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Fuller's pub in Islington, in the Good Beer Guide.

On a visit in April 2008, the ales were Pride, ESB, India Pale Ale and Chiswick. They also had Fuller's Honey Dew, Scrumpy Jack cider, Hoegaarden, Staropramen and others on tap, as well as a full selection of Belgian and other bottled beers, all listed on a chalkboard at the end of the main room. A smallish but well-selected wine list is between £5.50-7 for a large glass, and bottles at £15.50-30.

Small bar snacks are available such as peanuts with their the pub's own spicy seasoning (£2, and tasty), as well as a full food menu with mains priced £10-15 (steak being most expensive). The open kitchen is situated at the back of the pub in a smaller room off the main area. On our visit, the baked onion filled with butternut squash and feta cheese was only bettered by the plentiful vegetable dauphinoise (both around £10). The fish pie also got a positive review.

Being a little way off crowded Upper Street meant that even early evening on a Friday there were tables available -- though no shortage of customers, so the ambience was excellent. This was helped by the well-preserved bar area, which retains some of the dividing panels between the front and rear of the bar area photo. Background music was present but not too intrusive.

There are additional tables out the front with patio heaters, in a fenced-off area. The front door is to the side of the pub, and reached by navigating through the tables.

A recommended pub, and well worth visiting.

See also:

• Beer In The Evening comments
• Fancyapint review
• Time Out review