I am feeling slightly smug that this is my local ... but nothing compares to having a lazy Sunday hangover session at the Old Queens Head.I know what I am going to get each time I come - a Queens Roast (beef / chicken & lamb on a plate!!!) washed down with a Cosmopolitan.Beautiful. Content …and always stuffed!!My other half was impressed as they bring out plates of free Yorkies and hand them out. Free yorkies and gravy. Winner.Apparently there is free karaoke on Sundays, I haven't tried it this scares the life out of me and I would need a whole bottle of Café Petron before entering. Thankfully work on Monday forbids this, but I saw a lot of people leaving the karaoke room wearing glittery hats - looking like they had had a proper Sunday celebration.Jenga is more of my Sunday game plan, it's just making sure we arrive before someone else grabs it!

I'm not big on pub quizzes, however I got roped into being a part of my mates team.I had my doubts - and didn't really want to go head to head with a bunch of academics, especially after a long day at work - as to be honest I just wanted a pint!To my surprise the guy who used to be in Coronation Street as Spider (if anyone recalls!?!) was the quiz master.We were all given 'toys' such as bottles of bubbles, kazoos, balloons and ping pong balls …. so my curiosity got the better of me as I was about to bail out and go home.This was definitely NOT your average quiz - as it was all based around games where each group sends up a challenger to blow the largest bubble or kazoo along to a round of tunes.I was particularly won over by this as I got to prove my underrated front man skills to Meat Loaf. Let's just say there was some power lunges going down. One of competitors climbed on to a table to prove his worthiness - but my stage prowess won the crowd and I won a prize. At least I can tick that off my bucket list as complete: Kazoo Meatloaf showdown. Done.Basically I would really recommend this, as it was so much fun and brought a whole pub full of people together for a couple of hours of silliness.I was also a champion as I had won my team a round of free shots … so all in all, a successful Tuesday which was a break from the normal bus home for a curry and a DVD.We didn't win .. but we will be back to try again … watch this space OQH

THIS PUB HAS A SECRET KARAOKE ROOM!!!!Who new, that on the top floor of this pub was a very kitsch little karaoke room.I am not a massive fan of karaoke - but this was so much fun.Not every pub lets in hen party groups - but this place was perfect as it was just the right size. They were also very welcoming to us and we have a free guest list into the pub.It was also so much cheaper than going to the Soho, plus we didn't have to leave the venue to find a place to go dancing after.To be honest it was the smaller touches that tickled me, as there was a dressing up box with wigs and hats. The inflatable guitars we the best and everyone let loose their inner rock star.I work in media, and it's always a bonus to come across a really quirky, fun gem of a place that doesn't break the bank.I will be back with my colleagues for a team night out, as it truly was hilarious!

I came here a couple of days ago for the first time with a few friends and we had a great time.
The atmosphere and music were spot on and the bar service was super fast and friendly.
We stayed all night and left really happy and will definitely be back soon!

I am a regular to this pub, and the reason being is that you have a top night - there is always good music and people having a good time on the dance floor.

To be honest - most of the venues in Angel charge entry fee on a Friday & Saturday night. I would rather pay £4 to have a great night in a happening venue then pay £4 to get in to a soulless vibe less place.

I will look forward to my next evening out at The Queens.

Went on Saturday at 10.30pm. Queued for 40 minutes to get in, in the cold. Would have given up but friends were inside. Then it was a 20 minute queue to put coats away. 20 minutes to get a drink at the bar. And it was very crowded, couldn't move. I hated it. Never going back. Overpriced pub - £4 to get in, complete rip off.

Can always count on a good night in this place. A mismatch of Shoreditch trend setters and your normal 'have a good time' Islington local keeps the place from being too try hard or pretentious. Bar staff are always friendly and attentive and there is always something good to listen to upstairs at the weekend. After work drinks here can always end up rather messy after the best intentions, also reasonably priced. Very popular for a reason.

I saw Carl Barrat play at the Queens head recently. He is one of my all time hero's, and I have travelled all over to see him play.

I can't believe I managed to see him at one of my local pubs. I have to say a massive thanks to the Queens Head for getting him on the bill. He was brilliant - the gig was packed and there was a great atmosphere.

It just goes to show that your venue is one of the key places to go for intimate gigs without having to travel too far and pay big bucks.
Please bring Carl Barrat back!

Cheers, Ed