Roisin Dubh, Kingsbury, NW9

'found this pub to be really friendly...the sunday session was unbeliveable.its small but cosy.the walls were decorated with loads of kick-knacks which reminded me of home and i was even offered a free toasted sandwich ....now that was unusual it seems to be a family run pub as i noticed the owners were in behind the bar at different times during the time i was there...i loved this little pub and will definitly pop back in when im up that way

This is a tiny little shop conversion that I found a bit cliquey, but this may have been due to the size and having to stand in between two locals at the bar who were trying to have a conversation. I did feel more comfortable as a space became free by the back door that leads to a stairwell which doubles up as the smoking area. I was surprised that empty beer barrels were being stored in the already tiny bar area and when the poker table was set up the people sitting around it in effect cut the pub in half. The walls are decorated with musical instruments and general knick-knacks to remind the regulars of the Emerald Isle and there are two TV screens which have the ability to show Sky Sports for the football and racing etc. There is also a projector screen which was rolled up on the wall; these little Irish bars love their racing! The barman was friendly enough, but I would probably give this place a miss if I was passing again.