The Wooden Cross, Crouch End, N8

The Harringay Arms is a nice looking pub that is in the middle of Crouch End. Once inside there is a small single oblong shaped room which runs to the rear,the bar is on the right side and the room is carpeted,the seating is bench type and chairs. There were four real ales on he bar,i had a drink of Otter Bitter which went down well,the other beers were Hammerton No5,LBF Chelsea Blonde and Adnams Lighthouse. The background music was crap,which was a shame as i like pubs like this. Pub visited 4/8/2016

This pub has not changed appreciably since Roger's visit a couple of years ago. The little model figurines are still on the small shelf at picture rail level, as are the old vinyl LP covers - among them notably Chuck Berry and Captain Beefheart. It's still carpeted, and furnished with normal tables and chairs. We were greeted by the pub cat, George, sitting on the bar counter; also on the bar counter were handpumps clipped with Hobgoblin, Purity Mad Goose, and Otter Bitter. I didn't see any sign of food when we were in on a Saturday afternoon. This struck me as a comfortable and friendly little pub. It's the sort of place you could settle down in for a few pints. I would certainly use this pub regularly if I was a local.