The George, Enfield

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy, but that was another universe somewhere. The George is a bit of a paradoxical pub.

During the daylight hours the average punters are your aged downmarket Darby and Joan types, flat caps, roll ups, and a copy of the Sun for the gentlemen, bubble perms, missing teeth, and lashings of gold jewellery for the ladies. As evening descends, so does the class and age of the punters. Impossibly coloured trainers, hair gel and sports branded clothing for the men, short skirts, large hoop earrings and bright orange fake tan for the ladies, now like some kind of dystopian Logan�s Run distilled, there is no place here for the old and infirm.

Slightly run down d�cor, not quite enough seating, but with an above average choice of ales available, and cheaper prices to match, plus the food is also of a decent standard. The bar staff are pleasant, mostly made up of very short girls for some unknown reason. Well worth a visit for a pint and pub meal on a budget.

29 Sep 2010 16:24

The Wonder, Enfield

Like finding a diamond nestled in a bathtub full of pigs vomit, the Wonder is a hidden gem of a pub.

Back to a forgotten time, beyond jumpers for goalposts and being able to leave your front door unlocked over night, back to a time when the dustmen would not only pop in to empty your bins but would polish the heath while they were at it. Such is the nostalgia brought up by this lovely pub. No televisions tarnish this place, Simon Cowell�s vice like grip on the nations Saturday night attention cannot penetrate these mere walls, grandiose exhibitions of sporting prowess are not welcome here.

No, the entertainment here is provided through the medium of live music. Perhaps a honky-tonk session on the pub piano accompanied by Mickey Spoons, the resident washboard player, or a traditional sing-along with music provided by whatever wandering minstrel happens to be passing.

Pleasant bar staff and a good selection of ales round off this lovely place. Very recommended.

29 Sep 2010 16:22