The Earl of Essex review: A smart Islington pub serving good craft beer | London Evening Standard

The Earl of Essex review: A smart Islington pub serving good craft beerA boozer near the Regent’s Canal with a charming beer gardenA noble selection of craft ales: The Earl of Essex in Islington

Review at a glance

Around 18 beers feature at this pub near the Regent’s Canal, including many from local London breweries such as Beavertown and Redemption.

The pub food menu, which comes with recommended beer pairings, is also decent. There’s a small but sweet beer garden to boot.