The Kings Head in London: photos, reviews

About

The King's Head, dating back to 1851 and refreshingly remodeled in the 1930s, offers a charming atmosphere for anyone seeking a cozy, casual night out in Finsbury Park. Known for its quaint decor and old-fashioned warmth, this pub is a favorite among Arsenal fans eager to catch football games on TV. Karaoke nights add an extra dose of fun to any gathering. With hearty servings of Irish classics and tempting charcuterie boards, paired with a selection of well-loved keg beers, it's an excellent spot for an affordable meal or drinks with friends. Patrons rave about the legendary landlady who ensures every visit is memorable. Regulars particularly appreciate the reasonable prices, especially when compared to other pubs in the area.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Services

Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food

Payment

Payment by credit card, Cash payment, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Finsbury Park Station (Stop R)

Bus stop 531 m walk

Finsbury Park Interchange (Stop AP)

Bus stop 511 m walk

Brownswood Road / Finsbury Park Road (Stop EA)

Bus stop 62 m walk

Riversdale Road (Stop EK)

Bus stop 416 m walk

4.3

based on 211 review

Google

4.3/5 211 review

barry G

A traditional pub, with a legendary landlady. Reasonable prices , clean.

London Pub Map

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

🚇 Finsbury Park 🍺 £5.00 Estrella The King’s Head is located near the top end of Blackstock Road in Finsbury Park, North London. The nearest Tube is Finsbury Park. The King’s Head was built in 1851 and remodelled at some point in the 1930s. It has been a favourite among Arsenal fans since Arsenal Stadium opened in 1913. This is a traditionally decorated one-bar pub that has proper old-school charm about it. The servery is situated on the right-hand side and features ornate mouldings above the back bar. The decor consists of white walls with burgundy-painted woodwork, blue patterned banquettes with matching chairs, a dartboard, a fireplace, and a proper pub carpet. Around the walls are a few TVs, some retro Coke and Pepsi signs, brass-framed mirrors, and lots of Arsenal memorabilia. There are also a couple of fruit machines and a jukebox if you want to put some tunes on. At the rear of the pub is a tiny decked beer garden, along with some benches at the front. The beer lineup consists of a selection of well-known keg favourites. I decided on an Estrella — my pint was great, the price was reasonable at a fiver. This pub doesn’t serve food, but while we were there, some locals turned up with a huge pot of stew as it was St. Patrick’s Day. We arrived around 1 p.m. on an overcast Monday lunchtime in March. We were visiting as part of a St. Patrick’s Day crawl around Hackney, Highbury, and Holloway. The pub was quiet, with just one other local in attendance. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed. My brother and I enjoyed our pints and chatted about this lovely pub. I’ve visited this pub many times over the past 30 years, predominantly on my way to see The Arsenal. It’s much the same now as it was when I first came here—hardly changed at all. It’s great to see a pub like this endure and stay true to its roots. Long live The King’s Head. 📅 17th March 2025 More London pub info on socials @londonpubmap 🍻

Matt Staunton

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great for before and after an Arsenal game