Wenlock Arms
26 Wenlock Road
Hoxton
London
N1 7TA
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Opening Times
| Monday | closed |
| Tuesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | Midday - Midnight |
| Friday | Midday - 1.00 am |
| Saturday | Midday - 1.00 am |
| Sunday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
Owner
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About the Pub
Established in 1835, and re-opened in 1994 as a real ale and jazz pub, it quickly acquired iconic status as a leading edge in the cask beer revolution. When owners Steve Barnes and Will Williams (under whom it had been North London CAMRA Pub of the Year four times) announced their intention to retire, a massive campaign by local people and CAMRA supported by Hackney Council led to the pub being eventually saved. It closed for a refurbishment of the ground floor early in 2013 but has now re-opened with welcome new loos.
Simple snacks menu of toasties, Pieminster pies, baked Camembert and tuna melts are served, at a price which won't break the bank. Traditional ciders and perries are available served by air pressure through what look like keg taps but don't be fooled. Beer menu will of course be subject to regular change, but something from a London brewery should usually be available and possibly a mild!
Brian Masters Jazz trio play on Thursday nights. Two minutes from the Regent's Canal. Five minutes from buses on City Road, 10 to 15 mins from Old St stations. From Sept 2014, a member of CAMRA's LocAle scheme. Runner-up in the North London CAMRA Pub of the Year competition 2016, Winner in 2017. Serves beer from their own cellar - BLOCK brewery. Reported as being "good stuff" but not always available as they sell it as fast as they can brew it.
Historic Interest
Local listing:- This small late-Georgian public house was built in 1835. It opened as a public house in 1836. Standing beside the tow path of the Regent's Canal the early history of the pub is associated with the users of the canal and the nearby Wenlock Basin. It initially served as the brewery tap to Messrs Lane and Bowden's nearby Wenlock Brewery, a function it continued until production stopped in 1962. After a period of closure, the pub reopened under its present ownership in 1994, since which time it has acquired a reputation as one of London's leading 'real ale' houses. The Wenlock Arms is a two-storey corner building of stock brick and stucco. On the ground floor are large plate-glass windows set in moulded arched surrounds with floral decoration in the spandrels, framed by pilasters whose capitals are enriched with tiny bunches of grapes. There are three pairs of two-panel doors, those on the corner now sealed shut. The first-floor windows are segment-headed horned sashes in stucco architraves; on the north elevation a large painted stucco plaque reads 'THE WENLOCK ARMS / WINE AND SPIRIT STORES'. The roof is concealed behind a moulded cornice and parapet. To the east is a single-bay extension, similar in style and materials to the main building probably dating from the late 19th century.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 3 regular beers.
- Dark Star American Pale Ale
- Dark Star Hophead
- Mighty Oak Oscar Wilde
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 7 changing beers.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Up to 7
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Member Discount Scheme
Tuesday only.
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LocAle Accredited
Five Points, Hackney or Windsor & Eton.
Facilities
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Disabled Access
Ramp and toliets.
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Lunchtime Meals
Snacks - see description.
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Evening Meals
Snacks - see description.
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
Until 8pm.
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Traditional Pub Games
Darts.
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Live Music
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Smoking Area
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Wifi
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Wenlock Arms
26 Wenlock Road
Hoxton
London
N1 7TA
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (250m)
Nearby Station (750m)
Old Street
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (800m)
Old Street
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