The Grafton, Kentish Town, NW5

Popped in for a quick lunch with a couple of colleagues. Apparently been refurbed and reopened a few weeks ago. A selection of interesting (not mainstream) looking ales (3 I think) but I wasn't drinking. Very nice little menu of about 10 dishes at £7-£8. Bangers, Garlic Mash and Onion Gravy was very well received by our French friend (!) as was my unusual take on Beans on Toast. Well worth experiencing if round that way. Friendly staff. Wifi.

Official site of The Grafton with event details - thegraftonnw5.co.uk

Official site of The Grafton with event details - thegraftonnw5.co.uk

I think that the refit has left it looking a bit bare, but it is still better than what I can remember this place being like. I found the barmaid to be friendly and as only standard draught was available I ended up with a Stella which I thought was just passable. There is a pool table around the back of the bar and a dartboard to the right of the entrance as you walk in. There are also a few portable TVs up on the walls for the showing of Sky and Setanta. This is another pub in Kentish Town that seems geared towards the residents, and there is nothing wrong with that except that I am not a resident so will not be returning.