Pub in London EC1
Dame Alice Owen
292 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PAClosest station: Angel, about 8 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 239 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Dame Alice Owen
A Pub has stood on this land since 1809, Originally built as the New Red Lion it was rebuilt in 1924. This pub traded as the Bull, Queen Boadicea, The Boadicea and The Blacksmith and the Toffeemaker. Dame Alice Owen was born 1547 the daughter of an Islington innkeeper. Married three times, first to a Master Brewer, then a Mercer and lastly a Judge, She survived them all and as a rich widow was in the position to help her the most in need of Islington. She established ten almshouses for poor widows and a free school which is still going strong to this day.
Five hand pumps - 4 cask ales and a cider. Regular beer is Watney's Pale Ale.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Quiet
- Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Real Cider
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Separate Bar
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Stanley Pubs
- Phone
- 020 7833 2160
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 239 ratings
4 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, September 2024
A community heart of a pub, confident & purposeful in its contribution to society. A vast corner plot on an open, village centre like square. Ample outside seating under the trees on quiet residential streets. The grand open drinking hall features great glass windows that brighten the inside with natural light. Original pattern papered ceiling dress beautiful, original half tiled walls over a clay tiled floor. Plenty of scattered tables & chairs surround a large, long bar, with mirrored back. It's a clear, uncluttered social meeting place with a good selection of draught & the best service…
5 out of 5Emily Campbellon Google, September 2024
We held our civil partnership party at the Dame Alice Owen and the staff were fantastic from beginning to end. Really thoughtful and attentive on the night, and good at answering all our questions in advance. Our friends and family loved the space, food and drink! We were really lucky with the weather but sure it would be great for weddings, parties and celebrations in all seasons.
4 out of 5dave peltonon Google, October 2024
Lovely pub, serving Watneys beer and a few other decent real beers as well. Very popular in the warm weather, especially with the local students. The food is good too.
5 out of 5David Simkinson Google, December 2022
A truly lovely pub in Clerkenwell, just south of Islington. Very close to City, University of London, so lots of students and academics. A friendly clientele and great bar staff. Good chat with Charlie, the Manager, who explained the history of the pub’s name since new ownership (just before the first COVID lockdown). Very good selection of cask and keg beers. The choice of pizzas on the board was very tempting and they smelt even better. Beautiful tiled exterior. The outdoor space at the front is large, and set back from the main road. Even busy on a chilly December evening. I’m…
2 out of 5Samon Google, August 2024
Great pizza! however the staff seem to be indulged in themselves!.. Headphones on… sitting on stools and a lot of drinking behind the bar.!!.. hence customers ignored. Manager seems nice and tries to rectify mistakes. The bar staff seem to be letting the establishment down.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.