The Noble (ex-Big Fat Sofa), Finsbury Park  rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Finsbury Park

address:

29 Crouch Hill, N4 4AP

phone:

N/A

nearest stations:

Crouch Hill Railway station
(60m)

Finsbury Park Railway stationLondon Underground station
(1Km) - zone 2

Harringay Railway station
(1Km)

Upper Holloway Railway station
(1.1Km) - zone 2

Archway London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zones 2/3

bus routes:

210, W3, W7 bus info

how to find it:

From Crouch Hill (Silverlink), its almost literally over the road, just to the left. From Finsbury Park, exit onto Stroud Green Road and walk for about 10-15 minutes, or catch the bus.

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picture of Noble
With Big Fat Sofa and its silly name now long gone, its replacement, The Noble, has now had time to settle in and find it's feet. Hangovers from its predecessor still remain: the wallpaper is still reminiscent of that 70's bathroom tiling people tore out in the 80's and the layout is roughly the same. There's a pricey, but potentially interesting menu with tapas- style food offered, along with a more complete menu. It is however somewhat hyperbolic and adjective-heavy - do we really need to be told something is 'wok-tossed'? We're only offering a two pint rating at the moment, though - it still feels like it should be more comfy than it is and it can be pretty quiet at times, too. Notwithstanding this, the people behind the bar were the epitome of friendly and The Noble is a perfectly suitable addition to Stroud Green.

reviewed:
15/10/2007
reviewed by redcat

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationreal ales
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationa few tables outside
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