The Narrow Boat

Pub in Islington

6 / 10 from 2 reviews

Address
119 St. Peter's Street
Islington
London
N1 8PZ

Map

Telephone
020 7288 9821

Region
Islington

Nearest Station
Angel
0.42 miles

Category
Pubs

Opening Times

Monday	Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Tuesday	Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00
Wednesday	Open 11:00 - Closes 00:00
Thursday	Open 11:00 - Closes 00:00
Friday	Open 11:00 - Closes 00:00
Saturday	Open 11:00 - Closes 00:00
Sunday	Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00

Edit Venue Information

The Narrow Boat serves pub food and can cater for private parties for up to 40 people. They serve a wide variety of drinks and have several games. They also have a terrace area which leads onto the canal.

All In London Review

The Narrow Boat is over-priced and over-hyped

Given the lack of a seaside and proper summertime weather, Londoners make do with whatever is available, whether that’s the sand-filled rooftop of Camden’s Roundhouse overlooking the not-at-all scenic Chalk Farm Road, or Wapping’s very own “beach”, where you may dip your toes in the Thames at your own peril. Then there’s the Regent’s Canal, which in parts has been optimistically rebranded as a “riviera”. And why not? It’s picturesque, has boats to look at, and some of it is lined with pleasant bars and eateries, or at the very least there are shops selling booze within spitting distance.

On paper The Narrow Boat ticks a lot of boxes. A smart-looking gastropub, it’s on the edge of the canal, and even boasts a little patio overlooking the water. Naturally it gets extremely crowded, particularly the slim-line terrace which barely has enough room to swing your cigarette out of. Two pints of beer - Camden Hell’s Lager and Young’s Bitter - come to £9.05. A small portion of undercooked chips is £3.50, so we decide against ordering any more food – in any case, we’re not seduced by haddock fishcakes, mac ‘n’ cheese or a baked Camembert for £11. It also appears to be populated by rather a lot of loud preppy types who are one blazer away from joining Hooray Henry’s boat. It’s over-priced and over-hyped, and if that’s not enough to put you off, Boris Johnson drinks here with his wife.

Reviewed by Leila
Published on May 14, 2015

Useful Tips from AIL Users

If you are a dog owner or simply a dog lover the Narrow Boat hoasts regular dog events so look out for them if local or get on the email list if you are interested.
Theresa M, London

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This Young’s pub was once a traditional boozer, now it’s a trendy gastropub on two floors complete withterrace. Craft beers include Greenwich Meantime and Camden Hells, and if the teensy terrace is full you can grab your drinks and perch on the edge of the water.