Usually booked for
Baby Shower
Typically for 40-45 guests and costs about £1,100.
"Great venue, great location, fantastic atmosphere, delicious food! Will definitely return!"
- Monica P. Nov 2024
The Alwyne Castle
Pub
#68 of 2977 Pub venues in London
#70 of 2577 Minimum Spend venues in London
77 reviews
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The Alwyne Castle, 83 St Pauls Road, Highbury Islington, London, N1 2LY
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Highbury & Islington Station (0.2 mi)
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
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Spaces for hire at The Alwyne Castle
Conservatory
Event Space
·
Private space
35 seats
80 standing
Conservatory — a glass-roofed event room in The Alwyne Castle characterised by continuous wall-height glazing that provides abundant natural daylight.
Design: The interior pairs patterned ceramic-style floor tiles with dark-painted timber details and a mix of wooden tables and floral-upholstered chairs. The room runs long and narrow and is lit by ...
Alcohol licence
until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
Garden Hire
Garden
·
Semi-private area
100 seats
400 standing
Enjoy a summer BBQ in our spacious beer garden with its own bar and plenty of seating options. Wherever you turn there are candles, fairy lights and a generous serving of off-beat charm, making the Alwyne Castle an enchanting place for your private hire or party!
Situated just a short walk from Highbury and Islington station, this beautifully refu...
Alcohol licence
until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Full Venue and Garden Hire
Pub
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Whole venue
450 seats
1000 standing
Hire this Islington pub in its entirety! We can cater for up 1000 people across both the pub and garden. We have two bars, a dedicated BBQ area, a warm and comfortable interior and huge garden.
If the weather is unkind, we have the option of 3 heated and covered areas in our garden, meaning you can book with confidence!
Situated just a short wa...
Alcohol licence
until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £10000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
Lounge & Conservatory
Event Space
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Semi-private area
60 seats
80 standing
The Lounge & Conservatory is a semi-private conservatory area in the pub, defined by a long, glass-roofed run that brings abundant natural light into the space.
Design: The space features patterned tiled flooring, mixed wooden tables and mismatched upholstered chairs in bold botanical prints. The layout is long and narrow, punctuated by rows of lo...
Alcohol licence
until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Festive 3-Course Menu – Conservatory – Full Venue and Garden Hire
£43 per person
• Three-course festive set menu
STARTERS
1. Chicken Liver & Brandy Parfait
2. Whisky Smoked Salmon
3. Rosemary & Garlic Brie Wedges
4. Butternut Squash & Spiced Pumpkin Soup
MAINS
1. Hand-Carved Turkey Breast
2. Blade of Beef
3. Festive Three Bird Pie
4. Root Vegetable, Cranberry & Nut Roast
5. Pan-Roasted Salmon Fillet
DESSERTS
1. Salted Caramel Profiteroles
2. Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding
3. Dark Chocolate Torte
4. Bramley Apple, Plum & Cranberry Crumble
5. British Cheeses
Reviews and ratings
4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
30 recent guests highly rated location
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.8
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JN
Julie N.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests
· July 2026
· Garden Hire
We loved the place! We booked the grass garden for our engagement party and had a blast. The place was shaded enough to allow an afternoon party. The team was so helpful and welcoming, helped us set everything up.
Submitted 2 months ago
5.0
SM
Sarah M.
Verified review
Pub · 80 guests
· December 2025
· Conservatory
Absolutely fantastic service and drinks. The team were excellent the whole night, made everyone feel very welcome and were very attentive.
Submitted 9 months ago
4.9
SA
Simona A.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 50 guests
· October 2025
· Conservatory
Everything was amazing! Communication with the team was super fast and helpful from the start — they made the whole planning process really easy. On the day of the event, the staff were incredibly supportive, helping us move things around and making sure everything ran smoothly. The Conservatory Area is spacious and perfect for hosting creative events, plus it’s really easy to get to. The bartenders were so friendly and quick, and the overall vibe was just great. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better venue — would 100% recommend and definitely host here again!
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Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
EI
Emily I.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests
· September 2025
· Conservatory
Great location for a birthday party for 40 people. Easy to book with only a deposit which turned into a bar tab. Staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful.
Submitted 1 year ago
4.3
Prices and opening hours
Monday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£10000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500–£1000
min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£10000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500–£1000
min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£10000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500–£1000
min. spend
Thursday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£14000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£14000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£500–£1200
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
23:30
from
£500–£1500
min. spend
Friday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£20000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£20000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£1750
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£2500
min. spend
Saturday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£35000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£35000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000–£1750
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1000–£2500
min. spend
Sunday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£100–£12000
min. spend
Full Venue and Garden Hire
10:00 –
0:00
from
£12000
min. spend
Garden Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£100
min. spend
Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Lounge & Conservatory
12:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 1000
standing
Up to 450
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About The Alwyne Castle
The Alwyne Castle is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Located in effervescent Highbury and Islington, the Alwyne Castle has something for everyone. Polish off a plate of freshly prepared pub food in our dining room, sample the delights of our extensive bar, snuggle up in the conservatory or join the masses in our spacious beer garden. Wherever you turn there are candles, fairy lights and a generous serving of offbeat charm, making the Alwyne Castle an enchanting place to unwind with old friends over a pint of cask ale. Our massive garden with outside bar and heaters is perfect for , private hire, party bookings and summer BBQs.
FAQ
No, external catering or bringing your own food is not allowed, but guests are welcome to order from the venue’s menu and purchase drinks from the bar throughout the event.
Yes, drinks can be purchased from the bar throughout the event; however, external catering or bringing your own food is not allowed.
Guests enter through the garden doors when coming from outside, or via the main entrance and restaurant when arriving from inside the venue.
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring a birthday cake.
Yes. The venue will try to accommodate requests to be seated in specific areas and can adjust seating, but it reserves the right to take back space/tables on the day.
At The Alwyne Castle, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
The Alwyne Castle does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Alwyne Castle:
- Conservatory hosting 50 guests: £510.08
- Garden Hire hosting 50 guests: £700
- Lounge & Conservatory hosting 50 guests: £680
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Alwyne Castle is located at The Alwyne Castle, in Highbury, London. The nearest metro station is Highbury & Islington Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Freya C. rated it 5/5 stars
'Excellent space in the pub, very private feels like you have your own spot (except using the main bar). Plugged in our own music which was great, amazing service from all the staff, we just had the best time.' - Charlie E. rated it 5/5 stars
'Came for my 30th party - Manuel and his staff were super hospitable and made us all very welcome. Thanks for facilitating a night I’ll remember (most of) forever :)'
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