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Absolute dump! Been there a few times (was dragged in). No words for the place. Actually waste of a building!
JimmyS - 18 May 2012 17:32
Latest visit here to see the Mancs get stuffed by Barca saw Springhead Leveller as a welcome guest beer.
GuideDogSaint - 28 Jun 2011 00:14
GK IPA and Hen. Came in to watch the Skates get stuffed in the Cup Final with some Saints mates. Friendly locals pub with a community feel to it.
GuideDogSaint - 17 May 2010 00:25
hate this pub. real dump.
eddiej09 - 29 Nov 2009 16:18
Nice, but not outstanding in any way shape or form...
Harry_Callaghan - 8 Oct 2009 02:26
I agree with those who say this is a good old pub as one should be but please can something be done about the toilets......so horrible, not just the decor but they are not very clean either and that is during the day and early evening. Apart from that it has changed management recently and it seems to be picking up although the old rif raf lot that had been permanently barred for good reason are back in, hopefully not for long.
The garden is not too bad and looks lovely with the new hanging baskets (not sure about the new yellow and red paint out front!). Good beer and a pleasant atmosphere with a lovely bunch of locals.
popoutpatty - 26 Jul 2009 13:34
This is a decent enough local�s pub with a pool table and bar billiards. I found the barmaid to be very friendly and the regulars all seemed like a nice bunch, even to me when I stumbled in at 22:00.

Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen were available, but the Morris Mayhem was off during my visit. I�m not a big fan of either of these ales so I opted for the Guinness which was well served.

The locals had put some good old 70s tunes on the jukebox creating a very nice atmosphere that I would have no problem returning to when next in the area.
Strongers - 26 Jun 2009 10:29
This is what a pub should be like. Good Guinness, very friendly and welcoming landlord and landlady. Very good home-cooked food. Plenty of things going on, Quiz Night, Chess Night, Pool Night, Founder Member of local pool competition. Themed nights, it has the lot.
Very friendly regulars (on the whole!). Mike_D is right when he says that it's here and the Harringay Arms. That's it for N8. Avoid the pubs local to this, it gets very 'hicks-ville' in all the others.
A Liverpool pub, but they are welcome of EVERYONE here, Plenty of friendly banter. Been coming for years and there's never a ' dodgy atmosphere'.
For football, nowhere better, as long as you get there early enough. If not you'll be in the standing room only area, but the atmosphere is electric on big games.
My favourite pub.
Bilbo_Baldock - 24 Jun 2008 09:53
this pub seriously needs a revamp! what a dive!
cantthink - 13 May 2008 13:13
perfect ! needs a clean and cold bottles but a lovely pub!
hornseyite - 21 Dec 2007 09:11
Did you know this pub has a lovely beer garden hidden out back? I only discovered this recently and it was a lovely surprise. Its a friendly place but I stay away on football days as it gets a bit crowded - good atmosphere for footy fans though! Toilets need a bit of a scrub up but on the whole its a good pub.
earlydoors - 28 Apr 2007 14:42
This is my local, and sadly I don't get to visit it enough.

It does an average ale, but bitter drinkers are advised to avoid the Abbotts. Something about it in here isn't right. They did have Ruddles on a while back though, which was decent enough (Smoothflow though it was).

I always enjoy my time there, all the same: it has a great, relaxed atmosphere, and even if I'm away for a few months I never feel unwelcome when I step back in. Although it is a locals-only kind of affair, newcomers needn't fear a frosty reception a la so many other similar establishments. So far as pubs in and around Crouch End go, I reckon this is up there with the Haringey Arms.

Mike_D - 6 Apr 2006 16:47
GREAT pub for the footy! All fans are welcome - Gooners, Reds, Blue-noses, even Man City supporters!

During most games the bar staff serve sausages, chicken drumsticks, potatoes, etc at half time or in between games.

Only criticism would be that it gets really smoke filled. This doesn't put me off going, but looking forward to when it's smoke free next June.
jedster - 2 Apr 2006 14:00
Thanks Pete and Theresa for hosting two great evenings in a row and making an ex-pat feel welcome.

One word of warning, shave your moustache off or expect a bit of abuse from the locals! All in fun, mind.
ZINGARI - 8 Jul 2005 19:15

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