My girlfriend lost her key and when we quite reasonably asked the staff for help, one of the…read moresecurity guards spoke to us very rudely. We were taken aback and decided to leave the pub straight away. A strange and rather unpleasant experience overall.

I was lucky enough to get into an Arsenal/Chelsea match at the Emirates a few days before Boxing…read moreDay, but had no such luck on Boxing Day itself so after a nice tour of the Emirates itself I came down to the Tollington on the recommendation of two different people. I was not disappointed. A proper Arsenal bar with great fans and great food. Was even bought a pint as an "out-of-town Gooner." Next time I'm in town I will definitely be here.

Super friendly. Love you place! He happened to end up here by mistake, totally worth it.read more

Cold Guinness watching football match with the mate vintage style is just amazing ..friendly stuff.read more

Hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal... Whatever you want to call it. There was also some 80s too…read morewas being played all night. The decor in the bar suited the type of music... And so did its patrons. The barmaid was kind of a jerk... I ordered four shots to begin with and then four beers after she brought the shots and she yelled at me saying she needs the orders up front first. But the place wasn't that busy to be rushing through to serve people so I don't know what her deal was. If you come, don't forget to wear your black jeans and tee along with your black boots and black hair and black errrrthang.

The toilets have improved a lot. They've been refurbed and are clean. Oh and we managed to get a…read moretable. That's the positives out of the way unfortunately. Beer selection is still poor. Apart from the Aspalls, but that tasted awful and couldn't manage much of the pint, so left it for another of our party to drink. I ordered what turned out to be the worst chicken wings I've ever had. Over-cooked and dry, with the hot sauce squirted randomly over the wings and plate. Presentation is not really a priority here at Big Red. My hubbys pulled pork burritos was not great. It had a good kick to it, but it also too much of this over-powering sweet sauce. Not sure what it was trying to hide, the sauce. Maybe that there wasn't much pork in it? The floor staff were just about interested. I had to ask to have the table wiped down before our food arrived, as it had a bits of the last diners food all over it. I'm not sure why I gave it four stars in my first review. Maybe because the food definitely better last time. I'm sure of it was. Oh well.

Pub joy: - It's warm and cosy…read more- They had lots of beers for Marc to try - It has that welcoming happy-old-man-pub vibe - It's close to the cinema, so you can pop in for a drink before you watch a film... My little brother's friend told him to tell me that he loved this pub (it's a round-about way to find out about a pub...but meh) so I have been meaning to come here for a roast dinner for aaages. I still didn't manage to try the roast dinners, but I'll definitely come back to drink and relax with friends.

Grafton Arms is actually known as "The Swimmer at the Grafton Arms" these days, just a heads up…read more The pub is great, as it is a local, hometown place that manages to stay under the radar in the chaos of North London. It's only a ~30 minute walk from Camden, ~20 minutes from Upper Street, and right off of the ever popular Holloway Road. The bartenders are great and the people are nice. The Swimmer is the kind of place that one does not go to unless one knows it exists. This keeps it from being the touristy O'Neil's and Whetherspoon's-eqsue pubs that one finds in Central London. As for the food, I have never had a meal here, (I hear good things) but the bar keeps a nice stock of peanuts and crisps for purchase.

The Irish Sunday Roast at The W B Yeats is to die for. So yummy. We absolutely loved the meal and…read moreespecially the 100 layered potatoes which take a couple of days process to create. Now I need to try and make this at home! We had great service and really like the vibe here. For the roast, I had the beef and my companions had the vegetarian one and the chicken one. I tasted the other two and liked them as well. They serve cheesy cauliflower for the table to share as well. The interior is very Irish-themed with Gaelic Football front and center. This corner pub has some outdoor seating and is in a pleasant neighborhood. The roasts were a bit pricey for me but the quality was superb. I will return here one day.

Found this hidden gem by accident one evening so decided I'd pop in for a look Was glad I did…read morebecause it has a really warming feel to it and discovered it had a great array of beers on tap and you can't help but notice the long high shelves behind the bar adorned with malt whiskies and funky gin. staff looked keen too as they carried food which looked lush past me but I'll try for myself next time. Definitely worth a visit Sam London

Tragically, this pub closes its kitchen at 7pm - so I would not suggest coming here if you fancy a…read moremeal while watching the match!

Pleasant pub, with the usual Wetherspoons fare and good prices; the building's a converted cinema,…read morewith a huge open auditorium and high ceilings that make for a good atmosphere. They also have a projection screen for showing the footy. On the one hand spoons are all eerie clones of one another with the same decor and menus everywhere like some sort of alcoholic Starbucks, but this one's at the nicer end of the range. Also highly recommended for that hangover-curing all day brunch.

Cheap and quick, and staff was very nice. Grab a pint and a pizza for 7 GBP…read more Would visit again.

Wrapped inside a bland exterior in a charmless Upper Holloway neighborhood is North Nineteen, the…read moresort of cosy family pub and restaurant that deserves to be the center of community life. The interior is newly refurbished and it makes no effort to simulate period charm -- it is unpretentious, clean and modern. The front bar has a large open fireplace and a flat screen TV for the friendly local Arsenal supporters, and a small dining room off to the side. The back bar (go through the gents) has darts and another fireplace. Nine handpumps, three in front and six in back, and a good selection of whiskies as well. The service was notably amiable and efficient. I did not eat here and cannot comment on the food, but I surely would have been content to sit in the bar all afternoon if I could have.

Situated in the hinterland between Holloway Road and Hornsey Road, North Nineteen a friendly,…read morewelcoming pub, run by a superb staff who take the time to chat and get to know you, and make a point of remembering you when you come back. They provide an interesting selection of CAMRA recommended, well-kept beers, a wide choice of wines and ciders, as well as superb menu, which, although slightly more pricey than others, is of excellent quality, and sure to put a smile on your face. The pub itself is split into two, with the front section being more of a saloon bar, and the back more of a comfy space ideal to relax for an evening or a weekend afternoon, with both served by the same staff from one room to another. A firm favourite, and sure to be a hit if you're in the area with friends, meeting up with others, or just fancy a quiet pint.

This is the perfect place to meet friends before heading over for the match!! Great atmosphere and…read moreservice, all things Arsenal. I've been here numerous times and the staff is super friendly each visit. Thank you!!

BEST PLACE TO GRAB A DRINK BEFORE ARSENAL MATCHES! We were visiting from America for a Match and…read morewent here before. It was everything you could ever want. Supporters chanting, very friendly people and awesome environment!

Had a drinking session in this bar last week. It's a local watering hole for a mate of mine so…read morethought it would give it a go. So you think it will be a Cuban bar, but not at all. I was hoping to brush up on some Spanish only to brush up on my English. Which I desperately need, ya know mate! It's a great location on a back street off the main drag with reasonable prices. Nice bar, come here!

This is my fav pub in London and indeed my fav local over three continents…read more It is a cute little cuban themed pub, with pics of Che all over the place. The music is good, the bar maids are cute and the booze is cheap. They only have Sam Miguel and Carlington on tap. The place has an awesome glow to it, once inside it transports you to the other side of the world. Come in, meet the owner Will, he is a great laugh and it seems he has pretty much opened the pub just so his mates can come in and drink cheap Sam Miguel. Awesome place!