Meet in the middle
Pubs between Hackney and Kentish Town
Hackney (area) and Kentish Town (station, Camden) are 5.9 km apart in a straight line. The point halfway between them is in London N1 (Islington, Angel, Hoxton, King's Cross), and we list 20 pubs within 1 km of it.
Halfway is measured in a straight line here, not by journey time. Check the trip works for both of you. On the map you can filter by dog friendly, beer garden, live music and more, and share the result.
The 20 pubs halfway, closest first

1. Alwyne Castle
120 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 6 min walk4.1 on Google (1,829)
- Sofas
- Quiz night
- Live music

2. Brewhouse & Kitchen Highbury
280 m from the midpoint, in London N5
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 2 min walk4.3 on Google (2,158)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Real cider

3. Canonbury Tavern
320 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 8 min walk4.0 on Google (1,830)
- Quiz night
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

4. Hen & Chickens
330 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 2 min walk4.4 on Google (655)
- Board games
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

5. Famous Cock Tavern
410 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 1 min walk4.2 on Google (1,726)
- Quiz night
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- No photo
6. White Swan
420 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 1 min walk3.7 on Google (2,196)
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV
- Quiet pub

7. Snooty Fox
500 m from the midpoint, in Canonbury
Closest station: Canonbury, about 1 min walk4.3 on Google (675)
- Sofas
- Quiz night
- Live music

8. Marquess Tavern
520 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Essex Road, about 5 min walk4.2 on Google (417)
- Open fire
- Sofas
- Quiz night

9. Compton Arms
520 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 6 min walk4.4 on Google (672)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

10. Smokehouse
570 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Essex Road, about 6 min walk4.2 on Google (1,248)
- Open fire
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

11. Hope & Anchor
610 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 6 min walk4.3 on Google (875)
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

12. Lamb
640 m from the midpoint, in Holloway
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 7 min walk4.4 on Google (734)
- Quiz night
- Live music
- Dog friendly

13. Highbury Barn
660 m from the midpoint, in London N5
Closest station: Drayton Park, about 9 min walk4.1 on Google (998)
- Quiz night
- Live music
- Dog friendly

14. Myddleton Arms
700 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Essex Road, about 1 min walk4.4 on Google (524)
- Quiz night
- Live music
- Dog friendly

15. Duchess of Kent
760 m from the midpoint, in Holloway
Closest station: Highbury & Islington, about 7 min walk4.3 on Google (829)
- Quiz night
- Board games
- Dog friendly

16. Horatia
770 m from the midpoint, in Holloway
Closest station: Drayton Park, about 7 min walk4.2 on Google (653)
- Quiz night
- Board games
- Dog friendly
- No photo
17. Vineyard
780 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Essex Road, about 9 min walk4.1 on Google (1,782)
- Sofas
- Board games
- Dog friendly

18. Cellar Taps
890 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Canonbury, about 8 min walk4.5 on Google (761)
- Sofas
- Quiz night
- Live music

19. Lady Mildmay
990 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Canonbury, about 10 min walk4.4 on Google (581)
- Sofas
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly

20. Alpaca
1.0 km from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Essex Road, about 5 min walk4.5 on Google (1,125)
- Open fire
- Live music
- Dog friendly
Our list comes from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide (collected in October 2024), so it is not every pub in the area. Ratings and photos are Google’s (October 2024 to January 2025) and are shown only where we are sure the Google listing is the same pub. Pubs change: check with the pub before you travel.
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- Hackney (area)Pubs in Hackney
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