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Hemingford Arms (Metropolitan Pub Co. (Greene King))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N1 |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Hemingford Arms Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | | 2 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bold as Brass |  | 1 |
| Sharp's - Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Beer Factory - Captain's Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
01 Dec 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and teeming in this trendy but cosy dimly lit back street locals pub. I was the youngest person here by far with mostly uni age folk enjoying the calm peaceful atmosphere this pub imbues.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Hemingford Arms Best Bitter | 3.90 | | A dry malty salty concoction with hints of apricot made this indeterminable from any similar GK offerings I recognised! |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
24 Jan 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Thronged in here in the early evening. Dave and I bag what must be the last two seats. Greene King house beer also available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | | Fresh and fruity. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
26 Sep 2015 (Jack William)
Mid Saturday afternoon - not busy - swift visit en route to the Hammerton Brewery just round the corner. I will be back just to consider the eclectic collection of ceiling mounted artefacts in more detail.
5th beer called Hemingford Gunner at 3.9% - presumably a re-badge of something to appeal to the local Arsenal fans.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bold as Brass | 4.20 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Original | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| London Beer Factory - Captain's Brew | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Jan 2015 (Stephen Harris)
There is a proper, old-fashioned, early Friday evening crush here when I visit. Clearly a popular pub. Greene King house beer also sold, although the pub hides its GK association quite well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | Malty. Sweeter than I remember – although perhaps it’s just sweet in comparison with the two beers I have just drunk at the nearby Hamerton Brewery taproom. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2014 (HSB)
11:20 First stop on a pub tour to decided on the worthiness of pubs to be included in CAMRA's Heritage pub site. One other customer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Unusual pump clip with a crest on the top. |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Hemingford Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Barnsbury, Central London, N1 1DF.
Corner pub in Hemingford Road, covered in ivy. Formerly four separate rooms now knocked into one, although all four old entrance doors are still intact. The island bar has a superb central bar back which still has an old cash office within it. Behind this is a superb carved further bar back which houses the exit from the bar. The bar is decorated with curios and advertising artefacts. Metropolitan Pub Co. is a Greene King pub brand.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: N1 1DF