The North London Tavern, Kilburn, NW6

Greene King pub set on a corner and well placed between Brondesbury (Overground) and Kilburn (Underground) stations. No doubt opened out, and certainly much refurbished, U-shaped layout under a high ceiling. This leaves plenty of window area to lighten the look around two sides of the central bar, but certainly more gloomy further back. Also has a good amount of outdoor seating along both facades. Abbot and the Bird of Prey 'cask edition' collaboration with Uiltje (£6.65) being served from two of the three handpumps. One note to add: the staff seemed both efficient and friendly, not a combination always to be found.

Greene King pub just down from Kilburn tube station. Nice enough interior with bare floorboards and some exposed brickwork. 2 real ales.

I have passed this place a few times whilst ticking off NW6 venues and so today was the day where this one bubbled up to the top of my list - OK it has been a long day and this was the first one I came to on Kilburn High Road after exiting Kilburn tube station. It was open sold beer what more could I ask for? Interior well described below but first thing I noticed was the choice of the dark green colour for the walls and ceiling (which was pleasantly high). The corner spot with good illumination with the big front and side windows coupled with engineered wooden floor and music at a tolerable level made for a pleasant space. As noted this is a GK venue and the two beers on hand pump were Abbot and IPA, which was a rare choice for me but in good nick. Loads of shiny taps dispensing amongst others their own lager and keg IPA, the Cali Pale from Tiny Rebel and the Beavertown stalwarts. All in all a pretty insipid beer range as expected in such an establishment. My uplift by a point for the nice venue immediately reduced by the beer range so a middle of the road 5 from me. Venue was pretty quiet and so I suspect others share the same average view as me on this one.