WRITE UPS AND AWARDS
UKs Norwegian Fortress ahead of Norway v England
London Metro 2026
​
Hackney pub's child free rule sparks debate online
BBC News 2026
​
Why some landlords are banning kids from pubs
The Guardian 2026
​
I've banned kids from my pub - why should parents let them run riot unsupervised?
The Metro 2026
​
One of Hackney's Greatest Pubs is completely banning children
Time Out Magazine 2026
​
Landlord ban's children after "entitled parents behaviour causes chaos in pub
LBC News 2026
​
Hackney boozer bans children after unruly behaviour persists with parents failing to step in
The Evening Standard 2026
​
The Kenton pub in Hackney bans children
The Morning Advertiser 2026
​
Are we reaching peak kids in the capital's pubs?
The Londoner 2026
​
East London Times
​
Pub bans children, claiming "entitled parents" don't know how to look after them
Sky News 2026
​
The pub is now completely child free
Secret London 2026
​
The Evening Standard 2026
The Telegraph 2026
National Finalist for "Best Beer Pub in the UK"
by the Great British Pub Awards 2024​
​
Top 7 Best Guinness pubs in London - The Independent 2023
My Pub - Interview in The Morning Advertiser 2019
​
"National Finalist as Best Freehouse Pub in Great Britain"
by The Great British Pub Awards 2018
​
Hat-trick at Time Out London's Love London Awards 2018
"Most Loved Pub in London Runner Up"
Most Loved LGBTQ Hangout in Hackney"
​
Time Out London’s Love London Awards 2016
“Best Pub In Hackney Award”
​
"Egil Johansen, Best Hackney Entrepreneur 2016"
​
"Our good friend, Egil Johansen, who owns The Kenton in Homerton has been a big influence, he is so generous with his time and support"
The best dog-friendly pubs in London
​
Article in the local newspaper of Voss, Norway
​
Hackney's Kenton wins "London's Most Loved Pub 2015" by Time Out's Love London Awards
​
Article in Norwegian travel magazine (page 8-9)
​
Interview in East London Lines, 2015
Time Out London’s Love London Awards 2015
"Most Loved Pub in London Award" and
“Best Pub In Hackney Award”
​
Featured in Norway's leading food TV channel, trailer clip
​
Article in Norway's leading financial newspaper
NRK P1 - Norwegian Radio Footage November 2015
Interview on Norwegian Radio (To the right)
Article in Norwegian’s Inflight Magazine April 2015
BA BergensAvisen 2015
Article in Bergen's second biggest newspaper (Norway)
Time Out London’s Love London Awards 2014
“Best pub in Homerton (E9) Award”
​
Winners of Hackney Excellence Award 2014
Hackney Citizen’s Best of Hackney Award 2013
“Winner of the Best Pub in Hackney category”
​
Article in Norwegian newspaper ABC
“Last night, we were all very happy with our finished designs! Gabi and Sammy J were both really friendly and chatty, it was great to get your nails done in a relaxed pub atmosphere, whilest drinking your favourite tipple!”
“A true gem of a pub, its beautiful exterior is matched inside with a cosy atmosphere, and a busy schedule to boot”
​
"Theres no place like Hackney"
“Far from the madding crowds of Shoreditch, nestled on the corner of an unassuming road in Homerton, Hackney’s freshest ale house is attracting citizens from far and wide. Just ask the moose on the wall”
“Customers at the Kenton pub in Homerton might want to grow a ‘mo’ (moustache) in November in support of the Prostate Cancer Charity...”
“The Kenton celebrate double award win...”
“Top 5 dog friendly pubs in and around Shoreditch”
Click on 27th July 2010 and listen 30 minutes in...(Interview about our Ladies Night and Jumble Sale)
“The Kenton is a jewel in Hackney’s crown and the surprises don’t stop with the location in which it’s found, but carry on pleasantly within”
“North of Victoria Park and on the way to Dalston you'll find The Kenton, a transformed boozer that has been turned from football supporters' watering hole to DJ pub with urban artwork and gallery space”
“...we feel the formula here, suits the area well and with a bit more custom, the Kenton could be a real winner”
“Best pub in Homerton, which isn't that much of a boast...”
“The best thing about this pub? It's not rammed with hipsters like all the other pubs within walking distance. I think it's just become my new local :D”
“There's something really right about the atmosphere in here...”
“Great pub next to spacious Victoria Park that gives treats to dogs when they arrive plus of course water...”
“The refurbished bar boasts an eclectic mix of vintage and antique furniture housed in a comfortable setting..”
The Great British Pub Awards 2010
Egil Johansen, Best Newcomer in London
