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Union Tavern, London

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Cask Ale
Operator: Independent
52 Lloyd Baker Street, Clerkenwell, London, WC1X 9AA (View on Google Map)
  • Historic Interior

The pub retains its two room layout, built in Victorian times, with some remains of the original drinking lobby and a former office behind the bar. The many engraved mirrors, bare wood floors and furniture complement the dark wood bar counter, and original fireplaces are retained. The imaginative food menu is displayed on chalk boards, with the left side room serving as a restaurant. The opening hours given are for the bar.

A large retractable TV screen is available for sports events. At the rear, a staircase leads up to a functions room equipped with its own bar, available for hire. In 2013, following the closure of the nearby Pakenham, the number of handpumps doubled to four and the range improved. Post-covid we seem to be down to 2 cask beers, although a picture on their website shows all 4 in use, they have had Redemption, usually they always have something local.

A recent visitor (May 2022) reports as follows - "Happy hour at this pub Monday afternoon. Not sure of exact times, but paid only £3 odd for a pint of Redemption at around 5pm"

Historic Interest

Local Listing:- Dual granite frontage, King's Cross Road and Lloyd Baker Street. King's Cross Road: Three stallrisers, five pilasters, two clear glass arched windows, two timber panelled/glass (one glass/one blank) double doors (both closed)

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
Last surveyed
11/09/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Union Public House Ltd 
Pub ID
NLD/6337
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Victorian / Edwardian pub still retaining much of its original fittings including a large former publican's office. The inner lobby has a ‘Union Tavern’ mosaic floor. Two floor to ceiling partitions remain with a number of decorative glass panels including some deep cut mirrored panels. The original island bar counter remains and the back fitting (painted brown) has many engraved mirrors. A Victorian water tap remains on the counter, sadly, lacking its handle. Now very much a gastro-pub the left hand side is for dining and has a food counter at the rear. Some original windows and door panels are now in frames on the wall. Good Lincrusta ceiling on right hand side.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

This beer is served regularly at Union Tavern, London.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rebellion - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Rebellion - IPA
Rebellion - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
Rebellion - IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rebellion - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Union Tavern, London.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Brunch also served weekly 10am to noon
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
when dining
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes
63
Nearby Station (950m)
London Kings Cross
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (850m)
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