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    Graham Parker
    Debbie H.

    A grand night out with Graham Parker and the Rumour. A most welcome blast from the past. The Forum was a good choice of venue ... enough room to strut our stuff, enough red wine to keep us dancing and a loud but not deafening sound system. We would definitely come back another time.

    Peter H.

    What a real bad experience this was. I went to a concert with Meshuggah and the Haunted and was really excited to see fellow Scandinavian heavy metallers at the O2 Forum. The concert was great, but during a small break in the set, I asked one of the crew if I could go outside and have a smoke, which he said was ok. You just need to go just outside he told me. I went outside to have a smoke and lighted my cigaret when I got outside (at least that was what I thought) and all of a sudden some polish woman told me I was in violation of club rules and I was thrown out of the concert due to smoking inside the venue. I told her I was really sorry for making a mistake, and I really thought that I was outside, but she just continued to tell me how wrong I was. Wtf I did not know that I was not outside of the venue and am really really disappointed by that behavior of the woman in the door and as a consequence of that I missed the last part of the concert. Have been to over a 100 metal concerts in my life, but have never been treated like this before, by someone who obviously is not a metal heart and treats people like garbage. Will not recommend this venue to anyone in the future - not because of the actual venue, but because of the one very rude woman at the door. Shit shit shit....

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    It's a nice venue, comfy seating upstairs, however the sound wasn't that good so I was a bit disappointed :-/

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    The Boogaloo

    The Boogaloo

    3.3(27 reviews)
    1.7 miHighgate
    ££

    If I were reviewing any other experience I've had at the Boogaloo, it would be 5 stars across the…read moreboard. My housemates and I love coming down for quiz night, and it's been my favourite pub to take visiting friends or a casual date since I moved to the area 10 months ago. I've been looking forward to going to the Bonanza queer nights and attending a Sunday blues brunch. However, after an incredibly unpleasant experience on the door last Saturday, I will never be setting foot in the place again. I arrived around 11.15pm with a group of 8 people, celebrating my birthday and out for a good boogie to end the night. Two people in our party put their cups on a windowsill before approaching the door, understandably the manager was irritated by this and I told my friends to remove them and find a bin instead. Despite apologising for this and resolving the situation, the manager then refused us entry, coming up with every excuse under the sun: we were too late to enter, there was a guest list, there was a private event, we had 'bad juju', I was aggressive. None of these things were true. A friend of mine who was alread inside with a different party told me that the place had actually cleared out, it was a quiet night, and this manager was heard bragging about turning away '35 or 40' people that night already for no reason. After we went on to a different pub, she text me that she had spoken to the manager and he would let us in if we got there before 12am. So back we went, only to realise that our new price of entry was to metaphorically get on my hands and knees and lick the manager's boots in apology for my 'aggressive behaviour'. I cannot make it more clear that this whole time I had not been aggressive, I was asking pointedly why we were being refused entry. If there are cameras on the front door, you are more than welcome to review the footage and see for yourself. However, under no circumstances would I prostrate myself and beg forgiveness for something I hadn't done so that this manager could play king of the castle on his little power trip. The bouncer also got involved in this charade and was of no help whatsoever. Perhaps the manager would do well to take a sexism awareness training course if he thinks a young woman asking him questions makes her 'aggressive'. His manner and behaviour was confrontive and disgusting, and I will not be returning. [Cross-posted review]

    It's my party and I'll cry if I want to. But why would I do that when there was so much fun to be…read morehad at the Boogaloo on Saturday nights? Tonight it's my birthday night out and the Boogaloo fits the bill perfectly. No entry fee, no pressure to get your money's worth, no stress, no massive walk to the tube - just good ole fun dancing times. Perfect for a 20 *cough cough splutter* something who can't hack staying up past 2am. It's the start of November and the place is packed with Halloween revellers looking for a boo-gie - that's a ghost's favourite type of dance by the way. Spooky costumes are abound, but it's actually a rock'n'roll night. The first Saturday of every month, aka this night, is called 'Hot Dog' where DJ Jimi Laff spins 50s. 60s and 70s tunes. Different evenings have different DJs and themes but I have a feeling that nights at the Boogaloo don't vary too much musically from this retro affair. But Hot Dog, Hot Damn! What fun we had! The hits kept on coming and we danced hard. Hours and hours on the floor, I had to drag myself away to rest my tired feet. Not all the club nights here have free entry, but I believe if you get there when it's still in 'pub' mode you can circumvent the entry charge. But once it hits 10pm they dim the lights, and it transforms from social club style pub to party party party. The only negatives about the Boogaloo, and I hope I do not sound like an old woman writing this (but it's my birthday so maybe I am now), is the PA system was a touch too loud, and felt ear splitting at points. Plus it's not a proper club, so there's no decent ventilation - it gets stupidly hot. Also I completely understand security have a job to do, but can't they be a touch friendlier. Sometime's a bit of politeness goes a long way. Luckily there's a beer garden, and some quiet lounges at the back to get away for a respite when it gets too much. But I am coming back, there's more nights to be had, plus swing dance earlier on Saturdays, and nudey life drawing Sunday daytime. Boo-galoo? More like Woo-galoo!

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    The Boogaloo - Ken and Deidre Barlow grace the walls of this establishment

    Ken and Deidre Barlow grace the walls of this establishment

    The Boogaloo - An indoor vintage market in full swing !

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    An indoor vintage market in full swing !

    The Great Northern Railway Tavern

    The Great Northern Railway Tavern

    3.6(8 reviews)
    2.7 miHornsey
    ££

    Strange pub to me. I've seen this pub many many years and even been there many many times over many…read morea year. It appears like a 'local' pub. Well actually it once was with much more dodgy clients but thats gone now and it's done up, with even a roast being advertised with much more families turning up. Can't out finger on it, I'm not sure what It is trying to be. Maybe nothing, just a run of mill pub. I want to like it, not the biggest fan of the bar being so narrow as you walk in though the beer was ok. Prepared to give it a chance though and visit again. Suppose it's perched in a strange location. Hoping it has some sort of music night as I think a theme would be good for a pub like this actually.

    I visited this pub on a Sunday afternoon for the weekly jazz jam session. Apparently it's been…read moregoing on for the last 30 years! The live music comes from a large room in the back. (Cover charge is £5) The first hour is a jam session by the regulars and the second half is open mic for local singers. I was actually there to see a friend perform. The ambience is warm and welcoming, it's fantastic! Most people seem to live in the neighborhood and everyone is having a great time listening and dancing. Their Swedish pear cider was great if you like sweet cider. I really liked the breaded brie with cranberry sauce and eggy creme brûlée. I also tried a bite of falafel burger which was quite good.

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    The Oxford

    The Oxford

    3.6(28 reviews)
    0.2 miKentish Town
    ££

    I am an American living in London and I can't tell you enough how beyond tired I am of the pubs…read morehere... all of them look exactly the same, have the same exact (bland) menu, and staff the same hipster-type people. With that in mind, I have to give The Oxford an above average review. Overall this pub is your standard run-of-the-mill pub, but a hint classier with a tastier menu. The bar is beautiful, I love the open-concept kitchen, and the separation between pub seating and dining room seating. More importantly, the food was delicious!! My husband and I both got Sunday roasts - he the roast beef, me the chicken. Yum. Yum. Yum. Perfectly cooked and seasoned; I left completely satisfied. Why only 4 stars though?? Please consider getting rid of the typical British pub-style, rickety, mismatched chairs. They're not comfortable and they're ugly. Maybe vamp up the place with something more functional and stylish?? Just a thought.

    Delicious sunday roast!…read more Warm and cosy atmosphere even if the building is not in a good shape, happy family clientele and welcoming service. We were fitted at a big table with comfortable sitting and our meal arrived quickly. We tried the roasted pork belly with a huge yorshire pudding and veggies like carrots, red cabbage, new potatoes... It was good, filling, crispy and melting at the same time. And with it, a nice pint of cider. It was less then £40 for two, drink and main.

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