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Most recent visit December 2017

Longest time since last visit February 2015

N1 ISLINGTON, ANGEL, HOXTON AND KINGS CROSS

Brewhouse and Kitchen, 5 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ.

Owner- Brew pub

Beers- Brewhouse Winter Warmer, Myddleton, Arc Angel, Spandau B, Chaplin, Watchmaker.

Telephone- 020-7837-9421

Web site- http://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/islington

Good brew pub in a good location, close to Angel station. Whilst in an EC1 postcode, Torren Street is an enclave of EC1 and it is surrounded by Islington postcode N1. Like the décor-lots of wood and different seating including booths, benches and wooden chairs. Beer from the brewing vessels at the back were good, I had a Arc Angel at £3.50 a pint. As well as the brew beers there are good draught and bottled beers from other breweries. Good place to drink. Open weekends.

John 9/10 visit December 2014

A very likeable modern brew pub with wood and copper decor. There are 7 house beers on, I had a pint of Suffragette Ninja at £3.80.

John 9/10 visit January 2016

A nice cosy brew pub with a good atmosphere; never a problem finding a seat here. Had a pint of Brewhouse Winter Warmer at £4.00.

John 9/10 visit January 2017

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Camden Head, 2 Camden Walk, London N1 8DY

Owner- Taylor Walker

Beers- Beers- Greene King IPA, Abbot, London Glory, 1870, Sharp’s Doombar.

Telephone-020-7359-0851

Web site http://www.camden-head.co.uk/

Pub close to Camden Passage Antique market, which is well used by the stall holders and their customers. While the décor is traditional, with some nice acid-etched windows bearing the pub's name, and horseshoe bar, it's sometimes noisy with fruit machines and the TV. To be fair most of the regulars don't seem to notice. Nice regular pub to go to. Sharp’s Doombar was £3.60 a pint.

John 8.5/10 visit Sept 2012

The area around this pub suffered a massive sewer pipe burst in December 2016, so it is good to see this pub up and running again. A pint of Greene King Abbot is £4.50.

John 8/10 visit January 2017

Traditional pub with central bar area. Nice atmosphere and down to earth. Full of locals.

Stuart 8.5/10 visit Oct 2001

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Compton Arms, 4 Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD

Owner- Greene King

Beers- Greene King House Beer, IPA, Moreland Old Speckled Hen, Bath Chorines, plus 1 other real ale.

Telephone-020-7359-6883

Web site- http://www.thecomptonarms.co.uk/

Greene King pub down a quiet back street giving it a almost village-like feel, the busy Highbury corner is only a few minutes walk away. Back room has some nice old brewery pictures on the brown and white walls. Low beamed ceiling with writings about Compton, wooden floors and seats make for relaxing atmosphere. Beer garden around the side. Busy on Arsenal match days. Greene King Abbot was £3.75 a pint..

John 8/10 visit Sept 2012

Down a side road full of Porsche 996! TV screens and a quiet back room. Food looked okay.

Stuart 8.5./10 Oct 2001.

Still the same. Small Greene King back street local with 5 real ales and a good atmosphere. A pint of Old Speckled Hen was £4.30.

John 8.5/10 December 2016

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Craft Beer Co Islington, 55 White Lion Street, London N1 9PP

Owner- Free House

Beers- Beers- Kent Ale House Beer, Gun Project Babylon, Velo Dog, Redemption Big Chief, Pale Ale, Summer Wine Oregon, Wishbourne Tartarus. 7 house kegs and 17 guest kegs.

Telephone- 020-7278-0318

Web site- http://thecraftbeerco.com/pubs/islington/

This is the Craft Beer Co’s third pub in London. Décor is green walls, red carpet, low lighting and candles on the tables creates a pleasant atmosphere; also there are old portrait paintings and photos of brewery workers on the wall. The real ale on draught is priced on strength, with prices from £3.40 to £4.60 a pint. They are served in lined glasses; I had a pint of Kent Brewery Altered State at £3.70 a pint. If you look at the bottled beer menu you will find a good choice of micro beers from around the world, but beware-some are very expensive! The non-mainstream policy of the pub for beers is the same with the wines and spirits. Good service from the lone barmaid. Not sure if this place does food or not? Enjoyable visit. Opens 1600 hours Monday to Thursday.

John 9/10 visit May 2013

Still the same. Only 6 of the 10 handpumps are on, but it is just after New Year’s Eve! Blues music in the background of the ‘I woke up in the morning’ variety! A pint of Anarchy hard Times was £4.15.

John 9/10 visit January 2016

Craft chain pub with a good choice of beer and good atmosphere. Music this time is a mixed of reggae, folk and rock. Real ale prices range from £4.15 to £4.65. Had a pint of Gun Project Babylon at £4.35.

John 9/10 visit January 2017

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Earl of Essex, 25 Danbury Street, London N1 8LE.

Owner- Free House

Beers- Beers- Wye Valley WPA, Five Points Brickfield, Bad Seed Cascade Pale Ale, plus 2 real ciders and 14 non-mainstream draught keg beers.

Telephone – 020-7424-5828

Web site- http://www.earlofessex.net/

When you walk into this pub, there are no handpump clips or labels on the keg pumps to show what they are selling! You need to look at the blackboard which has the information and prices. There are 5 real ales on draught from micro breweries, plus lager and kegs from non-mainstream breweries. This is a small back street local with an island bar and a beer garden out the back. Behind the bar are some brewing vessels which the pub is hoping to use soon. There is also a good bottled beer menu on the table. Had a pint of Redemption Easy Ryeder at £3.90 a pint.

John 8.5/10 visit May 2013

No longer with a brewery, but still with an interesting range of beers. A good pint of Five Points Brickfield was £4.00.

John 8.5/10 visit January 2017

North by North West,188-190 New North Road, London N1 7BJ.

Owner- Free House

Beers- Beers- Hammerton N1, Life on Mars plus 2 other real ales and various craft keg beers.

Telephone-020- 354- 5400

Web site- http://thenorthpolepub.co.uk

Spacious pub with different drinking areas, which is mainly serving non-mainstream real ales and keg craft beer. Décor is low lighting, wooden floorboards and seats, plus a pinball machine near the front door. There are 4 real ales from smaller breweries from £3.70 a pint upwards, had a Pin Up Red Head. Friendly barman is quick to offer samples.

John 8/10 visit December 2014

Formerly the North Star, now named after a Hitchcock movie. The Hitchcock theme carries on inside with large photos of the man, plus various movie posters. Had a pint of Hammerton Life on Mars ( a red ale) at £4.35.

John 8/10 visit December 2016

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The Parcel Yard, Platform 9, Kings Cross Station, London N1 9AL.

Owner- Fullers

Beers- Fullers London Pride, ESB, Oliver’s Island, British Pale Ale, Summer Ale, Gales HSD, Seafarer, Butcombe Bitter, Windsor and Eton Peppertree, Oakham JHB, Portobello Westway Pale Ale.

Telephone- 020- 7713-7258

Web site http://www.parcelyard.co.uk/

This new pub is next to platform 9 (close to platform 9 and ¾!) at Kings Cross station, up some stairs. Claims to be the largest station pub in the UK; at first this looks doubtful, but then you see there are lots of rooms and alcoves to explore, mainly done out on a railway waiting room theme. Lots of nice touches, I like the white brick wall at the back of the bar. A lot of thought (and money) has got into this pub. Full Fullers range of draught beers, plus 2 Gales beers and 2 guest beers makes it 10 real ales on tap! If you commute from Kings Cross it might be worth missing your train for! London Pride was £3.75 a pint. Excellent new pub.

John 9/10 visit Sept 2012

Still the same. Beer is expensive, but in good nick. Full Fullers range of beers plus 4 guest beers and many non-mainstream keg beers including Chimay. London Pride is £4.10 a pint.

John 9/10 visit October 2014

Full range of Fullers beers on draught here plus 4 guest beers. Just outside platform 9 ¾! A pint of London Pride was £4.40.

John 9/10 visit June 2016

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Three Johns, 73 White Lion Street, London N1 9PF

Owner- Free House

Beers- Beers- ELB Foundation Bitter, Greak Heck Treasure IPA, Hawkshead Drystones Stout. 15 non-mainstream draught keg beers and over 100 worldwide bottled beers.

Telephone-020-3714-7830

Web site- http://three-johns.com/

Pub just down the road from the Craft Beer Company; while the beer range is not as large, it is well above average with some interesting beers. Only 3 real ales on, but all from micros outside London; I had a pint Stodfold Ruby at £4.00. Décor is bare-brick walls, wooden bench seating and low lighting. Add a friendly barman and some excellent pizzas, and you have a nice pub.

John 8.5/10 visit January 2016

Only 3 real ales, but they got for some interesting breweries. Good beer and pizzas here, as well as heated seats! A pint of Hawkshead Drystone Stout was £4.20.

John 9/10 visit January 2017

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Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road, London N1 7TA

Owner- Free House

Beers- Beers- Dark Star Pale Ale, Hophead, Siren Sound Wave, Half Mask QIPA, Windsor and Eton Eton Knot, Weird Bread Black Christmas, Redemption Trinty, Urban Dusk, Might Oaks Oscar Wilde, Sambrook’s IPA.

Telephone-020-7608-3406

Back street local off the City Road. The pub is run by three Camra members so it's traditionally run, with a good choice of beers, as you might expect. Which makes up for the very average décor. The beers are on a blackboard in the corner. New yuppie flats being built outside, not a bad pub to have as your local. The 5 real ales are priced between £3.20 and £3.70 a pint.

John 8/10 visit July 2012

The pub has had a makeover since my last visit: nothing has changed much; just the pub looks a little smarter. There are 10 real ales to choose from; I had a pint of Redemption Urban Dusk at £4.00.

John 9/10 visit December 2016

Been here before! 10 handpumps -England won the Test! Semicircular bar, fringes of the City of London. Bottles on top of the bar.

Stuart 8.5/10 visit Aug 2001

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Worth a try

Baring, 55 Baring Street, London N1 3DS. Small friendly back street local close to the North by North West pub. There are 4 regional real ales;had a Timothy Taylor Landlord at £3.70 a pint, visited December 2014. A pint of Purity Greedy Goose was £4.00 in December 2016.

Duke of Cambridge, 30 St Peter's Street, London N1 8JT A certified organic pub with everything from beer, wine soft drinks and food 100% organic. It has a nice laid-back Belgian café feel to it. The beers from the local Pitfield brewery were good. A pint of Pitfield Eco Warrior is £4.25. Visited January 2017.

Island Queen, 87 Noel Street, London N1 8HD. An impressive frontage with a curved wood and glass front; inside the place has a lot of character. Mirrors with etched palms and nice prints of old ships (the pub is named after a ship), as well as a cosy atmosphere. A pint of Itchen Valley Junga was £3.95 in September 2012; a pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord was £4.45 in January 2017.

Taproom, 163 Upper Street, London N1 1US. Trendy pub on Upper Street ( where else!) with a good range of beers. There are barrels behind the bar, but only 5 out of 8 are being used. Had a pint of Dark Star Winter Stout at £4.00. Visited December 2016. Opens 1600 hours Monday to Friday

and 1400 hours on Sunday.

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N2 EAST FINCHLEY

Windsor Castle, The Walks, off Church Lane, London N2 8DL

Owner- Mcmullen Free House

Beers- Beers Mcmullen AK Mild, Country, Royale,

Telephone-020-8883-5763

Web site- http://www.mcmullens.co.uk/windsor-castle

A pub down a quite back street giving it a almost village like atmosphere. A Mcmullen free house; as well as Mcmullen beers there are other reasonably priced beers, but the Macs beers are the best value with Country at £2.35. Cosy décor, including red carpet, rose wallpaper and old prints and books. A request by the management to not drink directly from bottles and use the glasses provided, probably means they don't get too many younger drinkers!

John 8/10 visit Dec 2005

Nice Mcmullen back-street local, with live football and a dartboard. The pub also has a beer garden and a Thai menu which is reasonably priced. alongside the Mcmullen Country Bitter at £3.35 a pint.

John 8.5/10 visit May 2016

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N4 FINSBURY PARK/ CROUCH HILL

Brave Sir Robin, 29 Crouch Hill, London N4 4AP

Owner- Free House

Beers- Arbor Mosaic, Hammerton N1, Marble Pint, 3 real ciders and 12 keg craft beers.

Telephone- 020-7018-3830

Web site http://www.bravesirrobin.co.uk/

Formerly a Late Knights pub; after a period of closure it is now a craft beer free house again. Decor pretty similar to before, modern cafe style. All 3 real ales are £4.20 a pint, keg craft beer are priced at between £4.60 and £7.80 a pint. Brave Sir Robin (or not so brave Sir Robin) was a character from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Had a pint of Marble Pint.

John 8.5/10 visit July 2018

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Salisbury, 1 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London N4 1JX

Owner- Remarkable Restaurant

Beers- Beers- Fullers London Pride, Gales Seafarers Ale, Sharp’s Special, Redemption Big Chief, Signature Brew Red Wedge, Dragonfly 2 o’clock. Litovel Czech lager plus other craft keg beers.

Telephone-020-8800-3600

Web site http://www.remarkablerestaurants.co.uk/remarkable-restaurants-salisbury.html

This wonderful Victorian gin palace, has always needed the right ownership- it now seems to have it. Impressive from the outside as well as inside. Recently refurbished but still has the original impressive features, including a wonderful white ceiling, and wooden craved bar. A large pub with many different rooms including its own restaurant area. Beer range is now Fullers and a guest beer, and real lagers from the Czech Republic. Beers and prices are on a blackboard above the bar. Good pub, good Beer. Opens 1700 hours Monday to Friday.

John 9/10 visit Dec 2005

Still the same lovely Victorian gin palace. Improved beer range from my last visit, with 4 guest beers plus no mainstream keg beers. Dragonfly Brewery is Remarkable brew pub in Acton. Sharp’s Special was £4.25 a pint. Opens 1700 hours Monday to Friday.

John 8.5/10 visit February 2015

PUB WAS CLOSED ON MY VISIT IN JULY 2018

Worth a try

Old, Diary, 1/3 Crouch Hill, London N4 4AP. A pub in an old diary! A Greene King pub with only 1 of their beers on the 4 handpumps. Nice pub with different drinking areas. Hop Back TEA was £3.85 a pint. Visited February 2015.

Still the same. A pint of Hammerton N1 was £4.20. Visited July 2018.

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N5 HIGHBURY

Brewhouse and Kitchen, 2A Corsica Street, London N5 1JJ.

Owner- Brew Pub Chain

Beers- Brewhouse Tramshed, Romford Pele, No19, The Goal Score, Illustrator, Ashromer, Old Major. 9 non-main stream keg beers, plus International bottled beers.

Telephone-020-7226-1026

Web site- http://www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/highbury

This is not unlike its sister pub in nearby Angel, with the beer and décor up to a high standard. The two differences are that the brewery is more visible and there is a beer garden at the front of the pub. As well as 9 beers from the brewery ( 7 cask and 2 keg), there are 7 guest kegs on draught plus a good international bottled beer range. Close to Highbury and Islington station, busy on Arsenal match days. Had a pint of Brewhouse Tramshed Bitter at £3.40 a pint.

John 8.5/10 visit May 2016

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Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue, London N5 2NU

Owner- Free House

Beers Redemption Fellowship, Rock the Kazber, White IPA, Big Chief, Trinity.

Telephone- 020-7354-9532

Web site http://www.snootyfoxlondon.co.uk/

While this pub has a gastro pub décor, it is a good cross between traditional and modern. There are photos of 1960s female rock singers on the wall, and an old jukebox. Food is unusual, it is chicken on spits which is the main item on the menu. There were 3 real ales on, had a Hackney Golden Ale at £4.10 a pint. The pub does beer festivals. Close to Canonbury overground station. The pub opens at 1600 hours Monday to Friday.

John 8.5/10 visit January 2015

It is Cask Beer Week so the pub has a takeover from the Redemption brewery, with all 5 beers on handpump coming from this brewery. The pub still has the chicken menu and photos of female rock stars on the wall. Male toilets out of order, so had to use the ladies! A pint of Redemption Fellowship was £4.40. Still with the same hours as above.

John 8/10 visit Sept 2017

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N6 HIGHGATE

Bull, 13 North Road, London N6 4AB

Owner- Brew pub

Beers-London Brewing Gorgeous Glowfly, Gunpowder, Geekhunter, Golden Ale.

Telephone- 0207- 8341 0510

Web site- http://thebullhighgate.co.uk/

One of a batch of brew pubs which have been opening recently in London. Décor is mainly gastro pub, with white walls, beer memorabilia and dry

hops, but the place has a nice pubby feel to it. The pub’s beers which I try-Calena Red at £3.10 a pint and Golden Mean at £3.00 a pint-were in

good nick. Good to see them serving a beer from another micro brewery (East London Brewing), as well as a good range of authentic draught

and bottled beers from overseas. The friendly barman showed me the brewery, which has 3 brewing vessels in the kitchen! Toilets are labelled

‘Bulls and Cows’!

John 9/10 visit Nov 2011

Still the same. Had a Black Dog Porter at £3.70 a pint.

John 8/10 visit November 2014

Not sure if the pub is still a brew pub and the beers are now coming from their sister pub in Finchley. More space taken up by dining than my previous visit. Nice front garden. Had a pint of Gorgeous Bull Glowfly at £3.80.

John 8/10 visit Sept 2017

Dukes Head, 16 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JG

Owner- Free House

Beers- 8 real ales from microbreweries, 2 real ciders and 10 non-mainstream kegs.

Telephone-020-8341-1310

Web site- http://www.thedukesheadhighgate.co.uk/

The pub sign says beer house and it does what it says on the tin, with 10 real ales from microbreweries. The beers are on a blackboard to the right of the bar, with strength and prices. Narrow pub with flagstone floors, wooden tables and chairs and old photos of Highgate on the wall. Pub is busy with people watching England v Australia rugby on the TV. Had a Hammerton Oyster Stout at £3.80 a pint, nice beer.

John 9/10 visit November 2014

Best range of beers in Highgate. Good choice of beers from London micros on this visit. A pint of Hammerton N1 was £3.90.

John 9/10 visit Sept 2017

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Flask, 77 Highgate West Hill, London N6 6BU

Owner- Fullers

Beers- Fullers London Pride, ESB, Summer Ale, Olivers Island, Castle Rock Session IPA. Non-mainstream kegs and overseas bottled beers.

Telephone-020-8348-7346

Web site http://theflaskhighgate.com/

Present pub was built in the 18^th century and still has a lot of original features. Inside there's snugs, flagstone floor, cosy fireplace and alcoves, outside there's lots of benches to enjoy your beer in the summer and heaters in the winter. Pub has a rural feel to it, and if not too crowded (visit mid-afternoon weekdays) is a great place to unwind. Since my last visit this pub is now owned by Fullers. The pub décor and olde world atmosphere is still the same, which is good news; off the 5 handpumps on the bar, 4 are Fullers beers, including Black Cab Stout which I try for the first time. Also there is a good choice of Belgian and international bottled beers. Fullers have takeover a lot of well known pubs in London recently, due to big pub chain companies getting into debt. The good thing this the pub is in good hands, but it is not so good news for beer choice.

John 9/10 visit Nov 2011

Cosy Fullers pub in the heart of Highgate Village. Always crowded outside even in the winter! Fullers London Pride was £3.95 a pint. Nice place.

John 9/10 visit November 2014

Not much has changed since my last visit, still a charming old pub. The most village like of all the pubs in Highgate village. A pint of London Pride was £4.25.

John 8.5/10 visit Sept 2017

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N7 HOLLOWAY

The Swimmer, 13 Eburne Road, London N7 6AR

Owner- Remarkable Restaurants

Beers- Beers- Dragonfly 2 O’ Clock Ordinary, Fullers London Pride, Sambrook’s Pumphouse Pale Ale. Litovel Czech Lager, Paulaner and Bruges Zot are some of the keg draught beers.

Telephone-020-7281-4632

Web site http://www.remarkablerestaurants.co.uk/remarkable-restaurants-swimmer.html

A back street pub, off the busy Seven Sisters Road which is nicely decorated. White ceiling and walls, lots of wood and dim lighting makes for a cosy atmosphere. Good choice of beers look at the blackboard to the left, open kitchen producing high priced food. Pub named after a champion swimmer, see picture frame. Good pub. Open from 17-00 hours Monday to Friday.

John 8.5/10 visit Dec 2005

Still pretty much as I remember it, even if it’s been a while since my last visit. Beer range has improved from my last visit; only 3 real ales, but some interesting overseas beers on draught. Friendly staff. A pint of London Pride was £4.00. Opens at 1700 hours Monday to Friday.

John 8/10 visit May 2016

N8 CROUCH END

Earl Haig Hall, Elder Avenue, London N8 9TH

Owner- Antic

Beers- Volden Session, Pale Ale, Summer, Pitchfork East Street Cream.

Telephone-020-8347-0545

Web site- http://earlhaighall.com/

An Antic pub in an ex British Legion hall; despite this the place is full of yuppies and their kids. Maybe the old regulars are at the Wetherspoons! Pleasant atmosphere with a good choice of beer, had an Firebrand IPA at £3.70 a pint. Like old Private Eye front covers on the way to the loos! Opens 1600 hours Monday to Friday.

John 8/10 visit February 2015

Not many people here considering Belgium V England is on the TV, for the third place play off in the World Cup. The Private Eye covers are no longer in the gents! Had a pint of Pitchfork East Street Cream at £4.20.

John 8/10 visit July 2018

N10 MUSWELL HILL

Mossy Well, 258 Muswell Hill Broadway, London N10 3SH.

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers- Greene King IPA, Abbot, Sharp’s Atlantic, Doombar, Kelham Island Pale Ale, Twickenham Redhead, Hobgoblin Gold, Black Sheep Special, Truman Two Halves, Rummer, Marstons Empire IPA.

Telephone- 020-8444-2914

Web site- https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-mossy-well-muswell-hill

Another impressive new Wetherspoons pub, this time in a former dairy. A large pub which covers two floors, as well as a fair size beer garden. Pub was busy at the time of my visit, but this time there seems to be enough staff to cope. I had a pint of Portobello Autumn Red at £2.65.

John 9/10 November 2016

I am not sure what it is, but I like the design of this new Spoons pub on 2 floors. For a large place it has a comfortable feel. Good choice of ales; I had a pint of Marstons Empire IPA at £2.65.

John 9/10 visit July 2018

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N12 NORTH FINCHLEY

Bohemia, 762/764 High Road, London N12 9QH.

Owner- Brew pub Free House

Beers- London Brewing Vista Red Ale, Skyline, Never Mind the Kent Hops plus 5 other guest ales. Various non-mainstream craft and keg beers.

Telephone- 020-8446-0294

Web site- http://www.thebohemia.co.uk/

London Brewing’s second brew pub, which is a long narrow modern pub with the brewery at the back. Good laid-back atmosphere at the time of my visit. As well as the pub’s beers, there is also a wide range of other beers. I had a pint of London Brewing Vista Red Ale which was good.

John 9/10 visit May 2016

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N13 PALMERS GREEN

Alfred Herring, 316/322 Green Lanes, London N13 5TT.

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers-Sharp’s Doombar, Greene King, Ruddles Bitter, Sambrook Junction, Wandle, Black Sheep Rye Mild, Marston Old Empire, Jennings Sneck Lifter.

Telephone- 020-3232-1083

Web site- https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-alfred-herring-palmers-green

Nice open-planned Wetherspoons with a good atmosphere. Lots of different rooms, even with the pub on one level. Good range of beers and a good pint of Sambrooke Junction at £2.29. The pub is named after a local man who won the VC during World War One.

John 8/10 visit Nov 2017

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N16 STOKE NEWINGTON

Rochester Castle, 145 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 0NY

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers- Beers- Greene King IPA, Abbott, Sharp’s Doombar, Ringwood XXX Porter, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, Plum Pudding ( no brewery)

Telephone-020-7249-6016

Web site http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-rochester-castle

A large pub on busy high street one way system, with lots of different drinking areas and a good homely feel for a large pub. Nice tiled wall as you enter to the right, as well as two fireplaces, some nice skylights, a conservatory and beer patio at the rear. Something for everyone. Enjoyable visit, always a good range of beers here. Beers from Wetherspoons beer festival were £1.99 a pint

John 8/10 visit Nov 2012

I think this is the oldest Wetherspoons pub in the group. This was an existing pub when they took it over. A large pub with a conservatory and beer garden at the back. A pint of Ringwood XXX Porter was £2.55.

John 8.5/10 visit December 2016

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Rose and Crown, 199 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 9ES

Owner-Free House

Beers- Beers- House Beer, Adnams Bitter, Duechars IPA, St Austell Tribute.

Telephone-020-7254-7497

Web site http://www.roseandcrownn16.co.uk/

Lovely wood-panelled front pub in now-trendy Church Street. Inside there's lots of signs of the former ownership of Trumans beers, including the name all over the nice wood panelled walls and mirrors. Flagstone floor, dim-lighting and two fireplaces create a cosy atmosphere. Prices of all beers are above the bar. Truman Runner is £3.40 a pint

John 8.5/10 visit Nov 2012

This is a nice cosy pub in winter, I like the old wood panelled décor here. A pint of Adnams bitter was £ 3.90.

John 9/10 visit December 2016

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Worth a try

Jolly Butchers, 204 Stoke Newington High Street , London, N16 7HU. Pub on the high street with a good range of beers. While the atmosphere was better than my last visit, it is still in the ‘worth a try’ section. A pint of Hammerton N1 was £4.00. visited December 2016.

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N21 WINCHMORE HILL

Little Green Dragon, 928 Green Lanes, London N21 2AD

Owner- Micro Pub

Beers-Ticketybrew Salted Caramel, Whatsum 1381, New River London Tap, Oakham JHB.

Telephone-020-8351-3530

Web site- https://littlegreendragonenfield.com/

Nice micro pub, from the ashes of the closed nearby Green Dragon pub. After a petition failed to save the pub, the owner started this pub, with the people on the petition becoming his customers. Good atmosphere at the time of visit. The pub is next to the Green Dragon Lane bus stop. A pint of Ticketybrew Salted Caramel was £3.80. Hours closed Monday; opens 1600 hours Tuesday to Thursday.

John 8.5/10 visit Nov 2017

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N22 WOOD GREEN

Westbury, 57 Westbury Avenue, London N22 6SA

Owner- Free House

Beers- St Austell Tribute, Adnams Mosaic, ELB Pale Ale, Redemption Rock the Kazbek, Signature Roadie.

Telephone- 020-8889-2059

Web site- http://www.westburyn22.com/

Modern airy pub with bare brick walls, white ceiling and wooden floorboards. The pub, whilst done out like a gastro pub has a good atmosphere and friendly staff. There are 6 real ales on ( all priced at £3.90 a pint) and 3 real ciders on the handpumps, I had a pint of Firebrand Minstrel Pale Ale. Sister pub to the Jolly Butchers in Stoke Newington. Pubs opens at 1630 hours Monday to Friday.

John 8.5/10 visit November 2016

Still the same. A pint of ELB Pale Ale was £4.00. A nice cool pint on a hot summer’s day.

John 8/10 visit July 2018

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NORTH_WEST LONDON

NW1 CAMDEN TOWN AND PRIMROSE HILL

Princess of Wales, 22 Chalcot Road, London NW1 8LL

Owner- Free House

Beers- House Beer, Sambrook’s Wandle, Four Chimneys Stout.

Telephone- 020-7722-0354

Web site http://www.lovetheprincess.com/

Small pub with an island bar despite if being small, there are different drinking areas in the pub including a cellar bar. While into its food the pub still has a pubby atmosphere. Lots of old prints and photos around the walls, with no really theme. Live jazz Sunday and Thursday evenings and a pub quiz Tuesday nights. Pub is in a residential area along side a few small shops. Good relaxing sort of pub. Brains Bitter was £3.40 a pint.

John 9/10 visit January 2012

Looks like the pub has had a makeover since my last visit. Good rock soundtrack while I was there. A pint of Sambrook’s Wandle was £4.40.

John 8/10 visit December 2016

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Not worth a try

Brew dog, 113 Bayham Street, London NW1 0AG. Recently opened in December 2011. No real ale, but come and see what the fuss is all about! Is it good beer or good marketing? Most of the pints were £3.95 at the time of my visit in January 2012. On my visit in December 2016 a pint of Punk IPA was £5.55. Left in to show what a rip off this place is!

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NW1 EUSTON/ KINGS X/ MARYLEBONE

Bree Louise, 69 Cobourg Street, London NW1 2HH.

Owner- Free House

Beers- Ever-changing range of 18 real ales from Micro or regional breweries, 11 real ales on gravity and 7 real ales on handpump plus real cider

Telephone-020-7681-4930

Web site http://www.thebreelouise.com/

The sign outside states there are 14 real ales look at the blackboard before you go in. Small pub in a back street, close to Euston station. Décor is cosy, but non-descript. Not too busy with commuters at the time of my visit. Nine beers are on gravity, which is rare for London. Real ales were £3.50 a pint; there are discounts for Camra members of 50p a pint. I had Orkney Scapa Special. Now Doric Arch is owned by Fullers, this is the pub for Euston commuters who like micro brews. The range of beers being served are on blackboards all around the pub. Try the cask beer platter. Claims to have the best range of malt whiskies in London

John 9/10 visit January 2012

Very busy at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon, just about got a seat. Good choice of beers. Had an Isle of Purbeck Bitter which is £3.50 a pint for Camra members and £4 for non-Camra members.

John 8.5/10 visit October 2014

Now with a screen with all the real ales listed, an impressive 18 at the moment! A football free zone during Euro 2016. A pint of Titanic Plum Porter is £4.40 a pint, but £3.90 if you are a Camra member, expensive if you are not a Camra member ! Décor getting a little shabby.

John 8.5/10 visit June 2016

This pub is closing on 29 January 2018 to make way for the new HS2 station. Glad I managed a visit before it closes. I like beer straight from the barrel! A pint of Titanic Plum Porter was £4.40, ( £3.90 for Camra members).

John 9/10 visit January 2018

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Euston Flyer, 83-87 Euston Road, London NW1 2QU

Owner- Fullers

Beers- Fullers London Pride, ESB, Oliver’s Island, British Pale Ale, Summer Ale, Butcombe Rare Breed.

Telephone- 020-7383-0856

Web site http://eustonflyer.co.uk/

Despite the name it's almost opposite St Pancras station. The good beer guide once called this pub has a 'Fullerspoon', because it is very much like a Wetherspoons pub. This is a good new pub all the same, with some well -kept Fullers beers. Pub might be closed on a Saturday evening during the football season, being so close to the railway stations. Good to see the full range of Fullers and Gales beers on draught, in central London. Expensive, Bengal Lancer was £3.90 a pint.

John 8/10 visit Jan 2012

Still expensive but cheaper than the nearby Parcel Yard. London Pride is £3.95 a pint.

John 8.5/10 visit October 2014

Large open-planned Fullers pub with a large sports screen. London Pride was £4.15 a pint.

John 8/10 visit June 2016

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Euston Tap, 190 Euston Road, NW1 2EF.

Beers- Five Points Railway Porter, Kirstall Dissolution IPA, Long Arm Lucky Penny, Siren Half Mast, Bristol Beer Factory Enigma, Clouded Minds N18, Hard Knott Lux Borealls .20 overseas draught beers from non-mainstream breweries and 150 bottled beers.

Telephone -020 3137 8837

Web site- http://www.eustontap.com/

New pub opened in November 2010 in a small square stone building, which looks like Marble Arch! One of the best beer ranges in London, with beers from the hard to find Brew Dog and Thornbridge from the UK and Mahrs from Bamberg and Anchor Steam from the US, to name just a few. There are no mainstream beers here, so it is a beer lover’s delight. The real ale is not served by handpump, but by air pressure. Some of the beers are reasonably priced, some are not-you make your choices! A small place: there is room and comfortable seats upstairs, where the one unisex toilet is! That’s right girls-not only do you have to share, but there is no going to the loo in twos!! A beer mirror with the pubs name on it is above the bar. The food is outside pizza. Nice place, but I wonder if it’s so nice on a busy Friday and Saturday night! Dark star Espresso Stout was £3.10 a pint.

John 9/10 visit January 2012

Lots of people drinking outside today, so the upstairs seating( not easy going up the spiral stairs with a pint!) is empty. Well served pint of Tiny Rebel Cwtch at £3.60 a pint.

John 9/10 visit October 2014

The first pub in the tap chain. Never had a bad pint in any of their pubs and the prices for their real ales, (Five Points Railway Porter at £3.60 a pint) are good for central London. Overflow beer garden needed for this small pub.

John 9/10 visit June 2016

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NW3 BELSIZE PARK AND HAMPSTEAD

Duke of Hamilton, 23 New End, Hampstead, London NW3 1JD

Owner- Free House

Beers- Fullers London Pride, Sharp’s Special, Atlantic, Wild Weather NW3 Ale, Riders on the Storm.

Telephone-020-7794-0258

Web site http://www.thedukeofhamilton.com/

Seating around the edge of the pub leaves not too much room in this place. Lots of pictures of Cricket and Rugby teams and players. Which means there's a big sporting following when the TV turns on to sporting events, but it doesn't dominate the pub. A good pint of Pride here, but had a Cheddar Ales Hop and Glory at £3.60 a pint . Good atmosphere here. Seats outside in the summer.

John 9/10 visit July 2012

Wycombe Wanderers had just beaten Leicester City in the quarter finals of FA cup! Appropriate as this is a sporty pub. Squarish central bar area with TV screen in the corner. By the way the Pride was good.

Stuart 8/10 visit March 2001

Last true pub in Hampstead? No gastro-pub décor here, in fact no food. Home of Hampstead Rugby Club. The pint of Wild Weather Riders on the Storm was excellent, and was £4. Friendly barman and locals.

John 9/10 visit Nov 2015

PUB CLOSED IN JULY 2018. REOPENING AUGUST 2018

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Flask Tavern, 14 Flask Walk, Hampstead, London NW3 1HE

Owner- Young's

Beers- Young’s Bitter, Special, Hammerton N7, Dorking Washington Gold.

Telephone-020-7435-4580

Web site http://www.theflaskhampstead.co.uk/

Pubs often reflect their surrounding areas. This pub is a traditional Hampstead local, a favourite with the Hampstead's rich arty crowd who like a pint in a traditional pub. Unspoilt public bar (rare for the area ), lounge with nice pictures as you go in, wood panelling and acid-etched glass all make this a great pub with a lot of character. A restaurant at the back seems to be under-used by drinkers. Good friendly atmosphere. Sambrook’s Wandle Ale was £3.50 a pint.

John 9/10 visit Aug 2012

Our visit started with a duff pint of Winter Warmer which they gladly exchanged. Orangey-reddy wall paper and green velvet seats. Reasonable food and a yuppy restaurant at the back. The public bar is intact and you could imagine the local artists downing a pint or two here.

Stuart 8/10 visit March 2001

First time in the public bar part of the pub; not much different from the saloon, but at least they have not knocked the wall through! Nice photos of old Hampstead. Had a Sambrooke Wandle at £4.05 a pint.

John 9/10 visit Nov 2015

In the public bar part again. A pint of Young’s Special was £4.55, which is a reasonable price for Hampstead!

John 9/10 visit July 2018

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Garden Gate, 14 South End Gate, Hampstead, London NW3 2QE

Owner -Free House

Beers- London Brewing Extra Pale, Oakham Citra, Knops East Coast Pale, Kirstall Cribbs.

Telephone-020-7435-5615

Web site http://www.thegardengatehampstead.co.uk/

A impressive pub with a good range of beers, including a Cologne klosch on draught. The range is a little similar to The Washington NW3. The interior is traditional with some nice wood panelling but the furniture is new. including lots of comfy sofas all round the pub. Impressive beer garden which is large for inner London. It reminds me a little of a German beer garden. Pub is a little into its food, but there are lots of people drinking. A little of the Hampstead track. Good name for a pub near the Heath. Nice find. Harveys Best Bitter was £3.50 a pint

John 9/10 visit July 2012

Pub is busy with the Sunday lunch time trade. The pub does mulled wine and warm spiced cider. A pint of Adnams Broadside is £4.50..

John 8/10 visit Nov 2015

Still the same. Pub is close to Hampstead Heath Overground station. A pint of Sharp’s Atlantic was £4.40.

John 8/10 visit August 2016

Always busy in the summer. Lots of dogs with their owners, probably from their walkies on the heath! A pint of London Brewing Extra Pale was £5.05.

John 8/10 visit July 2018

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Holly Bush, 22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, London NW3 6SG

Owner- Free House

Beers- Fullers Oliver’s Island, London Pride, Fruit Loop.

Telephone-020-7435-2892

Web site- http://hollybushhampstead.co.uk/

Wonderful traditional old pub with a warren of rooms to drink in, including the Tavern bar, the Coffee bar and a nice room at the back near the toilets. Relaxing and peaceful pub with bare floorboards, jazz background music and smoke-stained walls; place is a little like a Amsterdam brown café. A pub of great character; worth the trip up the steps to get there. A pint of London Pride was £3.75.

John 9.5/10 visit Aug 2010

Marvellous, classic pub up a small side street. Several small bars and a function room. Little dog called Ice Cube running around. Wood panels on the walls and traditional bar area. Super beer and relaxing environment.

Stuart 9.5/10 visit March 2001

Front bar is for drinkers, the back for diners, judging by the ‘please wait to be seated’ sign by the side of the bar! Liked the Benskins brewery mirror. London Pride was £4.20 a pint.

John 8.5/10 visit Nov 2015

In a side room just of the bar, which is very atmospheric. A pint of London Pride was £4.70.

John 9/10 visit July 2018

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Washington, 50 England’s Lane, Belsize Park, London NW3 4UE

Owner- Free House

Beers- Sharp’s Doombar, St Austell Proper Job, Great Heck Dave, Shipyard Summer Ale, By the Horns Stiff Upper Lip.

Telephone-020-7722-6118 

Web site http://www.thewashingtonhampstead.co.uk/

Marvellous Victorian pub with a lot of its original fittings still remaining, including the tiling at the side entrance, acid-etched windows and mirrors. While the shell the same, the décor is now modern, including lots of leather sofas. Beer range down to two real ales, but in good condition. No standard lagers, only the ones listed above, which is a fair range. Prices are on a blackboard above the bar.

John 8.5/10 visit Aug 2005

Large unspoilt Victorian pub. Situated down a side street. A mecca for the local rugby team who were about to leave for a match. Lovely glass screens, dark blue ceiling and big wooden bar. 5 real ales on tap.

Stuart 8/10 visit March 2001

Still an impressive Victorian boozer with a lovely ceiling and wood carvings. The food menu lists the small suppliers, which is interesting. I had a pint of Brains Bread of Heaven at £4.15 a pint.

John 8/10 visit Nov 2015

A fair wait while the barmen were doing table service to two tables ( thought this was a pub!). Nice mirrors around the pub. A pint of St Austell Proper Job was £4.75.

John 8/10 visit July 2018

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Worth a try

The Stag, 67 Fleet Road, Belsize Park, London NW3 2QU. Pub with a good choice of beers with 4 real ales and 20 craft kegs( see the blackboard) , but the place is more gastro than pub for my liking. Had a pint of Hammerton N1 Pale Ale at £4.40 a pint. Visited August 2016.

Interesting range of beers. Had a Five Points Pale Ale at £4.75 a pint. Visited July 2018.

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NW5- KENTISH TOWN & GOSPEL OAK

Dartmouth Arms, 35 York Rise, London NW5 1SP

Owner-Faucett Inn

Beers- ELB Nightwatchman, Dark Star Blonde, Burning Sky Plateau

Telephone -020-7485-3267

Web site- http://www.dartmoutharms.uk/

Back street gastro-pub. Two different drinking areas, one a bit more lively than the other. Nice skyline roof and tables with chess squares, which were being used by the locals. Interesting menu on one visit included pan-fried organic salmon and Toulouse sausages with horseradish mash! More yuppie now, but the Grass hopper which was £3.40 was in fine form.

John 8/10 visit Oct 2010

This pub has been closed for 3 or 4 years, due to developers, but the pub has been saved, thanks to a combination of locals and the council and has reopened in July 2017. Run by the people from the Chesham Arms, Hackney, which was also saved from developers. Prides itself in being a community local. A pint of ELB Nightwatchman was £3.80.

John 8/10 visit Sept 2017

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Lion and Unicorn, 42 Gaisford Street, London NW5 2ED.

Owner- Gemino Inns

Beers- Redemption Big Chief, Young’s Bitter, Xmas Beer, Twickenham Naked Ladies.

Telephone -020-7267-2304

Web site- http://www.thelionandunicornnw5.co.uk/contact/

Nice back street local, with lots of things going for it. There is a back and front beer garden plus a theatre upstairs. A small area of the pub is taking up for dining, but the rest of the pub is plush, with a good drinking atmosphere. A pint of Redemption Big Chief was £4.50.

John 8.5/10 visit December 2016

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Pineapple, 51 Leverton Street, London NW5 2NX.

Owner- Free House

Beers- Wimbledon Winter Ale, XT 8 Dark Road, Bad Company Wild Gravity, Westerham Cods Wallop, Pineapple Amber.

Telephone -020-7284-4631.

A nice back street local close to Kentish Town tube station. The pub is Victorian and grade two listed, with some good features like the fireplace, ceiling and a bass brewery mirror. Saved from the developers years ago. Busy but nice and cosy on a winter’s day. The food menu is Thai. A pint of Wimbledon Winter Ale was £3.90, £3.70 if you are a Camra member.

John 8.5/10 visit Dec 2017

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Southampton Arms, 139 Highgate Road, London NW5 1LL.

Beers- Beers- 10 real ales and 8 real ciders from micro-breweries.

Telephone- 020-7485-1511

Web site- http://www.thesouthamptonarms.co.uk/

The sign on the outside says Real ale and Cider House, and it does what it says on the tin! With 10 real ales and 6 real ciders from small independent breweries, at reasonable prices for London (£2.90 a pint for real ale and £3.20 a pint for cider) this cracking place is a beer lovers’ (and tickers’) dream! With the lager from the local Camden Town everything comes from a small brewery. The pub décor is small and narrow, with a titled wall behind the bar and lots of old wood, white walls, and brewery mirrors. The décor and atmosphere reminds me of a Dutch brown café. Some nice individual touches including no TV, no fruit machine, only real money, piano nights on Wednesday and old record turntable at the bar with vinyl records, but mainly the pub is all about good beer. There is a small beer garden at the back. Lots of people would give their right arms to have a local like this! This pub goes straight into my top ten pubs in London.

John 9.5/10 October 2010

This pub is still being run to the high standards of my last visit. Total real ale commitment here. Had an Oscar Wilde Mild at £2.90 a pint and Redemption Stout at £2.95 a pint.

John 9/10 visit Nov 2011

In for a swift pint which was £3.20 a pint, a big price rise from November 2011.

John 9/10 visit July 2012

Still with a great choice of beer, still a great pub. It is dedicated to selling only beer from small independent UK breweries. Real money only; no plastic. A pint of Hopcraft Profits of Doom was £3.80.

John 9/10 visit August 2016

The 274 and C2 buses stop right outside this classic pub from Kentish Town station. The pint of Titanic Cappuccino Stout at £3.80 was spot on.

John 9.5/10 visit December 2016

Still the same, always a good atmosphere. Like the Lacons brewery mirror. Always a good range of beers. Had a pint of Hobsons Champion Mild at £3.80.

John 9/10 visit Sept 2017

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Worth a try

Camden Town Brewery Bar, 55/59 Wilkin Street Mews, London NW5 3NN. The brewery bar of the Camden Town Brewery. Turn right after exiting Kentish Town West overground station and you can’t miss it! Pleasant small modern bar. No real ale here; Camden brew international style keg beers like helles and wheat beers. Beers are all £4.00 a pint. See web site for opening times. Visited July 2012. http://www.camdentownbrewery.com/

This bar is closed until February 2017.

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NW6 WEST HAMPSTEAD

Czech Club Restaurant Ltd, 74 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 2LX

Owner- Private Club.

Beers- No real ale. Beers- Budvar, Pilsner Urquell on draught.

Telephone- 020-7372-1193

Web site http://www.czechoslovak-restaurant.co.uk/

A unique place which is a Czech pub/club in a detached house. Started by Czech exiles after World War 2, now open to all. The bar is off to the left as you walk in; it is small with a wood panelled wall and maps of the Czech and Slovak republics on the wall. Out back is a large beer garden, perfect for a summer’s day. All of the Czech beers on draught here can be found elsewhere in London, which is a little disappointing as I was hoping for some beers from smaller Czech breweries. The food menu is traditional Czech; great if you like dumplings. Budvar was a reasonable £3.00 a pint, but it is £2.00 for a half pint! The beer was in good nick. Close to all the West Hampstead stations! Closed on Mondays, opens 1700 hours Tuesday to Friday and opens 1200 hours Saturday and Sundays. A different sort of place from most pubs in this guide.

John 8/10 visit July 2012

As I said before in my previous review, this place still needs a better choice of Czech beer, but my pint of Budvar at £3.50 was good.

John 8/10 visit August 2016

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Worth a try

Railway, 100 West End Lane, London NW6 2LU. Pub with a nice traditional frontage, inside the pub looks like it’s had a refurbishment recently. Nice spacious pub with lots of screens for sport and a good atmosphere. Had a pint of Sambrook’s Pumphouse Pale at £4. Visited August 2016.

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BARNET

Black Horse, Wood Street, Barnet, Herts. EN5 4BW

Owner- Barnet Brewery.

Beers- Barnet Regal, Fullers London Pride, Vale Gravitas, Brill Gold, Nottingham Legend, Magpie Thieving Rogue, Watling Street Golden Ale.

Telephone -020-8449-2230

Web site- http://www.blackhorsebarnet.co.uk/#

This is the home of the Barnet Brewery. The pub is done out in gastro pub style with grey walls, portrait paintings and sofas. The atmosphere is cosy, with the bar staff knowledgeable about their own beers. You can see the brewery out the back. The big beer garden at the front of the pub is not being used on this rainy day. Had a pint of Black Pepper Stout at £3.50 a pint, which was very nice.

John 8/10 visit May 2013

The brewery in the pub is still going strong, but only 1 of their beers is on the 7 handpumps. The pint I had, Barnet Regal at £3.85, was excellent. Nice outside patio and beer garden.

John 8.5/10 visit August 2017

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Lord Nelson, 14 West End Lane, Barnet, Herts. EN5 2SA

Owner- Young's

Beers- Young’s Bitter, Special, Bath Prophecy.

Telephone- 020-8449-7249

Web site- http://www.rampubcompany.co.uk/visit-pubs/lord-nelson-hertfordshire

Pleasant back street local, small pub which is well ran. Average pub décor nothing special, apart from a few model ships above the bar. Mainly elder clientele eating food on my visit, most of the meals are priced.Now owned by Young's. Good bar staff and locals who know each other, all adds to good atmosphere. Good pint served. Young’s Special was £3.40 a pint

John 8.5/10 visit May 2013

Nice nautical theme in this back street local ( well it’s just off the main road). Like the model ships above the bar. A pint of Bath Ales’ Prophecy was £3.90.

John 8/10 visit August 2017

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Olde Mitre, 58 High Street, Barnet, Herts. EN5 5SJ

Owner-Free House

Beers- Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Draught Bass, Adnams Bitter, Greene King Abbot, St Austell Tribute, Almasty Eureka, Big Hand Super Tidy.

Telephone-020-8449-6582

Wonderful 17th Century pub on the High street, 3 different drinking areas. Traditional pub with lots of wood panelling, maps and pictures of Old Barnet, dim lighting, and a nice fireplace in the back bar. Good place to relax from the busy high street. All regular beers are reasonably priced. ELB Orchid Dark Mild was £3.20 a pint.

John 9/10 visit May 2013

Lovely traditional pub to drink your traditional beer in. Nice relaxing unchanged pub. Six of the eight handpumps are from well-known breweries and are reasonably priced. A pint of Timothy Taylor was £3.65. Great pub.

John 9/10 visit August 2017

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Sebright Arms, 9 Alston Road, Barnet, Herts.EN5 4ET. Nice Macs back street local decorated to a high standard. Two bars, one with live football and a beer garden. A pint of McMullens Country Bitter was £3.90. Opens 1600 hours Monday to Friday. Visit August 2017.

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HARROW ON THE HILL

White Horse, 50 Middle Road, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex. HA2 0HL

Owner-Fullers

Beers- Fullers London Pride, ESB, Firecracker, Gales Seafarers Ale.

Telephone-020-8422-1215

Web site http://whitehorseharrow.co.uk/

This was an honest, no gimmicks, two bar pub, with well-kept beers and good bar service. After a change of ownership it became a Fullers pub in October 2004. Now redecorated into a gastropub by Fullers, as one woman said when she walks into the new décor, the place as lost its character. How true. Only still in the guide because the beer is still good. London Pride was £3.30 a pint.

John 8/10 visit January 2012

A little more cosy than my last visit. Maybe it’s the bookshelves or the Christmas decorations! London Pride was £4.00 a pint.

John 8/10 visit December 2015

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Moon on the Hill, 373/375 Station Road, Harrow, Middx. HA1 2AW. A Wetherspoons pub in Harrow town centre. Busy at the weekends, also busy Wembley match days. Guest beers are £2.15 a pint. Visited January 2016.

A pint of Cairngorn Wildcat was £2.29, visited July 2018

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PINNER

Queens Head, 31 High Street, Pinner, Middlesex. HA5 5PJ

Owner- Free House

Beers- Greene King Abbot, Moreland Old Speckled Hen, St Austell Tribute, Queens Head Pinner IPA, Rebellion Roasted Nuts, Zebedee..

Telephone-020-8868-9844

Web site- www.queensheadpinner.co.uk

A genuine Tudor inn with original beams, which is a grade two listed building. Parts of this impressive pub go back over 450 years. To go with the traditional feel of the place, the pub serves a good choice of beers and has a good cosy atmosphere. Wood panelled walls with various pictures and photos. Pub is close to Pinner tube station.

John 8.5/10 visit Jan 2005

Still a nice charming place, with olde world atmosphere; as in no TV or music. Eight handpumps are spread across the bar, so have a good look. I had a Rebellion Mutiny at £3.75 a pint. Pub dates back to 1540, see website for history. Last pub in the Pinner High Street area.

John 8.5/10 visit June 2015

Still the same. Pub is now doing stone baked pizzas. A pint of Rebellion Roasted Nuts was £4.40.

John 9/10 visit July 2018

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RAYNERS LANE

Village Inn, 402/408 Rayners Lane, Rayners Lane Middlesex HA5 5DY

Owner- Wetherspoons

Beers- Sharp’s Doombar, Ruddles Bitter, Greene King Abbott, Hogs Back TEA, Surrey Nirvana, Windsor and Eton Guardsman, Thwaites Lancaster Bomber, Nethergate Suffolk Country, Twickenham Redhead,

Telephone-020-8868-8551

Web site- http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-village-inn

Visited this pub once at 19-30 on a Thursday night and it was very crowded; reasonable beer prices, and the pub's curry evening might have something to do with it! Usual Wetherspoon décor, some nice posters of the original houses built here in the 1930s. Not a Wetherspoon which is in the town centre, but there are lots of takeaways near this pub. The friendly staff and locals make this pub a good place to visit. This part of London deserves a good pub. Guest beers are £2.09 a pint.

John 9/10 visit Dec 2012

One of things I like about Wetherspoons is not only is there a good range of beers at good prices, but also their pubs are sometimes the only decent pubs in some under- pubbed parts of London! This pub is a good example. Good mix of clientele who create a good atmosphere. Good section of guest ales; try Steve’s choice! Guest beers are £2.35 a pint.

John 9/10 July 2016

Footnote.

Close to Rayners Lane tube station. There are a lot of Wetherspoons pubs close to tube stations on the Met Line from Harrow-on –the Hill to Uxbridge; makes for a good pub crawl.

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