Pub in Upper Holloway
Oak & Pastor
86 Junction Road, Upper Holloway, N19 5QZClosest station: Archway, about 7 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 696 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Oak & Pastor
Renovated pub with reclaimed church furniture and contemporary touches, live comedy and global food.
25/07/23 - report of no cask beer - anyone know different? On Tuesday night's visit they had two cask handpumps on the bar both had "just run out" that day and barmaid said they had more on order (expected delivery the next day). So hopefully a one-off.
The origins of this building can be traced back to the 19th century; the first record being a public house in 1889 when it was christened the Junction Arms. During the Second World War this building was damaged by the bombing, however only suffered minor damage to the exterior structure. In 1964 the Junction Arms became the Drum and Monkey, the tenant instigated the story behind this unusual name, at the time owning an ornament depicting a drum and monkey (odd!!). Now a warm and friendly pub with a varied food offering (see their website for menus), nice gardens, open fireplace in winter and lots of reclaimed church furniture. Comedy nights
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 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 8616 0943
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 696 ratings
4 out of 5Ateh Marlineon Google, September 2024
Visited with colleagues for a nice time. It is easy to locate, few minutes walk from Archway station, cozy place, very accommodating. Food portions were large and taste good, they got fun employees. Atmosphere was cool, if looking for a place to whine down and just chill, this is it. Overall, we had a good time! Nice pub.
5 out of 5michael michaelmon Google, October 2024
Great Sunday roast Been here several times with my family and always get a friendly welcome. Great food and my kids say it's there favourite place to go for a Sunday roast. I highly recommend this pub for the food and the Guinness is great too.
5 out of 5Luccie Chapmanon Google, August 2024
I’m so fussy with my roasts but this was so tasty. Amazing quality, portion and enough gravy! Potato’s could have been crispy but that’s my only fault.
5 out of 5Loo Rooon Google, August 2024
Went here for a meal and a few drinks for my birthday. The food was real good, we are already planning on going back for a Sunday roast very soon. We sat outside in the rear garden, which is a very nice seating area, with music and the sun was shining which makes everything better. Would definitely recommend a visit.
5 out of 5Ryan Sevilleon Google, October 2023
Fantastic pub lovely staff the landlady is excellent with kids. Absolute pleasure every time we go there cannot fault the oak at all The food is delicious and they serve the best pint of Guinness in Islington hands down 🍀
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.