Railway Tavern, Crouch End, N8

Official site of the Railway Tavern, contains menu and drinks list - www.the-railwaytavern.co.uk

Official site of the Railway Tavern, contains menu and drinks list - www.the-railwaytavern.co.uk

Whilst finishing a cigarette before I entered this establishment I noticed the sign on the A-board on the path outside which was advertising the pub as being perfect for ‘lovely ladies with babies who love to lunch'. This instantly filled me with dread and I was expecting my first visit to this pub to consist of a quick half before a quick exit, but I was very wrong. I thought that the staff were very friendly and the regulars all seemed nice enough creating a very relaxed atmosphere and there was not a pushchair in sight. I didn't spot any TV screens, but there was a table skittles game taking centre spot in the raised back section of the pub and from the signs saying that the back door must be locked when a band is playing I deduced that the pub hosts live music. Bass, Deuchars and Landlord were all available alongside a selection of standard and premium lagers. I had a couple of pints of the Landlord which I found to be very good. The beer garden out the back is less garden and more yard, but it has a few decorations and is well looked after, I just don't think I would want to spend an extended period drinking in it. I think that this is definitely a contender for the best pub in Crouch End and I would certainly go back if in the area again.