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The Old Queens Head, London,

The Old Queens Head

4.6
4.6
369 Reviews
£25 and under
Burgers

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
We take online reservations for parties of up to 6 guests for Sunday Roasts. If you'd like to book for a group of 7+ for a roast please email bookings@theoldqueenshead.com.

Any other days feel free to walk in anytime, all our tables in the pub work on a first come first serve basis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 7354 9993
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Islington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

What 369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Queens Head offers a unique blend of traditional and modern pub vibes, perfect for a memorable Sunday roast. Visitors praise the "superb food" and "friendly staff," with a standout mention of the mushroom Wellington. The historic decor adds charm, though some reviews note inconsistent service and noise levels.

369 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, friendly, efficient, speedy service; delicious food - especially the ginger cheesecake!

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  2. Martina

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty roast and good wine, welcoming ambience and decor, nice gothic decor and cool crowd. Would definitely visit again.

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  3. Esha

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful and the food came out wonderfully fast. Everything was delicious and we were really looked after. The staff were accommodating and friendly. The food was warm and not hot but it was delicious and we imagine that at such a busy time of day it was understandable. We went at 1:30pm on a Sunday at the end of Black Friday so London was quite busy. It was a great pub in a lovely quaint area and was very accessible by tube and I would definitely recommend it to somebody. We had the vegetarian roast, chicken and beef and the cauliflower cheese and they were all very tasty.

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  4. Amy Byron

    Guadalajara

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not hot at all. Sunday roast. How hard is it to make that hot. The Yorkshire pudding was terrible. Definitely not fresh or homemade. The meat was decent.

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  5. Gordon

    London

    150 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a lovely experience. Top service, good roasts and a white chocolate and ginger cheesecake worth the visit alone. Highly recommend.

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  6. Julian

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s a shame to be honest the old queens head use to have a banging roast one of my favourite of last year. I had been here a few times and never a complaint. I’m assuming it’s a new kitchen team since my last visit as the food standard is not what it was infact it’s now rubbish. I ordered the lamb roast ; the lamb I would describe as being less than average ( I left Atleast half as it was mostly fat ) forget about the trimmings: I had two under cooked potatoes,two of each hard and cold carrots/parsnips, a spoon full of peas ( I mean no more than 10 truly ) some kale and an over cooked Yorkshire. Honestly laughable compared to my previous visits the standard has dropped and it’s such a shame. Anyway two roasts two drinks and a side of cream corn will set you back £62 which isn’t bad pricing if the roast wasn’t so s**t anyway I will say the plus is that the staff have always been super friendly I would 100% recommend going for drinks but I won’t be booking a roast here again

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was poor. The knives were so worn out that they barely could cut a potato, much less beef.

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  8. Keshia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I found the Old Queen's Head searching haunted places in London, and I'm so glad I did because it was a fantastic experience! The FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! My husband and parents got the Sunday beef roast and I got the mushroom wellington and they were to die for. The atmosphere was so cool. It felt like you were stepping back into another time with all the décor. It felt really fancy and upscale, but also comfortable and inviting. It did feel like it could get spooky in there, but we didn't run into any ghosts. I did ask the server who told me some of the experiences they had, which was fun. A pint and a story! Love it. The staff was really wonderful and helpful. They even let us stay a little late. 10 stars. I definitely recommend this for anyone visiting the area.

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  9. Louis

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Pub was recommended by the New York Times. If you want to enjoy a delicious traditional british sunday roast in a cozy and inspiring historic decor: this is the place! The staff is friendly, the food fantastic and the ambiance lovely! An experience I will remember.

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  10. Sam

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was awful. I don’t know how it got voted a good roast.

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FAQs

The Old Queens Head is rated 4.6 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Old Queens Head

44 Essex Road, London, N1 8LN

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Islington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine
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