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A pub in Barnsbury, almost hidden behind the vast amount of foliage which covers the building. It's run by the Capital Pub Company.

Inside the large room is dominated by excessive ornamentation — all kinds of bric-a-brac, street signage, pewter tankards and the like hanging from the walls and ceiling, much in the style of the Sir Richard Steele in Hampstead. If anything, this pub is even more crammed with paraphernalia, and there's a lovely free-standing bar area as well. Tables line the outside of the room, with a few extra nooks and crannies to hide away in. Outside are plenty of tables for the summer weather, lined up along the street.

On the bar are seven handpulls (five on one side, two on the other), with what appear to be four regulars -- London Pride, Adnam's Broadside, Deuchars IPA and Sharp's Doom Bar. There's also a guest ale advertised on a chalk board. Lager options are fairly basic, including Amstel.

On a Saturday afternoon visit in January 2009, the two TVs on either side of the room are screening the football results, with the sound on (and turned up when something interests the bar staff) -- though not too loudly to be too distracting. Service is perfectly friendly, and the pub clearly attracts a regular crowd -- no bad thing, though: this is a quirky and attractive place.

Food is served noon-3pm Monday to Friday, 6pm-10:30pm Tuesday to Saturday, and noon-5pm on Sunday. The website advertises Thai food in the evening.

Accessibility: Ladies' toilets are upstairs, though the gents are downstairs.

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Last visited by Ewan, 17 January 2009. Opening hours and food times taken from website, January 2009.

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