The Old Bull and Bush, North Hampstead

The Bull and Bush has its faults, but it has a lot of good points too. We live quite close and have been there regularly since it opened in its current and vastly improved black and white theme. We go there for a casual drink or a cup of coffee, we go for lunch on the terrace when the weather is good and we bring foreign guests to enjoy an upmarket pub meal.

There's a good selection of food, which changes regularly. We like the sharing plates like the greek meze. Overall, prices are a little higher than we would like, but the experience is worth it. My only real gripe is that they haven't yet banned smoking outside on the terrace - which is only sometimes a problem. This is an enjoyably civilised pub. If you want loud music and vibrations - this is not for you.

5 Oct 2007 18:45