The Clarence Tavern, Stoke Newington, N16

large long one room pub with a rear outside space with benches.Fussy wallpaper and curtains give it a dated look.Matching tables and chairs rarely seen in pubs now.Only two beers on cask Bombardier and the ghastly thought that I would have to drink a Wells beer was dismissed with Proper Job being the other.Good pint.

The Daniel Defoe is an oasis of a British pub in the midst of hip, trendy and overpriced bars that follow a mostly continental model and clientele. It has a charm and appeal usually felt by CAMRA members and purveyors of country pubs. The pub is not quite as realised as it could be. The chips are the best ever in the entire universe and just have to be tried whilst surfing with the free Wi-Fi. A pub that still does an affordable snack, and a great pot of tea during the day is a gem. An unpolished but needed diamond in Stokey

Large street corner pub that has recently been taken over by new management.Only well's bombardier on when I visited. This pub does not have much going for it but perhaps things may improve under the new management.