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Bald Faced Stag, East Finchley  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

East Finchley

address:

69 High Road, N2 8AB

phone:

0871 258 5075*
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nearest station:

East Finchley London Underground station
(200m) - zone 3

bus routes:

102, 143, 234, 263, H3 bus info

how to find it:

Turn left out Of East Finchley Station and carry on until up the High Road.

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picture of Bald Faced Stag
This grand looking pub, whose potential had been squandered for years, has recently fallen under the ownership of the Real Pubs group. As such, the nearby established Old White Lion now has a direct competitor attempting to lure the young gastro-hungry East Finchley residents. On first impressions, we'd have to say it's a tie between the challenger and the defending champion. Inside it's tastefully decorated, with comfortable furnishings and a separate restaurant - anyone familiar with others in the chain will know what to expect. Food is heavily featured but is also pretty pricey - generally £10-£13 for a main. There's also a bar menu, which includes 'olives and hummus'; at £6 it needs to be the best this side of Greece. Saying that, with a couple of good ales on tap and a pretty (if rather noisy) beer garden, it's very easy to spend a chilled few hours here. Overall, it's perfectly nice, but it would've been nice to see a deviation from the chain's theme; it might be proving quite successful, but it's also somewhat predictable.

reviewed:
22/07/2007
reviewed by redcat

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