Five Bells, East Finchley

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location:

East Finchley

address:

165-167 East End Road, N2 0LZ

phone:

0871 258 6205*
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nearest station:

East Finchley London Underground station
(590m) - zone 3

how to find it:

Come out of the tube station and turn left up the hill. At the traffic lights turn left onto East End Road. Follow the road round the bend and it's on the right.

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Now in the hands of the John Barras chain, this suburban pub had a fairly mixed clientele when we last looked in, probably as it's the only pub in the (immediate) area. It can get pretty busy on sunny days, with staff battling (with good grace) against a tide of thirsty drinkers. With pints in hand, plenty of punters then head for the beer garden. Alas, on our visit the freshly laid turf would have given Alan Titchmarsh nightmares and also one of the benches had been put next to the entry to the garden (so when people sat at it you had to clamber over the low wooden fence to get in). The interior is in keeping with the Barras house style: all Laura Ashley-esque curtains and clashing carpets. The beer was decent enough but alas, the overall feel of the place was akin to an above average Harvester. Quiz nights on Monday and Thursday attempt to draw added custom.

reviewed:
30/03/2005