King's Head

I do not know what to make of this pub. A 10 minute walk from Angel tube puts it in a good location. They only had one cask ale, a reasonably priced Youngs at £5.60. The pub oozes character whilst also having a somewhat cluttered air to it (could be due to the pictures on the wall). The upstairs theatre has relocated a short distance away but they do have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The dark ceiling and half wood panelled walls make it quite dark but this is offset by a gas fire giving a warm glow. There is limited exterior seating. On the one hand I feel that the pub needs a makeover but on the other hand it would lose its character. The table I sat at was quite sticky but the service was good. The toilet is accessed by a steepish staircase to the basement, it was bright but had a jaded look to it. This pub is full of contradictions, I recommend you visit as it is very different, you may love or hate it.

This is our go to pub when in Islington. There is so much charm to the decor, something new always catches your eye. The atmosphere is warm and the staff always go out of their way to be attentive and friendly, especially Layla. The live music is a great touch at the weekends. Would, and always do, recommend the Kings Head to friends and no one has been disappointed!

Didn’t have any food, just a few drinks with friends. Best pub in Upper street, good atmosphere, friendly service and a beautiful traditional room. Been coming here for years. Can get really busy. Live music venue too

Went to see a panto here this week and it was brilliant. A small cast but every single person was brilliant. Myself and the kids loved it! The children even rated it better than a larger production in a different venue. Well done!

We visited here for a panto this week and it was absolutely amazing! The production was unbelievably good and very entertaining, and the staff are all very warm and welcoming - and funny and kind. Thank you all for an incredible night out!

There were two young ladies behind the bar. The one who served us was a polite enough person, but they appeared disinterested and unengaged, looking at their phones quite a bit. It spoilt the atmosphere. I think they were both nice people from what I heard, just not welcoming / engaged. Just to say also, that we are now down the road at The York. The gin is served in nice, simple stemmed glasses (AND with a bit of fruit thrown in, just to look good). Never mind the raspberries (lol) but at least these two glasses match, and they do look much more attractive than your own. We would have stayed for another had the experience been better. Wish everyone the best, hope feedback helps.

I visit the Kings Head often with friends to hear the live music and have a catch up. Great location, warm atmosphere and quick, friendly service.

Went to a Pantomime Cinderella. RUBBISH! Not a safe place either. My chair gave way! If I had fallen I could of broken my back! I have,a disability On top of that the 2 Uggly sisters soaked me my clothes my glasses! And my friend next to me. There was no warning in the programme or the rubbish script! We were so disgusted we left. We are making formal complaint. The chairs not safe floor not level and chairs almost on stage As I am a performer myself I know about safety procedures. None was in place. The show not suitable for children but there were many there. My friend nearly fell down the steep stairs!! Should never be allowed to put on a show in such a small place. Never ever visit that place again.

A small to medium sized pub, which is also a fabulous theatre. I haven't eaten there, so can't comment (though a friend was disappointed with the cold scotch egg she received). They have a nice selection of beers and wine, along with very friendly and quick bartenders. I'd definitely come back to drink and to try out the many options on offer for food. I went for a theatre show and it was wonderful. Smallish theatre with an intimate feel. The panto was BRILLIANT!

The Kings Head Theatre is one of the most famous theatres in London and it still produces excellent shows as well as a brilliant venue for live music. I used to come here every night when I was living in Angel. Its arty nonsense was a refreshing escape from social barriers of London life. Each night I would arrive about 9, alone with a sketchbook in hand, and within half an hour I would have made friends with artists, musicians, actors and television producers. Each night about 10pm, they have live music from regular bands, and jazz musicians singing their souls out. I felt completely comfortable being a girl on my own; I saw it as an education for life ;)

Five minutes walk from Angel tube station, the King's Head is a pub/theatre, and an ideal place to drink and enjoy a performance. Well recognised for a wide mix of classic and contemporary theatre it's famous for attracting an absorbing crowd to the admirable performances. We called to book tickets for a Wednesday evening, but we were told just to come along (I'd always ring to check though as popularity varies). So, after a drink in the bar area we headed upstairs to the theatre, wine glasses in hand. We watched 'The Rape of Lucrece', a narrative poem by Shakespeare. The acting was astonishingly good and I find it really remarkable to see a performance of such quality in such an intimate space. The theatre is the size of your living room and our seats were so close to the stage that I could see the sweat on the actor's face! After you can head back down to the bar to top up your wine and rave over what you just had the real pleasure of seeing. Often you're joined in the bar with the actors themselves which shows what a nice atmosphere this place has. For the love of theatre!

What a gem of a place in the middle of Upper Street, Islington. A really nice pub with a theatre at the back. The theatre is independent to the Young's pub we were told by the Bookings Manager who introduced the theatre and the show, Hello Norma Jeane, an interesting concept and story regarding the equally interesting life of Marilyn Monroe and a grandmother who claims to be her, written by a brilliant writer, Dylan Costello. Well worth catching, only two more shows to go, until 2 November, especially as the wonderful 'Allo 'Allo star, Vicki Michelle stars in it, plus a host of really good actors who make up the rest of the cast, who are all brilliant in their performances. What is also good is the seats are comfortable. The theatre is very intimate, so you feel that you are in the show as you are so close to the actors. Also an unexpected treat is they actually have delicious ice cream in the interval, just like at the West End theatres! Another nice thing is after the show you can have a drink in the pub and meet the actors. All in all a very friendly place, in a convenient location, and if you add a good show, you would get a thoroughly enjoyable evening out without West End prices.

Went for pub trivia night (every Wednesday!) this past week.. My partner and I arrived early so we ordered two sandiwches - the "Chorizo, Smoked Cheese & Quince" one and the "Sobrasada, smoked lincolnshire poacher and quince jelly" one. I was a little bit disappointed there were no fruits and vegetable sides (not even a salad) but the sandwiches themselves were SO GOOD so it was ok. We were glad we were early because the place started to fill up with pub quiz participants.. I don't think there was a single empty seat. Chris Reardon (who we recognized through his work at other venues) was the host of the pub quiz. There were about 4 rounds which covered everything from general knowledge, celebrity picture recognition, musicals, and pop song intros. We didn't fare too well (6th place out of 9 teams) but we had a LOT of fun and would definitely come back. I would greatly recommend this place to pub quiz fans (it's free!) and for people who love theater (even though I haven't seen one here yet.. but there are always huge audiences here).

A great little theatre style pub in Islington London.The small theatre is at the back of the pub which show fringe style shows. We went to see Margaret Thatcher Queen of the Game Shows which was fun. shows start around 9pm and seats are in the style of bench seats. It does get quite warm in there though! A fun night out for sure!

I arrived at The King's Head Theatre Bar at the same time as one of its many plays was ending. It was really nice to be in a bar with such a wide demographic of people. As you would expect there was the odd pretentious art student, smoking a pipe by the door and trying very hard not to care how cool they looked. But the majority of the crowd looked like a fairly average collection of Londoners, out to enjoy a bit of theatre and a couple of drinks. I took my parents here because I thought it was one of the few places in Islington that we would both like and I was right, we had a really nice night here. The King's Head Theatre Bar has a nice selection of beers and wines to aid this fun atmosphere and my Dad was quite taken by their choice of ales on tap. The warm fireplace and red walls create a very comfortable feel to the place which is only complemented by the mishmash of old photographs and theatre posters. This is a great old pub with plenty of atmosphere.

Disclaimer first: I am yet to make it to one of the plays at the theatre itself. The King's Head is a favourite though for meeting friends for a relaxed catch up after work. Mind you, the experience can be rather varied - ranging from near-deserted to crammed to the rafters with large groups. Sometimes the crowds clear once the play starts, sometimes they grow to an appreciative audience of a rockabilly band setting up in the corner of the bar. Bar staff are consistently lovely.

I came here for the first time a few years ago for a poetry competition which featured a mate of mine. For the sort of place that hosts events like this you can imagine this is a pretty arts driven venue that entices many actors, poets and hangers-on from this area. In spite of this there is a refreshingly unpretentious feel, everyone seems very friendly and chatty and there's not a berret to be seen. The pub itself is split on two levels: the downstairs is the proper pub bit with a well stocked bar and pub food served during the day - lots of old wood and comfy chairs - whilst upstairs houses the performance space that plays host to various arts-related evenings. It's best to check how crowded these nights are gonna be because the upstairs area is a little on the wee side. This is the perfect place for anyone that loves literature and drinking and is eager for the opportunity to link the two.

Though Upper Street has a lot of nice places to eat and drink during the day, at night it can turn a little skanky. The Kings Head is definitely one of the nicest places to get a drink. It is a small, but handsome pub split into two rooms. The front room has a bar, and seating and standing area. A few times I have been there has been a band playing rock and roll music that's a lot of fun and makes the place feel more communal. There are also usually a few people hanging out, chatting and smoking on the street outside. In the back room there are long tables and a raised stage. To my regret I haven't seen a play here so I don't know how it works as a performance venue, but it is a great space if you are out with a large group.

Always worth a stop along Upper St, this place is a real pub. Smells a bit funky, has plenty of real ales and has a great olf school vibe. They have an old till dominating the bar, which was used until only very recently. Attached to the theatre, it can get pretty crowded at intermission. They also host music, although im not such a big fan tbh.

18/83/11 le boheme.. Oh MG. don't think about it just book it. You will love it. I cried like a baby! 2/8/11 Lovely pub but, more, impotantly THE, BEST PRODUCTION OF THE TURN OF THE SCREW. totally blown away! 1000% better than Glyndebourne!

The king's head is an extroadinary place, given it's positioning in the restaurant mecca it exists in and it only takes a glance to realise the place has been there longer than pretty much every other buiness on this road. A traditional pub, that doubles up as a theatre, is about as rare here as a forest fire in Antartica. The pub itself is brilliant, a bar in the middle with a till that is best described as a one armed bandit without the flashing lights. The atmosphere is raucous, fun, uplifting and the price reasonable, fair I like to call it. Behind the bar and through the doors lies the theatre, a small stage with rows of seats climbing up towards the back. Initiated by a man named Dan Crawford, who sadly passed away, the theatre began in 1970 and has been continued by those he mentored. So I say take a look and enjoy a night out here, even if it is just for the till.

Alright, here's the thing - King's Head is without a doubt my favorite pub in Islington, but I'm not going to give it 5 stars. This is the most fun, most open, most hip and welcoming, most non-douche bag pub on Upper St. (in my humble opinion). Drinks are reasonably priced, the bands (of which they first audition and then pay) are ALWAYS wonderful, and the bartenders are super nice and totally ok when you start dancing to the music. But this medium-sized pub is usually swamped any time near the weekend, and recently there are been a string of weird crowds that have begun to amass on the less-crowded days. Go to this bar if you love live music that's too loud to hear yourself over, like normally-priced alcohol, and don't mind being crowded or occasionally assaulted by the random jerks.

It's a shame that I lived in Islington for so many years before seeing a play at King's Head. Or, trying to follow through with my resolution to be more optimistic, I'll say it's never too late to make up for lost time. And that's what I'm trying to do. I've seen two shows in the past few months and will undoubtably go back for more. Both were solidly entertaining, well acted, and just slightly more expensive than a night at the cinema. Where would you rather give your money - Odeon or a neighborhood fixture? Here's a tip - stick to the seats that are on the right when you come through the entrance. Some of the ones on the other side of the theater are a bit of a crush due to an angled end to the bench (yes, you sit on benches, not individual seats).

Tiny theatre for fringe productions, upstairs of King's Head pub in the busy Upper street in Islington. Considered as one of the first pub/theatre places in London, definately worth your visit. Cheap drinks downstairs as well as cheap tickets for the theatre performances, some of which are quite interesting.

Just moved to London, bored and unemployed, I dragged my exhausted primary school teaching fiancé out for a pint on a Friday. The universe was kind and Werewolf Barmitzvah was performing --totally our kind of music (The Beatles to James Brown to Santana to the Arctic Monkeys) and we enjoyed it a lot. It was packed but with a friendly crowd and good bartenders. And reasonably priced beer. Hubs actually enjoyed himself despite being knackered and in poor form at the end of his work day. We will definitely be returning and are looking forward to catching some theatre there, as well.

I went to the King's Head for a show on a Saturday night, and I wanted to write this review to hopefully help any other virgins to the place. Not knowing what to expect, we arrived for the show about a half hour early, thinking we would have a drink and hand out until the doors opened. When we got there, it was already packed, people everywhere...but where's the theater? Judging by the website and the type of shows going on here, one would think it would be obvious where the theather is...hmmmm? So, we get a drink and attempt to drink it. It's hard, I can barely lift my arms, I get beer spilled on me, I'm hot, I'm getting grumpy. We find out that many others are in the same boat - they've never been here before, they don't know where the stage is, or what to do. Finally we all spot doors in the back that cleverly blend into the background - aha! The actual theater! Once the hoards of people from the previous show finally file past us, and we take our seats, the show is really great. Aside from the distracting music from the pub during the quiet parts, it's a super cool venue. We ended up seeing a more serious show than we anticipated, and if I go back, I will opt for something louder and more up-beat to match the pub outside the doors. If I do go back, I would choose an earlier show - maybe the 7ish show, and not the 9ish show. It's already too crowded by then. I would arrive an hour early, cozy into a nice seat by the fire and wait for the doors...yup, they are back there.

We came by here by chance a few weeks back and decided to give it try. Best decision in a long time, I must say! This pub has a fantastic atmosphere, a friendly and interesting crowd, unassuming and attentive wait-staff, and on the night we went there was excellent live music that really had the crowd rocking. It was a fantastic night! I haven't been to the theatre yet, but will hopefully be able to try that sometime soon.

I freakin' love the King's Head. What a pub. Reasonably bustling every night of the week, the King's Head draws in a mixed crowd of punters. From trendy looking about-towners to ageing die hard regulars and everything in between, there's a place for you here. Music, film and theatre posters cover the walls and add yet more character to this already buzzing establishment. With a small theatre at the back which shows a range of performances and a band performing in the bar area (not at the same time) there's always a reason to pop in. The bands also vary in genres but are usually of a jazzy ilk. Efficient bar staff and a broad range of booze available make this pub all round winners with me. Good vibes, Ian

Is it a bar? Is it a music venue? Is it a theatre? It's all three and more! The King's Head is one of my favoured Upper Street hang outs. Eclectic mix of live music many nights a week, reasonably priced beverages, generally the clientele is not too rambunctious plus if you are a little thespian-inclined, squeeze up on the floor in front of the little stage out back for a cosy bit of pub-theatre (and opera I've noticed being advertised too, yet to see/hear that though). Got to love the curved glass windows on the facade too. Islington stalwart!

If you are artsy fartsy and like to drink, here you go...Its a great concept, whilst you are having a pint you can either be waiting for a play to begin in the upstairs room, or listening to their live music bands everyday of the week at night (mostly jazz and blues). It all adds up to a very chilled out vibe in complete contrast with their heavy furniture and clunky wood all round. It gets quite busy on fridays and saturdays so expect to wait for a drink but if you are not in a hurry its all good! Since I always support organizations that encourage untapped resources of talent, I have added the King's Theatre on to my list, they have been around for 35 years and apparently gave a start to the careers of celebrities like Hugh Grant. For intimate, creative, entertaining and sometimes controversial theatre come to the King's Head, their current production is a musical and touches on a very real subject: prostitution (Rue Magique), it is truly a magic show.

Pretty good selection of drinks, the concept of theater and pub is great, but not super spacious when a play is about to begin. This place offers trivia on Wednesday nights, though I've heard the quiz master is a bit of a jerk. Overall, great pub in the Islington area.

Was trying to kill time before seeing a movie and my friend had been here before a few months ago. Moseyed up to the bar and ordered. Fairly quiet on a sunday afternoon, only a few other people in there. Suddenly a door opened near the entrance to the bathrooms and loud operatic singing came jolting out... "what was that?" "oh there's a play going on right now, actually in a few minutes there will be intermission where they perform a short part of the play out here" "reaaalllllyyy???" And then yes about ten minutes later a sea of people came out of the double doors that led to the theatre and a modern version of a scene of La Boheme happened right there with the hundred audience members and us. It was an amazing experience to just happen upon. I want to go back and check out the actual theatre space some day.

I love this place. Sure, some nights it is better than others, but it's one place that I'm more or less always willing to stop in for a drink, which often turns into an "ohmygod how is it 2am and I haven't eaten dinner I should probably get freezer pizza on my stumble home" kind of night. The DJs are typically awesome, though one time that was not the case and everyone kind of just... didn't really dance at all. The staff is always friendly and great. I lost my phone there this past weekend and it was there the next day. AND they didn't even give me any strange looks for having been drunk enough to a) lose my phone or b) not realize until I climbed into bed several hours later. The décor is fantastic. It's comfortable and interesting. I haven't actually been to the theater in the back, but will hopefully check it out at some point. The crowd is always an interesting mix, which I enjoy. It just is what it is, with a total lack of pretension. The only downside is I have twice found men weeing in the women's toilets. This is either a testament to the pub's ability to get you schnockered or there's something kind of weird going on. Then again, I'm always drunk when this happens. So who knows.

Visited earlier this week for the first time to see a performance of "Our Town," which was wonderful - but the theatre is apparently completely unaffiliated with the bar. So the only thing I will say about that is: small performance space, comfortable seats, I'm a fan. As for the bar itself, I was surprised by how expensive it was. Around 8 quid for a pint and a half seems extortionate, but maybe that's the neighborhood. The setup seemed a bit odd, with only a few small tables for two scattered around, then a bunch of chairs pushed up against the wall with, again, a few small tables randomly placed in front of them. The staff was very nice, but that's pretty much all this place has going for it - that, and the lovely performance space with great shows in the back. I don't see myself returning, unless it's to buy a pint during intermission.

With a late licence still a relative rarity in Islington, it's no wonder that the King's Head, open until two at the weekend, gets rammed on a Friday and Saturday night. Don't be put off by the hideous fight to squeeze your way to the bar and the long wait to get served, because these two things accomplished you can stroll through to the back room which acts as the theatre (only after the show) where there is usually ample seating as only those in the know find it. There is also a serving hatch onto the bar, although the odds of getting served quickly from it are pretty low. All in all, a fun late night stop off with a great atmosphere.

My first and likely to be the last only close contact with the Rolling Stones, has been with that of the handsome and talented James Jagger. Eldest son of Mick & Jerry. I'm losing track here........back to the theatre. The Kings head is a very compact theatre space with the stage very close to the audience seating; it was perfect cause I got a closer look at James. His debut performance 'The Lone Star' was staged here. Great performance by the cast. Its one of the oldest theatres in the area and goes a long way back in history. This legendary theatre also gives Islington the uber urban modernly known part of London. Budding artists flock this place which is truly a charm in itself. The bar is run along with the theatre, so post play viewings you can grab a drink and perhaps get lucky enough to chat with the cast. Its so terribly informal. I didn't get that cheeky chance with James.

Beatiful old pub and good theatre venue. They are surprisingly good at keeping the noise of the pub from conflicting with the show. Many of the plays that do well here, end up in central London.

As a theatre, I've found the King's Head rather disappointing. Sure, it's small and quirky, and at the back of a good-old-fashioned-pub, but there seems to be no one who cares about what shows actually get put on there. As a theatre I think it's living off its reputation. It used to be quite a good spot to see comedy, but from what I hear, the acts and theatre companies are not treated too well by the theatre and many have taken their performances to one of the many other pub theatres in London.

I went here last night for a Cinnamon Review or something live evening. The advertised start time was 8:30 but nothing happened until about 9:45. I thought we were waiting for musicians, but the first female performer just sang to a backing track! The pub is a theatre pub, the theatre out back I think, and when everyone was trying to get into the theatre or get out, it was so crowded you wanted to scream. They'd moved a chesterfield into the rear corner to make way for the dj desk for cinnamon's evening, and because that was the only corridor leading out back it was just a jam. No health and safety. There was one burlesque act, she was quite good, and then ruined it by standing playing a classical piece on the keyboard for about five minutes, wearing only a thong and some nipple stickie things. I left before the band, cos i was getting depressed. Pluses: real coal fire, three or four ales. I had the Young's, which tasted a bit off to be honest. (£3) Probably best to go here if you're seeing a play.

We went here on a whim. Because my friend does not favor the underground we hired a taxi. Islington was a fair distance from the Westminster area of London so we were happy to get a direct ride there. It was a small bar with a various concoction of seating from old theater seating to stools and even seating on a small stage. We delighted in our conversation with the men and women who made room for us. One of which was a bartender on her break. You will find it homey and have some from the local area as well as out of towners like me. I was amazed that our leader knew of this pub.

Top pub in Islington, it's one of the first I set foot in on my first visit to London. It's retained its old feel, with very little new renovation to spoil old the tables and bar. There are several real ales on tap, plus the regular lagers and other drinks. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for this part of town, which has a lot of upscale bars and restaurants. You can stand out on the pavement and lots of people do when it gets busy. That happens most nights, partly because there's live music in the tiny corner stage most nights, but also because the pub's a bit of a London institution. Check out the old-style push button cash register. I think the best feature of the place is the fact that there's a small theatre in the back that puts on plays. I've seen a couple of productions here. The stage is small, and very close to the 50 or so people that can fit in the tiered benches to watch. It's very off-West End, obviously, fringe plays that don't cost much at all. It's a fun place to go for a couple of pints and catch an oddball play. Afterwards, you can stay and drink and listen to whatever two-man acoustic band is playing, or hit one of the many restaurant choices along Upper Street.

This is a good old traditional theatre pub, with all the regular theatrical types you would expect. An eclectic crowd frequent the pub of an evening, with live music also pulling in various punters. Its hard not to get tangled in a conversation with strangers, and hard not to get your drink knocked over too. But that is all of the fun. It is easy to find, on Upper Street just across from the Church and with hundreds of smokers all wandering around outside and into the road. The theatre itself is small but in a fun intimate way, not a weird, creepy, I am sitting to close to the actors way. Prices are good, and its better than hanging about in some rubbish chain bar with shiny surfaces, bad music, and idiot leerers.

Used to like this place but the recent late license seems to have sapped the goodness out of it. During a visit last week the place was actually quite dirty, especially the loos and many of the staff were rude and one was openly hostile. Also the tap beer was dreadful, as though they'd not cleaned the lines since my last visit 6months previously. Shame, Kings Head was once a great place to visit.

Came in here last night for a pre-dinner drink around 8pm, stumbled out around midnight, walking through the pouring rain loving every minute (probably accounts for the sore head this morning). Happy to have missed dinner for such a pleasant night out. The place was fairly empty at 8pm when we arrived, but quickly filled out after that, till it was basically standing room only around 10pm. The pub is a classic Victorian style, with lots of nice original furnishings; with large bay windows and a single large horseshoe shaped bar in the center. Bar staff very friendly and attentive (no attitude here). Free live music starts at 10pm. Last night the Three Beards/Bards? played - great Balkan beat. Some dancing; though too crowded to really get going. Music was really very good. The Guinness and crisps tasty. Friendly, hip, but not too hip crowd. Ended up having one of the best conversations to date in London with a really interesting actor (not a faux thespian, but just a unpretentious person serious about their craft). Basically my new favorite place for a drink in this part of the World. TIP: The fire instructions to staff, posted up near the back stage for the theater, state that in the event of a fire staff are not to use the word "FIRE", but instead refer to "MR SANDS". You have been warned.

Puts on some unique shows and has a lot of old school boozer charm. It seems to attract a pretty mixed crowd, but I think thats what makes it interesting.

We stopped in for a drink one night during our visit to London and found a Theatre. We were completely surprised by the full theater located in the back behind the bar. This place has an eclectic and quirky feel and they pour a good pint. We stopped in twice for drinks and also enjoyed a Theatre performance. If I lived in this neighborhood, I could see myself spending a bit of time there. It's a great place to stop in either before or after the Theatre or dining at one of the many fantastic offerings on Upper street.

Came here for a drink after a Yelp event and really liked the venue, found out they have a theatre upstairs which me and my friend said we will come back to check the theatre out. Good selection of alcohol and a good place to go for a quick drink or to spend the evening there.

I have been here a couple of times to get a drink and also watch the opera version of Edgar Allan Poe's the Raven. Yes, this little pub has a tiny theatre space in the back where they perform operas and other great performances. The pub is also really cosy with big chairs and a fire place as well as a little space for bands to perform. The only thing I didn't like was that when being in the back to watch The Raven, the music from the front/pub was pretty loud. Nonetheless, I will be back here and I will also try to check out another one of their performances. Great jewel in Angel.

Really good fun pub across the road from the church on Upper Street. Open late at the weekend as is really good fun. Great place to start your night!

I might be a little biased here, as a good friend of mine has family links to the owners and currently lives upstairs but that aside, The Kings Head is a fantastic pub. It is a traditional theatre pub in the way hardly any pubs truly are, no matter hard they keep trying. Small but atmospheric to the extremity of the scale, the theatre also offers good value. The best pub on Old Street methinks.

I LOVE this place!!! They have an tiny little Opera theatre in the back, which packs a punch with big voices in small productions on an intimate stage. Superb. Even if you don't care for theatre, the crowd that fills the place is a groovy mix of people and there's bands some nights in the pub too. The pub is decorated with theatre imagery from when it launched in the 70's to the current day... giving it a bit of cool class. Oh and there's beer too. Sometimes they do a dinner theatre too, I am told... but I haven't tried that yet.

Not sure why we like this place. But we do. Great meeting place. Finding my feet in Islington and this place has helped. Could be cleaner.

Really great pub. Excellent ambiance and amazing effort in cultivating a deep stinging fart smell that you get used to almost instantly upon entering the door. Free entry and the bouncers were very nice and ensured that the door was closed as tightly as possible and not opened unnecessarily so minimal fart smell escape. 8/10, would smell again.

This place is a little gem in London - beautiful old pub with a theatre at the back. Nice selection of beers and tickets at reasonable prices. I saw 'Go-see' there and was really impressed. Will definitely go back!

Worst bar service ever!!! We went to see a play which was excellent but again bar service was rubbish! I will try to avoid this place in the future.