The Library

🚇 Highbury & Islington 🍺 £6.60 Camden Hells ❤️ A steady Islington boozer. . The Library is located at the top end of Upper Street not far from Highbury Corner. The nearest Tube is Highbury & Islington. . This pub was built in 1856 and started life as The Angel & Crown. From 2000 to 2009 this pub had a bit of an identity crisis and was renamed five times, Stonegate who own this pub settled on The Library, probably in homage to Arsenal’s old Highbury Stadium. . This is a compact one bar pub which has two distinct indoor areas. At the front is plenty of seating with two raised areas. As you move further through this cobalt blue panelled pub you arrive at the servery which is located back right which has additional seating in front. At the back of the bar is a false bookcase which is the door to a small courtyard beer garden. At the front of the pub are some benches if you want to soak up some rays or watch the comings and goings of busy Upper Street. . The beer choice was ok and keg only. I decided on a pint of Madri but unfortunately they had run out so I opted for a Camden Hells instead. I really enjoyed my pint even if it was a little pricey. The food menu is all about @pieminister pies, pie, mash and gravy costs £9.50 which is I thought was reasonable. . On arrival, the atmosphere was upbeat and buzzing, there were plenty of Arsenal fans in having a few liveners before the Arsenal v Wolsburg game. The service was good, the Lady on duty coped well on her own. . The @libraryislington is a steady Eddie type pub that does the basics well. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 01.05.23

I came into the pub yesterday after cycling 100miles around Norfolk. I was going to an event at Union Chapel. I was wet, hungry and stressed about my bicycle being left outside as I had forgotten my wheel lock. Kaz and Leo who were working were so so kind to me and helped look after my bike and bags during the event. Such wonderful hospitality! Thanks cool cats! Also the Pie was delicious with super dopper thick gravy!!! Thank you so much!