The Old Ale Emporium, Harringay

Arguably the best pub name i can think of. It has no old ales. It has lots of empty casks on display; but no full full ones behind the bar - just the usual brand crap. Decors great locations spot on. It has no old ales. Feels very much like it was destined for greater things.

13 Feb 2005 15:14

The Oakdale Arms, Harringay

A walk from where i live but this place encourages me to get my boots on now and then. Its great to see some diversity on the pumps, not all the brews are brilliant but theres always one or two that you can spend the night with! Always feels a bit empty though especially considering its so large - looking forward to the festival!

13 Feb 2005 15:10

The Blarney Stone, Finsbury Park

An interesting pub, id consider it my local but it just lacks that certain somthing. Dissapontingly they have a murphys pump but only serve guinesss (which is nice enough, but annoyingly ubiquitous) Decor is good, but the place is usually eerily quiet apart from the handfull of admirably committed locals.

The landlord once came round giving out homegrown grapes from the garden! Much appreciated! Staff are friendly and down to earth.

Take a look you'll be glad you did. (Ask for a Murphys... :)

13 Feb 2005 15:05