The North London Tavern, Kilburn

The bar area gets really crowded and lively of an evening, but in a very friend;y way. I like this place, it's not far from where I work and have had many a good evening there with colleagues. There's a vast, stylish dining room area separated from the bar area by a partition wall. Usually they have some uncommon ales or ciders on tap, always a couple of fine real ales as well as a selection of lagers and wines that always please my friends.

Not cheap by any standards, but it has character and I enjoy going there.

7 Dec 2012 14:42

The Ox and Gate, Neasden

Been coming here on and off for over a decade as I work nearby. Yep there's no real ale the nearest you will get is John Smiths, but there is usually an atmosphere which is lively without feeling uncomfy. Prices are average for the area, the pub is large and a fair place to go with friends. As mentioned, large TVs with various sports on and music often played. Not a quiet haven, quite a buzzing place. Better for lager and wine drinkers than ale afficionados but they do a good Guinness.

7 Dec 2012 14:39

Wigmore Arms, Luton

My wife and I used to eat hear a lot on a Saturday after braving nearby Asda. Hadn't been for a few years but popped in with a couple of mates in November 2012, as one of them was about to fly out of Luton Airport.

Pub was busy but staff very friendly, the regulars were polite. As it was a Saturday and they now do live music, a band was setting up. Plenty of nice looking real ales and the usual lagers etc. Quite comfy seating, buzzing but in no way threatening atmosphere.

7 Dec 2012 14:26