The Duchess of Kent
This homely pub is a treat come rain or shine, with its cosy dining room serving quality traditional pub food all day every day. Sip on a glass of wine whilst laying down words in a game of scrabble, or settle down for a Sunday Lunch whilst mulling over a defensive backgammon move.
The food is exceptional as described by one food critic from the Standard who thought her starter was “a heavenly branch of vine tomatoes, so beautifully roasted to a sticky toffee-sweetness, that even the stalks were a treat to crunch”. In addition to this, the expansive list of quality real ales and modern wines make this pub in N7 Alf’s favourite stop-off before a game at the Emirates!
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistA stone’s throw from Highbury Corner, The Duchess of Kent is Islington’s best kept secret  – step away from the madding North London crowds and sip on a pint of Doombar or a glass of rosé and relax!
Travel Information
Highbury & Islington (about 6 min walk)
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (about 11 min walk)
Caledonian Road (about 12 min walk)
Getting to The Duchess of Kent by public transport
In Islington, London, The Duchess of Kent is about 6 minutes' walk from Highbury & Islington (Tube and train) and about 11 minutes from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury (train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Duchess of Kent by car
For sat nav, use the postcode N7 8PR.
The Duchess of Kent is in the London Borough of Islington. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to The Duchess of Kent by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.6 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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