The Drapers Arms, Barnsbury

Nothing special. The food is expensive and average, ditto the beer, staff are aloof and the atmosphere is pretty flat. It seems to rely on being the local diner for the extremely expensive surrounding houses and flats, which is fair enough but gives very little incentive for anyone else to make the effort. I'm off to the Albion next time...

18 Aug 2009 15:54

The Compton Arms, Islington

Hard to argue with the previous comments - a good simple pub with no real weakneses. Amazing how few of them now exist. Football is shown but does not dominate. As it should be...

6 Feb 2009 16:02

The Alwyne Castle, Islington

This pub is pretty average, trading on the fact that the local competition isn't up to much and that they have a large beer garden. The only reason we go there is because of its location and because its bland enough to suit a variety of tastes (e.g. work do). I did have a nice burger here once but have never braved a roast - not sure I ever will judging by the feedback!

3 Jul 2007 12:08