The Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak

Amazing pub. Amazing ales. Amazing ciders. Amazing pub food. Friendly staff and music all on vinyl. Best pub in North London.

13 Apr 2010 19:44

The Junction Tavern, Kentish Town

I came here on Easter Bank holiday, for a couple of beers. The bar staff were rude and unfriendly, and we got the distinct impression that as we weren't eating, they'd rather we weren't there. If you want to be a restaurant be a restaurant, if you want to be a pub, be a pub, not some vague approximation of both. On a final note to the bar staff, I was there with my young brother-in-law, who had just turned 18 and was visiting from Sweden, he had ID, so if you want proof of age, just ask, don't stand behind the bar constantly staring at him, making him feel uncomfortable. I recommend going to the Southampton, 5 mins walk away, as we did. 1 star "pub".

13 Apr 2010 19:35