The Old Queens Head is a historic Grade II listed pub at 44 Essex Road in Islington. Period details give the building a distinctive sense of character, while the accessible ground floor pub and separate upstairs space support everything from quiet afternoon drinks to busy evenings, private parties and live events.
Food centres on Hot Saint Pizza, whose New York style pizzas combine crisp bases, airy crusts and fresh toppings. Meat, vegetarian and vegan combinations provide plenty of variety, making pizza an easy choice for sharing with drinks or ordering as a complete meal before the night’s entertainment begins.
Sunday brings a more traditional pub experience through generous roast dinners and familiar accompaniments. Bar snacks and satisfying comfort food keep the kitchen useful across different occasions, from a casual catch up to a longer weekend meal with friends.
The bar serves beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, then the atmosphere becomes livelier through DJs, dancing, gigs, karaoke, quizzes and selected sports screenings. Late opening and bookable event areas have made The Old Queens Head both a neighbourhood pub and a long established part of Islington nightlife.
Address: 44 Essex Road, Islington, London N1 8LN, United Kingdom
Most loved here
Based on diner reviews and ratings
- Sunday Roasts DRY AGED BEEF £22
- Sunday Roasts MUSHROOM WELLINGTON (V / PB) £18.50
- Sunday Roasts STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V) £7.50
- Burgers CHEESEBURGER £8
- Sunday Roasts ROAST LAMB £22
The Old Queens Head Menu
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Sunday Roasts
DRY AGED BEEF Loved
Roast potatoes, glazed carrots, parsnips, curly kale, yorkshire pudding, gravy
ROAST LAMB Loved
Roast potatoes, glazed carrots, parsnips, curly kale, yorkshire pudding, gravy
ROAST CHICKEN
Roast potatoes, glazed carrots, parsnips, curly kale, yorkshire pudding, gravy
MUSHROOM WELLINGTON (V / PB) Loved
Roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, vegan cheese, curly kale, yorkshire pudding, vegetable gravy
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE (V)
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V) Loved
DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE (PB)
Burgers
CHEESEBURGER Loved
Aged beef patty, American cheese, ketchup, mustard, and pickles
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
THE 'VEGAN ' CHEESEBURGER
STEVE MARTIN AKA 'THE JERK '
THE YEAR OF THE VEGAN
KEVIN BACON
VEGGIE BURGER
Fries & Sides
FRENCH FRIES
TRIPLE COOKED FRIES
CHEESE FRIES
SPICY MAYO CHEESE FRIES
CHICKEN GRAVY CHEESE FRIES
TRUFFLE CHEESE FRIES
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
TATER TOTS
PADRON PEPPERS
PIGS IN BLANKETS
Jalapeno Coleslaw
Dessert
APPLE CRUMBLE
HALLE BERRY CHEESECAKE
VAN WINKLE SPRINKLE VANILLA ICE CREAM
CREME BRULEE
Cocktails
ESPRESSO MARTINI
NAUGHTY NICE
THE RUDOLPH
LYCHEE MARTINI
ZOMBIE
STRAWBERRY BRAMBLE
NEGRONI
BURNT PEAR OLD FASHIONED
RHUBARB SOUR
TOMMY'S MARGARITA
PEACH BELLINI
Fingerfood
BUFFALO HOT WINGS
GERMAN SAUSAGE BOARD
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Against typical prices in London
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £7.50
- Cheeseburger Typical in London: £14.75 £8.00
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