Canonbury Tavern is a spacious traditional pub at 21 Canonbury Place in north London, with a main bar, a dining room and a large beer garden. Its history reaches back to the early 18th century, and George Orwell, who lived nearby, is associated with the garden. Settle in by the fireplace for a pint, or head outside for a drink and food from the seafood shack. The menu includes pub classics such as fish and chips, alongside Sunday roasts. It can get busy, especially around the bar.
A pub with a long history
Canonbury Tavern dates to the early 1700s. The building was demolished and rebuilt on the same site in 1846. After a fire in the early 20th century, its top floor was removed and not replaced.
George Orwell lived nearby and is associated with the tavern’s garden. He is said to have written part of Nineteen Eighty-Four there in the 1940s. The pub also has historical photographs and prints connected to Orwell.
Inside and out
The pub has three main areas: an L-shaped bar around the serving counter, a dining room and a large garden at the rear. A fireplace sits beside the bar, and the interior has wooden floors, brightly coloured walls and traditional seating.
The menu centres on British pub food, with fish and chips and Sunday roasts among the choices. A seafood shack in the garden serves food there, and an outdoor bar lets you order drinks without heading inside. The garden is a popular place to settle in when the weather is fine.
Preguntas frecuentes
Does Canonbury Tavern serve Sunday roasts?
Yes. Sunday roasts are on the menu, including roast beef and roast chicken.
Does Canonbury Tavern have a beer garden?
Yes. There is a large garden at the rear, with an outdoor bar and a seafood shack.
Can you book Canonbury Tavern for a private event?
Yes. The pub has private event spaces and accepts reservations.
