Barcosa, Highbury  rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Highbury

address:

54 Holloway Road, N7 8JL

phone:

0871 258 9960*
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nearest stations:

Highbury and Islington London Overground stationLondon Underground station
(340m) - zone 2

Drayton Park Railway station
(470m)

Holloway Road London Underground station
(640m) - zone 2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury London Overground station
(760m)

Caledonian Road London Underground station
(830m) - zone 2

how to find it:

Use the pedestrian crossing immediately outside the tube and turn left up Holloway Road. The pub is two minutes walk.

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picture of Barcosa
Barcosa has had more than a year to establish itself but appears to be struggling to convince the locals of its merits. It boasts a late licence and is situated two minutes from Highbury corner, though is usually barely half full. There is little obviously wrong with the place. It has pleasant decor, plants, artwork, unobtrusive music and friendly staff, though, despite all this, is somewhat lacking in atmosphere. The most interesting feature of the establishment is the ornate mosaic bar which depicts a snake, a relic from the pub's previous incarnation 'Tank'. An Indian menu is available during the week, though alas no chicken dishes and a shortage of rice on our last visit, while a reasonably priced roast is served on a Sunday.

reviewed:
2/3/2005
reviewed by squirrel
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