The Cuckoo in Hemingford Road, Islington - Credit: The Cuckoo Bosses at a historic Barnsbury pub are looking forward to welcoming locals back inside on May 17, following a refurbishment during lockdown. The Cuckoo in Hemingford Road underwent an extensive refit during the latest lockdown, and is about to launch a new food and drinks menu when it is allowed to reopen under Step 3 of lockdown easing - at which point there will be no need to check the weather forecast every time you head to the pub or restaurant. The Cuckoo has seen a rush of bookings, with customers booking inside tables for both lunchtime and evenings.