Highbury · Islington
Bank of Friendship
Highbury's favourite since 1881
- Address226 Blackstock Road, N5 1EA
- Phone020 7226 8711
- Websitebankoffriendship.com
- OwnershipIndependent pub
About Bank of Friendship
An independent pub with more than a century of history, a spacious garden and two fireplaces for winter.
Founded in 1881, the Bank of Friendship combines the character of a neighbourhood pub with a carefully chosen craft beer selection. It has two fireplaces for the cold months and a generous garden for summer, plus a secret speakeasy door that, by their own account, "isn't talked about".
On tap
A good selection of craft beer and quality ales, with occasional events alongside local producers.
Food
Occasional pizza collaborations; the focus here is on the drinks and the atmosphere.
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