The Famous Royal Oak, Muswell Hill

Final refuge in Muswell/Crouch End after the demise of the Well and the Princess Alexandra down the hill.

I think the external look, criticised in other comments, has saved this pub from gastroization. Noone in their right mind would try and make this a haute cuisine destination and I am truly thankful.

Nice London Pride, pool table (but round a corner so you can ignore it if you want), TVs but not too obtrusive. I once sat through an electric storm on the porch - they got soaked serving us refils at our table outside, lovely.

If this one shuts too I'm moving house...

1 Apr 2009 12:32

The Princess Alexandra, Crouch End

dear oh dear...

10 Feb 2009 15:01

The Well, Muswell Hill

I can't believe this place has closed. Absolutely dreadful news. See my comment below; there was nowhere else like it for miles.

4 Sep 2008 17:16