Grand Junction Arms, Harlesden, NW10

Only one pump clip was showing on my arrival here and worse was to come when the barman informed me that the Young's Bitter was off leaving no ales at all. In need of a beer however I settled for a bottle of Ram Rod which was offered with a less than shiny glass. The pub itself retains the original green glazed exterior tiling, internally the main room has the bar central on the back wall, the left hand end has a couple of pool tables plus a bar football table, TV screens on each end wall, and seating being a few banquettes with stools plus a couple of high tables in the middle of the room. To the right and through a door is a smaller room with its own bar, yet another pool table and a couple of sofas. I found this pub to be a rather dismal and uninspiring place, certainly not helped by the dearth of beer. One saving grace however is the rear terrace on the bank of the canal. Definitely a better spot to sit than the few benches facing the busy road junction to the frontage. Live music is advertised on Fridays and a pool competition on Thursdays.

Randomness Guide to London - Grand Junction Arms entry

Randomness Guide to London - Grand Junction Arms entry

Youngs pub with their usual beers,Youngs Special,Kew Gold and Bombardier all now sadly dull and unimaginative ales.However the pub does carry one guest ale and on our visit this was Iceberg from Titanic.However this beer hadnt been pulled through before opening time,and the first three pints pulled were not up to Iceberg standards.The next few Iceberg pulled were better but lack of basic cellar skills are a negative here.Bar food looked cheap but the interior of the pub is very tired and in need of a clean and upgrade.Large Sky screen in back barn bar,and good outside terrace overlooking canal.

A large Young's pub on the Grand Union Canal. 2 Bars,one at the front and one at the back,which overlooks the canal.Has an outside seating area overlooking the canal. The usual Youngs beers on offer. 10 minutes walk from Harlesden Station