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Earl of Essex

Pub and Beer Garden££££
Islington
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    Virgilio L.
    "Great selection of beers but burgers are overcooked and overpriced."(6 Tips)
    Katia
    "rotation + lovely beer garden at the back"(3 Tips)
    LondonByLauren
    "Great selection of craft beers with an even better atmosphere!"(9 Tips)
    Vic M.
    "Great food, vast selection of beers, little beer garden."(2 Tips)
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  • Sam M.heart icon on user image
    Sam MJanuary 26, 2014
    Close to Angel station yet far enough away from Upper Street/Essex Road to be a beery safe haven from all the wasted idiots on a weekend. Great beer, fantastic atmosphere, lovely place in general.
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    Doreen JoyOctober 26, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Magnificent beer garden when the weather is good. Probably my favourite pub in the area, with a great rotating selection of beers. Ask to try something if you're not sure.
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    Manoel AbreuAugust 1, 2017
    Absolutely fantastic and diverse craft beer range. Good tasty food, friendly and quick service, good-looking people. What's not to love about this place? :)
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    Ollie CartwrightAugust 7, 2014
    Make sure to try some of the beer they brew behind the bar. Small batches and always something different. Look for 'Earls' or ask behind the bar.
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  • Delphineheart icon on user image
    DelphineAugust 2, 2015
    Friendly vibe and huge selection of craft-beer for beer lovers. The beer garden is a real gem when there is a little bit of sun. Drink here!
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    Omer CavusogluJanuary 3, 2016
    Had a sunday roast on my 3rd visit today. Amazing roast. The staff are ever super-friendly. It is also an ale paradise --- all round goodness.
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  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex StillJanuary 31, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great beer bar, American style beer presentation with a pub atmosphere. Some of the best Fish n Chips I've had in London.
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  • Const H.heart icon on user image
    Const HtJune 5, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A large choice of beers, a sunny courtyard and really good food. Go! Try the halloumi burger or the "brisket fries"
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  • Gary S.
    Gary SimmonsMay 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food and an excellent selection of draught beersand ciders. Take on the beer board! Full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/pubs-bars/earl-of-essex-review-n1/
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  • Conrad B.heart icon on user image
    Conrad BarrettAugust 16, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the best pubs in London. Ton of craft beers and great chips
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  • Myles E.heart icon on user image
    Myles EftosMarch 27, 2018
    Great cask and tap selection. Food is standard (but tasty) English pub fair
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  • Ingrina C.heart icon on user image
    Ingrina CarsonAugust 30, 2014
    Great atmosphere, good selection of beer! Came late on a weeknight and it was pretty empty, but during popular times it's very crowded!
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  • Stephen S.heart icon on user image
    Stephen SheppardDecember 25, 2021
    Very friendly, nice outside garden, good pub food and selection of beers/ales.
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  • Katiaheart icon on user image
    KatiaFebruary 20, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Fantastic selection of craft beers on rotation + lovely beer garden at the back
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  • Peter
    PeterJuly 25, 2018
    The beer, and the beer garden are amazing.
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  • LondonByLauren
    LondonByLaurenApril 30, 2015
    Great selection of craft beers with an even better atmosphere! Stop by for a few pints after work.
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  • Pete M.heart icon on user image
    Pete MarcusOctober 30, 2016
    Lovely pub with very large beer selection, including a gluten-free pale ale.
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    dtmcoJune 12, 2016
    Great selection of beer! Not cheap but I'm yet to order a beer I don't enjoy.
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  • Iain D.
    Iain DarrochJanuary 20, 2013
    Great pub, great selection of beers. I had Ilkley, Kirkstall and Kernel.Just one of those great London pubs.
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  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinApril 27, 2015
    Great food, vast selection of beers, little beer garden. Great for birthdays!
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  • Joan C.heart icon on user image
    Joan CardonaMarch 26, 2017
    Good selection of beers, good price and an amazing beer garden!
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  • Adeline O.heart icon on user image
    Adeline OngJanuary 13, 2013
    Great selection of beers, get in early for a table if you haven't booked. Pork roast is delicious
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  • Edoardo T.heart icon on user image
    Edoardo ToscaNovember 1, 2014
    Huge selection of craft beers. If you love beers you have to go there.
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  • Paul D.
    Paul DowMarch 29, 2013
    Pretty good, massive choice of decent beer. Food is good too. Busy on a Friday night but that's to be expected.
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  • Plwm B.heart icon on user image
    Plwm BwmSeptember 16, 2016
    Lovely pub with great beer
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  • Daniela D.
    Daniela DueñasOctober 12, 2019
    the beers, because the aperol was very small and the cheese board to share anything special.
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  • Cyndie D.heart icon on user image
    Cyndie Da RochaSeptember 16, 2018
    Large selection of craft beers. Affordable. Cute little backyard.
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  • Nelson C.heart icon on user image
    Nelson CorreiaSeptember 8, 2015
    Great craft beer selection. Though it gets really crowded on weekends.
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  • Danielheart icon on user image
    DanielJuly 10, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Superb selection of beers, and a really nice but small beer garden
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  • Liam B.heart icon on user image
    Liam BeadmanApril 29, 2015
    Nice pub in a lovely residential area. Good selection of beers.
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  • Sam F.heart icon on user image
    Sam FinnemoreMay 4, 2014
    If you don't order the chilli cheese brisket, you're costing yourself and your team!
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  • Clare M.heart icon on user image
    Clare McNeillFebruary 26, 2016
    Amazing local pub. Love casual Sunday evenings there
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  • Suzanne T.heart icon on user image
    Suzanne TDecember 7, 2013
    My mate Joe rated the beefburger as one of the top 5 best burgers he's ever had.
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  • élise G.heart icon on user image
    élise GilbertDecember 10, 2014
    Large choices of beers and nice atmosphere. Simple but effective.
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  • Mona
    MonaNovember 20, 2014
    Lovely cosy pub with a variety of beers and ales :)
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  • andy r.heart icon on user image
    andy robertsNovember 24, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    wonderful selection of beers and great service
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  • Giacomo M.heart icon on user image
    Giacomo MasonSeptember 5, 2015
    Great beer selection (although overpriced) and quite nice pub grub, elaborate enough not to be boring but not pretentious
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  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BaldwinNovember 5, 2017
    Great beer selection and a nice garden
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  • Elliot W.heart icon on user image
    Elliot WehnerNovember 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Unique beer selection in friendly environs
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  • Berrak G.
    Berrak GüngörAugust 15, 2021
    We had many different pub dishes like Sunday roast and fish and chips, they were terrible…
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  • Warren B.
    Warren BrandonJuly 27, 2013
    Beer garden was nice and a great selection of beers & cider.
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  • Edgar D.
    Edgar DaveyMay 27, 2014
    Large selection of beers and ales, along with a great quality food
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  • Christopher W.heart icon on user image
    Christopher WeirNovember 6, 2015
    Great beer selection. Good pub atmosphere.
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  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardMay 22, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    Great folks, great backyard
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  • Catarina B.heart icon on user image
    Catarina BakerAugust 11, 2015
    Nice beer garden. Get there early on a I not day though!
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  • Simon H.heart icon on user image
    Simon HarveyNovember 26, 2013
    Not sure what it's like in the evening. Lunchtime service is slow. Caters for young bearded types. Decent beer and a microbrewery too.
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  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GiustiMarch 29, 2014
    Fantastic beer selection, low-key vibe.
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  • Suzanne T.heart icon on user image
    Suzanne TDecember 7, 2013
    8/10 for the mulled cider! Wish it was in bigger glasses though!
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  • Tom B.heart icon on user image
    Tom BrewerSeptember 19, 2014
    Great little beer garden. Had a really good burger
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    Swemeatballs .June 30, 2017
    Cosy pub with extensive selection of ale
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