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03/06/2026
🤡 Ladies and Gentlemen, our team 🤡
I’m sure you’ve gathered by now that we have a small team
…With enough personality to fill a stadium - it’s kind of our whole thing.
Modern Irish Hospitality involves taking pride in hosting and looking after everyone that comes through the door: you, you, yes you too! Not only do we take pride in it, we actively enjoy it, which creates a little hurricane of happiness throughout Homeboy. So pull up a stool and join in! 🌬️
01/06/2026
🔺The Triangle of Happiness 🔺
Our Irish coffee, Blackthorn no.2 and a creamy pint of plain. What more could ya want?
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28/05/2026
⚽️ We will be showing the Champions League final on Saturday ⚽️ … on 3 big screens!
Book your table now for some pre-game grub and a good spot 👓
Booking link in bio
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27/05/2026
🗣️ Let’s have a chat! 🗣️
Raff and Niamh sit down for a chinwag to discuss all things Homeboy. These two rarely stop yapping as is, so we figured we’d set up a camera and see what happens…
What’s Raff’s favourite cocktail? What even is Modern Irish Hospitality anyway? And why would Batman choose us as his go-to bar to shake off his workday stress?
All is revealed in this intimate chat between two pals over some award-winning cocktails. Sure isn’t that what Homeboy is all about?
22/05/2026
🗯️This or That🗯️
We sat down with our now former GM who’s moved on to pastures new, you now find him tending bar The American Bar , to discus some of his favour drinks off our new menu.
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13/05/2026
🦁 Charlie: Ring leader, El Capitan, master of disaster, chief charmer 🦁
Charlie embodies Modern Irish Hospitality, but what does it mean to him?
“We provide hospitality on a case by case basis: Everyone should be welcome, everyone should be made to feel at ease. I think that’s something we do very very well.”
You’ve heard us bang on about our menu, and you’ve tasted our carefully crafted cocktails, but the heart of what we do is taking the traditional Irish culture of hosting into the 21st Century.
The result? A warm welcome from home, combined with the skill, knowledge and craft of the ever-evolving cocktail scene.
…A pairing that has seen us recognised as one of the best cocktail bars in the world (yeah… the world) 🌍
Come and see for yourself! Sláinte 🥃
11/05/2026
🗣️ Let’s have a chat! 🗣️
Niamh managed to wrangle Jamie from his busy schedule to yap about all things Homeboy.
How has Jamie’s Essex roots influenced his taste in drinks? What’s his favourite bit of grub off the menu? All is revealed!
As for the most important question: What would YOU include in your “little triangle of happiness”?
08/05/2026
Did we mention we do a banging Sunday Roast?
Well don’t just take our word for it 😉
Booking link in the bio!
07/05/2026
🎵 DID YOU KNOW? 🎵
We have live musicians in every Thursday from 7pm-9pm to soothe your weary mid-week soul.
Tonight we have the wonderful on the mic.
Gowaaan, swing in after work for some grub, a pint and sweet tunes!
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06/05/2026
🍋 Introducing… the Luca 🍋
In 3 words: ‘Hugo’s cooler brother’
In more words: A dazzling concoction of gin, St.Germain, lemon sherbet, and a few cheeky dashes of pink peppercorn tincture topped off with Perrier-Jouet champagne. Not to toot our own horn, but we think we’ve created the cocktail of the summer! 🤤
Since we launched our menu, the Luca has easily been one of the most popular, and we get why: This gorgeous little twist on a Hugo Spritz is refreshing, crisp and perfect for long hot summer days.
Have you tried it yet?
05/05/2026
💭 This or That? 💭
We sat Aaron down for a chat about two drinks off of our latest menu: the McCool and Setanta. These drinks are very different in flavour profile but are tied together by their lore.
Irish mythology has long been a source of inspiration for creatives all around the world. So it seems only fitting that we tapped into our heritage to create some banging cocktails.
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Which one are you going for?
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01/05/2026
🫧 Introducing… the Fade! 🫧
Named after the corridor of chaos itself: Fade Street, Dublin. If you’ve spent many a blurry night in , or , this one will surely spark a wee fire in your soul.
This wild little twist on a Pornstar Martini invokes the indulgence and glitz of going OUT-out: A scoop of passionfruit sorbet floating on a bed of vodka, Alma Finca and bubbles, it’s fun, fresh and even a little bit theatrical.
The best part? You can drink the Fade two ways: Scoop n sip, or mix the sorbet in to make a frozen passionfruit concoction.
How will you sip? 🫧
30/04/2026
Ok, we know what you’re thinking: “what the f**k is Modern Irish Hospitality when it’s at home?”
In the words of Raff (the strapping Liverpudlian in the video above): “having as much care for your guest as you do every other aspect of your job”.
You’ve heard us bang on about our menu, and you’ve tasted our carefully crafted cocktails, but the heart of what we do is taking the traditional Irish culture of hosting into the 21st Century.
The result? A warm welcome from home, combined with the skill, knowledge and craft of the ever-evolving cocktail scene.
…A pairing that has seen us recognised as one of the best cocktail bars in the world (yeah… the world) 🌍
Come and see for yourself! Sláinte 🥃
27/04/2026
🎶 Introducing the Punk Poet 🎶
Named after the legendary Shane MacGowan, we think he’d approve of our concoction. This take on an Old Fashioned is made with fat washed Wild Turkey 101 bourbon infused with orange zest. For added depth and indulgence, we’ve also added Mozart dark chocolate liqueur.
Smooth and delicious; the Punk Poet is a favourite among staff and regulars alike.
In the words of MacGowan: “Drinking stimulates the imagination” and upon thorough testing, we have to agree 🧠✨
Get in touch with your inner creative with a cocktail inspired by one of Ireland’s greats.
24/04/2026
At Homeboy, we yap 🗣️
Who’s Lizzy’s favourite regular? What celeb would enjoy a creamy one in Homeboy? All is revealed in this cosy catch up between Niamh and Lizzy.
…and what’s a catch up without cocktails off our new menu 👀
If you’ve ever wanted a little insight into our world, or to learn the secrets of Modern Irish Hospitality, here it is!
With love,
The Homeboy Team
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23/04/2026
Live Music Tonight. And every Thursday and Sunday from 7pm. We are very lucky to have Sean Finch of the Na Cairde Collective joining us tonight.
22/04/2026
Croí means love in Irish. And love is where this drink was born. This drink is an ode to the love shown to us by two of our favourite regulars since day one. Dani, who had her 21st birthday in the bar Aaron ran in Dublin and here 30th in Homeboy, and her partner Leah, who owns and amazing creative space in London and who is the best barber in the world, from to
They’ve been regulars and supporters from day one and only realised the Dublin connection when they told us we make the best Picante/Spicy Marg and the light bulb went off how we knew each other. And this drink is take on a spicy marg with a little Dublin twist.
Here is to you Mo Chuisle Mo Croí.
17/04/2026
We’re ready to kick off the weekend! Life is busy in London - who has time to run home after work for a pre-night out snack? We get it, and we’ve got you covered. Check out our lip-smacking menu of home favourites from both sides of the pond 🇮🇪🇬🇧
Finger lickin’ tenders, scrumptious smash burgers, the iconic Chicken Fillet Roll n curry chips, and much much more
🍗 Booking link is in the bio 🍗
Get it into ye 🍔🍸
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15/04/2026
Setanta was the name of the boy who went on to become “Cú Chulainn”… the Hound of Cullen. A mythological warrior hero. We love our little hound of Homeboy the Irish terrier so much we made him into a big tiki mug. Which we’ve filled with this delicious drink.
📸Scroll through the pics see the ingredients.
13/04/2026
So what’s the plan.
11/04/2026
Live Music Post Roast Sundays at Homeboy.
This we we’ve the wonderful Colin Andrew. Come check him out.
07/04/2026
The McCool…. We did it we made scotch taste good. No one thought it could be done. We’ve done it. 😂😂😂
We’ve heard all the usual tasting notes of scotch “astringent” “challenging” “tcp” and we’ve search high and low for a scotch that fights back at these stereo types. Aberfeldy 12yr has delicious honey, creamy light spice notes that pair well with the other flavours to create a delicious high ball.
The name comes from the legend of Finn McCool who went across the Irish Sea to pick a fight with the scottish giant Benandonner. Maybe much like Irish v Scotch whisk(e)y at the moment the Irish giant didn’t exactly win or loose the fight. Let’s say he got away with it. Hopefully we get away with our opening comments about scotch.
01/04/2026
The Ace, named after Phil Lynott of Think Lizzy because he was nick named the Ace of Base and if there is one thing this drink is it!!!!
For those who love a Martini and a Bloody Mary (Maria) this is the drink for you. A little savoury a lot delicious. Often described by guests as Caprese Salad in drink form.
30/03/2026
Two Great Drinks inspired by places in Dublin. and Fade Street.
From our new menu, all about putting great honest flavours together to deliver your truly delicious drinks inspired by the people places and nights out of Ireland.
28/03/2026
Sunday Session with the fantastic Declan Carrier from 7pm. The perfect post roast Sunday vibe.
Address
108 Essex Road
London
N1 8LX
To get to the pub and Irish pub located on Essex Road in London, you can take the public transport or drive and park.
For those taking public transport, the nearest tube station is Angel Station and it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the venue. Alternatively, buses such as 271, 341, and 76 also stop right outside the venue.
For those who wish to drive and park, there are several parking options available around the area. There are pay-and-display street parking spaces along Essex Road as well as nearby parking garages such as N1 Centre Car Park which is about a 20-minute walk away.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
3pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
3pm - 1am |
| Saturday |
12:30pm - 1am |
| Sunday |
12:30pm - 11pm |
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What people say
Homeboy Bar, located on Essex Road in London, is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great pub or Irish pub experience. Recently named the Top 10 Best European Cocktail Bar of 2020 by Tales of The Cocktail, Homeboy Bar offers an impressive selection of cocktails that are sure to please any palate. Their Peached-Ice-Tea and Hi-Fi cocktails are particularly noteworthy, with unique combinations of flavors that are both refreshing and delicious.
But it's not just the drinks that make Homeboy Bar stand out. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with live music nights and a soundtrack of hip-hop and RnB that will keep you entertained all night long. And if you're feeling hungry, their banging food menu is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Whether you're looking for a fun night out with friends or a cozy spot to enjoy some delicious drinks and food, Homeboy Bar has got you covered. With their modern Irish hospitality and excellent service, it's no wonder why this bar has become such a popular destination in Islington. So why not join them for drinks this weekend? You won't be disappointed!
