The Charlotte Despard, Archway

It's a shame people have found this pub either unpleasant or unfriendly. For a Geordie wanting a local pub feeling, I've never been so warmly welcomed to a pub in London. On our first visit, we ended up celebrating one of the staff's birthdays all together, and the generosity of the bubbly landlord knows no bounds - even making a full batch of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday for all the punters. It may be quiet for some, but for others, it can be quite homely.

27 Feb 2008 13:50