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Pub in [[Locale Stroud Green|Stroud Green]], set on a corner of two quiet residential roads fairly near [[Finsbury Park Station]].
The Faltering Fullback seems to enjoy cult status within the distinctive locale of [[Locale Stroud Green|Stroud Green]], which thrives on independent businesses such as this one. Set on a corner of two quiet residential roads, this place is something of a tardis. It wasn't until my third visit that I realised just how big it really is! Beyond the small intimate front bar, with a bizarre assortment of objects hanging from the ceiling, are two side bars; and beyond these is a huge 'back room' where major sporting events are shown (including, obviously, Rugby matches). There is also a two level outdoor seating deck behind the pub.
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It's something of a Tardis, and one might need a few visits to realise just how big it really is. Beyond the small intimate front bar, with a bizarre assortment of objects hanging from the ceiling <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3611301045/ photo]</small>, are two side bars, both quite dark; one of these has a large round table with plenty of seating, as well as some comfy little booths. Further in is a huge back room where major sporting events are shown (including, obviously, rugby matches); this large, barn-like space is lined with trestle tables and benches, and has a pool table at the back.
There are real ales on tap in addition to the usual selection of lager, draft beer and Guinness.
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There's also a three-level outdoor seating deck behind the pub which seemingly goes on endlessly (and is nicknamed the 'Ewok village' by some). This has its own bar, though limited to basic keg lagers. The lower level of seating is sheltered from the elements, but only offers high tables with stool seating. The upper deck has a ring of picnic tables, allowing plenty of people to sit outside when it's sunny, and rises to another level above that.
Food is served every evening between 6:30 and 10:30. The menu, like many other pubs in the area, is Thai, and usually fairly good value for money.
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They have five handpulls for real ale in addition to the usual selection of lager, draught beer and Guinness. However, on our May 2009 visit the only ale available was London Pride. The interior bar also had slightly more unusual draught lagers such as Leffe, Hoegaarden and Staropramen.
There is a good pub quiz on Tuesdays(?).
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When [[Steev]] visited on Monday at 7pm in August 2016, they had Sharp's Doom Bar, Truman's Runner (IIRC), and Affligem on handpump, but they managed to run out of the first two by 10pm.
See also:
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[http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/1539/Faltering_Fullback/Finsbury_Park Beer In The Evening comments]
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[http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub695.html Fancyapint review]
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According to their website as of August 2016, Thai food <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/sets/72157618874929903/ photos of menu in May 2009]</small> is served every evening from 6:30pm, and is cash only. They also used to do Sunday lunch 1pm-3:30pm, though we're not sure this is still the case.
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by <b>toxophilite</b> February 2008. Food times and Opening hours taken from the pub website, May 2008.</div>
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In May 2009, [[Ewan]]'s side dish of fried bean curd (&pound;3.20) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3575963786/ photo]</small> was presented with an oily dipping sauce and generally lacked flavour. [[Kake]]'s prawn kra prow (&pound;6.90 including rice) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3575191409/ photo]</small> did include a few slivers of holy basil, but was completely devoid of chilli, and the prawns tasted slightly muddy, as if they hadn't been cleaned properly. [[bob]]'s red curry (&pound;5.50 including rice) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/3575165925/ photo]</small> was perhaps the best of the lot; he described it as "slightly warming" and "decent enough".
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On [[Ewan]]'s Sunday visit in June 2009, there were no Sunday roasts on offer, but they had some basic replacements such as rump steak or sausage sandwiches, tabbouleh with sausages, salt beef bagel, and a vegetarian option which was a pitta stuffed with roast vegetables, salad and grilled halloumi cheese (&pound;4.50), with potato salad on the side for an additional 50p <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3608253398/ photo]</small>. This was perfectly decent, simple and filling.

As of August 2016 there's a pub quiz on Mondays.

[[toxophilite]]'s verdict: The Faltering Fullback seems to enjoy cult status within the distinctive locale of Stroud Green, which thrives on independent businesses such as this one. The menu is usually fairly good value for money.

[[Kake]]'s verdict: Not a bad pub, but the Thai food seems to be heavily dumbed down for pubgoers, a shame when places like the [[Churchill Arms, W8 7LN|Churchill]] have proved there's a market for the decent stuff.

See also:
* [http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubreviews/25432/ Pubs Galore comments]
* [http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtml/1539/ Beer In The Evening comments]
* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub695.php Fancyapint review]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080725201604/http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/11250.html Time Out review]
* [https://whatpub.com/pubs/NLD/5602/ WhatPub entry]

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Steev]], August 2016. Opening hours taken from the Faltering Fullback website, May 2008.</div>
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summary='Tardis like pub on a quiet street near Finsbury Park.'
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summary='Tardis like pub on a quiet street near Finsbury Park'
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The Faltering Fullback seems to enjoy cult status within the distinctive locale of Stroud Green, which thrives on independent businesses such as this one. Set on a corner of two quiet residential roads, this place is something of a tardis. It wasn't until my third visit that I realised just how big it really is! Beyond the small intimate front bar, with a bizarre assortment of objects hanging from the ceiling, are two side bars; and beyond these is a huge 'back room' where major sporting events are shown (including, obviously, Rugby matches). There is also a two level outdoor seating deck behind the pub.

There are real ales on tap in addition to the usual selection of lager, draft beer and Guinness.

Food is served every evening between 6:30 and 10:30. The menu, like many other pubs in the area, is Thai, and usually fairly good value for money.

There is a good pub quiz on Tuesdays(?).

See also:

Last visited by toxophilite February 2008. Food times and Opening hours taken from the pub website, May 2008.

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