The Bailey, Highbury

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location:

Highbury

address:

81 Holloway Road, N7 8LT

phone:

0871 258 9707*
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nearest stations:

Highbury and Islington London Overground station London Underground station
(250m) - zone 2

Drayton Park railway station
(560m)

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury London Overground station
(720m)

Holloway Road London Underground station
(730m) - zone 2

Caledonian Road London Underground station
(870m) - zone 2

bus routes:

43, 271

how to find it:

Exit tube and turn left on to Holloway Road. The pub is a few minutes walk away, on your left hand side.

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The Bailey seems to have so much going for it, attracting a good mix of clientele and occupying a spot nor far from the tube, but it has never quite ticked all the boxes for us. One of the constant problems we find is that getting a pint can take an eternity -- even in quieter moments. It did, though, on our last visit provide enough time to spot that plastic glasses were being used and to allow a quick exit. It seems to attract the most trade either for a pre or post-match pint for Gooners, or for any Arsenal game on TV, but at other times there is a good chance of grabbing a table. There is a giant screen at the back and five small TVs in the main room, so it's easy to find a pretty good spot. It also serves Thai food and Sunday roasts.

reviewed:
17/9/2007