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19 reviews
Lovely new local
03 Apr 08, 11:00
Above expectations
Tucked away on a quiet street off the Holloway Road, North Nineteen is a real find. The landlord is a very friendly chap who obviously cares about his pub, and this is reflected in every aspect of the place. There are some excellent ales on tap (including a lovely Timothy Taylor last time I went) and a well-chosen wine list. The food is great as well - a ribeye steak came bloody as hell, as per my request (finally, somewhere that knows rare should mean rare!), accompanied by fat chips and some delicious fried red onion rings. A pumpkin risotto was also terrific, creamy and oozing with flavour.
This is not just another gastropub, though. This is a place that bends over backwards to ensure that you have a good time. There is a real ale festival in April, and the promise of regular wine tasting sessions. There's a quiz on Monday nights, open mic sessions, poker nights, live music... oh, and free wifi too. With so much to offer, North Nineteen is definitely a welcome addition to Holloway's pub scene.
