Pub in London N1
Compton Arms
4 Compton Avenue, London, N1 2XDClosest station: Highbury & Islington, about 6 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 672 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Compton Arms
Local backstreet pub showing big-screen sport, both inside and outside in its covered courtyard.
Under new ownership and now reopened and given a lick of paint and new wood floor amongst other details but with the layout unchanged. Three to four ales, though how 'regular' they'll be remains to be seen. Now owned by Nick Stephens (Locals Club Ltd) of the Gun in Well Street, Homerton. Belly is the new Kitchen at the Compton Arms after the FourLegs residency came to a close (see their website). Table bookings are only take for food.
Small, attractive, cottage style building, in a narrow side street opposite some 1920s post modernist flats. Inside the compact dimensions and wooden beams heighten the country pub atmosphere. The main part of the pub is a narrow bare-boarded area, with bottle glass-panelled windows to the street. To the rear of the bar is a smaller dining area; there is also a lower lounge area that leads to a pleasant patio courtyard. Pub can get crowded before kick-off when Arsenal play at home. Handy for concerts at the nearby Union Chapel.
The Islington Architects Darts team used to meet in the Compton Arms between 1982 and 2022. http://wombat.keeper.co.uk/virtualdarts.html
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Weekends
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
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 8473
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 672 ratings
5 out of 5Christian Lawrenceon Google, September 2024
Lovely neighborhood pub. Really enjoyed their house lager. Had a very nice and relaxing atmosphere when we came on a Sunday afternoon.
4 out of 5Laura Tranon Google, June 2024
Perfect courtyard for summer! Dinner for 4 people and we ordered one of each plate almost and the two guys were still a bit hungry. Everything was delicious, if only the portion of the mains was a bit bigger. The smoked ricotta and honey was our favourite.
5 out of 5Dhruv Majumdaron Google, August 2024
Nice little place, great beer on tap, always busy. They do some nice Italian food as well
5 out of 5Sunny Glasson Google, August 2024
Did not eat but a sweet pub in the back streets of Islington / Canonbury. Nice selection of drinks although not a full selection due to size of the bar. Cute outside space and lovely artwork. Great little pub suited to locals in the neighbourhood and those wanting to avoid the busy bars of upper street / Essex road
5 out of 5Alex Aidanon Google, May 2024
Tucked away neighbourhood iykyn vibes. Bar staff are lovely, helpful. Try the Bloody Mary. Great selection of beers, wine and cocktails. Atmosphere is quiet enough for a chat but still lively. Thought to find a table but that’s part of the charm.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.