The Pineapple, NW5

Mr PSM's review below covers the main points and I agree that this a lovely, welcoming and comfortable traditional pub. Entry is through the front door where you are met by darkness and only by pushing aside the heavy red velvet curtain do gain access to the bar. A nice touch. The Pineapple does serve food and specialises in Thai which, although we didn't try, looked and smelt great. Beer on when we visited was Kent Cob Nut, in good condition, Bass, Welsh Warrior, Cottage Healy 3000 and Kingsdown Classic. I'd certainly return if anywhere near.

This is a lovely traditional pub, down a quiet backstreet close to Kentish Town tube station. The entrance takes you into a compact and cosy room, with wooden floorboards and leather banquettes under old Ind Coope windows. The room is dominated by the impressive servery with its amazing Victorian bar back complete with etched glass panels and a clock centrepiece. There are further rooms behind the servery which can be accessed from either end of the bar. This area is decorated with retro style wallpaper and again there is leather banquette seating as well as some standard table and chair arrangements. Both the front and back rooms have fireplaces over which hang large Bass mirrors. There is also a patio area with further seating at the very back of the pub. A decent selection of music was playing quietly in the background and a fairly large early evening crowd gave the place a nice buzz of atmosphere. There were five ales on when I visited - Redemption Trinity and Big Chief (£3.40), Cottage Somerset and Dorset and Champflower Ale and Bass. The Trinity went off whilst my pint was being poured, so I tried the Big Chief instead, which was excellent. The barman was very apologetic and assured me that he would have the Trinity back on soon, should I want to try it later, and he was true to his word. I spotted a menu which consisted of Thai food, although I didn't see anyone eating, and there was a reasonable wine list on each table as well. This pub ticked a lot of boxes for me, with its fine interior, friendly staff and excellent beer. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place and look forward to a return visit the next time I'm in this part of town.

Short walk from Tufnell Park underground station, I found this to be a very pleasant pub to drink in. Good description of the pub below, and I love the multi-room feel with it's separate drinking areas. Very friendly, and I agree it would be a good local to have on your doorstep. Enjoyed 2 Redemption beers here, Trinity and Urban Dusk. Others available were Bass, Cottage Golden Arrow and Otley 06 Porter.