The BlackStock in Islington

Always a warm welcome to Gooners and others from Darlene and Mehmet and their team. A home from home where you're treated like a local.

I had a fantastic night here and the staff are so friendly and helpful!! :)

Visit each time before an Arsenal game.

Perfect location! Situated in Finsbury Park with great choice of transport. A very friendly ambience and caring staff. Cozy, Clean, Warm and Safe place to go on a day or night out. Has outdoor seating and a DJ. One can order pizza. Very clean and well maintained restrooms. At the BlackStock, it is not just about the great selection of drinks; it's the cozy chats, match days, late night dancing ...The BlackStock is a Community.

Great place to go on a Saturday night, good music and vibes. Dorene was very lovely, she made my night more enjoyable and fun!

Best customer service from a pub so far

A fantastic establishment, great staff, and a great place to have a drink.

Had a friends birthday and came to the Blackstock and had a great night served with very high professionalism and welcoming atmosphere but lost my flat keys and coat wich was returned thanks to the the kind person to hand it in and the staff for letting me know it had been handed in

One of the most secure pub in London! Lovely vibe, drinks are amazing! The security at the door is the best, love the guy!

Great pub with a great atmosphere, food is good quality and definitely recommend visiting !!

Another fantastic night at the Blackstock! A group of friends met up for a mini college reunion and we had a great time. The owners are so wonderful—warm and welcoming and totally invested in everyone having a lovely, safe time in their pub. The decor is eclectic and stylish, the cocktails delicious and dancing into the night was an unexpected treat. Highly recommend!!!

One of the most wholesome bars I have been too. They're open till late and it feels very safe. Treat you like family! 5 stars.

proper pub, always welcoming no matter what time you come, the best staff

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently visited the Blackstock Pub, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring we felt right at home.they have the best security . Overall, Blackstock Pub has become one of my favorite spots, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great drinking experience , a lively atmosphere, and excellent service.

Great service, especially the security

Amazing atmosphere, cheap drinks and friendly staff, definitely worth a visit !

The best pub, run by the best people. The best staff and owners, always make you feel welcome 🐐🍻

Amazing pub good atmosphere and great service very chilled 😊

Great place to visit alone and also with mates friendly service and quick if you want a fun night out. I’ll say don’t go pass by without a visit.

Very nice place, everyone freindly and kind

The Blackstock is a cozy, friendly pub with a great atmosphere. They offer a variety of beers and alcohol with a smile! The staff is welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a casual drink or night out. Definitely worth checking out!!!

Had an amazing time after catching an Arsenal game! Highly recommend this place!

Went with friends, amazing prices and friendly staff. Felt extremely safe would 100% recommend especially if you want to catch up with your friends.

It’s a very beautiful place, it’s got a very nice interior and the workers there are absolutely amazing!!

Great costumer service. Perfect!

Excellent pub staff are friendly full of smiles Very welcoming. I’ll always recommend the black stock to friends as a great night out .

It’s been a while since I visited the Blackstock for a drink. What a pleasant surprise. A great atmosphere and the staff very attentive and able. Well done. See you again soon.

Very nice place to drink before arsenal games and even when arsenal arent on its a very friendly pub and bar stuff are always lovely. Quick service aswell, atmosphere is quality

hands down the best pub in North London, especially for football lovers and LGBTQ+ fans. From the moment you step inside, you're welcomed into an atmosphere that feels both electric and safe—perfect for watching Arsenal matches with like-minded supporters. What sets The Blackstock apart is how inclusive it is. Whether you're a die-hard Gooner, a casual football fan, or just looking for a friendly local, this pub makes everyone feel at home. It's one of the rare places where women can enjoy the game without hassle, and LGBTQ+ fans are not just welcomed but celebrated. Darlene and the entire team run the place with class, making sure every matchday is a brilliant experience. The vibe is unbeatable, the crowd is passionate but respectful, and the sense of community is second to none. If you're looking for a pub that combines great football, a warm welcome, and an inclusive atmosphere, The Blackstock is the place to be.

One of my all time favourite boozers. Lovely staff, and a real community feel to it, especially on match days, but great on any day of the week!

Great pub, nice atmosphere and good customer service!

wonderful place for a pre or post match drinks or any other occasion! staff super friendly, especially darlene that always make sure everyone is having a great time ❤️🤍 definitely a must go pub in london

The owners are amazing people and their pub is a credit to them.

The Blackstock is a gem of a pub that truly stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and fantastic service. Whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or catching up with friends, this place feels like home for everyone who enters. The staff are friendly and attentive, always happy to recommend a drink or make you feel right at ease. The pub has a cozy yet lively vibe, with a great balance of locals and newcomers. The Blackstock is undoubtedly a pub that delivers a top-notch experience for all.

Pleasant and fun pub with great Dj… very busy at football times …. great atmosphere

Great atmosphere, incredible service!

Great place to listen to music, dance, meet up with friends...

A wonderful establishment, made even better by the staff! A truly terrific evening was had and can’t wait to return, already planning the next one!

Good service and management.highly recommended to everyone.

Excellent pub, my favourite in the area. Bar staff always friendly and a great atmosphere every time I’ve been. There’s a reason 15+ of us are there almost every week..

Love this place! Had a banging time on my bday. 10 points for music and staff !

Always love coming here for the best nights. Last night my coat was accidentally taken from the bar and all the staff were so helpful and kind. The coat was handed in the next day (honest customers). Thank you to all especially Darlene

We had a party here for my wifes 60th. The night could not have gone better. Darlene who looked after us from our initial converstation through to the event on the night could not have done more for us. On arrival she asked if we wanted some presecco for the table. There were about 20 of us there for the party, so I said yes maybe a couple of bottles, assuming that I was buying these. But Darlene would not let me pay for these as it was her way of helping us celebrate the night.. To be clear we did not have the whole pub and never intended to. The pub was open to the public, we just had a table by the DJ at the front of the dance floor. The pub is a very lively place once it gets started. It was super busy but I have never been in a pub where the bar staff are so on top of things. Getting served, even though it was really busy, was never an issue and we were not getting specialy treatment. I was watching the staff at one point and they did not stop! Bar staff 20 out of 10, if you are reading this you are rockstars! The night went well and we all felt very safe. Finsbury park is not the greatest of areas but Darlene and her staff take security and safety very seriously. The security guys were 100% paying attention and you felt looked after. I 100% hand on heart recconded the Blackstock for a secial drink or a good night out, regardless of age. Our crowd ranged from early 20's to me at the top end 65... We loved it.. The crowd there was a mixed bag of ages all just wanting to have fun, no agro! To the Blackstock team, thank you soo much we will see you again in the future.. Keithx

Went to the Blackstock for a friends birthday. From the minute we arrived to departing in the early hours, it was a fantastic experience. The team were welcoming, created a safe environment and engaged with us throughout the night. The music was fantastic, eclectic and dancing/singing encouraged. I absolutely loved it and would advise anyone celebrating to book a table and have a wonderful time.

Absolutely adored this place after being at the twelve pins across the road this place was much more to our liking and such a great vibe

Lovely pub opened late, great music - fun time had by all! And even better, the staff contacted us and gave our phone back which was thankfully handed in, after a night of partying! Would definitely recommend to all.

Such a lovely venue and very friendly staff! A great night out too. The staff were extremely helpful when I lost my phone and managed to help me get it back safe and sound.

Great management and staff. Atmosphere on point.

Great atmosphere, great for a lively late night

Best pub in Finsbury Park lovely atmosphere & staff

Mimi and all of the team are absolute gems they always look after us and even made sure to keep my backpack safe after I accidentally left it in there so that I could collect it the next day !

Amazing after a matchday or for a night out

If you are going to an Arsenal game this is the pub to go to! The best atmosphere, and the staff are lovely! I left my coat behind, they responded to my message straight away and have kept hold of my coat for me! I couldn’t be more thankful!

Blackstock Pub is the perfect spot to kick back with a drink in hand. They’ve got a great selection of craft beers, rotating seasonal options, and some seriously tasty cocktails. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff are super friendly, and it’s just the kind of place where you’ll feel right at home. Whether you’re meeting up with friends or flying solo, you’ll love it here. The guys at bar very friendly. Highly recommended pub

A gem of a place in the heart of Finsbury Park. The staff are friendly and personable and you often get greeted by the bar manager or owner. They make you feel very welcome. There are bouncers in the door who are also friendly. They do not make you feel intimidated by their presence and will often chat and have friendly banter with you. The bar itself always has a happy crowd, although it is an Arsenal pub in match days, so avoid if they are not your team. There is always music playing, it's nicely decorated with lights and a variety of different tables and couches to enjoy your drinks at and has a DJ and late licence on some nights playing a range of music and the crowd are always up dancing along. The service is great. The location is great The staff and management are fantastic. A great place to come for a few drinks, or indeed a night out. They also do Pizza!!! Who doesn't like pizza?!!!

Probably my favourite casual drop-in pub around FPK, a little bit divey. Bar staff are always friendly and on it. Nice little selection of drinks and spirits if that's your thing. A pint of Guinness will cost you £6.50 as of early Jan 2025. Generally rather clean pub. Excellent, well worn in sofas. Love chatting with a friend on one of those when it's quieter. On the busier evenings, it can be extremely loud and even more so if a DJ is on, which is my only really compliant - Whenever evening music/ dj has been on, it's been way too loud, even when there isn't any sort of crowd looking for it yet. From what I've noticed, accessibility isn't ideal, however there is a side door with a bigger width.

Excellent atmosphere, we will be back, must recommend!

The staff was really welcoming, as a visiter I enjoyed the atmosphere. I totally recomend this place to have a good time and to meet great people :)

It’s like going to west end while being in north London. Best night out spot around the area, always a good night and nothing like anything around. P.s DJ Tommy is the best.

Great pub great staf and great atmosfer in hard of finsbury park. Weekends live dj, Highly recomend.

Music and atmosphere is amazing , we love come to this pub weekends to have fun

Decent pub for a good night recommended

I like the seating and sofas, however, no hot drinks are offered and the food has to be ordered online from another restaurant with delivery fee as well which makes it inappropriately expensive.

Mo the bouncer was amazing and looked after everyone, he is great at his job and an amazing man!

The pub had a fantastic atmosphere 👌🏻, with friendly and attentive staff 👍🏻 , excellent service, and professional bouncers who ensured a safe and enjoyable night for everyone 👌🏻

Decent place, gets busy, loads of seating and has a dance floor. Gets busy on a Friday night. EDIT: I tried to go here again and one of the bouncers said he didn't want to let me in because he didn't like the look of me. I'm either in smart business attire or smart/business casual. Anyways, not going back here again.

We came to this pub looking for a place to watch the match... at first they didn't want to let us in because the pub was only for people with a match ticket or a season ticket. However, the Lady took pity on us and let us in. The atmosphere in the pub was great, it was also nicely decorated - everything tastefully :) Unfortunately, as it turned out, in England there is a regulation that you can't show matches between 3-4 p.m. and ours started at 3 p.m., so we didn't manage to watch it... However, this is of course not the bar's fault, so there is no way to subtract a star for it :)

Had a great time at the weekend, service from Dan was brilliant!

Fantastic place in the midst of a chaotic Finsbury Park. Great staff, delicious pizza (delivered from a local) and an excellent bouncer!

When The Arsenal are playing at home I visit the pub for a couple of JD's

Was really good until the dj turned up and ruined the atmosphere meaning everyone had to shout to be heard.

Best pub in London, Mo is a sound bouncer 👍

Mo was the best bouncer I ever encountered!

My Friday night out at the Blackstock was SO much fun with SO much dancing that I literally danced my necklace right off…! When I emailed to check if the staff had found it, they were unbelievably kind and told me that my ‘beautiful necklace was very safe’. They had it for me behind the bar. This pub is a BRILLIANT night out and run by the loveliest people. Thank you so much to The Blackstock staff!!! ❤️

Amazing service, great music and I always have a fab time.

Amazing hosts, would highly recommend!

The Blackstock Pub has an incredible atmosphere, thanks to their amazing staff and top notch bouncer. The team is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The bouncer adds an extra layer of security while keeping the vibe relaxed. Highly recommend for a great night out!

Brilliant for home fans on match day.

Mo is the best bouncer we have ever met, always make sure that we are safe and sound, we always have the best time inside. Really happy.

Amazing friendly staff and great wine. Thank you! Will be returning

Amazing staff lovely snacks with a perfect Madri & Stella Taste. Playlist is also amazing that helps you adapt easy to lovely atmosphere 🍻🥳✌️

Beautiful atmosphere friendly stuff highly recommended

Amazing bar great atmosphere amazing beer and food and staff. Highly recommend

A nice traditional establishment which offers a variety of beverages. The pub had an agreement with a takeaway restaurant in which you can order takeaway food to be brought into the pub. A great idea. Its a very popular venue with the LGBTQ community and is near to the tube /bus and rail station.

The most amazing staff. I lost my phone and they helped me find it so quickly, they went above and beyond

We went to this pub on Saturday evening and once during the week around late lunch. Both times there was a good atmosphere. Both the waiter and the guests were super nice. The prices are really quite reasonable for London. Always my pleasure.

Nice and cosy pub near Finnsbury Park station, the waiters were polite and very welcoming, the prices were decent. Just one thing though and excuse my French, but NEVER put water in a glass of red wine 🤓 I honestly don't know if it is something common here in the UK but oh my, please quit doing that guys 🙏

love the staff here especially megan and orhan

chill place in north london orhan is the best

Great atmosphere very kind manager and staffs 👌🏼

Avoid at all cost very arrogant staff member. Ask to use rest room was refused. Asked to buy a drink to use restroom was refused. Offered money to use restroom room refused. Mocked me when I told him I suffer from weak/over active bladder

Best in Finsbury park, secure and good vibes 👌🏾

Grumpy lady on the door spoilt the expirience. In reply to the owners reply yes there was a lady as she was checking stamps on hands from football fans.

Good vibes! The staff and the bouncer was amazing, always keeps us secure, good fella, good drinks, enjoyed it

This pub has everything you could ask for a warm atmosphere, great drinks, and a lively crowd, bouncer, who made our night even better. He was not only professional and efficient in handling the crowd but also friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive experience

Thanks to the bouncer mo from saving us from the pickpockets and making sure we reach home safe and sound 👌🏻

One of the best things about this pub is the doorman Mo, always feel so safe and he is so lovely.

To be honest I feel compeled to write this review. This is my favourite pub for years. Came back from a last All points East drink and had the greatest time. The security always take care of us and deter danger most nights. You cannot put a price on security. Best in the late night biz - reason I come back

Great, friendly service. Nice selection of drinks. Had pizza delivered from Yard Sale Pizza which was great too.

Lovely friendly staff..very upbeat pub . I felt safe whilst there on my own. Beautiful Boho decorated and excellent wine ..I.ll be back.