Meet in the middle
Pubs between Hackney and Soho
Hackney (area) and Soho (area, Westminster) are 6.5 km apart in a straight line. The point halfway between them is in London N1 (Islington, Angel, Hoxton, King's Cross), and we list 47 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 24 pubs closest to the midpoint

1. Britannia
170 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 9 min walk4.5 on Google (278)
- Quiz night
- Live music
- Darts

2. Eagle
200 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.5 on Google (2,190)
- Quiz night
- Board games
- Dog friendly
- No photo
3. William IV
210 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 11 min walk4.3 on Google (263)
- Open fire
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- No photo
4. Wenlock Arms
280 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 14 min walk4.6 on Google (719)
- Live music
- Darts
- Dog friendly

5. Old Fountain
440 m from the midpoint, in Finsbury
Closest station: Old Street, about 3 min walk4.5 on Google (503)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

6. Three Crowns
480 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 3 min walk4.2 on Google (1,008)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

7. Narrowboat
490 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Angel, about 12 min walk4.1 on Google (2,017)
- Sofas
- Quiz night
- Dog friendly

8. Old Ivy House
490 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 11 min walk4.3 on Google (501)
- Board games
- Darts
- Dog friendly

9. Masque Haunt
490 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 4 min walk3.9 on Google (2,379)
- Quiet pub
- Cask Marque
- Family friendly
- No photo
10. Whitecross Tap
540 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.5 on Google (468)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Sports TV

11. Island Queen
540 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Angel, about 11 min walk4.3 on Google (1,225)
- Quiz night
- Pool table
- Dog friendly

12. Plaquemine Lock
590 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Angel, about 7 min walk4.4 on Google (993)
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

13. Duke of Cambridge
640 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Angel, about 11 min walk4.3 on Google (987)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Cask Marque

14. Tamil Crown
650 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Angel, about 5 min walk4.5 on Google (485)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Food

15. Prince Arthur
670 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 4 min walk4.4 on Google (496)
- Open fire
- Live music
- Dog friendly

16. Earl Of Essex
680 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Angel, about 10 min walk4.4 on Google (1,416)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Real cider

17. Angel
680 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 2 min walk4.4 on Google (1,125)
- Pool table
- Dog friendly
- Sports TV
- No photo
18. Artillery Arms
680 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Old Street, about 6 min walk- Open fire
- Board games
- Dog friendly

19. Dame Alice Owen
710 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Angel, about 8 min walk4.6 on Google (239)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Quiet pub
- No photo
20. Two Brewers
720 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 8 min walk4.2 on Google (595)
- Darts
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating

21. Sutton Arms
730 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 7 min walk4.4 on Google (470)
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Real cider

22. George & Vulture
750 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Old Street, about 8 min walk4.3 on Google (1,152)
- Open fire
- Sofas
- Quiz night

23. Slaughtered Lamb
760 m from the midpoint, in London EC1
Closest station: Barbican, about 7 min walk4.3 on Google (1,269)
- Sofas
- Live music
- Outdoor seating

24. Hanbury
800 m from the midpoint, in London N1
Closest station: Essex Road, about 10 min walk4.4 on Google (458)
- Quiz night
- 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
- Soho (area, Westminster)Pubs in London W1
