The Shakespeare's Head, Islington - pub details

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Address: 1 Arlington Way, London, EC1R 1XA [map] [gmap]

Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 25902)

Nearest tube stations Angel (0.2 miles), Farringdon (0.7 miles), Barbican (0.8 miles)

Nearest train stations Farringdon (0.7 miles), London Kings Cross - Thameslink (0.8 miles), London Kings Cross (0.8 miles)

Pub suggested by Michael Stillwell on 17 Sep 2005

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> Current user rating: 8.0/10 (rated by 11 users)
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user reviews of the Shakespeare's Head, Islington

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Friendly staff and local, great food, understand the 70's comments, but thats part of the charm. A bit off the beaten track, behind Sadlers Wells theatre, but well worth visiting.
liamhamilton - 17 Jan 2010 20:13
What a great pub - friendly efficient service and a great atmosphere. It's a shame I don't live nearer as I would love to have this as my local as it attracts such a great mix of people from Locals, business people and theatre goers. A real treasure
sloop - 28 Oct 2009 17:10
I fully agree with the previous reviewers - definetly in a 70s time warp! Decor, the bar and the music on the juke box all fitted in. Even had a cold cabinet complete with stuff for making sandwiches. Whilst I didn't eat, the menu looked fine and reasonably priced. Staff efficient and friendly. The Courage Best was terrible - maybe because we seemed to be the only ones drinking real ale. 9/10 for the pub but 1/10 for the beer.
cheshirecat - 13 Oct 2009 10:07
Maybe I should have stated earlier that it could be an "Ashes to Ashes" theme pub, but, they just haven't bothered to tell anyone!
BEEFY71 - 14 Aug 2009 12:21
This place definitely has the feel of a pub trapped in a 1970s timewharp. As a previous reviewer states, Courage Best and Directors are the only real ales available. Seemed to be popular with couples and locals. It would also be really convenient for Sadlers Wells theatre, with an alarm sounding before performances. Service was friendly and on request they were happy to turn up the juke box. I found the interior a bit too dull for my liking. But it's got a certain character and charm and I hope places like this continue to survive.
blue_scrumpy - 12 Jul 2009 11:59

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