The Horatia

Good selection of beers, but interior is quite old fashioned especially ceiling. Friendly staff and looks family friendly. Fresh air without smell of old beer.

Nice pub, typical English. Really closed to Holloway Station. They have also different activities there. You can watch the favorite game, as they have tv as well.

In this busy world very rare you meet a person at work who will stop and take time with you! The bar manager here makes you feel like you are home from home. He even said i could come in with my laptop and work from there during the day !! Pull up a stool have a chat and a drink- even if you like a specific drink they don’t stock hell try and get it for you. And also the staff I have met are super cool, chatty and helpful. Drop in here and have a look at the extensive and super clean bar!!!good choice of beers and sprits. Plenty of seating and fair prices.

Called in for a pre gig pint, stayed for two...it was looking a little shabby - big rips in the leather sofa - and that's what cost it a star...but I'd happily drink there with the lads - food looked good but we didn't eat there for reasons that were not related

A light and airy Holloway Road pub with a laid-back studenty feel. Plenty of board games to while away a lazy afternoon (perhaps before a dinner reservation somewhere else: though I gather the food is good, with plenty of vegetarian/vegan options i haven't tried it, yet). No outside seating or shelter for smokers.

Lovely pub in Holloway, great selection of drinks, love the new food pop up and quirky events taking place there.

Great football pub (home fans only) - excellent beer and food. Many screens make good World Cup viewing

🚇Highbury & Islington
🍺 £5.80 Romola Birra Di Roma
❤️ One of N7’s finest.
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The Horatia is located at the bottom end of Holloway Road and is just a five minute stroll from Highbury & Islington station.
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Formerly The Lord Nelson, The Horatia was built around 1860 and has seen its fair share of changes over the years. Holloway Road pubs were not always as welcoming as they are today, in 2010 this pub got its ducks in a row and has never looked back.
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This is a spacious pub which still feels cosy and intimate. The decor here is traditional with a rustic edge. There are plenty places to sit, at the rear of the pub are chesterfields to lounge in, there are big and small tables to match your group size. Dotted around the pub are plenty of screens showing live sport, at the rear are a couple of Fussball tables and even an old school Nintendo if you fancy a game of street fighter.
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The beer choice is excellent and has a mix of well known stalwarts plus diverse craft options for the inquisitive drinker, Hammerton and Magic Rock breweries are represented here. After an excellent consultation with The Guv’nor, I decided on a Romola Birra Di Roma which is a beer I’ve never come across before, Is was a very nice pint and average priced. The food here is East Asian inspired with Bao Buns, Gyoza and noodles.
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I visited late afternoon on a Friday and the pub was quiet ahead of the evening’s trade. I had a good old chin-wag with the Guv’nor about the beer line up and the pub in general, what top top fella who is passionate about his pub. The Horatia has plenty to keep you entertained, there are quizzes and live music nights throughout the month. The pub gets packed to the rafters when The Arsenal are playing at home.
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This is a pub I have visited many times on match days and I never saw the wood for the trees. Now I’ve visited @thehoratia on a regular day, I have to say I’m super impressed. This is a versatile boozer with so many strings to it’s bow, I will definitely be returning to this first class public house.
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ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 11/11/22