The Lamb, N7

I rather like this pub which, to judge from the photos, has had a transformation in the recent past. It's just about on the interesting side of ordinary, which means that it's not trying too hard to attract attention. Bare floorboards, wood panelling and a dark wooden bar give a fairly sombre background which is enlivened only by musical instruments on display: I saw a piano, banjo, accordion, banjolele and guitar, all but one of which were hung on the walls. To match this, there is eclectic music played at a decent volume: one that allows both appreciation and conversation. It was dusk when I arrived, and candles soon arrived on the tables. There was only one beer available, the other hand pump having a reversed pump clip. Service was friendly and my beer, Shamblemoose Pale Ale, was very enjoyable, if a little pricey for my Yorkshire-based wallet.

Scruffy sort of bar that seems to have bands on a couple of nights a week which draws the younger crowd.Bare floorboard and dark wood panelling make it quite dark inside.2 handpums and a good range of keg beers make it worth a visit.Couple of beer fest this year also.Nice pub sign

Official site of the Lamb with beer list and event details - www.thelambn7.co.uk

Official site of the Lamb with beer list and event details - www.thelambn7.co.uk

This place isn't up to much and I had to wait for an age at the bar as the bloke standing behind it eating a bag of crisps wouldn't serve me as he was not working. Maybe he wasn’t, but surely someone should have been ready to sell me a pint. The few locals sitting around the bar were friendly with a strange oddness about them – the sort that would drink in a late bar type venue in the afternoon. There are no hand pumps leaving only a basic selection of draught, but my pint was good when I finally received it from the governor who seemed like a very friendly bloke. I still can’t see myself returning here though.