The Londesborough, Stoke Newington

Er, did I go to the same pub?

I thought this place was just way to far up its own arse. I really like the Bird Cage but this place is just trying way to hard to be cool. They have a good range of beers and sprirts and they've clearly spent a lot on decor, but it just doesn't work. The bar prices reflect the cost of the furnature which was clearly bought becuase it looked expensive not becuase it looked good, or fitted the venue, or went with the other furnature. I imagine the process of selecting the furniture involved the habitat catalog and a dart board.

29 Nov 2005 13:17

The Alexandra Bar and Dining Room, Finsbury Park

I'm told this place has recently been done up, it was certainly pleasant and clean. Very quiet when I've been in there, possibly becuase its a bit out of the way. Music videos on the telly, which is a little distracting, but overall ok for a quiet drink. It would make a nice pub if you just been for a walk in the park opersite.

29 Nov 2005 12:50