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About The Auld Shillelagh
On Stoke Newington Church St in London, The Auld Shillelagh is an Irish pub at number 105 that hosts themed live music nights, with Irish folk music playing in the room. The bar runs long and narrow, and guests can sit or stand. Guinness is on tap and can be ordered with blackcurrant, and the team serves drinks at table. A back garden with an awning sits at the rear of the pub, and dogs are welcome. The pub is open daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention perfectly poured Guinness, back patio garden, Irish folk music and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention perfectly poured Guinness, back patio garden, Irish folk music and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Guinness is what reviewers praise most, describing it as well kept, quickly poured and settled perfectly by efficient bar staff, with one reviewer ordering it with blackcurrant. Close behind is the atmosphere, called authentic, warm and friendly, with plenty of seating and a vibe that works whether sitting or standing, cosy in winter and phenomenal in summer. The back patio and garden draw praise, and one reviewer notes the pub is dog friendly. Staff are described as lovely, welcoming and fast even when the pub is super busy. The criticisms are small and specific. One reviewer found the wine lacked a fresh taste, another found only Guinness and Peroni on tap that night, and a third wished the new awning could open on one side because the garden had little shade on a sunny day. One reviewer recalls a mid-week afternoon with pints settling on the bar, Irish folk music playing and the bartender serving at the table.
Customer Review Summary
Guinness is what reviewers praise most, describing it as well kept, quickly poured and settled perfectly by efficient bar staff, with one reviewer ordering it with blackcurrant. Close behind is the atmosphere, called authentic, warm and friendly, with plenty of seating and a vibe that works whether sitting or standing, cosy in winter and phenomenal in summer. The back patio and garden draw praise, and one reviewer notes the pub is dog friendly. Staff are described as lovely, welcoming and fast even when the pub is super busy. The criticisms are small and specific. One reviewer found the wine lacked a fresh taste, another found only Guinness and Peroni on tap that night, and a third wished the new awning could open on one side because the garden had little shade on a sunny day. One reviewer recalls a mid-week afternoon with pints settling on the bar, Irish folk music playing and the bartender serving at the table.
Featured reviews
- Jazz Wood
“Great. Lovely bar. Nice staff. Dog friendly. Nice garden, they have an awning now too, it was a warm sunny day when we went and there wasn't much shade, but I presume the awning is for rain. Maybe if they opened the awning on one side so people could choose to sit in the shade or sun, but they'd have to move it with the sun.”
- George YS
“Might be the best pub I’ve been to in London. Probably also the best Guinness in London. Go figure…”
- tuana yilmaz
“The best pub to go to and I had the best Guinness with blackcurrant and it was great and i recommend this place to everyone in Hackney”
- Steven Pembroke
“Amazing Irish pub with a real authentic vibe. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and the staff make you feel welcome right away. Great selection of drinks especially the Guinness which is poured perfectly. Music and energy are always on point. Definitely a place I would come back to”
- Tony Lynch
“A true Irish pub. Mid week around 3.30. Pints of guiness settling awaiting customers, contemptory irish folk playing. Bar lady a lovely Dubling girl. Served at table. Pure bliss”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Themed live music nights and chilled Guinness on tap draw the crowds to this lively Irish boozer.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near The Auld Shillelagh
- The Rose & Crown4.49060.2 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, comfortable rooms, rooftop
- The Londesborough4.57390.3 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, wedding receptions, roast pork belly
- The Army & Navy4.64730.7 mi
large beer garden, pub carpet, £5.50 Guinness
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Auld Shillelagh | 4.81,373 | — | perfectly poured Guinness, back patio garden, Irish folk music |
| The Rose & CrownWheelchair accessible | 4.4906 | 0.2 mi | sunday roast, comfortable rooms, rooftop |
| The LondesboroughWheelchair accessible | 4.5739 | 0.3 mi | sunday roast, wedding receptions, roast pork belly |
| The Army & Navy | 4.6473 | 0.7 mi | large beer garden, pub carpet, £5.50 Guinness |
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