Pub in London N1
Hemingford Arms
158 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1DFClosest station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, about 4 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 847 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Hemingford Arms
Creatively-decorated pub whose red-and-grey walls are covered with posters and quirky knick-knacks.
Built in 1855, and rebuilt in the early 20th century, this former Friary Meux house was originally four rooms, now merged into one, but with a number of drinking areas. Listed carved mahogany back cabinet embellished with carved lionheads, and incorporating old style bar cash office, few of which survive. Walls adorned with old theatre posters, enamel advertising plates and pictures. One of the earliest gas pressure gauges still in existence is here. Ceiling festooned with anything you can think of, musical instruments, tricycles, old lamps, - you name it, it's there. There are 5 handpumps at front with 4 currently in use. The 2 at the rear seem to be essentially for decoration.
Function room upstairs currently used at times as a restaurant. Occasional live music. Has been a runner up Islington in bloom competition - when you see the outside you will know why. The Hemingford Gunner is a generic 3.9% Greene King house beer.
In Nov 2021 we were informed by a customer that there was no longer a discount for CAMRA members. This has been confirmed by the management (Aug 2023).
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Pavement table seating
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- 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
- 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
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7607 3303
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 847 ratings
5 out of 5Memet Ali Alaboraon Google, September 2024
We had a great time hosting our event in the upstairs room. The staff were super helpful, and the venue was beautiful. This pub was already a favourite for many of us, and now it feels even more special.
5 out of 5Adam Browneon Google, September 2024
Smashing pub, lovely staff and food. Half decent Guinness too! I'd recommend this place for football or a nice pint, good vibes all round. Lovely outside area too if the sun is shining 🌟
5 out of 5Sultan Cavuson Google, June 2024
I found the place while we were waiting for Tamil Prince, and I must say I was pretty impressed. I tried wonton and dim sum, which was so lovely and juicy. I wish I stayed here to eat my food. I'm definitely going to come here again for green curry. The vibe was so cool, and whatever I had, I quite liked it.
5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, April 2024
🚇 Caledonian Road 🍺 £5.70 Amstel One Of Islington’s Finest. The Hemingford Arms is located in the quiet backstreets of Barnsbury close to The Hammerton Brewery. The nearest Tube is Caledonian Road, it’s a ten minute walk to get here. The Hemmy, as it’s affectionately known was built in 1855 and later rebuilt in the early 20th century. This pub is instantly recognisable due to the mass of ivy and foliage that cover the exterior of the building. This pub originally had four rooms which have now been merged into one large bar. The decor here is traditional with an oldschool pub feel. At…
5 out of 5Peter Claydonon Google, July 2024
A spectacular pub. It's covered in vegetation and flowers on the outside and has a wonderful variety of ornamentation in the walls, selves and hanging on the ceiling inside. It also has a good selection of drinks.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.