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Owl & Hitchhiker
(formerly Edward Lear, Quays, Half Moon)
471 Holloway Road
Holloway
N7 6LE
Social Links
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Opening Times
Regular
| Monday | Noon - 1.00 am |
| Tuesday | Noon - 1.00 am |
| Wednesday | Noon - 1.00 am |
| Thursday | Noon - 1.00 am |
| Friday | Noon - 1.00 am |
| Saturday | Noon - 1.00 am |
| Sunday | Noon - 11.30 pm |
Meal Times
Mon - Thu 5pm - 9.30pm
Fri & Sat noon - 10pm
Sun noon - 9pm
Operator
Laine Pub Company
About the Pub
It was formerly the Half Moon. Then it re-opened 2001 as 'The Quays'. It was bought by the group behind Prince Albert NW1, Three Compasses N8 and Adam & Eve NW7 and the name changed to Edward Lear who was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, born just around the corner in 1812. In Dec 2017, owner the Distinct Group was acquired by Laine's. As a result Laine's beers can now be found.
There were 4 handpumps providing three real ales and a cider. But post lockdowns the manager has said that there is no intetion to resume sales of cask beer. "It's the old "we have to pour it away" argument, and he wasn't interested in arguments about choice or about promoting the product. It's "the demographic", apparently..."
BUT then in July 2022 - from our reporter, "I popped in for a drink last night - and there was cask back on. Some Landlord - not earth-shattering, but OK. I asked the barman when it came back on but answer came there none..."
Their website says they are open daily from noon until late.
Historic Interest
Grade II listing:- c1860. Brick with render and painted stone dressings. Stone dressings. Slate roof with ridge and end stacks. Three storeys; three-window range. Tripartite sashes with elaborate surrounds and alternate triangular and segmental ediments. Arcaded ground floor with ironwork above recessed entrance. Second floor has tripartite sash flanked by 2/2 sashes under segmental heads. INTERIOR: open plan with cast-iron columns with Corinthian capitals. Elaborately carved bar fittings with much engraved glass. Room to rear with recessed niche and stage.
Regular ales
This pub serves 1 regular beer.
- Timothy Taylor Landlord
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Historic Pub Interior
Regionally Historic Pub Interior
AccessAble
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Garden
Front terrace.
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Dog Friendly
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Function Room
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Traditional Pub Games
Board Games.
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Live Music
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Newspapers
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Sports TV
View on Larger Map
Owl & Hitchhiker
471 Holloway Road
Holloway
N7 6LE
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Closest Station (1400m)
Finsbury Park
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (500m)
Upper Holloway
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