Pub in London N1
Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury Street, London, N1 1ERClosest station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, about 12 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,018 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Drapers Arms
Green-hued gastropub with high ceilings, chandeliers and checkerboard floor in upstairs dining room.
Period pub re-opened in 2001 after being closed for over 3 years and reverting to its original name. Built by the Drapers Livery Company it probably originally had three bars. It has been opened up around a central bar and three fireplaces, and has a light and airy feel. It has a mixture of pub furniture, dining tables and settees. Apparently, Islington Labour Party was founded here in an upstairs room, so now you know who to blame! The pub closed again in 2008 but reopened bought by Ben Maschler (son of restaurant critic, Fay Maschler), who has expressed a firm commitment to keeping the Drapers very much as a pub for locals, as well as one offering good food and wines. Certainly, the comprehensive refurbishment has been sensitively handled and the pub and upstairs dining room look all but the same as before. The intention is to continue with a policy of regular guest beers and there are three real ales on at present. Per their website, their dining room is available for private hire for parties of up to 50 people.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Up to 50 people
- Disabled Access
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit 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
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- 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 7619 0348
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 1,018 ratings
5 out of 5Emma Maddenon Google, July 2024
I recently celebrated my 40th birthday here. The food was great, the vibe relaxed and the service was exceptional! I highly recommend using their private dining room if you have an event / celebration. The process of booking was really straight forward with lots of food options to choose from. My flowers were beautifully arranged and and the timing of the courses was perfect. We were looked after by Louis during the evening and he was a total super star and made sure everything went smoothly! Thanks so much for making it such a great night!
4 out of 5Peter Le Richeon Google, September 2024
📍The Drapers Arms 🌍 Islington 🏛 Classy looking pale blue frontage, carefully distressed and minimalist indoors. The bright green bar is a bit of an anomaly. 🍺Interesting selection of lesser known beers. Also wine on taps though. There's a blackboard listing a selection of cocktails at around £10-£14. 🙋♂️ I like the Drapers, it's definitely clutter free which is sometimes a good way to calm a busy mind. A little more decoration wouldn't hurt as the place is very pale blue inside too. Otherwise I guess it lets the conversation, food and drink do the talking. There appeared to be one…
4 out of 5Paul Quella (PQ5876)on Google, August 2024
A nice place in Islington for Sunday Roast. The food was very good, but like everything in London will run you $80 a person for a complete meal, Starter, drinks dessert etc.. Service was ok, no smiles and we were forgotten a few times. The place is very well designed and quaint.
4 out of 5Jeff Londonon Google, October 2024
Only had a couple of beers with a work associate, but will certainly be returning to enjoy what is a lovely space, good range of ales, and an impressive kitchen/menu. But what I really love is a place that relies on that natural vibrancy created by people. No 'background' music, just a beautiful place for people to spend time.
4 out of 5Oli Won Google, January 2024
Really good roast, split the lamb & chicken between 6 people and was definitely enough food! Lamb was really tender and tasted great, the chicken was a bit dry, which was a shame. Potatoes were perfect, always key to a good roast. Good service and atmosphere, would recommend although make sure you order your Yorkshires separately!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.