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The Pineapple, NW5
NW5
NW5 2NX
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Quinno _ left this review about The Pineapple
Thankfully little has changed at the Pineapple in the intervening period since my last review. Absolutely rammed when I popped in here before Slowdive at the nearby Forum. A very nice pint of Twickenham went down the hatch. Still a top London pub, one of those hidden gems that reading sites like this allows you to find.
March 2012
Tucked away in the pretty posh back streets of Kentish Town (I'm rather reminded of Private Eye’s Grim Up North London cartoon strip at times on the walk), this is probably the most urbane ‘backstreet local’ I think I’ve ever come across. On entering, you’re confronted by light interior with a smallish bar which hosts a fabulous Victorian bar-back, complete with built in clock. Usually busy, so the locals are clearly keen. Four ales usually available, served by friendly staff. Redemption and Adnams are fairly regularly available alongside a couple of guests in good shape. The interior is a lot bigger than the bar initially suggests – if you proceed down the side corridor there are a couple of cosy seating areas, with a conservatory and pleasant beer garden at the rear (similar to that of the nearby Junction) and the conservatory contains an entire bound set of the 1932 Encyclopaedia Britannica. Pleasant background music. Thai dishes are the food of choice – I took a quick glance at the menu and the prices seemed rather reasonable for the area. Watch out for the pub cat(s) who meow to get in through the conservatory door if it’s shut. Quiz nights are advertised. Also, look out for the Ind Coope and Double Diamond windows at the bar’s front; retro-chic(?!). Overall, this a is a lovely cosy local and I’d give it a definite thumbs-up. I enjoy it more and more each time I visit. Rated 9
On 20th December 2014
- rating: 9
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Pineapple
Some excellent detail in the reviews below,I liked the frosted Double Diamond window pane, the 20ppp CAMRA discount,and the £10 Thai meal deal including a Bass.Quite close to The Southampton Arms but much calmer,it is worth exploring the extensive interior once past the red velvet draught excluders around the entrance.
First on my list if visiting a pub in this neck of the woods.
On 1st December 2011
- rating: 8
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Pineapple
Mr PSM's review below covers the main points and I agree that this a lovely, welcoming and comfortable traditional pub.
Entry is through the front door where you are met by darkness and only by pushing aside the heavy red velvet curtain do gain access to the bar. A nice touch.
The Pineapple does serve food and specialises in Thai which, although we didn't try, looked and smelt great.
Beer on when we visited was Kent Cob Nut, in good condition, Bass, Welsh Warrior, Cottage Healy 3000 and Kingsdown Classic.
I'd certainly return if anywhere near.
On 1st December 2011
- rating: 8
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Pineapple
This is a lovely traditional pub, down a quiet backstreet close to Kentish Town tube station. The entrance takes you into a compact and cosy room, with wooden floorboards and leather banquettes under old Ind Coope windows. The room is dominated by the impressive servery with its amazing Victorian bar back complete with etched glass panels and a clock centrepiece. There are further rooms behind the servery which can be accessed from either end of the bar. This area is decorated with retro style wallpaper and again there is leather banquette seating as well as some standard table and chair arrangements. Both the front and back rooms have fireplaces over which hang large Bass mirrors. There is also a patio area with further seating at the very back of the pub. A decent selection of music was playing quietly in the background and a fairly large early evening crowd gave the place a nice buzz of atmosphere.
There were five ales on when I visited - Redemption Trinity and Big Chief (£3.40), Cottage Somerset and Dorset and Champflower Ale and Bass. The Trinity went off whilst my pint was being poured, so I tried the Big Chief instead, which was excellent. The barman was very apologetic and assured me that he would have the Trinity back on soon, should I want to try it later, and he was true to his word. I spotted a menu which consisted of Thai food, although I didn't see anyone eating, and there was a reasonable wine list on each table as well.
This pub ticked a lot of boxes for me, with its fine interior, friendly staff and excellent beer. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place and look forward to a return visit the next time I'm in this part of town.
On 13th October 2011
- rating: 9
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Gill Smith left this review about The Pineapple
Short walk from Tufnell Park underground station, I found this to be a very pleasant pub to drink in. Good description of the pub below, and I love the multi-room feel with it's separate drinking areas. Very friendly, and I agree it would be a good local to have on your doorstep. Enjoyed 2 Redemption beers here, Trinity and Urban Dusk. Others available were Bass, Cottage Golden Arrow and Otley 06 Porter.
On 4th September 2011
- rating: 8
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john mcgraw left this review about The Pineapple
Saved from the developers by a campaign by the locals this pub is a true traditional local with a fair range of real ales with the Adnams Pale Ale being in good form.There is a small front bar with a side drinking area and a conservatory at the back.On a very cold day the pub with its fire were very welcoming.A true back street local that is well worth a visit.North London CAMRA pub of the year 2010/11
On 24th December 2010
- rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Pineapple
On a very cold winter night, the blazing fire and curtain across the front door to keep the heat in were very welcome. Other features on interest include the various pineapples on the facade and the splendid back of the little 'U'-shaped bar which faces you on entry. It was fairly crowded in the small and traditional front room, but there are several connected seating areas behind plus a modern conservatory and patio beer garden. Four real ales were available - Bass, a seasonal Adnams (Yuletide?) and two Redemption beers (including a first-class Porter at £3.10). Well worth seeking out.
On 4th December 2010
- rating: 8
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Malden man left this review about The Pineapple
A fine back street pub in a gentrified area of Kentish Town. The main bar room is at the front as you go in, the bar back being particularly attractive with etched mirrors, carved and gilded wood and "Whiskies.. Brandies.. Wines" stated in bold lettering above. There is an old and working clock set in the centre. Polished wooden floor, leather banquettes and stools at very heavy Britannia round tables with thick solid wooden tops. The room extends slightly around the bar to the right, but on the left continues back through a narrow area and eventually to a large bright conservatory containing colourful framed drawings of birds. The pub garden is again beyond here.
The two chimney breasts have huge Bass mirrors over, the bar fireplace is tiled whereas the side one is of marble or alabaster. The pub front windows take you back to another age with the lower portions in obscure glass and proclaiming "Ind Coope" and " Double Diamond". No such insults to brewing today, there were Draught Bass...rare nowadays...Art Brew Monkey IPA, Kingstone Kingstone Gold and 1503 Tudor Ale. Chatty vibrant locals enhanced the place, and made it feel like a proper old pub. Board games available. Very good indeed.
On 16th August 2010
- rating: 8
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Pineapple
The Pineapple is a back street locals pub which was very busy when i went in,when you go through the door you also have to move a curtain out of the way befor you get to the bar,there were 4 handpumps on the bar but it was so busy i could only see two of the beers on i had Ulley bitter and this was a very nice drink the other beer i could see was Adnams Bitter,this is quite a decent small pub thats worth seeking out.
On 29th June 2010
- rating: 8
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Strongers . left this review about The Pineapple
I walked through the door to this place and slipped through the curtain behind the door that is used to keep the heat in and was confronted by the backs of people's heads sitting at the bar a foot in front of me. Surprisingly a local moved out of my way so that I could get to the bar and the friendly barman came straight over even though it was busy. Kingstone Brewery's Kingstons Gold and Tewdric's Tipple were available alongside Old Cannon Best Bitter and a selection of premium and standard lagers.
The front of the pub is small with the bar taking up most of the space, but it does have an open fire. There is more seating around the sides and in the conservatory out the back. There is also a beer garden, but I did not check it out as it was raining.
I enjoyed my visit here and would recommend it to others.
On 10th December 2008
- rating: 7
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