The Cuckoo N1

Obviously the building has been a pub forever, but it must have been gutted and refurbished in recent years to produce the modern interior. The barman was very friendly and efficient and they have a good selection of beers. It's clearly popular with locals. They specialise in pizzas, which are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and Saturday lunchtime.

Absolutely lovely place to go for a cocktail. Michael who is the manager is amazing and his colleague Gio. Michael makes the best cocktails in town. His Daquari is sublime. The Cuckoo has a Mediterranean feel about it with fresh flowers artfully placed in delightful vases on tables inside and outside seating area at this venue in the heart of Barnsbury. The road next to The Cuckoo is no through traffic and a delightful sun trap also so great for topping up your tan as well as sipping thr best cocktails in town. Highly recommended also for hiring out for wedding receptions, birthday parties and even has rooms you can stay the night in on the first floor. Well behaved doggies welcomed and well looked after. Michael's staff who help him to run the venue are fab and so friendly. We learn a lot about foreign countries to visit from knowledgeable staff who travel and are happy to recommend places to visit and so nice to be made so welcome and what a fantastic time we have whenever we pop into The Cuckoo.

Fantastic and unusual wine selection, great food, and fresh beer. Highlights include South African white wines and the cheese plate with cashews and pistachios. New post-COVID ownership by two very friendly and well-travelled South Africans. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood.

We decided to pop along to The Cuckoo for our first post lockdown outing & were lucky to get a table.

The new South African landlords were lovely & there is a South African themed menu which I look forward to trying at some point.

Can't wait to see you all again :D

Great local pub, friendly service and good beer selection.

The new managers have turned a run down pub into a beautiful and well managed bar/restaurant! There is a fantastic selection of wines that pair beautifully with the cheese/meat platters. Would definitely recommend!

A fantastic bar with an incredible selection of gins and wines. The pizza was clearly hand stretched and the South African twist on the Biltong pizza was delicious! The artwork inside is very impressive and well thought out. This will definitely become my new local!

AMAZING vibe LOVELY staff, such a great local pub 10/10 ❤️