Dame Alice Owen

🚇 Angel 🍺 £6.70 Cruzcampo The Dame Alice Owen is located in Clerkenwell close to Sadler's Wells Theatre and Exmouth Market. The nearest Tube is Angel. This pub was established in 1809 and rebuilt in 1924. This pub started life as The New Red Lion, in the last twenty years this pub has had a number of names, The Bull in 2000, The Queen Boadicea in 2006, The Blacksmith and the Toffeemaker in 2012 and after a period of closure The Dame Alice Owen since 2019. Dame Alice Owen born 1547 was a local philanthropist. The exterior of this large one bar pub is clad in gorgeous glazed tiles. Inside, the pub is bright and airy due to the large windows. The servery is located down the left-hand side and has an original back bar with Watney’s signage. The decor is traditional with a few contemporary touches. There are some lovely features throughout the main bar like the terracotta tiled floor, an ole’ Joanna and more of those gorgeous tiles. Just off the main bar is an adjoining room with contemporary artwork, a nice fireplace and an open kitchen. At the front of the pub is a partially covered outside space with lots of benches. The beer selection will please most and offers mainstream brews and cask ale. I decided on a Cruzcampo, my pint was great, price point was above average. The food menu is Pizza, there are ten to choose from, most large Pizzas cost around £13. I arrived just after 4pm on a rainy Friday afternoon in April. The pub was busy with an upbeat atmosphere and a predominantly younger clientele, probably from City University London which is close by. I had a nice chat with the Guv’nor who was the consumate host, I also met the Guv’nor of @theladymildmaypub , both were sampling some new wines which their pubs were introducing. Great to see this pub on a firm footing after a number of years of turmoil. Visiting the @damealiceowen was a pleasant experience, I loved the exterior tiles and the welcoming atmosphere, the beer was a bit pricey and the hospitality first class. This pub is only open Monday to Friday, so why not take a cheeky afternoon off and pay it a visit. 📅 19th April 2024 More London Pub info @londonpubmap 🍻

A community heart of a pub, confident & purposeful in its contribution to society. A vast corner plot on an open, village centre like square. Ample outside seating under the trees on quiet residential streets. The grand open drinking hall features great glass windows that brighten the inside with natural light. Original pattern papered ceiling dress beautiful, original half tiled walls over a clay tiled floor. Plenty of scattered tables & chairs surround a large, long bar, with mirrored back. It's a clear, uncluttered social meeting place with a good selection of draught & the best service I've experienced in a pub for too long. Confident, focussed & friendly vibe to fit the groups of friends. There's a well loved feel to the team & space, it's kept clean, tidy & well under control. A sociable centre of a community which contributes exactly what is required, with more on top.

We held our civil partnership party at the Dame Alice Owen and the staff were fantastic from beginning to end. Really thoughtful and attentive on the night, and good at answering all our questions in advance. Our friends and family loved the space, food and drink! We were really lucky with the weather but sure it would be great for weddings, parties and celebrations in all seasons.

Nice lively pub. Good vibe. Had Brixton on tap. They do pizza here - looked and smelled good. RECOMMEND.

Lovely pub, serving Watneys beer and a few other decent real beers as well. Very popular in the warm weather, especially with the local students. The food is good too.

Just a little neighbourhood gem. The lamb pizza is sinfully good, the spiced potatoes with aioli always hit the spot. The staff is friendly and there is seating outside with heaters. European style right there. A lot of young people go here and it makes you feel like life will have no end and we will all be young and beautiful in the big city forever.

A truly lovely pub in Clerkenwell, just south of Islington. Very close to City, University of London, so lots of students and academics. A friendly clientele and great bar staff. Good chat with Charlie, the Manager, who explained the history of the pub’s name since new ownership (just before the first COVID lockdown). Very good selection of cask and keg beers. The choice of pizzas on the board was very tempting and they smelt even better. Beautiful tiled exterior. The outdoor space at the front is large, and set back from the main road. Even busy on a chilly December evening. I’m sure that this space is very popular in the summertime. I highly recommend this pub and will definitely return.

The pizza is great there just like it's sister pub! Has a dog which is always a plus and is a great place to chill after work. Nice interiors, the pints are nice and this place has a great selection of wines too