The Hunter S, De Beauvoir Town, N1

Food-led corner pub with an opened-out L-shaped layout. Decoration is partly hunting-related in response to some of the former Mr Thompson's interests, but I don't know enough about the author to find a link in the prints adorning various walls. The Art Deco light fittings and a bit of class, although I'm less sure about the pictures in the gents toilet... The aromas from the open kitchen were a bit overpowering too, but there are some outdoor benches if the weather permits. Sadly, the three handpumps are long disused, so I opted for Brixton Atlantic (£6.95) from a fairly standard keg selection, although I noted Blue Moon and a 'house' lager among the various shiny taps.