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The Tollington Holloway

A proper Arsenal pub two minutes from the Emirates, where Gooners have built their pre-match ritual since the Highbury days.

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115 Hornsey Rd, London N7 6XY
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The spot

Why go here?

If you want to feel an Arsenal matchday the way the regulars do, the Tollington is where it starts. Two minutes from the Emirates, scarves on the walls, old programmes in frames and a crowd that has been doing this for decades.

  • A two-minute walk from the Emirates Stadium
  • Matchday scarves and Highbury-era memorabilia on the walls
  • Full English fry-up served before kick-off
  • Genuine Gooner regulars, not tourists with a checklist
  • Cask ale kept properly and pints poured fast
  • The pub Arsenal fans have used since before the Emirates was built

Best moment to visit

Pre-match Saturday morning

  • A fry-up and the first pint of the day
  • Reading the programme while the pub fills up
  • The walk up Hornsey Road with the crowd
  • Soaking up the Highbury heritage on the walls

Heads up: queues build fast after 2pm. Arrive early or you will be drinking outside.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • A pint of London Pride
  • A cold lager for the warm-up
  • A whisky chaser if it is a big game

Food

  • The full matchday fry-up
  • A pie before kick-off

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • Arsenal fans on a London city trip
  • Travelling supporters who want the local routine
  • First-timers visiting the Emirates
  • Groups who want a proper pre-match pub
  • Anyone who prefers heritage over hype
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 11:30Step 1

    Arrive at the Tollington

    Order a fry-up and the first pint before the rush.

  2. 12:30Step 2

    Pints with the Gooners

    The pub fills up. Read the programme, listen to the team-talk arguments.

  3. 14:00Step 3

    Walk to the Emirates

    Two minutes up Hornsey Road, straight to the turnstiles.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    You are in your seat, properly warmed up.

Local tip 🇬🇧

Walk in via Hornsey Road rather than from Arsenal tube. You will pass the original Highbury site, now Highbury Square flats, with the old facade still standing.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

The Tollington is the matchday Arsenal pub. Skip the chains around the station, do this instead.

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10% off pre-match food

10% off any food order between 11am and kickoff on Arsenal home matchdays when you mention Football City Trip.

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