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.

A great pub for a summer drink! The staff are very friendly, striking up a conversation the moment…read moreyou walk through the door. The drinks are reasonably priced and they do a mean roast of Sunday's. Out back they have a fantastic beer garden with plenty of seating. You can even reserve an area for parties/get togethers. A classic - I recommend!

This place was cool but since we took a 35 minute taxi ride to come here after my friend read…read more'amazing reviews' about the Bangers and Mash I would say its absolutely not worth the ride. It might be cool if it were a 10 minute walk but definitely not worth the ride. All considering I had a Ginger cider (decent) and Fish and Chips (decent). We also shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding (dry and not all decent). The service was meh/ok. Sorry I wasted the taxi ride and pounds. Nothing to write home about. Would not come back.

Came here during Regatta week, and expected it to be unpleasantly heaving, but it was half empty…read more The pub had a pared down menu of favourites, including bangers and mash and fish and chips. As I've never been before, I'm not sure if that was normal. I had the burger which was good. The portions are large. It's not gourmet but that's not what they're trying to be. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The service was brisk and friendly. I will definitely be back.

A real gem of a pub hidden away up a back street at the top of town…read more Recently changed hands, this pub is never going to win any awards for most popular place in Henley. The regulars though are warm and friendly and the beer is well kept. There are half a dozen tables to one side of the bar and a reasonably sized beer garden out back. Heaters and a roof mean that the smokers shelter is comfortable, and there is sky sports available too. If you fancy reading the paper over a decent pint, then this is the place for you. Alert! The pub is closing down to be "re-developed". The addition of disabled facilities and six en-suite bedrooms could indicate that this tradition gem of a boozer, could be turning into a "gastropub". News to follow. Emergency over. The Barge is back - or my deposit account, as I prefer to call it. The only fault that I can find with the place is the "advice" that Mrs Aardvark gives me when I return from a "quick pint". Even the dog heads for the door when I walk past now.

This is a great local pub that has everything you would like on offer, including some great Belgian…read morebeer on drought. There is a large courtyard at the back, which is really lovely to spend time at in the summer. The smokers tend to take it over in the chilly months of winter. This is a rare pub to find in the inner alleys of Stoke Newington, but that is half its charm! There are some original fixtures from olden times, and some old geezers who like they've been here just as long. Its a charming local pub, and great to have a drink at in the evening.

Fun pub with a good selection of beers and ciders on tap. I would come here with my sister and her…read morehusband for a few drinks before dinner to hang out. Bartenders were friendly. Definitely hidden in the side streets in Stoke Newington but it is perfect for a neighborhood pub.

I have found it. The pub of my dreams. Movie themed, reasonably priced drinks AND board games. What…read moremore could you want in a pub?! Literally I could spend hours and hours walking round this pub looking at all the posters and quotes layering the walls. Highlights are definitely the Marvel wall and don't even get me started on the Elvis toilet and the female icon wall in the toilet (yey). Sadly, we didn't have a full meal but we did try the chips and cheese and the apple crumble which we're both good. Shout out to their creamy homemade mayonnaise, seriously give it a try! I will be back to try their roast and spend another merry Sunday afternoon here.

The Alma is the kind of pub which puts the other, more mediocre locals to shame. Even from the…read moreoutside it is easy to appreciate the atmosphere the owners have cleverly created as large round windows are filled with candles and framed by purple velvet drapes. Inside this great style is continued as The Alma makes a use of its cavernous structure to create several distinct seating areas littered with sofa's and old wooden tables. A walled patio area outside offers even more seating as well as a bit of comfort for smokers. The Alma also fancies itself a bit 'gastro' and has a great food menu which changes regularly. Though I found it a bit expensive for breakfast, my Eggs Benedict were lovely. With food like this and such a buzzing atmosphere The Alma is a must try for everyone!

Good pizza at good price and pints for about a fiver. If you…read morego for a happy hour (even on Sundays) the pizzas are £6 instead of £9 which means you could get a pizza and a pint for just over £11. The pizza menu is pretty extensive, about 10 options, and they looked quite good. Definitely more options than your standard cheese, salami, chorizo. That being send, we most recently opted for a pretty standard chorizo and spicy peppers which was very tasty and came out in a fairly timely manner. Thin crust (though they also have gluten free!) and the crust was tasty. Pizza was good. The pub's dog friendly as well so we got a visit from one of the regular dogs who clearly knew to whom he should cozy up.

Sitting on the border of Hipsterville and proper East London, The Florist gets a good mix of trendy…read moreand local punters. Case in point: During my most recent visit I shared the bar with Lily Allen and a bunch of drunk cockney blokes boisterously singing along to The Who. This seems to be a fairly representative evening. The beer selection's OK. The service is warm but ludicrously inefficient. Food is available in the form of delicious thin-crust pizza. Hovering around the £6-7 mark for a well-topped 9 incher, it's pretty good value.

The wine selection was good and the bars staff were friendly and helpful. The food menu is limited…read morebut is well cooked very tasty and well presented! I don't know the chefs name but he clearly knows his stuff and is an asset for this pub. I would recommend trying this place for food and drink. The decor is clean and well maintained.

Great place for a Sunday Roast, or a burger on a hot summer day! I have been to several large party…read moregatherings here and have been happy with the service and the delicious food.

This was right around the corner from our AirBnb and we went there twice because it was so…read moreexcellent! Had a perfect full English breakfast experience and everything else was excellent as well!

This is a very friendly, laid back Wetherspoons pub. It's a welcoming pub for the locals and a…read moreperfect options for those looking for cheap drinks and I mean cheap - £4.30 for a double absolute vodka and cranberry juice. Always a winner. Sure it's a little rough around the edges but it lives up to its expectations and has plenty of seating and space for large and small groups. There's also a great outdoor seating area, perfect for spring and summer days/nights. If you're in the neighbourhood and looking for a relaxed environment with no judgement or bells and whistles this is the place for you.