Historic pubs · London
The Old Queens Head
In or near City of London.
The Old Queens Head in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Essex Road · 0.5 km
About
The Old Queens Head 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 Old Queens Head is a pub located in Islington, London, with a postcode of N1. Established in 1830, it is recognised as a Grade II listed building. The pub retains historical significance and offers a traditional atmosphere typical of London establishments. Visitors can expect a range of drinks and a casual dining experience in a characterful setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5373, -0.1004
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 2SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Phone
- 02073549993
- Established
- 1830
- Nearest railway station
- Essex Road — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.theoldqueenshead.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7754896 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Old Queens Head (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- fsq: 4ac518c6f964a52034a520e3 (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Queens Head?
- The Old Queens Head is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 2SZ), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is The Old Queens Head?
- The Old Queens Head in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Queens Head?
- The nearest railway station is Essex Road, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode N1 2SZ.
- When was The Old Queens Head built?
- Built or established in 1830.
- Who owns The Old Queens Head?
- The Old Queens Head is owned by |designation1 = Grade II.
- How do I get to The Old Queens Head?
- The nearest railway station is Essex Road, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 2SZ.