The Albion
ADDRESS
10 Thornhill Road, Islington, London N1 1HW
RESERVATIONS
020 7607 7450
OPENING TIMES
Mon to Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10.30pm | Summer: BBQ 12noon-6pm, Garden closes 10pm
PRICES
Breakfast: Eggs Benedict £6, Full English £9.50
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Renowned for its delicious whole roast suckling pig and delightful rear bear garden, The Albion has become something of an Islington institution. Located on a small road in the heart of residential Barnsbury, this warm and appealing gastropub has been blessed with an impressively faithful Georgian restoration which showcases the place's rickety floors, nostalgic wood-panelled walls and appealing mixture of varied chairs and tables. While The Albion is a previous winner of The Observer's gong for 'Best Sunday Lunch', the food splits opinion with some lauding its hearty nature and others flagging up small portions, smaller flavours and hefty costs. Food may be at the forefront of The Albion's present day ethos, but you don't have to eat to enjoy your time in what is a truly wonderful setting. The French windows in the restaurant area open onto over 450 square metres of wisteria-filled English country garden - one of the best beer gardens in the area - while the interior is quite something. It's also in a miraculously quiet spot, so if you catch it when it's not too busy, this is one of the most pleasant places in the area for a summer drink.The Albion images
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Opening and closing times for The Albion
Monday:
11.00
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23.00
Tuesday:
11.00
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23.00
Wednesday:
11.00
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23.00
Thursday:
11.00
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23.00
Friday:
11.00
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23.00
Saturday:
11.00
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23.00
Sunday:
12.00
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22.30
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Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 7 minutes from The Albion
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 81% off from £101
53 Upper Street, N10UY | 7 minutes from The Albion
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ...More
Jurys Inn Islington Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 69% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 12 minutes from The Albion
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. It’s ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 69% off from £99
60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 12 minutes from The Albion
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. It’s ...More
Holiday Inn London Kings Cross - Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 22 minutes from The Albion
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double/Twin Rooms: 73% off from £97
1 Kings Cross Road, WC1X | 22 minutes from The Albion
Halfway between the City and the west End, the Bloomsbury area is an oasis of calm in the very heart of the capital. It's a lovely ...More
S&M Cafe
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
4-6 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 minutes from The Albion
1950s style sausage and mash café-come-restaurant. If you know what you want from a meal and what you want is good old, British sausages and mash ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
4-6 Essex Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 10 minutes from The Albion
1950s style sausage and mash café-come-restaurant. If you know what you want from a meal and what you want is good old, British sausages and mash ...More
Rotunda Bar and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Kings Place, 90 York way, , London, King's Cross, London N1 | 15 minutes from The Albion
This canal side bar and restaurant is a pleasant place to stop off if you're wondering around the Kings Place development. Not exactly on the beaten ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Kings Place, 90 York way, , London, King's Cross, London N1 | 15 minutes from The Albion
This canal side bar and restaurant is a pleasant place to stop off if you're wondering around the Kings Place development. Not exactly on the beaten ...More
St Pancras Grand - Searcys 1847, St Pancras International
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Upper Concourse Euston Road, London, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 22 minutes from The Albion
Opposite the champagne bar on the upper concourse of St Pancras International train station is the Grand Restaurant and Oyster Bar, stylishly modelled by Martin Brudnizki, ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Upper Concourse Euston Road, London, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 22 minutes from The Albion
Opposite the champagne bar on the upper concourse of St Pancras International train station is the Grand Restaurant and Oyster Bar, stylishly modelled by Martin Brudnizki, ...More
The Drapers Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Albion
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Albion
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
Viet Garden
London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
207 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Albion
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London > Restaurants > South East Asian restaurants
207 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Albion
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Monsters Vs Aliens
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
Fun-loving California girl Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite covered in extra-terrestrial goo and mysteriously grows in size until she stands an impressive 49 feet ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
Fun-loving California girl Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite covered in extra-terrestrial goo and mysteriously grows in size until she stands an impressive 49 feet ...More
The Fly
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
Gruesome horror classic in which a scientist unwittingly transforms himself into a human-fly hybrid....More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
The Screen on the Green, 83 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
Gruesome horror classic in which a scientist unwittingly transforms himself into a human-fly hybrid....More
American Pie: Reunion (Subtitled)
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Islington Vue, 36 Parkfield Street, Islington, N1 | 9 minutes from The Albion
Jim Levenstein married sweetheart Michelle but they are both suffering a bad case of parental blues now they have a young son. The Levensteins head back ...More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
Islington Vue, 36 Parkfield Street, Islington, N1 | 9 minutes from The Albion
Jim Levenstein married sweetheart Michelle but they are both suffering a bad case of parental blues now they have a young son. The Levensteins head back ...More
The King's Head
London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
115 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
London's original pub theatre is located in the back room at the The King's Head. It was founded in 1970 by the pub's owner, Dan Crawford, ...More
The Screen on the Green
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
One of the most striking cinema facades in the city (especially at night when it's all illuminated in startling red and white), the dinky Screen on ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
83 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
One of the most striking cinema facades in the city (especially at night when it's all illuminated in startling red and white), the dinky Screen on ...More
The Little Angel Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
14 Dagmar Passage, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
The Little Angel Theatre was founded by John Wright in 1961 in a derelict temperance hall in Islington. Every type of puppet is used, and themes, ...More
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The Little Angel Theatre
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ...More
London > Attractions > Activities for Kids
14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
This innovative children's theatre provides a showcase for the art of puppetry. Founded by master puppeteer John Wilkes in the early 1960s, this small, unusual theatre ...More
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 | 12 minutes from The Albion
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
39a Canonbury Square, London, N1 | 12 minutes from The Albion
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core of ...More
London Canal Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, London, King's Cross, London N1 | 14 minutes from The Albion
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, London, King's Cross, London N1 | 14 minutes from The Albion
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...More
Aria
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
This design-orientated lifestyle store offers a wide range to choose from. From fashion, to homeware, to cosmetics, it's all here at Aria. Pick up a pastel-coloured ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Barnsbury Hall, Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Albion
This design-orientated lifestyle store offers a wide range to choose from. From fashion, to homeware, to cosmetics, it's all here at Aria. Pick up a pastel-coloured ...More
Twentytwentyone
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
This interior designer's delight opened in 1996, specialising in items that add a touch of city living chic to the home. Vintage and contemporary furniture and ...More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
274 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
This interior designer's delight opened in 1996, specialising in items that add a touch of city living chic to the home. Vintage and contemporary furniture and ...More
The Make Lounge
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Albion
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
49-51 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Albion
The Make Lounge runs craft workshops where you can learn how to sew, decorate, stick and cook in a relaxed and friendly setting. With 'make do ...More
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 25 minutes from The Albion
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, London, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 25 minutes from The Albion
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
The Place
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 28 minutes from The Albion
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 28 minutes from The Albion
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
My Chocolate Workshops
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, London, Holborn, London EC1N | 31 minutes from The Albion
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, London, Holborn, London EC1N | 31 minutes from The Albion
Immerse yourself in a world of chocolate with this mouth-watering workshop. You will discover how chocolate is processed from bean to bar. Sample a variety of ...More
Circus Space
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 34 minutes from The Albion
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
London > Leisure > Unique Experiences
Coronet Street, London, Hoxton, London N1 | 34 minutes from The Albion
Circus Space is the UK's premier Circus school, providing a BA Hons degree in Circus Arts, support for professional performers and a range of recreational ...More
Caroline Pick Yoga
London > Leisure > Fitness
131 Brecknock Road, London, N19 | 34 minutes from The Albion
Yoga from within from one of the UK's foremost practitioners. Caroline Pick uses yoga to exercise the body as an extension of the mind, and her ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
131 Brecknock Road, London, N19 | 34 minutes from The Albion
Yoga from within from one of the UK's foremost practitioners. Caroline Pick uses yoga to exercise the body as an extension of the mind, and her ...More
The Drapers Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
44 Barnsbury Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 2 minutes from The Albion
Ben Maschler (son of Evening Standard food critic Fay) and Nick Gibson have taken over The Drapers Arms in Islington and improved on what was already ...More
The Barnsbury Freehouse and Dining Room
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Albion
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
209-211 Liverpool Road, London, Islington, London N1 | 3 minutes from The Albion
Islington gastropub on Liverpool Road, where chef John O’Riordan (ex head chef of critically acclaimed Samphire) heads up the kitchen. Informal dining in a relaxed ...More
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Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, London, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Albion
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ...More
Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, London, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Albion
A teeny, tiny and wonderful puppet theatre located in a hidden side road backing onto a green church yard ideal for spontaneous picnics with goodies from ...More
Union Chapel
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 10 minutes from The Albion
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London > Business > Venue Hire
The Vestry, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London, N1 | 10 minutes from The Albion
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