Runner-Up in the North London Branch 2025 Pub of the Year competition it's a small, cosy wood-panelled single room pub in a Georgian building, with knick-knacks including African masks. A back-street local serving workers and residents, it is just far enough from King's Cross to avoid mass tourism.

In the Summer of 2015 it was subject to a community buyout of the 20 year lease of the pub with shareholders comprised of a collection of local residents and people with a strong connection with this pub.It was then listed as an Asset of Community Value in August 2021. Islington Council agreed the building is used to "further the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community".

It is "Proud to be LGBTQIA+ friendly." The menus of nearby restaurants are kept at the bar; you are welcome to order food to eat in the pub, as well as "lovely local cafe’s that’ll deliver your lunch right to your table". Completely free of tie it has 5 handpumps serving 4 rotating guest ales & 1 Cider.

Firmly established in the London music scene with blues, folk and indi music, there is frequently ac hoc jamming sessions. Outside seating is partly covered.

See Islington Tribune Article here.