The Pineapple, NW5

On a very cold winter night, the blazing fire and curtain across the front door to keep the heat in were very welcome. Other features on interest include the various pineapples on the facade and the splendid back of the little 'U'-shaped bar which faces you on entry. It was fairly crowded in the small and traditional front room, but there are several connected seating areas behind plus a modern conservatory and patio beer garden. Four real ales were available - Bass, a seasonal Adnams (Yuletide?) and two Redemption beers (including a first-class Porter at £3.10). Well worth seeking out.

A fine back street pub in a gentrified area of Kentish Town. The main bar room is at the front as you go in, the bar back being particularly attractive with etched mirrors, carved and gilded wood and "Whiskies.. Brandies.. Wines" stated in bold lettering above. There is an old and working clock set in the centre. Polished wooden floor, leather banquettes and stools at very heavy Britannia round tables with thick solid wooden tops. The room extends slightly around the bar to the right, but on the left continues back through a narrow area and eventually to a large bright conservatory containing colourful framed drawings of birds. The pub garden is again beyond here. The two chimney breasts have huge Bass mirrors over, the bar fireplace is tiled whereas the side one is of marble or alabaster. The pub front windows take you back to another age with the lower portions in obscure glass and proclaiming "Ind Coope" and " Double Diamond". No such insults to brewing today, there were Draught Bass...rare nowadays...Art Brew Monkey IPA, Kingstone Kingstone Gold and 1503 Tudor Ale. Chatty vibrant locals enhanced the place, and made it feel like a proper old pub. Board games available. Very good indeed.

Randomness Guide to London - Pineapple entry

Randomness Guide to London - Pineapple entry

The Pineapple is a back street locals pub which was very busy when i went in,when you go through the door you also have to move a curtain out of the way befor you get to the bar,there were 4 handpumps on the bar but it was so busy i could only see two of the beers on i had Ulley bitter and this was a very nice drink the other beer i could see was Adnams Bitter,this is quite a decent small pub thats worth seeking out.