In short: The Pocket is a pub in N1 2AS, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 266 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.
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About The Pocket
The Pocket is a pub on Canonbury Lane in Islington serving a range of cask ales, craft beers and ciders. Bar snacks include sausage rolls and pork pies. The interior has a classic pub character, often with vinyl jazz or piano music, and it holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.
The venue suits groups and is noted for reasonable drink prices for the area, with attentive staff and clean facilities.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
What's nearby
- Monte's Delicatessen next door
- A View Islington next door
- Hope & Anchor next door
- Budgens of Islington next door
- William Tyndale Primary School next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this pub offers an excellent and varied selection of well-kept cask ales, craft beers, and ciders, along with tasty bar snacks like sausage rolls and pork pies. They also highlight the cozy, classic pub atmosphere, often enhanced by vinyl jazz music or a piano player, and appreciate the friendly, attentive staff. Visitors mention the reasonable prices for drinks, especially for the area, and the clean restrooms.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (266 reviews)
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- N1 2AS
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Pocket?
The Pocket is open Mon–Thu 12pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–12am; Sun 12pm–10:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Pocket any good?
The Pocket is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 266 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Is The Pocket good for children?
Google does not list The Pocket as good for children.
Can you book a table at The Pocket?
The Pocket does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only.