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Owl & Hitchhiker
(formerly Edward Lear, Quays, Half Moon)
471 Holloway Road
Holloway
LONDON
N7 6LE
Social Links
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Opening Times
| Monday | Midday - 1.00 am |
| Tuesday | Midday - 1.00 am |
| Wednesday | Midday - 1.00 am |
| Thursday | Midday - 1.00 am |
| Friday | Midday - 2.00 am |
| Saturday | Midday - 2.00 am |
| Sunday | Midday - 11.30 pm |
Meal Times
12 - 10
Owner
Laine Pub Company
About the Pub
Following its acquisition by Laine's (and then their acquisition) the pub closed briefly and has re-opened as Owl & Hitchhiker. The second part of the latest name comes from the fact that author Douglas Adams lived nearby. The first is in recognition of Edward Lear, see below. A mixture of science (!) and nonsense. There is also a very large tree internal to the pub!
It was formerly the Half Moon. 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. In Dec 2017, owner the Distinct Group was acquired by Laine's. As a result Laine's beers can now be found.
The pub has very impressive interior. There are 4 handpumps providing three real ales and a cider. It was briefly named the Edward Lear who was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, born just around the corner in 1812.
Internal decoration might best be summarised as eclectic.
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 cask ales
This pub serves 1 regular beer.
- Laine --varies--
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 2 changing beers.
Eg Signature, One Mile End.
Source: Local
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Seacider.
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Cask Marque Accredited
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Heritage Pub
Regionally Important Historic Interior
AccessAble
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub 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
LONDON
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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