The Narrowboat, Islington, N1

A nice little pub making the most of its location with windows and balconies overlooking the canal, and a downstairs room by the towpath. The interior is fairly modern and without much character but it is nice enough and was a pleasant place to sit on a sunny afternoon. On handpump were Young's Original and St Austell Proper Job.

Compact Young's pub in a fine spot on the sunnier north side of the Regent's Canal. Narrow but elongated bar / restaurant at street level, with the unreserved tables all busy and two small balconies overlooking the water packed on a pleasant evening. Thoroughly refurbished in a light, semi-modern style with wooden dining tables in a variety of sizes. Also has another bar downstairs at towpath level (not visited). Three of six handpumps on the main counter in use, offering Ordinary, Special and Twickenham Naked Ladies (£5.10), with Wandle, Five Points Pale and Redemption Rock the Kazbek "back soon".

Halfway decent craft ale but the place was full of diners so this wasn't my thing.

A Young's pub that lives up to it's name. A long narrow interior with 5 real ales and food served. A bit foodie for me.