The Bailey, Highbury

Generally a decent pub - pleasant bar staff, wooden interior. Music was a bit too loud for a Thursday, and the screen a bit too big and dominant when nothing worth showing (MTV). Table was slightly cramped, but overall, not an unpleasant evening. In a locality of sinister looking venues, this is probably the best.

13 Mar 2006 17:14

The Duchess of Kent, Barnsbury

Excellent choice of beers, nice food... but a bit on the expensive side.
Very nice interior - almost too smart to be categorised as a pub. Offers a big windowed light bit by the bar and warm lounge area for drinking in less clement weather...
Remarkably well heated bathrooms.
Only down sides are the slightly musty smell (probably from all the olives on offer), and the influx of people in the evening who've reserved half the tables.

13 Mar 2006 14:34

The Marylebone, Marylebone

Thoroughly pleasing venue for Sunday drinking, and sport viewing - Tasty beer and 2 large screens.
4 attractive, softly-featured bar staff, assisted by a highly competent Sky operator, successfully navigating dual sporting fixtures to placate the rowdy crowd.
Clientele - Toffs and Frenchies, an excellent mix.

13 Mar 2006 13:13