Crown & Horseshoes, Enfield

This Greene King pub is tucked away in a good location alongside the New River and has a certain amount of visual charm.There are two entrance doors quite close together which hints at a previous multi room layout but these days after a corporate refurb it is largely open plan,but with much more space than appears from the outside.Once inside there is a small alcove to the left,an L shaped bar ahead with high tables opposite,while through an arch is a side room with traditional furniture and a modest flatscreen for Sky and BT Sport,off during my visit. The best feature is a lower lounge in a conservatory running the whole width of the building and with good views over the well kept pub garden.This lounge looks a very comfortable place to sup.Corporate food menu are everywhere and there are over 60's meal deals during the day,midweek. On my afternoon visit the ale selection was GK Abbott and IPA (doubled up) with guests TT Landlord and appropriately New River Riverbead Red (too warm,may have been hanging about).I assume a Local Heros lease may operate here,meaning as many guests as GK crap offered . Despite the food offering,it had the feel of a smart local and higher marks would have been awarded if more care had been taken with the ale.