Pub in Highbury
Bank of Friendship
226 Blackstock Road, Highbury, N5 1EAClosest station: Arsenal, about 11 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 774 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Bank of Friendship
Relaxed gathering place featuring a wood-clad interior with plush chairs plus a heated beer garden.
Traditional, comfortable pub on Highbury Hill, close to former Arsenal Stadium. Sizeable outside, paved garden seating area to rear. A proper locals' pub. Like being in someone's living room, with the TV for sports in the saloon bar, low background music in the public bar. Quiet corners where you can gather to chat, and a blazing fire in winter. No food served. They operate a strict over 21s policy.
Described by one of our contributors as "a gem of a pub to be savoured. Not many like this left." Recently extended their range of cask ales, to include a monthly guest. Seriously busy when Arsenal at home. An open mic night takes place every Thursday night from 8:30pm-11pm, and they have just launched summer Sundays live sessions featuring unplugged blues, jazz & folk musicians live in the pub every Sunday from 5-8pm.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Games
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Disabled Access
- Good for Groups
- Separate Bar
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7354 2744
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 774 ratings
5 out of 5Anna Joiceyon Google, June 2024
The bank of friendship is an amazing pub! Cozy inside and buzzing in the large outside smoking area. They take cash and card, bartenders are always friendly and also have yard sale pizza! This pub is a go to for me and my friends after getting off work, definitely recommend !
4 out of 5Ash Parikhon Google, July 2024
Great pub with surprising pub garden. Plenty of space and nice atmosphere. Stayed for a few beers with friends, will be returning again soon!
5 out of 5henry sampsonon Google, July 2024
The Bank of Friendship is a fantastic pub! But they don’t allow dogs! It offers an excellent outdoor area, which is the place to be on a sunny day. The bartenders are always friendly. Plus, they serve Yard Sale pizza!
5 out of 5CBon Google, October 2024
Absolutely love this local. Great selection of beer at much more reasonable prices. Staff very friendly and overall great atmosphere
4 out of 5Hafdis Arnardottiron Google, September 2024
Nice pub. Great beer garden, nice staff. Food wise, good pizza but only pizza and quite pricy and complicated to order as it's brought in from elsewhere and you have to create an account.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.