Three Compasses, Hornsey

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location:

Hornsey

address:

62 High Street, N8 7NX

phone:

0871 984 3759*
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nearest stations:

Hornsey
(560m)

Alexandra Palace
(1.1Km)

Turnpike Lane
(1.2Km) - zone 3

Wood Green
(1.3Km) - zone 3

Harringay Railway station
(1.4Km)

bus route:

144

how to find it:

From Turnpike Lane tube you need to catch a bus, or have a good 15 minute walk. Out of the tube, find the bus stop on Turnpike Lane itself (opposite the Burger King) and either jump on the 144 bus for four or five stops, or walk straight until you reach the pub on your left. Hornsey Train Station is also near. Exit, turn right and left the the lights. Walk for a few minutes.

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picture of Three Compasses Situated on an imposing corner plot, one can only imagine the rise and fall which befell this nondescript area to have such an impressive pub. Still, its on the up again and the Three Compasses now markets itself to attract the younger flat sharing Hornseyites. The front section is a comfortable mix of leather couches and wooden tables, with the back section an ugly barn of a room with a pool table, two dart boards and a large screen. The food menu was interesting, with an innovative bar menu and a reasonably priced, fresh and very well made Sunday Roast. There was also the bonus of six ales on tap - three regular and three guest ales - which can only be commended. By appealing to such a wide catchment of clientele, there were old men, young trendy groups, mid 30s couples, and a small smattering of sport-watching geezers all coexisting peacefully. It's a bit out of the way, but you would be more than happy if this were your local.

reviewed:
06/07/2008

Eating at the Three Compasses ... we last ate here on 06/07/2008

Sunday Roast might be a pricey £9.50 but is excellent quality - fresh veg, well-cooked meat and two superb Yorkshire puddings. Its also served until later 9.30, too. We'll certainly be back.

- quality