King of Denmark
Being careful not to take our spell checker's suggestion we'd have to say our favourite King of Denmark was Cnut the Great, or Canute if we stick to safer ground. The 1000-year-old would probably be feeling a bit long in the tooth if he was to visit this pub, which is now aiming to bring in a younger crowd since the owners of Upper Street's Slim Jims took control. As you'd expect from their involvement the jukebox won't disappoint, with a selection of rock classics and plenty more contemporary choices. There's also a piano next to the jukebox, which may or may not offer cheapskates a musical alternative. The main room of the corner-plot pub, which wraps around the bar in an arc, is not heavy on decorative touches but the space works well. An abundance of windows does rather restrict their ability to hang anything on the walls anyway. A smaller side room offers the cosiest spot, especially the two armchairs in front of the fire. Early signs are promising so we hope it can draw enough crowds to become a success.
location: | Islington |
address: | 7/9 Cloudsley Road
N1 0EJ |
phone: | 020 7812 1364 |
clientele: | younger locals |
directions:
From Angel station, cross Upper Street and head down Liverpool Road. Take the third left, Ritchie Street, then turn right into Cloudesley Road. The King of Denmark is seconds away on the left hand side.
nearest stations:
Angel (420m) - zone 1
King's Cross Thameslink (880m)
Caledonian Road and Barnsbury (970m)
Essex Road (1Km) - zone 2
King's Cross St. Pancras (1.1Km) - zone 1
reviewed: 03/11/2009 (squirrel)
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