Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 11 and Version 10 of Bald Faced Stag, N2 8AB
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One of those [http://www.realpubs.co.uk/ Real Pubs] redevelopments, this is a very capacious gastropub just along the road from [[East Finchley Station]], with plenty of tables and a separate dining area. There's also a nice little hideaway room to the right of the bar, with a curtain to separate it from the main area; a sign suggested that this area can be booked. Seating is generally leather and plush, with several sofas scattered around; the floor is hardwood; and the lighting is chandelier-and-wall-lamp style. There's a good beer garden as well. |
One of those [http://www.realpubs.co.uk/ Real Pubs] redevelopments, this is a very capacious gastropub, with plenty of tables and a separate dining area. There's a good beer garden as well. The background music is fairly loud but not too distracting. Seating is generally leather and plush. |
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They have three handpumps, which as of March 2009 always host guest ales rather than regulars. Two were on offer during [[Kake]]'s March 2009 visit; Holdens Springheeled Jack (£1.60/half) and Deuchars IPA. The barman gave me a very generous taster of the former even though I was only ordering a half, full marks for customer service! In October 2007 [[Ewan]] also noted Addlestones cider, Hoegaarden, Leffe, Staropramen, and the standard range of lagers on tap, with a good selection of bottled beers as well. |
They have ales on tap, with Black Sheep Bitter a standard and a number of guests ales available (and advertised outside on a chalkboard). Addlestones cider, Hoegaarden, Leffe, Staropramen and the standard range of lagers are on tap, with a good selection of bottled beers as well. |
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The menu has a good selection of food, though tends towards the pricier end (£9-13 main courses). In October 2007, [[Ewan]]'s butternut squash polenta with wild mushrooms, spinach and goats cheese was extremely good, and Jo's butternut squash tart with halloumi (sensing a winter theme, here) was, despite being from the starter menu, still perfectly substantial and tasty. In March 2009, [[Kake]] tried the fish soup from the lunch menu (£4.50) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3346062131/ photo]</small>; it wasn't bad, perhaps edging towards being a little too rich, but the flavour was fine and although the soup itself was quite smooth the croutons provided a decent textural contrast. <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3346947898/ Photo of the March 2009 lunch menu.]</small> |
The menu has a good selection of food, though tends towards the pricier end (£9-13 main courses). However, [[Ewan]]'s butternut squash polenta with wild mushrooms, spinach and goats cheese was extremely good, and Jo's butternut squash tart with halloumi (sensing a winter theme, here) was, despite being from the starter menu, still perfectly substantial and tasty. |
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On Ewan's October 2007 visit, the background music was fairly loud but not too distracting. On Kake's Tuesday lunchtime visit in March 2009, the music was a more reasonable volume and fairly laid back in style. A visitor called Sarah Dee (July 2008) comments that there's free wireless; we haven't confirmed this, though. Accessibility: Two steps up at the front entrance, but there's a side entrance which only has a sort of shallow ridge, no steps. There are some toilets accessed via the room to the right of the bar, which requires navigating a step - not sure about toilets elsewhere in the pub though. |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], 10 March 2009. Opening hours taken from the Time Out website, March 2008.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and Jo, 21 October 2007. Opening hours taken from Time Out website, March 2008.</div> Comment added by Sarah Dee: ... and they have free WiFi! |
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summary='Capacious gastropub with real ales, near East Finchley station.' website='[http://www.realpubs.co.uk/x/theBaldFacedStag.html realpubs.co.uk]' website='http://www.realpubs.co.uk/the-bald-faced-stag/' |
summary='Capacious gastropub with ales, near East Finchley station.' website='[http://www.realpubs.co.uk/x/theBaldFacedStag.html realpubs.co.uk]' website='http://www.realpubs.co.uk/the-bald-faced-stag/' |
One of those Real Pubs redevelopments, this is a very capacious gastropub, with plenty of tables and a separate dining area. There's a good beer garden as well. The background music is fairly loud but not too distracting. Seating is generally leather and plush.
They have ales on tap, with Black Sheep Bitter a standard and a number of guests ales available (and advertised outside on a chalkboard). Addlestones cider, Hoegaarden, Leffe, Staropramen and the standard range of lagers are on tap, with a good selection of bottled beers as well.
The menu has a good selection of food, though tends towards the pricier end (£9-13 main courses). However, Ewan's butternut squash polenta with wild mushrooms, spinach and goats cheese was extremely good, and Jo's butternut squash tart with halloumi (sensing a winter theme, here) was, despite being from the starter menu, still perfectly substantial and tasty.
See also:
- Beer In The Evening comments
- Fancy A Pint review
- Time Out review
- BarBlog review
- This Is London review
Comment added by Sarah Dee: ... and they have free WiFi!
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