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A pub which seems to enjoy cult status within the distinctive locale of Stroud Green (not too far a walk from Finsbury Park Station), 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 toxophilite's third visit that he 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.

The side rooms are quite dark, one of which has a large round table with plenty of seating, as well as some comfy little booths. The back room is a large barn-like space with trestle tables and benches lining the room, and a pool table at the back. Outdoors, the downstairs 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.

There are real ales on tap in addition to the usual selection of lager, draught beer and Guinness. They have five handpulls, but only two appear to be in use, both of which had London Pride on a May 2009 visit. Draught lagers include Leffe, Hoegaarden and Staropramen. There are additional lager taps serving the outdoor seating area (but just basic options).

Food is served every evening between 6:30pm-10:30pm. The menu, like many other pubs in the area, is Thai, and usually fairly good value for money, if not particularly great quality. Ewan's side dish of fried bean curd was presented with an oily dipping sauce and generally lacked taste.

There is a good pub quiz, which is possibly still running, on Tuesdays.

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Last visited by Ewan, Kake, bob, Kat and others on the Iterative Pub Crawl, 28 May 2008. Opening hours and food times taken from the pub website, May 2008.
OS X co-ord: 531204 OS Y co-ord: 187193 (Latitude: 51.567849 Longitude: -0.106727)
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