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My previous comment for this pub has disappeared and maybe it was a little harsh. A toned down version is that this pub needs some serious TLC and it is good for watching football.
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I can honestly advise you to avoid this pub like the plague.
Although the food and beer are bad, the worst element of this pub is infact the owner.
He is such a moody bastard it is incredible. And also very very rude when he gets very drunk, which is quite often, considering that he seems to be an alcoholic.
My friends and I used to joke about how bad the pub is when we went, but after one particularly bad experience with the owner, we stopped going, which, was a good thing..
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Top Pub. Drinks are expensive but very understable because of the area. The Food is the best taste of foods i have had in a long time. The chef defiantly knos what she is doing. Brilliant for any sports on the big tvs, ypu can watch for where ever you are sitting.
Just to let those who them abusive comments from before. the pub is getting a makeover after the smoking ban. Which will be very pleasing to see when finished. The new beer garden is looking fantastci with the new look, the landlord here has defiantly done some major work here, Well done mate. Live music is played in the winter so if you like your irish bands, this is the place to be. I would recommend this pub to anyone.
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Charmless staff and the smell of disinfectant in the drinking area itself that emanated from the toilets was overpowering.....hilarously bad.
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Still rubbish, sadly. This is a shame as most of the other pubs in the area have gone (or are about to go) gastro and there's now a distinct shortage of proper, old fashioned boozers. Unfortunately the Haverstock takes pretty much all the bad things out of 70s style boozers and very few of the good things. Best that can be said for it is that it's ok on a summer's afternoon when you don't actually have to sit in the pub, and it's excellent for football, it being possible to see a screen from practically anywhere.
anonymous - 12 Feb 2007 13:39 |
The Haverstock Arms is in dire need of a makeover. In the last 5 years that I have been there, the outside has had a lick of paint on occasion, but the inside has remained the same and is starting to look dated and dare I say it, a bit tatty.
The selection of beers and spirits are good and it's a good place if you want to watch major sporting events, but it's hard to watch them sometimes as there will almost always be someone obstructing your view - that is unless you watch the game in the other room, which is non-smoking.
I am going to give this pub a 4/10 because the inside desperately needs to be refurbed, the Gent's toilets are not always clean and the seating is not always comfortable.
Simon - 17 Oct 2004 17:28 |
If you like proper beer then dont bother. It's a bit of a hole of a place and only good for watching football or rugby - if only the toilets could cope.
Gareth - 15 Oct 2004 13:38 |
Obnoxious landlord and customers, poor food, poor beer and a poor atmosphere. Only good for watching football really.
Badger - 8 Oct 2004 12:20 |
I was there about noon on a summer Saturday for a pint and realised there was a rugby match on the telly. The barmaid was happy to put it on for me, and the combination of decent ale and one side of the pub being opened up for the weather had me rating it as one of the best experiences of watching sport in London pubs.
Not sure what it's like at any other time.
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This is a cracking pub for a Sunday afternoon in front of the football, but I can't think of any reason to go in there at any other time. It's not the most welcoming establishment in town and they have the nasty habit of leaving all the tellys on at full blast regardless of whether or not anything is on. However, if you just need somewhere to go at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon, this is arguably the best in the immediate area.
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Was a bit grotty inside last time I went in but the atmosphere was good and footy was on the big screen so worth it if you are passing by.
Dave Vernon - 23 Feb 2004 13:15 |
Used to have 2 piece bands in there on Sat nights a few years back. Used to be very busy. First visit for a few years recently and it was very very empty. Bit of a depressing feel to it.
anonymous - 23 Feb 2004 10:59 |
A fairly friendly traditional pub close to Belsize Park station, with some outside seating and TV screens for sports matches. Real ale was on when I last visited, but unsure about now. Quite a nice pub generally.
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