The Duchess of Kent

The Duchess of Kent is situated on a corner at the end of a Victorian terrace on the border between Lower Holloway and Barnsbury in Islington. The nearest Tube is Highbury & Islington, it’s a five minute walk to get here.

The pub was built in 1843 and is Grade II listed. The pub is named after H.R.H. Victoria Mary Louisa, Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria’s mother.

This is a good size pub that is set out in an ‘L’ shape and has a modern contemporary feel. The servery is clad in solid wood panels and is illuminated by classy pendants. The front area of the pub has an eclectic mix of comfy seating and a roaring fireplace, at rear is an area set aside for dining. The walls are painted bold colours and are adorned with a collection of pop art prints. Around the front of the pub are several benches and parasols for the warmer months.

This Young’s pub serves up a decent selection of beers which included two cask ales. I decided on a pint of Pravha, my pint was excellent, price point was average. There is a classic pub grub menu available with Roasts available on a Sunday, Fish & Chips costs £18.

We arrived just after 11am on a Saturday morning in December. We were the first punters in so we could have a good mooch around the pub. Luton were playing Chelsea on the lunchtime kickoff, so we decided to watch a bit of that while we enjoyed our pints. The service was great, we were served by the Guv’nor who was welcoming and friendly.

The pub shows live Premier League on TNT and Sky. If you fancy testing your grey matter, there is a Pub Quiz on a Thursday.

Post by ikancupang | Aug 21, 2025