Lowcountry, N1

A fairly standard locals' boozer with a friendly enough barman. Locals' pubs aren't really my thing, but this is above average for the type.

There are two hand pumps in this locals boozer, but they were both unused during my visit leaving just a standard draught selection. There is a pool table and a dartboard as well as a plasma screen for showing Sky Sports. The barman was nice enough, but a woman who seemed to be the landlady was quite miserable and I didn't feel at all welcome so I won't be returning.

This is an ordinary backstreet boozer. There’s a dartboard, a pool table, a one-armed bandit, a games machine, a TV showing the news, a carpeted floor, some standard issue tables and chairs, as well as a couple of potted plants. All OK so far, and just the sort of pub I like. There were two handpumps on the bar and both were unused. This could be a great little pub – if only they did a decent ale (or two).