No. 8 Tottenham, Tottenham, N17

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Next to whl quite a basic multi bar interior. Large outside drinking area with its own bar on my pre nfl visit

The Bell & Hare is semi-legendary mainly due to its proximity to the White Hart Lane Stadium less than a good hoof away. Once upon a time the players could be regularly seen propping up the bar after a match but don't expect to rub shoulders with today's superstars, or even any Spurs players. At face value this is a quite dull but functional pub catering for the locals although in its favour it does still retain its original twin bar interior and has managed to resist the temptation to undergo any drastic modern refurbishments. The main bar is pretty standard with lots of paneling, plain ceilings, a rather nondescript brick fireplace, Big Screen and job lot standard pub carpet. Opposite is the public bar with pool table, 2 dart boards, DJ area and a few more TVs. Spurs scarves, pennants, pictures etc are dotted about but not as overpowering than some of the neighbouring pubs. Drink selection is pretty standard mass market keg and lagers – no real ales. To the rear is a conservatory which is usually the best place for a seat on match day unless you fancy a bench in the car park and a tinny from the exclusive match day footy bar but you would need to be really desperate to resort to such depths. This is the sort of pub that is best with the crowds and when not busy would come over as quite hollow, uninteresting, formulaic and probably best left to the locals.