location:
address:
81 Holloway Road, N7 8LT
phone:
0871 984 2939*
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nearest stations:
Highbury and Islington 

(250m) - zone 2
Drayton Park 
(560m)
Caledonian Road and Barnsbury 
(720m)
Holloway Road 
(730m) - zone 2
Caledonian Road 
(870m) - zone 2
bus routes:
43, 271 ![]()
how to find it:
Exit tube and turn left on to Holloway Road. The pub is a few minutes walk away, on your left hand side.
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The Bailey seems to have so much going for it, attracting a good mix of clientele and occupying a spot nor far from the tube, but it has never quite ticked all the boxes for us. One of the constant problems we find is that getting a pint can take an eternity -- even in quieter moments. It did, though, on our last visit provide enough time to spot that plastic glasses were being used and to allow a quick exit. It seems to attract the most trade either for a pre or post-match pint for Gooners, or for any Arsenal game on TV, but at other times there is a good chance of grabbing a table. There is a giant screen at the back and five small TVs in the main room, so it's easy to find a pretty good spot. It also serves Thai food and Sunday roasts.

