The York, N1

Solid, typical Nicholson's which was busy without being chocka on a saturday evening, with a mixture of pre-club drinkers in attendance. Standard London ales (Pride, Doom Bar etc) on plus Copper Dragon IPA and 'Vicious' Wheat Beer which was an unusual find. Given its prominent Islington location I imagine it doesn't struggle for trade, but its not one of the chain's better boozers.

A Nicholson outlet well described by Roger below. A decent attempt at a traditional pub interior and although nothing to compare with The Camden Head up the road a bit more character than a lot of the other establishments in the near vicinity. Due to usually decent beer, a sizeable outside drinking area and its close location to Angel tube it does tend to get quite busy as it was on my evening visit. Have to say the bar staff were trying their best , and although my pint as initially short pulled it was topped up without a fuss. As well as the usual house beers of Doombar, Pride and TT Landlord, there was Wild Swan from the Thornbridge brewery and Hook Norton Haymaker, and the Wild Swan was a good pint.

Randomness Guide to London - York entry

Randomness Guide to London - York entry