The Chapel Market Tavern, N1

Despite the previous reviewer's reservations about the beer quality, my chum and I decided to risk a half in here as I really like Old Dairy ales. They had on what must be their house ale – Murder a Crow – and Red Top. I have to say that the Red Top was in fine shape, at £2 for a half. Maybe we were in on a good day. The pub is as described previously, with crow-themed decor all over the place. I reckon this is more a cafe/restaurant that does beer rather than a pub that does food. The daily special was advertised on a paper roller device near the door – you tear off yesterday’s special, roll the paper down and write on today’s. Saves the effort of rubbing off a chalkboard I suppose, although the economy doesn’t stretch to food prices, with Friday’s special being fish & chips plus peas and tartare sauce at £14. It’s worth dropping in here in the hope rather than expectation of getting a decent drop of Old Dairy ale I guess, but I can’t imagine wanting to stay here any length of time if you just want a drink or two.

Nice gastro -pub but with good beer.They have 4 beers from the Old Dairy brewery inc the house beer.Never overly busy when i have visited but the beer has been in good condition.Didn,t try the Moose burgers on my last visit, much prefer horse.