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Renowned for its delicious whole roast suckling pig and delightful rear bear garden, The Albion has become something of an Islington institution. Located on a small road in the heart of residential Barnsbury, this warm and appealing gastropub has been blessed with an impressively faithful Georgian restoration which showcases the place's rickety floors, nostalgic wood-panelled walls and appealing mixture of varied chairs and tables. While The Albion is a previous winner of The Observer's gong for 'Best Sunday Lunch', the food splits opinion with some lauding its hearty nature and others flagging up small portions, smaller flavours and hefty costs. Food may be at the forefront of The Albion's present day ethos, but you don't have to eat to enjoy your time in what is a truly wonderful setting. The French windows in the restaurant area open onto over 450 square metres of wisteria-filled English country garden - one of the best beer gardens in the area - while the interior is quite something. It's also in a miraculously quiet spot, so if you catch it when it's not too busy, this is one of the most pleasant places in the area for a summer drink.
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53 Upper Street, N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 10 minutes from The Albion
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1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 18 minutes from The Albion
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
107 Upper Street, N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Kings Place, 90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 12 minutes from The Albion
This canal side bar and restaurant is a pleasant place to stop off if you're wandering around the Kings Place development. Not exactly on the beaten ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
3 Granary Square, N1C | 13 minutes from The Albion
Occupying an enviable spot on Granary Square and with an alfresco terrace overlooking Regent's Canal, The Lighterman serves a modern British all-day menu in a modern ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ... More
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
207 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 15th October to 1st December 2018 - Various Times
The Albion, Almeida Street, N1 | 5 minutes from The Albion
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London > Events > Seasonal Dates: Saturday 27th October 2018
The Albion, 181 Upper Street, N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 13th November 2018 - 7pm-9.30pm
The Albion, 181 Upper Street, N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Almeida Street, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Albion
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
2-18 Britannia Row, N1 | 9 minutes from The Albion
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, N1 | 10 minutes from The Albion
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
This interior designer's delight opened in 1996, specialising in items that add a touch of city living chic to the home. Vintage and contemporary furniture and ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
16-20 Wharfdale Road, N1 | 12 minutes from The Albion
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London > Education > Adult Education
10 Handyside Street, N1C | 13 minutes from The Albion
A place of education, knowledge, cultural exchange and insight into Muslim civilisations, the Aga Khan Centre brings meeting rooms, an exhibition space and ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, Holborn, London N1C | 15 minutes from The Albion
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martins accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ... More
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Arthouse, 1 York Way, N1C | 12 minutes from The Albion
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London > Leisure >
5 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London N1C | 12 minutes from The Albion
Located in the heart of Kings Cross, Pancras Square Leisure centre offers a 25 metre swimming pool, smaller teaching pool, two exercise studios with over 25 ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Tapper Walk, King's Cross, London N1C | 12 minutes from The Albion
A mobile allotment on the King's Cross development site, The Skip Garden puts construction workers' big bins to green use. Built on one of the largest ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
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209-211 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
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14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
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The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
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