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still loving this pub....juke box ROCKS and we always get a good late drink!!!
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A genuinely very nice pub indeed. Went on a whim and will definitely be coming back. The atmosphere is really warm, the beer's fairly good and the little garden at the back is cosy.
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Cracking pub - Good beers, great jukebox, amusing crowd, but the bar staff are astonishingly surly. Add a drink to your order at your peril, the slightly beardy Irish chap will bite your head off!
But it's my favorite pub in the world, and wouldn't change anything about it.
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Beerguy, how come you haven't reviewed any other pubs?
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great little laid back pub with a nice crowd. Thai food good and reasonably priced as is the beer. I have visited this pub many times and cant fault it. the irish couple working there are always friendly and helpfull.
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WAS IN THIS PUB LAST NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I WILL BE COMING BACK FOR MORE. GREAT JUKE BOX AND FRIENDLY FAST SERVICE.
anonymous - 21 Oct 2007 17:12 |
I had my girlfriends birthday there last weekend and I thought the staff were excellent as usual, this is myself and my girlfriends local. They do a fantastic Sunday lunch and now Saturday brunch with a chef who apparently was the head chef at banners in Crouch End.
The juke box fuckin rocks.....wish there was more pubs like this around...the area needs more cool local pubs like this
I say everyone relax, go back and enjoy a nice pint of creamy stout!!!!
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Nice pub, shame about the indifferent bar staff, especially that Irish girl who couldn't give a shit if you'd waiting at the bar all night.
Wouldn't visit again for that reason.
anonymous - 5 Oct 2007 13:50 |
I wonder if this is the same idiot we met last night. My friend turned up ahead of us - we were all celebrating his birthday. He turned up at the pub and asked for his FIRST drink - The barman said "I think you've had more than enough" and wouldn't serve him! When we went in and told the barman he must have had the wrong person, he didn't care, and also didn't care when we told him we weren't coming back - depite visiting the pub all summer with out any trouble and having NEVER SEEN THIS IDIOT BEHIND THE BAR BEFORE!!!!!
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They should get rid of the idiot barman who refused service to ‘away fans’ – no colours, northern accent -(25Aug), despite the bar being quiet ~18:00. A friendly couple outside couldn’t believe their ears and kindly offered to go to the bar for us, but I politely declined and took our custom elsewhere.
Shame, as the pub had a nice aspect from outside and within; horseshoe bar, wood floor, choice of real ales, can’t recall what they were as I didn’t get to sample any!
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They are now doing roasts on Sunday, and they did this bank holiday Monday too. A round 10 quid for one of three roasts, Rib of beef, organic corn fed chook, and I assume it was loin of pork, but could've been lamb, can't remember. Proper portions, proper gravy (jus?)Tasty and worth every penny, friendly service from the waiteress too,
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This is a decent pub which compares very well with the local competition. Not stunning but good for a friday night pint or two.
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I was so disappointed after reading the below.
Was noisy and dark and the only reason I could see that people had gone there was to order the (admittedly good looking) food.
Bar area cramped and hard to access due to having too many tables - see above re food!
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Nicely decked out, very welcoming pub. There is a graffiti style mural above the bar which I guess gives it a cool urbanite feeling. I love the stuffed bear's head on the wall.
Get packed later on with plenty of young professionals spending their cash on beer and wine. Well kept lager on tap, other varieties kept in the fridge.
Nice pub, although my only gripe would be the food. Everywhere you go its thai food on the menu. Be nice it they did something British. And no, I'm not being racist. Couldn't they get Nigel Slater on the case, he only lives up the road?
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Finally, a place that's recognised that there is a good mix of people in the area with proper jobs who need a nice, relaxing evening out.
Good ambience (a table towards the back makes a great place for a quiet liaison), nice wine and a well-stocked and eclectic jukebox that isn’t painfully loud. It’s a great place to go on your own for a quiet one or with friends for a good catch-up. In the times I've been in, it’s mostly a mix of 30-50somethings, a bit trendy but by no means pretentious.
The chap behind the bar is always lovely and friendly; although the last time I was in, he was busy doing other things and the Irish girl working seemed a bit put out whenever I asked for something. She spent most of the time chatting to a couple of guys who were sat at the bar, so perhaps she didn't like being interrupted. I’ll assume this is a one-off.
They also offer an extensive Thai menu, of which I’ve only tried a handful of things – all were good and not ridiculously-priced.
I’ve never been in on a match day, so cannot attest for the atmosphere then. They also boast of a nice patio garden, but I always seem to forget to go there when the weather’s nice, so haven’t seen it.
Overall, their recent(ish) refurbishment and other changes have made a huge difference in all respects.
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Thank god for a decent pub in the area. It is packed with Arsenal fans on matchdays as they all are, but attracts a relaxed mixed crowd rest of the time. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
celt7 - 16 Oct 2006 17:06 |
Great pub, nice atmosphere and a decent rage of beers
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Refurbishment is excellent! Real ales on tap, great selection of top-shelf spirits, one of the best jukeboxes in London, friendly staff and just about anything you want from a neighborhood pub. By far the best in the area and can be quite busy even on off nights. Live music some Monday evenings!
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The Woodbine re-opens on Fri Aug 12th. Its got a great new look with a classic rock jukebox and re-claimed wood finishings. Should be by far the best pub in the area.
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I heard this pub has now been closed due to some sort of health and safety issue ?
When I did used to frequent the place , it wasn't to bad , very narrow making it ridiculously crowded on a matchday.
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A reasonable pub - probably the best in the area (which isn't saying much). Shame about the TV screens which dominate the pub on every wall.
Avoid on match days.
Richard Jones - 30 Jul 2003 17:02 |
Nice friendly bar staff - the usual beers. Usually a good crowd An okay place for a drink and a chat.
claire - 25 Jun 2003 13:34 |
Best pub around Arsenal football ground. Gets busy when the Gunners are playing but it's a nice, relaxed watering hole the rest of the time with offers on drinks most nights.
Lee - 19 Jun 2002 20:23 |
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