London, United Kingdom
The Compton Arms
4 Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD
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Local Arsenal pub in Canonbury; classic backstreet pre-match spot
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Small. Get there early. Garden out back.
Matchday note
Classic backstreet pre-match local — extremely small (one of George Orwell's three Canonbury pubs), gets crowded before Arsenal home kickoffs. Arrive early; garden out back. Named for the Compton brothers (Denis played for Arsenal).
Hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | closed – closed |
| Tue | 15:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 15:00 – 23:00 |
| Thu | 15:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 15:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 22:30 |
Per pub website · 2026-05-14