A grand Victorian Canonbury local, calm and characterful, and a 20 minute walk through Highbury Fields to the Emirates.
The spot
The Marquess is a beautiful Victorian corner pub on a quiet Canonbury back street. High ceilings, arched windows and a cask line-up taken seriously. It is the kind of place Arsenal fans who actually live in N1 head for, not the matchday tourist trail. The walk up through Highbury Fields to the Emirates is one of the best pre-match strolls in London.
Best moment to visit
Heads up: the Marquess is busy on Sundays. Book for food, drinks are first come first served.
On the menu
Drinks
Food
Who is it for?
Arrive at the Marquess
Pint at the bar under the arched windows.
Lunch and a second round
Sunday roast or a special, with another pint.
Walk to the Emirates
Up through Canonbury and across Highbury Fields, around 20 minutes.
Kick-off at the Emirates
In your seat with the North Bank.
Local tip 🇬🇧
Walk back through Highbury Fields after the game and stop at one of the Upper Street places for dinner. Best post-match plan in N1.
If you want the Arsenal matchday without the Holloway Road queue, the Marquess plus the Highbury Fields walk is the answer.
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Nearest club
Arsenal
Emirates Stadium
