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Bank of Friendship
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The Bank of Friendship is a first-class neighborhood pub in Highbury, London, offering quality drinks products and an inviting environment. With the emphasis on quality, simplicity and authenticity, visitors can enjoy craft beer, real ales, whiskey & gin selections & sky/BT sports in the all weather beer garden! Live music, 4 HD screens, and an overflowing beer garden also abound. Strictly over 21s only. Enjoy N5's long loved pub - The Bank of Friendship!
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224-226 Blackstock Road, Highbury
London
N5 1EA
To reach the pub and beer garden located on Blackstock Road in London via public transportation, one can take the Picadilly or Victoria line to Finsbury Park Station and then transfer to Bus 4 towards Archway or Bus 19 towards Battersea Bridge. The closest bus stop is at the intersection of Blackstock Road and Ambler Road.
For those arriving by car, parking is available on many of the side streets surrounding Blackstock Road, but it should be noted that parking restrictions apply throughout most of the day.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 4pm - 12am |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 12am |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 4pm - 12am |
| Friday | 4pm - 1am |
| Saturday | 12pm - 1am |
| Sunday | 12pm - 12am |
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Bank of Friendship on Blackstock Road is a hidden gem in the heart of Highbury. This neighborhood pub offers a fresh take on traditional pub values, with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, and authenticity. The carefully maintained and characterful drinking environment makes it a charming and familiar hideout for locals and visitors alike.
The selection of quality drinks products is impressive, with craft beer, real ales, whiskey & gin selections available to suit all tastes. The friendly staff provides unintrusive personal service, making you feel right at home. You can catch up with friends over good music or watch your favorite sports on one of the four HD screens.
What sets Bank of Friendship apart from other pubs in the area is its big beer garden - the only one on Blackstock Road! It's perfect for enjoying a drink in the sunshine or under the stars. In winter, you can warm up by one of two open fires inside.
Bank of Friendship is strictly over 21s and dog-free zone, but that doesn't stop it from being a popular spot for locals to unwind after work or catch up with friends over the weekend. If you're looking for a cozy pub with great drinks and friendly service in N5, Bank of Friendship should be at the top of your list!