music Played
Live Music Played
Private Area
Outdoor Area
Old Queens Head Picture Gallery
All In London Review
... parties are wild, people are young and pretty and the atmosphere embraces you.
Located on Balls Pond Road on the adjacent strip to Upper Street, the large Victorian building certainly stands out. A clutch of picnic tables sit outside and there’s enough pavement for cramp free standing. Inside, the classic look is touched up with the trimmings of modernity – piled board games, irreverent pictures, disco ball – you got it. The vast ground floor deals primarily with the eaters and drinkers and it’s off up the stairs to the second floor for live bands and all you can sing karaoke (starting from £20 per hour).
When it comes to lineups, the Old Queen’s Head is no amateur hour talent show – big bands and DJs never outgrow a desire to play here. The XX debuted some shows, the Nextmen spin records, and pop in towards the end of the week and you’re likely to get a DJ set from Mystery Jets – or some other jangly indie band – along with your pint.
The Sunday Social is always a good time, with roast dinners, bloody Mary and board games for fun, alongside those weighty newspapers. The food for the rest of the week is good quality pub fare with the likes of ham, egg and chips and beer battered fish and chips keeping with tradition. There’s a solid range of beers and a surprisingly good cocktail menu – two for one on Monday evenings.
The Old Queen’s Head rarely disappoints – parties are wild, people are young and pretty and the atmosphere embraces you.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Feb 3, 2012
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If you’re looking to mix a little entertainment into your spooky schedule then look no further than the Old Queen’s Head. Their music nights provide the perfect opportunity for you to grab that dance with the old Tudor woman who was slaughtered in an upstairs room, just don’t get put off by the spirit of the weeping child who pines for her mother.
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User Reviews
Dec 2, 2009
Nov 18, 2009
Sep 10, 2009
one of the best places i have been to in a while
Nov 5, 2008
Oct 20, 2008
1) paying to go into a normal pub/bar.
2) queuing up to get in (when inside is empty)
3) obnoxious door staff
4) being constantly told you can't stand where you are standing
4) averageness
then this is the place for you.
Jun 27, 2007
Amazing people,food, and most importantly music!!
Trendy without being pretentious!
Aug 17, 2006
Aug 16, 2006
Aug 16, 2006
They do great food, the staff are friendly and the events each weekend are more than note worthy. I went and saw the Scratch Perverts there a little while ago. Rediculous for a pub? A little bit, but it seems to work.
Jul 16, 2006
x angela
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