The Compton Arms, Islington - pub details
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Address: 4, Compton Avenue, London, N1 2XD [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 3428) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Highbury and Islington (0.2 miles), Canonbury (0.6 miles), Holloway Road (0.8 miles)
Highbury & Islington (0.2 miles), Essex Road (0.4 miles), Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (0.5 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
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Four Sisters, Islington (0.1 miles), Hope and Anchor, Islington (0.1 miles), Medicine Bar, Islington (0.1 miles), Library, Islington (0.1 miles), Famous Cock Tavern, Islington (0.1 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Compton Arms, Islington
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| Come here once or twice a year, and alternate between pleased and disappointed. Last time was the latter as they only had insipid GK on. Other times the guest ales will be decent baggydave - 23 Feb 2017 20:23 |
| The body on the blonde barmaid has to be seen to be believed OMG mother123 - 29 Jan 2016 19:36 |
| I went to the Compton Arms in Angel (located round the back of the Union Chapel) and I have to say it was a charming little boozer They had half a dozen or so ales including 'Old Nutty Hen' an autumn seasonal from Old Speckled Hen, which is a red version. I think it was George Orwell's local. Something of a football watching pub though. Richard_ReadingFC - 27 Oct 2014 11:10 |
| Visited for the first time tonight and found it quiet for a Thursday evening compared to other pubs in the area. Guess it helps being tucked away. Five ales on tap - three Greene King and two guests. Tried a pint of each of the guest beers which were very drinkable and £3.90 each (no Camra discount available). Food coming out of the kitchen looked nice and there was a sign by the bar saying all meals are a fiver on Monday to Friday before 3pm. Unobtrusive music, no evident TV screens, and people relying on the old-fashioned art of conversation. Would definitely visit again if I were in the area - although maybe not on an Arsenal match day as it apparently gets rammed then. duchyjim - 3 Jan 2013 21:29 |
| I have to say that this pub is a real hidden gem. There seems to be new real ales from different parts of the country appearing all the time, despite the Greene King tie. I have eaten here a few times now and been impressed every time - there is nothing frozen going on here - a pleasant change from the branded stuff up and down Upper Street. The garden has been spruced up for the Summer and its a great place to chat and sup the warmer evenings away. The other good thing is you can watch a game on the outside TV. This is a proper pub, run as they used to be. No pretensions, no branding, unobtrusive music and great fayre. Worth seeking out down the lanes of Canonbury. thepubdoctor - 2 Apr 2012 08:01 |
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