The Great Northern Railway Tavern, Hornsey

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location:

Hornsey

address:

67 High Street, N8 7QB

phone:

0871 258 5344*
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nearest stations:

Hornsey railway station
(420m)

Turnpike Lane railway station
(1Km) - zone 3

Alexandra Palace railway station
(1.1Km)

Wood Green railway station
(1.1Km) - 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 10 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 a couple of stops, or walk straight until you reach the pub on your right, set back slightly off the road. From Hornsey Train Station (WAGN) turn right and walk to the main road. The pub is over the road on the left.

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nearby attraction(s):

Alexandra Palace (1.1Km)

picture of Great Northern Railway Tavern

Tucked away in the no mans land between Muswell Hill and Turnpike Lane one can only imagine what a grand place this must have been in Victorian times. This large, high-ceilinged gin palace has retained much of its wonderful ornate glass etching and bar work, but after years of relative neglect it's looking tired. A conservatory out the back could be wonderful, but is only hinting at its potential. Still, the manager is doing a fair amount to attract clientele with a disco, karaoke, live music and Thai food. Alas, on our visit the main punters were a smattering of older men and a few loud kids playing pool. When someone gets around to trendifying this place - and they will - this reviewer prays it won't be stripped to within an inch of its life to cater for the residents in the nearby architectural horror known as 'New River Village'.

reviewed:
14/10/2009