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Island Queen (Castle (Mitchells & Butlers) )
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Explorer |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Acer (hopped with Sorachi Ace) |  | 1 |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Top of the Hops 2014 | | 1 |
| Lancaster - Blueberry Ale | | 1 |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
15 Oct 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Second of our pubs today and we were waiting outside for a few minutes for the chef to open up. Impressive unspoilt interior and glazing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | Better than expected for a first pull. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Hope to see this on again today |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried |
31 Jan 2016 (Jack William)
Sunday mid afternoon - full up with late diners so we sat outside. First new pub for me for over a month I think - must try harder.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | 5.00 | | Great flavour from this APA. |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Acer (hopped with Sorachi Ace) | 3.80 | | Pleasant enough - had a smooth almost soapy taste initially. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Mar 2014 (Baymart)
When I got there I was met with a reasonable busy pub but no sooner had I ordered a drink the bar became full of knowledgeable people who had turned up for one of their ever so popular quiz nights. Apparently the adverts in Time Out our working wonders. At only £2 per person, the money generated from accompanying meals and bar takings must be quite considerable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Top of the Hops 2014 | 4.50 | | Good Golden Ale, but not quite good enough for a second. |
27 Feb 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Nice pub, very busy this evening – we did not get beyond the nearest point of the bar counter to the entrance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster - Blueberry Ale | 4.30 | | Subtle this is not. Strongly fruity – but after the initial shock it grew on me. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Comfortably busy in the early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | | A bit disappointing; over-chilled and a bit thin-tasting. Perfumed hop taste and a dry, spiciness just about showing through. Can be much better than this. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Island Queen
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Islington, Central London, N1 8HD.
A very pleasant Grade II listed pub, tucked away in Noel Road, a side street, near to the Regent’s Canal. The pub is divided into three spaces arranged around a central bar. Built in 1851, it retains some fine late-Victorian features including nice glasswork and mirrors, woodwork and a high Lincrusta ceiling. There are a few pavement tables at the front. Refurbished in 2023.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: N1 8HD