Auld Shillelagh, Stoke Newington, N16

Extremely narrow Irish pub which then extends back a long way before arriving at a walled beer garden with a retractable awning.There is enough room for a small circular table in the front window,then the bar with insufficient room to drink there vertically,so you drift naturally towards the rear.It's all very traditional with wood panelling,fireplaces,some mixed traditional furniture and a flatscreen with the racing on mute,together with gentle muzzak.I suppose an Irish pub would have no interest in an English team Test match.The Irish theme is strong throughout. Naturally no real ale,and I swerved the pasturised and keg stout Guiness because I much prefer proper ale based stout.I opted for Open Gate Citra IPA ,half £3.30 too cold and tasteless. Go in and have a look but expect to be disappointed on the beer front.I can see no reason to return.

Long thin,Irish themed pub with a rear beer garden.Busy.Keg only but Hallelujah! they had Guinness -Dublin porter which I have enjoyed before and again tonight.Nice pub if you like this style.Not for me though.

Official site of The Auld Shillelagh - www.theauldshillelagh.co.uk

Official site of The Auld Shillelagh - www.theauldshillelagh.co.uk