Finchley Tavern, North Finchley, N12

Although the name of this pub has recently changed it still retains the Wishing Well Group sign that hangs from the wall outside and from what I can remember from my last visit a couple of years ago it doesn’t seem to have changed at all inside. It is a good size for a shop conversion and I counted five TV screens which were unsurprisingly split between showing Premiership football and horse racing which was being avidly watched by some enthusiastic old Irish boys. There is also a dartboard at the rear of the pub and there is live Irish music advertised for Friday and Saturday nights. The woman behind the bar was very friendly and there was a good atmosphere created by the locals who seemed to be enjoying the demise of ManUre against the Toffees which was the match of the afternoon. Only standard draught products are available here and much to the annoyance of the locals the Stella and Fosters had run out due to a late delivery, but the Guinness was still on and well served. This place is ideally placed for a quick pint if on the high street and there are far worse pubs in the area to watch football in.

Changed name to The Finchley Tavern from the Wishing Well

This is a small trendy wine bar with only Staropramen on tap, not that the clientele could care less as they were all drinking white wine. This is not my sort of bar so I will not be returning.

Now called (The Finchley Tavern) Still a good Traditional Irish Type Bar Now showing Sky Sports as well for Football and so on. Good for Guinness But no Real Ale This May change soon with luck as its under new Owners & Management. Group of friendly Locals watching Racing when I was in. [admin note: updated name 15/02/2010]