The Compton Arms, N1

A rather nice backstreet local which could be a million miles away from its location in Zone 2. A fair range of beer was available (it's a Greedy King tied house) and I do recall them having a seasonal and a guest, which for GK pubs is always quite impressive. The beer was in good nick too, though pricey. Small and atmospheric inside, the only sign of the 21st century was a TV with the football on. Worth seeking out if in the area.

Randomness Guide to London - Compton Arms entry

Randomness Guide to London - Compton Arms entry

Pleasant laid back local hidden away in a quiet back street opposite a more recent development of mews houses with seriously OTT ostentatious entrances. Welcoming and genuinely friendly, I had mixed feelings on arrival having seen the Greene King sign outside however it was pleasing to see a guest (Titanic White Star) on offer, good it was too. A calm comfortable interior with beamed ceilings and mainly open booth type seating plus bar stools. Old photos, brewery diagrams and information about the pubs nomenclator Lord Compton, who apparently died of a fit caused by bathing in the Thames after dinner. A decked garden area outside completes the picture. The plasma was showing Wales' WC qualifier but with the volume at a low level.