About The Owl & Hitchhiker
The Owl & Hitchhiker brings together Edward Lear's Victorian nonsense poetry and Douglas Adams' intergalactic wit right here on Holloway Road. We've transformed this corner of North London into a playground where literature meets pub culture, complete with towering wooden sculptures that catch first-time visitors off guard and murals that tell stories across our walls. Our kitchen serves up an unexpected mix - jerk chicken sits alongside fish and chips, and we've got enough vegan options to keep plant-based party-goers happy. While you're waiting for food, challenge your mates on our collection of retro arcade machines and pinball tables, or rack up the balls on our pool table. Tuesday quiz nights get properly competitive, Wednesday open mics showcase local talent, and our weekend DJs keep the ground floor bouncing until late. For private parties, our first-floor function room feels like stepping into someone's grand Victorian living room - original wood floors creak underfoot, daylight pours through tall sash windows, and two fireplaces anchor each end of the space. We can set it up for 50 people seated around tables or clear the floor for 120 standing with drinks in hand. Birthday bashes, engagement parties, themed celebrations - we've hosted them all up here. The whole pub runs on organized chaos, where references to pangalactic gargle blasters make perfect sense next to our Caribbean-influenced menu. Our regulars include everyone from Hitchhiker's Guide superfans who appreciate the infinite improbability drive jokes to locals who just want a decent pint and somewhere different from the usual chain pubs. Whether you're planning a full-blown party upstairs or gathering friends for drinks and games downstairs, we've built a space where nonsense and good times collide.
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Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Eddie's Bar · From 30 to 100 people
£1,120 - £2,240 /day
Amenities
Smoking area
Outside space
Air conditioning
Breakout spaces (shared)
Wireless Internet Access
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Upper Holloway · 6 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday:9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday:All Day
Saturday:All Day
Sunday:Closed
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