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Review of Ye Old Swiss Cottage
06 Aug 07, 19:06
A massive pool room 
can be found on the other side of the pub. You'll find loads of tables that you can play with tokens bought behind the bar.
Pub itself is good for a quiet drink and a good meeting place as it is right outside Swiss Cottage tube station.
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Review of Offside
05 Aug 07, 18:33
As the name suggests... 
this is a football bar. It has two projector screens along with about three or four other flat screen tv's scattered about the place.
Beer is OK, and as it is in Islington, you'll get a lot of Arsenal fans in when their games are on.
Neat feature is the fact that the sound of the games is piped into the toilets so you never miss a goal...
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Review of The North Star
05 Aug 07, 18:30
Used to be a pub...
with a pool table, table football etc, but is now a gastro pub that caters more to those who want a meal and a glass of wine/beer rather than a place to spend drinking all night.
Nice decor inside and friendly staff.
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Review of The Camden Head
05 Aug 07, 18:28
Mixed crowd
Much better if you can get a seat in the small beer garden outside on a hot summers day as you'll see a lot of people walking through the market.
Inside is a bit grubby with a mixed crowd.
Having said that, it is better than most of the McPubs that you'll find on Upper Street...
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Review of Gantons
05 Aug 07, 16:41
No longer exists 
It is now called "The Diner", an american theme pub that sells overpriced burgers and stringy chips. Seems to do well with the tourist crowd and first timers. You'd be advised to step next door into Zebranos for a much better menu, service and atmosphere.
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Review of The Betsey Trotwood
05 Aug 07, 16:31
Was there for a birthday party
and had a great night out.
Bar staff were really friendly and chatty.
They had a dj set upstairs playing 1960's girl group bubble gum pop which went down well. When you consider some of the other pubs nearby, this one stands out from the rest.
I recommend it...
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Review of Zebrano
05 Aug 07, 09:29
Friendly staff... 
...in a great location. Seats outside on a sunny day cannot be beaten for people watching.
Menu is better than other pubs in the area, the oriental platter goes down a treat if you are in a small group.
Highly recommended...
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Review of The Griffin
05 Aug 07, 09:06
Shoreditch Favourite
Pool table at the back and excellent music. Usually have a couple of DJ's sitting spinning tunes all night long. Unpretentious crowd and have had many a good night in there.
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Review of Bar Kick
05 Aug 07, 09:04
If you love table football...
Then this is the pub to visit. Not too expensive but the games can go fast if you are any good at playing. The crowd is OK for Shoreditch and can get quite busy at weekends.
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Review of The York
05 Aug 07, 09:01
Good meeting place
for people arriving at Angel tube. Get's packed during football matches and the crowd spills onto the street when the weather is nice. Average beer and average atmosphere
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