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The Cellar Taps, Newington Green, N1
N1
N1 4RA
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Tris C left this review about The Cellar Taps
This pub was indeed originally called the Edinburgh, Cellars arriving I know not when, likewise the transfer simply to The Cellars, but I do know that the current name arrived about three weeks ago, the result of an utterly needless makeover.
The exterior now advertises Sky/BT sport which doesn’t bode well and ‘craft’ beer, despite there being no definition of the term. Internally, the front bar displays shades of grey, with the arrival of some utterly tedious, repetitive shiny white tiles to the bar back and a couple of TVs which no-one was watching; the only saving grace is that the awful hackneyed metallic ceiling has been painted over; furniture is now more modern. It’s in the back room that the most shock is evident: this was a very fine place, probably for billiards and with a large lantern. It has now largely been plastered with trendy mishmash prints and is now very dark, but worst of all, there are now two TVs (unwatched, not that there were any customers), bathing the poor room in an awful, unflattering, unrestful light.
There were a small number of customers up front, but they were probably remaindered from the quiz.
This pub of late had few customers when the neighbouring Lady Mildmay and Alma were doing a roaring trade. Perhaps potential punters were put off by the large, intimidating dog that could frequently be seen here. Past customers tended to be trendy young things living locally, who probably have no interest in sport, which they can avoid in the Mildmay and Alma, which is where they all were on my last – and final – visit the other night.
Previously rated 7.
On 18th October 2022
- rating: 3
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Cellars
I liked this street corner pub and the welcome from the lively landlady was heartfelt.The L shaped bar has comfortable bench seating and the large windows gave plenty of light.There is also a sizeable former billiards room to the rear with a large sky light ,and this area was plush and also had some dining type tables.There were some wooden seats and pic nic benches outside on a sun trap side of the pub.The side entrance has some fine glazed tiling and a mosaic indicating this was the entrance to the saloon and billiards room.Any divide for a public bar is long gone.
The vibe was relaxed and this is an authentic boozer ,the pub grub menu offered standard fare.
The 4 handpumps were offering a Lilly real cider,Doom Bar,Hammerton N1 and Five points XPA .(Very decent,NBSS 3.5,refreshing on a hot day).
I didn't visit every pub around Newington Green but of those I did pop in this was the best and I look forward to a return visit.
On 4th June 2022
- rating: 7
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Cellars
This pub has The Edinburgh in large letters on the corner, so maybe that's its original name? It's certainly been called the Edinburgh Cellars in the past. I only made a note of a couple of beers - Twickenham Naked Ladies and Timothy Taylor Landlord, but my recollection - which may be flawed - is that there were more than a couple. I was in late afternoon on a Wednesday and saw no sign of food.
This pub does retain some original features, such as the elaborate bar back and (grey painted) curved decorated archway on the left leading to the room at the back. The entranceway on the left still retains some original tiling and mosaic floor that informs us that it leads to the "Billiards and Saloon Bar". So obviously the room at the back used to be the billiards room. Now a thing of the past of course.
I tend to share the previous reviewer's opinion of this pub. I found it comfortable enough inside enjoying a quiet pint, and then outside at one of the picnic benches enjoying the late afternoon sunshine. It was pretty quiet when I was in, but had a nice feel to it. I certainly wouldn't mind dropping in for another beer sometime.
On 26th May 2019
- rating: 7
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- Accommodation : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Function Room : No last updated 23 July 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes - Pizze. - last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes - Sky Sport/BT Sport. - last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : Yes - Mondays 19.30. - last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 30 September 2010 by Alan Hurdle
- Real Cider : No last updated 12 August 2024 by Tris C
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