The Alwyne Castle: Pub in Islington, London

The Alwyne Castle is a proper neighbourhood pub where people come to actually see each other. Quiz nights are part of what keeps the place ticking, it understands pubs as social anchors rather than just drink venues. You'll find it in Canonbury, the residential stretch of N1 away from the tourist circuit. This is real Islington: leafy, local, where pubs still matter. The crowd is mixed. Long-time residents, young professionals, people who chose to stay. It works because it doesn't try too hard. You go here to be part of something, not to be seen.

Upcoming at The Alwyne Castle

Nearby venues

• Alwyne Castle N1 2LY
• Hen and Chickens theatre & bar N1 2NA
• The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar N1 2NA
• Brewhouse & Kitchen (Highbury) N5 1JJ
• Canonbury Tavern London
• Estorick Collection Canonbury
• The Garage N5 1RD
• The Grace N5 1RD