Brendan The Navigator, N19

There is still an ‘Old Crown’ sign adorning the outside wall, but the more predominant tag for this place is ‘T.O.C. Bar and Restaurant’ which I think is more apt. I arrived to catch the end of a row at the bar over the pricing policy, which was handled by the barman with the skill of a breeze block. I decided to have a look around whilst the argument continued and spotted a large plasma screen and a couple of pool tables around the back of the bar. There is some seating along the front of the building that is railed of from the main road and there is also a ‘beer patio’ at the side, which is still beside the main road. When I returned to the bar to get a drink the barman was sat at it listening to the Latino music and scoffing his dinner down like only a teenager can. He was oblivious to my presence as I noted the lack of any ale and the draught selection of Kronenburg, Asahi, Fosters, Guinness and Strongbow. I was quite glad to leave without buying a drink and I’ll certainly not be returning.