The Barnsbury, Islington

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The Barnsbury's recent makeover has brought a breath of fresh air to the place. The redecoration has given the pub a subtle facelift and is now jolly comfortable, informal and, dare we say, refined. There's been a welcome improvement on the ale front too, with four beers on hand pumps, which are frequently changed -- including for some esoteric choices, and always (in our experience) well-kept. There's an even greater choice of bottled beers and a few continentals on tap, plus cider and, if that doesn't suit, then The Barnsbury offers an excellent, well-chosen range of wines, by the bottle, glass and more unusually, by the half-litre carafe. The food is excellent too. The prices vary from reasonable to quite high, but appropriate given the quality and the location, and a perfect match for the high-quality drink. We're told that a portion of the Barnsbury's profits go to a prostate cancer charity. So, whether you're thirsty, hungry or both, we suggest you pop along here, sample a few excellent ales, some good food and do your bit for a worthwhile charity.
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15 Oct 2010
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I hadn't been to the Barnsbury for some time and having heard it had undergone refurbishment and was under new management thought I’d go and check it out with friends. I was pleasantly surprised. We went on a Wednesday night which happened to be their £2 a pint of ale night so I shared a couple of the flavoured ones with a friend and they are dangerously delicious! We stayed to eat and I had the pig cheeks, something I'd never eaten before and which were absolutely to die for and my friend had the lamb which was equally as tasty. Good quality food beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and attentive and all in all a great place for a drink and food at reasonable prices in a nice friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be going back especially as I'd like to try the Sunday roast and is somewhere I wouldn't hesitate recommending.
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209 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX

020 7607 5519
http://www.thebarnsbury.co.uk

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Highbury and Islington Station: exit and turn right down Highbury Station Road. Keep going until you hit Liverpool Road. Turn left and keep walking down Liverpool Road. You'll eventually see the pub on your right. From Angel: exit, cross the road, and turn left up Liverpool Road. Keep going and you'll come across the pub on your left.

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The Barnsbury is a pub with very high standards on food and ale, we are a cask marque rated pub and 4 pint rated by fancy a pint, one of the few pubs in london with this.

the pub is very cosy, great vibe, chilled and intimate with a stunning garden.

 

we do hope to see you, we will ensure to make you feel ever so welcome and go the extra mile.

 

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The Owner

 

Steve