Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 4 and Version 3 of Butchers Arms, EN5 5XP

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Pub in [[Locale High Barnet|High Barnet]]. It was previously known as the Misty Moon (see <a href="http://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Butchers_Arms%2C_EN5_5XP&version=2">earlier version of this page</a>), but according to the Apr/May 2016 <i>London Drinker</i> it was refurbished and renamed in early 2016.
Pub in [[Locale High Barnet|High Barnet]]. It was previously known as the Misty Moon <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/15027610717/ photo]</small>, but according to the Apr/May 2016 <i>London Drinker</i> it was refurbished and renamed in early 2016.
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It's long and narrow, stretching back a surprisingly long way from the street frontage. A couple of large arched skylights ensure that the middle and back of the pub are well-lit, while lighting elsewhere is provided by recessed spotlights. Decor is in shades of purple, green, and grey.
We haven't visited since the refurbishment, so some of the below may be out of date.
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There's a variety of seating; curved banquettes near the front give way to a line of stools along the bar, followed by freestanding chairs and tables further in. It opens out at the very back into a darts area with three dartboards; one of them with an open oche, but the other two above tables so presumably only used when nobody's sitting there. Finally, beyond this is a patio-style beer garden with picnic tables and parasols.
According to the 2015 Good Beer Guide, it was previously a Wetherspoons but is now a free house. Signs of its past still remain.
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[[Kake]] visited on a Wednesday early afternoon in May 2017. There were a couple of other customers in when I arrived around 1:30pm. The flatscreens were initially showing the news with the sound on, not too loud, but at 2pm the sound was turned up annoyingly loud for a football match.
The pub is long and narrow, leading to a small open area surrounding a pool table and opening onto a patio area. Two dartboards offer additional entertainment opportunities. A couple of large arched skylights ensure that the middle and back of the pub are well-lit; the front is dimmer and rather more Wetherspoonsy due to the low ceiling.
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The handpumps were clipped for five real ales: Courage Best, St Austell Trelawney, St Austell Tribute, Bath Ales Gem, and Abbot Ale. A pint of lime and soda was 95p.
Other hints of the pub's past life as a Wetherspoons can be seen in the old pictures and local history information on the walls. Following the historical theme, shelves at the back hold bound volumes of the London Gazette from the 1940s to the 1960s. Decor is traditional, with a patterned carpet, upright chairs and tables, and a line of tall stools at the bar.
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According to their Facebook page as of May 2017, they have an open mic night. It's not clear whether they do any food.
[[Kake]] visited on a Thursday lunchtime in September 2014. There was only one other customer at 12:30pm, clearly a regular, though more arrived while I was there and by the time I left 20 minutes later there were half a dozen. Fifties and Sixties music was playing, not too loud, and the flatscreens were showing sports news with the sound off.
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The handpumps offered Young's Waggle Dance, Upham Punter, 3 Brewers Classic, 3 Brewers Golden, and St Austell Tribute. A pint of lime and soda was &pound;1.70.

According to a notice seen on this visit, there's an open mic session on Sundays from 8:30pm. According to the 2015 Good Beer Guide, there's also occasional live music on Saturdays.

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See also:
* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/14389/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [https://whatpub.com/pubs/ENF/7310/ WhatPub entry]

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], May 2017.</div>
address='148 Barnet High Street'
category='Beer Garden,Darts,Good Beer Guide 2015,Open Mic,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area'
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2014. Opening hours taken from the 2015 Good Beer Guide.</div>
address='148 High Street'
category='Beer Garden,Darts,Good Beer Guide 2015,Live Music,Open Mic,Pool Table,Pubs,Real Ale,Smoking Area'
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Pub in High Barnet. It was previously known as the Misty Moon photo, but according to the Apr/May 2016 London Drinker it was refurbished and renamed in early 2016.

We haven't visited since the refurbishment, so some of the below may be out of date.

According to the 2015 Good Beer Guide, it was previously a Wetherspoons but is now a free house. Signs of its past still remain.

The pub is long and narrow, leading to a small open area surrounding a pool table and opening onto a patio area. Two dartboards offer additional entertainment opportunities. A couple of large arched skylights ensure that the middle and back of the pub are well-lit; the front is dimmer and rather more Wetherspoonsy due to the low ceiling.

Other hints of the pub's past life as a Wetherspoons can be seen in the old pictures and local history information on the walls. Following the historical theme, shelves at the back hold bound volumes of the London Gazette from the 1940s to the 1960s. Decor is traditional, with a patterned carpet, upright chairs and tables, and a line of tall stools at the bar.

Kake visited on a Thursday lunchtime in September 2014. There was only one other customer at 12:30pm, clearly a regular, though more arrived while I was there and by the time I left 20 minutes later there were half a dozen. Fifties and Sixties music was playing, not too loud, and the flatscreens were showing sports news with the sound off.

The handpumps offered Young's Waggle Dance, Upham Punter, 3 Brewers Classic, 3 Brewers Golden, and St Austell Tribute. A pint of lime and soda was £1.70.

According to a notice seen on this visit, there's an open mic session on Sundays from 8:30pm. According to the 2015 Good Beer Guide, there's also occasional live music on Saturdays.

Accessibility: A step to get in. More steps to the beer garden. Toilets are down a straight flight of stairs with a sturdy handrail on both sides.

Last visited by Kake, September 2014. Opening hours taken from the 2015 Good Beer Guide.

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