The Fiddlers Elbow, Kentish Town

Sorry, but I have to answer the most recent comment on this pub, 'cos it's outrageous. As a regularly gigging musician and a Londoner all my life (despite now being out in Borehamwood), let me break the news to you (and recent contributor 'baps'): this pub/venue is an absolute breath of fresh air in a scene where places are so often nice despite the venue and not because of it.

The Fiddlers Elbow has been a place to see real bands off of the 'manufactured' circuit for a while, and it's had a major makeover with new flooring/decoration and amazing classic vinyl and band posters decor. The French guy that does the sound there has always done a great job, and now he's got his own/DJ booth and the stage area is bigger as a result. The place has got a relaxed friendly vibe and bar staff to die for.

I don't know if good honest pubs with heart like the Fiddler's Elbow can make a go of it in the current economic climate (and with some negative out-of-date entries lingering on beerintheevening), but they bloody well should be able to! See you there.

11 Sep 2010 09:26