Going by the exterior, it's easy to write this one off as a grim estate pub, but actually crossing the threshold reveals not a fight over the pool table but a friendly boozer. Both in terms of atmosphere and decor, it's pretty...
Tucked away on a side street near the Angel and Sadler's Wells, the Harlequin was apparently first listed as a 'beer shop' in 1848. It's a small place, with a wooden interior, real fire and outside area at the back. Despite its...
The ideal spot to sink your life savings in producing and premiering the play <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Wise" target="_blank">what you wrote</a> - and then drown your sorrows on...
This is another outpost in the Geronimo chain and on walking in it was obvious. There's decent beer on the taps, a good (if gastro-leaning) menu and friendly staff. It's probably one of the more trendy versions of Geronimo's...
Any pub that has pulled a pint for Nick Cave can't be doing much wrong. A short stagger to Angel tube, Filthy MacNasty's is a bit of a hidden gem in the cesspit of Islington theme and chain bars. Offering a cracking range of...
The Angel is arguably a below average Wetherspoon, with its location working against it. Inside you'll find a somewhat rather transient crowd who are meeting up before moving onto the other delights of Islington. Although some...
