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The Owl & Hitchhiker

An 1860 Victorian pub named after Edward Lear and Douglas Adams

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About The Owl & Hitchhiker

A listed Victorian interior — cast-iron Corinthian columns, a carved bar — with cask ale, arcade machines and live music on Sundays.

This Holloway Road pub, a listed building of architectural interest, keeps a carved Victorian bar fitting with cast-iron Corinthian columns. It takes its name from the poet Edward Lear, born nearby, and the writer Douglas Adams. It combines cask ale and craft beer on tap with arcade machines, pool tables, quiz nights and live music on Sundays.

On tap

Cask ale and craft beer on tap.

Food

Pub food available at lunch and in the evening.

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