Historic pubs · London
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury
In or near City of London.
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury in England London, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Highbury & Islington · 0.1 km
About
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury is a historic pub in England London, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Place summary
The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar is a pub located in Canonbury, London N1. This venue features a capacity of 54 and serves as both a drinking establishment and a performance space. The pub is situated in an unparished area of Islington, making it a unique spot for locals and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5460, -0.1019
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 2UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Highbury & Islington — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5712940 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hen and Chickens Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury?
- The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 2UP), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury?
- The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury?
- The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode N1 2UP.
- Who owns The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury?
- The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury is owned by |capacity = 54.
- How do I get to The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, Canonbury?
- The nearest railway station is Highbury & Islington, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 2UP.