The Canonbury Islington: Sports Bar, Screens & Booking Guide

Last updated: November 4, 2026

📺 Watch · Sports Bar · Islington
The Canonbury — Pub & Beer Garden in Islington
A Young’s pub tucked away on Canonbury Place, a short stroll from Highbury & Islington station, with a beer garden and Autumn Nations fixtures on show.
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What is The Canonbury?
The Canonbury is a Young’s pub on Canonbury Place in Islington. It is known for seasonal British food, what the pub calls the best Sunday roast north of the Thames, and a garden it describes as a hidden gem.
Screens & set-up
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Sports shown
The pub is promoting its Autumn Nations fixtures from 6 to 29 November.
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Beer garden
A garden for long afternoons when the sun is out.
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Food & drink
Pub classics, specials and a Sunday roast, with beers, wines and winter cocktails.
Need to know
📍 Address 21 Canonbury Place, London N1 2NS
🚇 Station Highbury & Islington, a short stroll
🏉 Sports Autumn Nations rugby
📋 Booking Book through the pub’s site
🚫 After 6pm Garden and pub area are adults-only
Who is it for
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Rugby fans
A pub setting for the Autumn Nations fixtures, with the garden to hand.
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Groups and celebrations
The pub hosts parties, events and weddings.
Booking a table
Book a table through the pub’s website. Families are welcome, but the garden and pub area are adults-only after 6pm.
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Location & getting there
📍 The Canonbury Tavern, 21 Canonbury Place, London N1 2NS
The pub is on Canonbury Place, a short stroll from Highbury & Islington station.
Frequently asked questions
What sports does The Canonbury show?
The pub promotes its Autumn Nations rugby fixtures from 6 to 29 November.
Do you need to book The Canonbury?
You can book through the pub’s website. Under 18s are not allowed in the garden and pub area after 6pm.
What is the nearest station to The Canonbury?
Highbury & Islington, a short stroll away.

Published: November 4, 2026