Myddleton Arms — Restaurant in London

The girls behind the bar were nice. That's the only good thing I have to say. We were here for a wake following my uncles funeral, multiple people in the group including myself were disabled. They didn't have an accessible entrance, so we had to bump the wheelchair up a step. Not the end of the world but frustrating. But then when inside we were having a drink, my cider came with a dirty glass to drink from, but I didn't say anything as It wasn't the end of the world, could just drink from a bottle. They had a birthday party happening at the same time. A little annoying but we didn't book out the whole pub so oh well. It very quickly went from bad to worse. The sandwiches we ordered for the wake wernt there. When my uncle asked about them the manger said they weren't providing them we had to provide them. They were just saying its okay to serve them. We put this down to miss communication. Then came the issue of the bathrooms. They put the large birthday partie in front of the bathroom area, the big table completely blocked access to the toilets for multiple people. One member of the group was unable to bring her medicle assistant dog into the bathroom as she couldn't get passed the group. I was unable to get my walking frame through the door. And that's just to get into the ladies. My father was in a wheelchair and was completely unable to use the men's bathroom. Couldn't even get his wheelchair through the door.

When the bar was asked if they have a disabled toilet we were told no. We asked if there was a toilet with an easier to access door, they said he could go down to the beer garden, which was down a large flight of stairs. When we said that wouldn't work he was left to try and pee in a bottle in a corner of the bar, near a open door facing the street. He was unable to wear his trousers home as a result. It's utterly disgraceful for a place with in the hospitality industry to treat disabled people like this in 2025. I can understand not everywhere is able to have a disabled toilet, but at the very least they shouldn't be blocking access to the toilets they do have by putting massive tables in the way, and definitely shouldn't be leaving disabled people no option but to pee themselves in the middle of a busy bar in london. If they're unable to accommodate disabled people they should be asking prior to booking if there are disabled people in the group and disclosing that the building has 0 accessibility before taking...

It is incredibly generous that Google reviews offers even a one star because if I could pick zero stars, I absolutely would be on every single element.

This pub was booked for a Wake after the passing of my uncle. There was several disabled people attending one of whom is in a wheelchair, two were wearing large medical boots on their legs and myself requiring an assistance dog for mobility support and medical alerts. The first red flag was that they claimed to have “forgotten” to prepare the food for the Wake like we requested and paid for.

Second red flag….When I had to use the bathroom before this incident I am getting to, there was absolutely no way in hell I was going to get myself and my assistance dog into that toilet. The women’s toilet was initially blocked by a large table of people and I couldn’t get my assistance dog past so I ended up taking her back outside to my partner to hold her. This is VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME AS MY DOG ALERTS TO FAINTING EPISODES THROUGH CHEMICAL CHANGES IN MY BODY. When I finally got into the toilet with assistance from my friend, she not only had to block the door due to the large table of men just outside but also had to had to physically assist me with getting up off the toilet afterwards as I didn’t have my assistance dog there to assist me instead.

Now this…this is where I will see this establishment close down for VIOLATION OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS.

The member of our family who is in the wheelchair (also, the twin brother of my uncle who had passed) had to use the bathroom but was unfortunately not able to get his wheelchair into the bathroom due to the lack of space and the pub having absolutely NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE DISABLED TOILETS. When the lady who was with him (his partner) asked for some assistance and if they had a wheelchair friendly toilet, none was offered and the family was told he could go to the beer garden which is at ground level and STILL requires climbing steps up to the bar. When we asked if there was any other way to the toilet, we were then told he would “have to relieve himself in a quiet corner of the bar into a BOTTLE!!!!!” This poor gentleman - A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY WHO JUST LOST HIS BROTHER ended up having to go home in just his shorts, exposing all of the sores on his legs. THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS THERE WERE MORE THAN HUMILIATED FOR THIS MAN WHO HAS ALSO JUST LOST HIS TWIN BROTHER. I WAS THAT SICK HEARING THIS, I NEARLY PASSED OUT AS I WAS IN...

🚇 Highbury & Islington 🍺 £6.40 Amstel

The Myddleton Arms is located in leafy Canonbury, Islington, in North London. The nearest Tube station is Highbury & Islington, Essex Road mainline station is also close by.

This Grade II-listed pub, built in 1830 and remodelled in the mid-19th century, is named after Sir Hugh Myddelton—the engineer behind the New River, which he constructed to bring fresh water from Hertfordshire to London.

This cosy, intimate pub has two adjoining bars. The front features traditional tables, banquette seating, eclectic art, a piano by the door, and a model aeroplane overhead. The mahogany counter and classic back bar add to the charm. The smaller rear bar has a working fireplace and a striking ceiling-height gantry above the servery. Out back, a few steps down lead to a decked beer garden with snug area and an outdoor kitchen called The New River Grill.

The beer line-up features a selection of familiar favourites and includes one cask ale. I kept it simple and ordered an Amstel—my pint hit the spot, price point was a smidge above average. The food menu is straightforward, offering a range of burgers (including veggie and vegan options) and fries. Feeling peckish, I went for the Mydd Burger. It was juicy and flavourful—cue Samuel L. Jackson—and cost £11.

I arrived around 6 p.m. on a bright and sunny Saturday evening in April. The pub was buzzing but still had a laid-back, relaxed local pub atmosphere. There was a good mix of punters from all walks of life. I settled into the back bar next to a friendly couple who live nearby. The service was first-class—everyone on duty was friendly, courteous, and upbeat.

The pub regularly hosts live jazz, bring-your-own-vinyl nights, and lively Irish trad sessions.

Stunning architecture, interesting decor, a good beer selection, juicy burgers, and a welcoming local pub feel—I couldn’t fault @myddletonarms and highly recommend a visit to this charming independent N1 pub.

📅 5th April 2025

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