The Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak

Top pub. If you can't find something you like amongst the ~12 ales and ~6 ciders, then stay out of pubs for good.

If you are a tweeter you can find out what they've got in at the mo (@southamptonNW5).

Worth a trip out of your way. And have a pork bap whilst there.

10 Feb 2012 17:20

Brondes Age, Kilburn

If you're a local and you're out late, you'll probably end up here or The Good Ship.

This bar has a dated club/late bar decor, nice staff, burly door staff on from about 9pm at wknds. Never seen an entry fee. It can get very busy but there's always room for a few more to squeeze in. Its 2 mins from the Tube, and 10 seconds from the Overground.

Beers, as others have mentioned, are lacking in selection, but that reinforces the late bar feel - no ales. The Guinness is good, I drink that or Staropramen (on tap). A pint is about �3.50.

They show most football matches on their 3 or 4 flatscreens, and a projector screen for the bigger games. Smoking area at the front has a tv too, plus heaters. and a view of the high road.

Don't go expecting a great drink, but you'll probably have some late night fun, dance, chat, meet some nice people, and some weirdos. Enjoy.

10 Feb 2012 15:31