The York, N1

A typical Nicholsons outlet with a good beer range over nine pumps,unfortunately my Titanic Plum Porter was a little tired but perfectly drinkable, that aside a decent place for a beer.

I used to be a partial regular here but haven't been in for at least 7 years; unsurprisingly, nothing has changed. A largely traditional Victorian pub as described below; there's some nice cornicing behind the bar with cut glass screens and crystal chandeliers. Beers on: Nicholson's Pale Ale, Morland's Old Speckled Hen and Stereophonics Brewery's Phonics at £4.25, which wasn't in great condition. This place is better than I remember but it's not brilliant, mainly because of the tourists it attracts visiting Camden Passage market and also because it has a large and noisy sports following. The likes of side-street pubs such as the Charles Lamb, Earl of Essex and Island Queen just behind are a better bet.

A Nicholsons outlet, handily located 60 seconds from Angel Tube. Attractive exterior with much in the way of hanging baskets etc and set back from the pavement. Fairly small and plain inside, varnished wood flooring and the usual Nicholsons décor touches elsewhere like the floral wallpaper. Of interest are the Hitchcock-related prints at the far end above red leather banquette seating. The cobbled seating area outside looks good for sunny days. Eight pumps, with seven on and my Gadds Sunshine was in pretty good form (£1.90 for a half, a little steep?). Swift bar service. Decent enough as far as Nicholsons outlets go, worth a stop if nearby.

This is an imposing Victorian corner-site pub a stone's throw from Angel tube station. It doesn't seem to have altered since previous reviewers' visits. Being a Nicholson branded pub, there's quite a lot of dark wood around, as well as a mix of furnishings - tall tables/tall stools, normal tables and chairs. There are also some modern cut glass mirrors in the area on the left. As is usual with this chain, there was a decent ale selection. Interestingly, they had on South Town (£3.60 a pint), which is a collaboration between Adnam's and Camden breweries. We all thought it was a decent drop. I actually quite like this pub, although I accept, as others have said, it is typically Nicholson's.

L shaped Nicholson's pub serving real ales and food.