The Victoria Dalston

Good pub with a gig space in the back. I have come here a couple of times to go to gigs, some of which are free. Decent range of pints available here.

🚇 Dalston Junction 🍺 £5.75 Milk Lager The Victoria is located by the intersection of Queensbridge Road and Dalston Lane in Dalston, Hackney, East London. The nearest station is Dalston Junction. This standalone Victorian pub was built in the mid nineteenth century and was originally a Charrington’s house. The pub is now run by @jaguarshoescollective who are an East London art collective. This is a good size two roomed pub that has a rustic shabby chic feel. The focal point of the main bar is the stunning horseshoe shaped servery which has a beautiful backlit Charrington’s bar back that dates from the 1950’s. The decor consists of a boarded floor, an eclectic mix of seating, a superb illuminated sign and a secret door bookcase. Hidden behind the bookcase is The Music Room, a live music venue for up and coming local bands. At the front of the pub our some benches for the warmer months. The beer selection is all keg and offers a mix of unique beers and familiar brands. I decided to try the Milk Lager, my pint was great, price point was south of six quid. The food menu offers Gourmet Burgers, Pizzas and Hotdogs, a Classic Burger with Rosemary Chips costs £13.50. We arrived around 1pm on a drizzly Saturday lunchtime in February. We were first in the door and were later joined by a couple that we saw in a previous pub. The atmosphere was chilled and relaxed with a laidback local pub feel. The service was excellent, the team here are welcoming and personable and were kind enough to show us around the music room. I love that this pub retains part of its heritage and that it also looks to the future, giving up and coming bands a platform which is great to see. I last visited The Victoria back in 2018, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit then as I did now. Visit the @victoriadalston during the day for a relaxing pub experience, or visit when a band is on for a more lively affair, either way, I recommend a visit. 📅 8th February 2025 More London Pub info @londonpubmap 🍻

We really enjoyed our night out. Listened to live music, had fast and polite service and the food wasn’t bad either. The think this will be a regular place to go from now on. Very impressive.

The Victoria Dalston — A Pub with Style, Soul, and East London Edge The Victoria Dalston is effortlessly cool — vintage charm meets creative energy in a space that feels both timeless and current. It’s the kind of pub where the lighting’s just right, the crowd’s eclectic, and the vibe is unmistakably East London. Whether you’re here for a gig, a pint, or just the mood, it delivers. Why it’s so stylish: Eclectic interiors — velvet sofas, antique mirrors, and a touch of rock’n’roll Live music and events — intimate gigs, DJ sets, and a buzzing back room Drinks — craft beers, natural wines, and cocktails with character Atmosphere — laid-back, creative, and full of personality

Great pub great prices join online for discount. Local brewed beer very good and amazing venue at the back for hogs. We base Billie Marten there who is a big artist. - it was packed. Great sound too. Great vibes. We didn’t eat there but the food looked good

Really great pub. Good selection of beers, great atmosphere. We went there on Wednesday the 11th of December to see Two person starfield and Jessica Hunter and they were fantastic. Great night!!

Nice beer selection, great atmosphere to hang out or for a night out, lovely sofa corners and the atmosphere of a well maintained old pub, spacious, music, food, garden, by the station and nearby places for even more browsing. Definitely on the list for a good choice for a night out or friends' catchup

I really enjoy the gigs here. I think the sound system is quite good and the drinks are fantastic (basically: no dross on tap). Nice outdoor space too, but no drinks outside after ten (fair enough, it's a pretty residential area).