Young's acquires the Canonbury in Islington
London-based pub company Young's has acquired the Canonbury in Islington from Dawes Restaurants for an undisclosed sum.
The pub, at 21 Canonbury Place, will be run by general manager Oisin Rogers, who was previously general manager of another Young's pub, the Ship in Wandsworth.
The 3,000 sq ft Georgian pub has a 70-cover dining room, as well as a first-floor private room and a 4,000 sq ft garden.
The pub is expected to be food-led, with a menu that focuses on seasonal British ingredients. It will also offer a wide selection of real ales and craft beers.
Now closed for a refurbishment led by Harrison Design, it will reopen in late May 2015.
The deal means that Young's now has a portfolio of 130 pubs in London and the South East.
Rogers said: "I am really excited that my name is going over the door at the Canonbury and look forward to opening this new pub for Young's. The Canonbury has huge potential and, with the recruitment of a great kitchen brigade, we will be developing a strong food offer."
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