The Midland Hotel, Hendon

This is a great pub with a DJ and late license on Friday and Saturday nights. The landlord is truly lovely and very helpful. The food is really nice and we were advised if there was something we fancied to eat that wasn't on the menu, to come into the pub the day before we wanted to come in for dinner and tell the chef who would get the ingredients and cook it especially for us - how's that for service?!! Decor is understated but nicely done, and there are loads of tables so you rarely have to stand (which is good when you have a penchant for wearing heels). Although the wine list is a little limited, I found the white very drinkable (Venetian Pinot Grigio) and it was reasonably priced. I even took a bottle home at the end of the evening and the landlord refused to charge me the normal pub price for it. I feel very lucky to have this pub as my local.

10 Feb 2006 10:04

The Orange Tree, Totteridge

Lovely pub, although it's more like a restaurant as the bar is very small. The decor is fantastic (assume it has recently been renovated?), and there is a good atmosphere. The food is delicious - mainly pizzas, pastas and steak. Have eaten here 3 times and the food has always been spot on and the service impeccable. Extensive wine list and a varied selection of beers. Good value for money and a good location for a romantic meal or dinner with friends.

5 Jan 2006 16:13