Pub in London N1

Rosemary Branch

2 Shepperton Road, London, N1 3DT
Closest station: Essex Road, about 13 min walk

4.5out of 5 on Google, from 933 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Rosemary Branch, London N1

About Rosemary Branch

Friendly gastropub with interesting art and eccentric decor, plus a studio theatre upstairs.

Single bar corner Victorian pub with traditional decor and long settles. Upstairs theatre and a rear lounge. On the edge of Islington common, on the course of an ancient footpath to London. A public house has stood in this area since 1594. in 1783 the old tavern became a white lead works powered by two windmills and the pub was rebuilt on the parish boundary. The tea gardens behind had a one acre pond supplied by the New River. They once housed according to the weekly times 5 Feb 1854, 'The most colossal ballroom in the Kingdom'. Known as Islington Vauxhall in 1836, the garden was used for pony racing, an equestrian circus, tight rope displays and balloon ascents. The pub hosts a small studio theatre seating 65. Buses short walk to New North Rd.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music: Weekends including piano every Sunday lunchtime
  • Family Friendly
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Real Cider: 26/06/23 - Three ciders all on handpump and: all from different locations: Seacider (Sussex), Sandford's Orchard (Devon), Oliver's (Herefordshire).
  • Serves LocAle
  • Function Room
  • Events: In-house theatre, pub quiz
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:00 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Remarkable Pubs
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 7704 2730

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.5out of 5 on Google, from 933 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Alexis Hoskinsonon Google, August 2024

    It's a dog friendly pub. The atmosphere is always friendly even if you don't have a dog with you. This is a card only establishment. They can take cash, but can't give change. This is pretty common in a lot of pubs and clubs now days. They have a dining section around back and seats outside for the smoker. I would guess it can fit around 100 people comfortably. Good place for a company event.

  • 5 out of 5Abbie Davidon Google, March 2024

    A cosy pub with a lovely fire and an amazing comfort food! One of the best vegan roasts I've ever had. Potatoes were crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, the gravy was delicious, and everything had tonnes of flavour. Will 100% be coming back for more! Shout out to the chef for such a good dish. When it's not a Sunday Roast, the selection of vegan food is still outstanding and you get delicious proper pub grub that isn't just a salad. Plus, the staff are really friendly and funny too! 10/10

  • 5 out of 5Alexander Kempon Google, May 2024

    Had one of the best Sunday Roasts today at the Rosemary Branch. Will be back.

  • 5 out of 5Shunon Google, March 2023

    I had an amazing dinner at this place today. I started with Cheese Cauliflower and then Beef Sunday Roast for main. Cheese and cauliflower is a simple combination, but actually they go very well with each other. Since I ordered wine, cheese never goes wrong, it was a right choice. And then, the roast arrived. It was superb! Every item(potatoes, carrots, red cabbage, kale, parsnip and Yorkshire pudding), needless to say beef, was properly cooked so that each tasted best. And the gravy was also so excellent that I ordered sourdough bread too so I can enjoy some left on the plate! Lastly, the…

  • 5 out of 5Paul MacCarthyon Google, June 2024

    What a cracker of a pub, rotating list of great beers and a cool little renegade theatre upstairs. Closed off road outside, and 1 min from the Regents Canal,perfect for when we get that rare blast of sunshine🌞

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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