Birdcage

Reopened in May 2016 after 18 months closed. Just up the road from Stoke Newington station, this is a large, imposing street corner pub built in robust pub style, with granite columns and bow windows. Largely modernised inside, with grey and bare brick decor, new bar counter, but retaining old window frames and internal columns with capitals. While one real ale was dispensed on our first visit from an unmarked hand pump, a recent visit |(Jan 2019) reports thus - Hand pump part disassembled on bar counter. No cask available. Not it seems likely in the near future. Keg Lagunitas IPA on. Food includes pizzas and Turkish dishes. Pavement seating.