Stuart's reviews
Review of Archway Underground Station
01 May 07, 09:22
AH! The Northern Line 
There are two problems with Archway tube. Firstly its in Archway. The second its on the Northern Line. I used the tube everyday to get to work and on 3 out of 5 times the tube was delayed. What was worst is that sometimes even at 9.30 in the morning I couldn't get on tube due to overcrowding. If you take the northern line out of the equation, then the station is fine, there maybe a beggar outside some nights but Ive never heard or seen any trouble in or around the station.
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Review of The Hope and Anchor
02 May 07, 16:49
Good Gigs and Good Atmosphere 
The Hope has a good reputation for bands and it pretty much has at least 3 gig nights a week downstairs along the rock, indie, punk areas. Upstairs there are two pool tables and theres a few machines to lose your money in. The only thing that makes this pub bad is its size. It's very small and has only one small bar which means when its busy on a weekend its a nightmare at times to get served and irritating when people barge into you to get past. Other than that its got a lively atmosphere and the prices aren't too bad.
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Review of Prince Of Wales
02 May 07, 16:54
Very Small Pub
I had heard of the Prince of Wales from Timeout a few months ago, but I wasn't expecting the pub too be so small. Theres probably enough seats for about 20 people. It's also a poorly lit pub but on the whole the pub is nice. A much older crowd of people drink here and the bar service is good. Somewhere to go for a quick pint.
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Review of Angies
03 May 07, 12:21
No Frills Pub 
There is nothing I like about this pub. It clearly caters for the lower end of the market. The pub looks like it hasn't changed since the 1940's and most of the regulars are in their 40's and 50's. However some people like this which is fine but it offers no value to me. They have the usual circuit singers here on a Saturday night if you like that kind of thing and the bar prices are average for London.
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Review of The Old Dairy
04 May 07, 15:39
Good Pub Conversion
The Old Diary used to be a building for cows before market with a few of the original features still on show. This pub has everything you would ask for, clean, good kitchen, sofas, quiz machine, regular weekly pub quiz (on a thursday). On a friday night they have the cow club which is a dj playing some indie tracks until midnight which is also very good and very popular with the locals. A pub with something for everyone.
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Review of The Quays
04 May 07, 20:57
One of the nicer pubs on Holloway Road
The Quay has a very distinct look from the outside. You can't miss it's blue exterior and flashy lights. Inside the pub is big with a second floor and on friday and saturdays its open to 4am! Which is very good in my eyes. However this only attracts the drunk males on the weekend and it has no pool or quiz machines which I personally like. The service is good and I'm aware they serve food. The place only really has atmosphere on the weekends so go then if you can.
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Review of Big Red
07 May 07, 21:00
4 Pool Tables
For me, Big Red's quality lies in it having 4 pool tables. I have yet to find a pub with more than two in London. Big red also has quite a few fruit and pinball machines but alas no quiz machine. The Big Red gives the impression thats its a mid west theme bar but thats deceptive. Big Red always has an unusual selection of people from goths and punks to students of all ages. Jonny Burrell from Razorlight was in there the other week. There aren't that many good places on Holloway Road but this is one of them.
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Review of The Flask
08 May 07, 12:34
Smashing Pub 
I found the Flask purely by accident whilst looking for pub's in Highgate. What a great find! Not only do they have a great selection of drinks including the wonderful Fruli Strawberry Beer on tap, they have a large outdoor seating area, mostly sheltered and heated for the winter. Inside the pub is quite small but its tastefully done and it has a good selection of food. Your first port of call for anyone going to Highgate for drinks.
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Review of Mornington Crescent Underground Station
08 May 07, 20:57
Outside the Koko
I think this station is still being worked on during the weekends, but it does the job. I'm taking stars away for it being on the woeful Northern Line. However I'm putting points back for it being 10 seconds away from the Camden Koko venue.
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Review of The Faltering Fullback
10 May 07, 23:25
Best Pub in North London
This is one of those pubs only people in the 'know' are aware of because its nestled away in the back streets of finsbury park. But It's well worth going too. Everything about this pub is beautiful to look at. Outside the pub is covered in Ivy leaves and flowers, inside the bar there are childhood items hanging off the roof. Theres a good atmosphere as well plus they have a small kitchen sevring thai food and they have a screens for all the big sports games. It is an Arsenal pub but they will show the spurs games as well. If you like pubs with lots of character, this is the place for you.
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