Sir Robert Peel, NW5

This is an open plan L-shaped corner pub that I hadn’t been to for some years until last weekend and although there is nothing special about the change in decor I thought that the atmosphere was much improved since my last visit. I called in early on Saturday evening as a band was setting up in the corner where a pool table is usually available to play and whilst I was supping a very nice pint of Guinness I noticed an advertisement stating that there is live music every Saturday night. Along with standard draught products and San Miguel there are also two hand pumps which were unfortunately both drawing Greene King IPA. There are a couple of plasma screens which were both muted to allow for some background music, but this pub does have Sky Sports for showing the football when it is on. I wouldn’t make this a destination pub, but the friendly service and relaxed atmosphere that I encountered will have me popping back in for a pint or two when next passing.