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(External). Published on 09-01-2017

White Swan, London

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255-256 Upper Street, London, N1 1RY (Directions)
(020) 7288 9050
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A bit more interesting than the regular Wetherspoon's shop conversion, the White Swan was created from disused council /union offices in 2000. It backs onto Swan Yard, the remaining part of a much larger yard belonging to the Old White Swan, demolished in the 1960s, which stood next to the post office, separated from Club Union House by the railway station. This is possibly the best place to drink at the top end of Upper Street and you certainly will not find a better range of beers at better prices anywhere in N1.

The tasteful Art Deco interior reminds one of a 1930s cinema, including elaborate banisters, panelling and mirrors, with split levels and an upper gallery floor too. There is an ever-changing range of British real ales, sometimes at least seven at one time. Regular mini beer festivals and cheap food to boot! Well worth a visit - a real community pub, which is a rarity for the area.

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Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Wetherspoon
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
20/08/2023
Last surveyed
19/10/2022
Pub ID
NLD/5431
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
08:00-Midnight
08:00-23:00
Tuesday
08:00-Midnight
08:00-23:00
Wednesday
08:00-Midnight
08:00-23:00
Thursday
08:00-Midnight
08:00-23:00
Friday
08:00-00:30
08:00-23:00
Saturday
08:00-00:30
08:00-23:00
Sunday
08:00-Midnight
08:00-23:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Front terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (150m)
Highbury & Islington
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
Highbury & Islington
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