The King's Head

115 Upper Street
London N1 1QN
+44 (0) 20 7226 0364

The King's Head serves Indian and English dishes and can cater for private parties for up to 300 people upon request. There is also a theatre located on the premises.

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4.0 out of 5.0

Based on 1 review

  • Neighbourhood: Islington
  • Type: Pubs
  • Keywords: food, vegetarian dishes, english, private parties: up to 300 guests, live music, performances, pub, theatre, plays
  • Nearest Transport: Essex Road (0.3 mi), Angel (0.43 mi), Highbury and Islington (0.53 mi)
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3 out of 5.0

Amy B.

149 reviews

Tippster '08

Cosy boozer with quirky plays

4.0 out of 5.0

March 04, 2008

I’ve only been to the King’s Head Theatre to see plays but I don’t think that’s their main attraction as it’s always busy when I’m there or walk by. And for some reason I’ve only been on really cold days so they always have a fire going in the fireplace which adds a nice bit of warmth to the place.

The playhouse is in the back of the pub and seats around 100 maybe? It’s small and intimate and there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Tickets are around £17 and they always have something seemingly good playing but like I said, I’ve only been twice yet both times were good. The first one was a comedy with the voice of Homer Simpson and we all found it hilarious; I was crying I was laughing so hard. The other one was completely opposite and was religious in nature, very serious, sad and dark but still decent. I wouldn’t say the plays are out of this world, but for £17 and for a great seat in the house where you can drink and watch, it’s pretty good.

The pub also has rock bands play so if a play isn’t for you, go to drink and listen to some tunes for a relaxed and unpretentious evening with other 30+ people.

Keywords: plays, theatre, pub, performances, live music

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