Clissold Arms named London's best family pub
The Muswell Hill establishment, known as the birthplace of The Kinks, received the accolade at the Great British Pub Awards.
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The Clissold Arms, located in Muswell Hill, has been awarded the title of London's best family pub of the year. This recognition came at the Great British Pub Awards ceremony held in Leeds. The pub, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, has also been previously recognised as London's best community pub in 2025.
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Judges at the awards highlighted the landlords' efforts in building a strong community spirit and a welcoming atmosphere for families. The Clissold Arms organises a variety of events aimed at bringing people together. These include themed celebrations for holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Easter. The venue also provides three private function rooms for family gatherings and supports local school fundraising initiatives. For younger visitors, the pub offers amenities like space for buggies, baby-changing facilities, high chairs, and personalised colouring kits. Twice a month, free arts and crafts workshops are held for children, and a Family Swap Shop has been introduced this year, allowing children to exchange outgrown books and toys.
Beyond family-oriented activities, the pub also hosts and supports events for health awareness and sponsors local charities. For instance, it has provided a venue for the Chris Harmanda Foundation Christmas Blue Jean Bash, which includes a three-course dinner and live music. The pub's broader event schedule features quiz nights, comedy shows, live jazz performances, book launches, wine tastings, painting events, and gatherings for chess, backgammon, and choirs.
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The Clissold Arms holds significant historical importance as the birthplace of the 1960s band The Kinks. Ray and Dave Davies, future members of the band, grew up directly opposite the pub on Denmark Terrace. Their father was a regular patron, and when the siblings were ready to perform their first live show in 1960, the pub was chosen as the venue. In recognition of this musical legacy, the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) awarded The Clissold Arms a Pubs in Time plaque in 2006. The establishment features a dedicated 'Kinks Room' displaying band memorabilia, signed vinyl records, and photographs.
Following the announcement of its latest award, The Clissold Arms celebrated by hosting a party that included entertainment for children, professional face painting, a DJ, and complimentary champagne and homemade dessert.
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+What award did The Clissold Arms receive?
The Clissold Arms in Muswell Hill was named London's best family pub of the year at the Great British Pub Awards. This follows its previous accolade as London's best community pub in 2025.
+What makes The Clissold Arms family-friendly?
The pub regularly hosts children's events, including arts and crafts workshops and themed parties for holidays. It provides amenities such as space for buggies, baby-changing facilities, and high chairs.
+What is The Clissold Arms' connection to The Kinks?
The Clissold Arms is known as the birthplace of the 1960s band The Kinks, as the Davies brothers played their first live performance there in 1960. The pub has a dedicated room filled with band memorabilia.
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