J J Moons, Ruislip Manor

A standard Wetherspoons outlet. At weekends, it's packed with younger drinkers taking advantage of the cheap prices. However, it usually quietens down a bit later on in the evening.

For cask ale fans, there is always a good selection with 5 or 6 real beers to choose from.

29 Jan 2006 22:47

The Elephant Inn, North Finchley

Fullers beer, a roaring log fire, and comfy leather couches - this is definitely our favourite pub in the area.

29 Jan 2006 22:32

Dignity (Taylors of Finchley), Finchley

Excellent selection of beers: examples on draught when we visited were Leffe, Hoegaarden, Belle Vue Kriek, Fruli, Bass, and Young's Bitter.

29 Jan 2006 22:08

The Catcher in the Rye, Finchley

One of the nicest pubs in central Finchley. Leather sofas and candlelight along with an open fire generate a cosy atmosphere. Not surprisingly therefore, the clientele when we visited were mostly couples and small groups.

The beer selection is reasonable - all the usual suspects plus a couple of cask ales (John Smiths and Courage Best when we were there). The wine list looked satisfactory too. We didn't eat, though the food did look inviting, and there were some very tempting bar nibbles on display.

For sporting fans, football is shown on the plasma screen in the rear section of the pub.

29 Jan 2006 21:53