The Grand Union  

 
 
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153 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1RA
 
 
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OPENING TIMES
Mon to Wed 5pm-12midnight, Thu 5pm-1am, Fri 5pm-3.30am, Sun 12noon-12midnight
 

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The Grand UnionThere are several pubs dotted around town all called The Grand Union - and all of them owned by the same group, Canyon Entertainment Ltd. - set up by Adam Marshall and Adam Saword. Their six London sites are: Camden, Brixton, Twickenham, Islington, Kentish Town and Kennington. Each serves up a reliable formula of burgers and salads, beers and cocktails, in a comfy sofa-surrounded setting. The original Grand Union at 102-104 Camden Road backs onto the Grand Union Canal - hence the name, adopted by the other bars.

 

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Angel Tube Station
 
10 minutes walk
 
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Canonbury Overground Station
 
14 minutes walk
 
 
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Elia Mews Car Park
 
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16 minutes walk
 
 
 
 

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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 21 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
335-337 Old Street, EC1V | 26 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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44 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Grand Union
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153 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | Same location as The Grand Union
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London > Nightlife > Bars
176 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Grand Union
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Almeida Theatre
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Islington Assembly Hall
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Grand Union
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14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from The Grand Union
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Shopping > Cleaning and Repairs
2 Haven Mews, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
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149 Upper Street, N1 | Same location as The Grand Union
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287 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 1 minute from The Grand Union
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London > Leisure >
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Arthouse, 1 York Way, N1C | 17 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Grand Union
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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