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King's Head
Pub, Music Venue, and Theater££££
Islington, Islington
"Check out opera up close..."(2 Tips)
"Great atmosphere with lots of old pictures and working fireplaces"(2 Tips)
"A real fireplace makes it extra cozy in a rainy day."(2 Tips)
"Cool pub, cold beer, great plays!"(8 Tips)
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Emily-janeMarch 30, 2017Great pub in Islington - good beer selection - the theatre at the back shows alot of really good lgbt theatre and lots of other things like opera - highly recommend this place!Upvoted Oct 19
Carl GriffinSeptember 20, 2016For nearly 50 years this pub has contained a theatre. Currently it is home to an Olivier award winning opera. Beautiful Victorian decor.
Christopher DoyleDecember 15, 2013Great atmosphere, with the cosy theatre at the back. The Opera Up Close take on Die Fledermaus is brilliant and deserves more than the Telegraph's two stars.
Simon KFebruary 15, 2015Reasonably priced beer for the area. Was here to see a show out the back. Intimate venue where you can really feel involved in whatever is being performed. Friendly staff throughout the venue.
Pub that's open late (at least 1 am), great selection of cask-conditioned ales and wines, live music most nights, a small theatre in the back, free wireless, comfy chairs, and superb ambiance.
Beer, wine, atmosphere and excellent live theatre that depends on talent vs sets. #excellent
Great fringe theatre in the heart of Islington. Usually GLBT themed. Quite small so it can get hot inside, dress lightly.- Cathy WangJuly 7, 2015Live music on the weekend. Relaxed atmosphere. A real fireplace makes it extra cozy in a rainy day.
Felix AlonsoJune 21, 2013I've been having so much fun here since i discovered it on 2007. Live music, great atmosphere, theatre in the back... Love it!
Valentina ReclaFebruary 5, 2011Great place to spend a Sunday night. Start with the theater and stay for the live music. Great atmosphere with lots of old pictures and working fireplaces
Tom SpencerJanuary 21, 2011Great place- cool theatre and very good live stuff. Artsy types and festival goers all around, but still a great place for a pint.
HSeptember 13, 2014We called up this morning to book enough space for 16 people. When we arrived, we were pointed at a table for two with a shrug. Really poor customer service that put a dampened on a 30th birthday.
Heather McKayNovember 12, 2011Check out the amazing ancient cash register at the back of the bar - awesome!
Raez PJuly 17, 2011Live music on a Sunday night with a happy crowd dancing away, what more can you ask for?
Tom CowardDecember 23, 2010Reliable venue to be allowed entry when other places won't let you. Be warned though they draw the line at sleeping at the bar.
Freddie DaniellsJanuary 19, 2010The live music is good fun here late on. Just a quiet beer for me today tho'.
The female bouncer who works on Saturday may be the most unhelpful and unfriendly "woman" I have ever encountered. Avoid her at all costs.
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London’s oldest pub theatre. Opera and theatre 7 days a week, followed by live bands in the pub and fine wines, real ales and delicious grub available all day.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
+44 20 7226 8561
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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