Earl of Essex, N1

Whilst most of the pubs in this area were busy this pub only had four people in attendance who were all sitting together at the bar and one of them was the landlord. I felt a little uneasy as I first walked in, but it was unwarranted as I was welcomed by the friendly barmaid and made to feel welcome. There is a very small pool table at the rear of the pub and also a plasma and projector screen, but I saw no sport advertised. The music was at a decent volume, but the song choice was aimed at the over sixties. The decor is pretty basic as is the drinks selection as only a standard draught range is available alongside San Miguel. This place is like another world to the Duke of Cambridge which is an organic gastro pub found over the road, but I preferred it in here even though it is nothing special.