Pub in Highbury
Woodbine
215 Blackstock Road, Highbury, N5 2LLClosest station: Arsenal, about 11 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 420 ratings
Details last checked January 2025. Things may have changed since.
About Woodbine
Traditional pub with reclaimed wood board walls, for local ales, Thai food and big screen sports.
Re-opened in 2007 and it has turned into a venue which is lovely, warm and cosy inside with plenty of artwork decorating the walls. Good range of beers, which has been recently extended - beers from local breweries are now a regular feature. On Tuesday evenings there is a very popular pub quiz which puts seating at a premium. A big screen on match days when it can get busy (note the pub opens at 11am on weekend match days). Very good jukebox. Frequented mainly by younger locals. Thai food is served with a Saturday menu starting with brunch at noon and later items such as burgers, hot dogs and lite biotes; roasts on Sunday (noon to 7pm) but we do not know the full hours of service. Regular beer festivals.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Vinyl music, Sunday accoustic
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Until 7pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Serves LocAle
- Events: Tue quiz
- Beer Festivals
- Disabled Access: Not toliets
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Good for Children
- Menu for Children
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in January 2025. 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 7354 1061
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 420 ratings
5 out of 5Amy Trangon Google, November 2024
Incredible experience for both the Sunday roast and the atmosphere of an Irish pub (particularly for an Australian!). Owner and regulars are amazing! We happened to catch the Irish band as well - highly recommend!
5 out of 5Rose Murphyon Google, September 2024
The best pub in north London! The best atmosphere and cosy vibes and the Thai food is to die for! This is my favourite pub by far… if you’re looking to catch up with friends or have a romantic drink this is your place to go. Or even for a cheeky pub quiz!
5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, February 2023
A super pub,the Woodbine, perhaps celebrating the cigarette or maybe the flower. Lots of beers on offer including Proper Job and Landlord from the cask. A very "woody"pub very relaxed and welcoming. A good experience, can't think of anything I would want different here. I thought they did pub jousting but it turned out to be a staff member using a pole to adjust the pavement awning. Pub jousting, what could possibly go wrong?
5 out of 5Tori McCreadyon Google, November 2024
The best local pub with the nicest Thai food in London! Ellie always makes the time there worthwhile with her jokes and the best pint of Guinness!
5 out of 5Kieron Sullivan (Keen DNB)on Google, September 2024
A fantastic pub in the heart of North London, if you are an Arsenal fan and aren't going to the game, this is the next best place to be. Great vibe, excellent drinks choices and outstanding food topped off with bubbly staff. Highly recommended.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in January 2025. See the latest on Google Maps.