The Wonder, Enfield

This is a charming pub that doesn't seem to have changed at all since the previous reviewer's visit over four years ago. The public bar on the left still has lino on the floor, the old joanna, the dartboard, as well as the photographs of people enjoying themselves - could be the 50th anniversary of VE mentioned below, but I didn't realise that. The smaller saloon bar on the right, which is connected to the public bar via a corrider by the gents, is still carpeted and seems more cosy than the other bar. It's in the 2016 Good Beer Guide, although not now on CAMRA's Regional of pubs with historic interiors. It doesn't look as if they've done anything to the place that would result in its removal; a re-assessment perhaps? Smooth Radio was being played during our midweek late afternoon visit, but not too loudly I'm pleased to say. There were four McMullen's ales on - Country, AK, IPA, and something called Cask Ale (£3.45 a pint). We had the latter ale, which tasted fine, even if it had a somewhat unimaginative name. There was no sign of food. A top up was given to one of our pints without request, even if the barman (guv'nor I think) had to walk back to the pump in the saloon bar to effect the top up. That's good service I say. This is a charming, largely unspoilt, and apparently well managed pub. I would be delighted to visit again if I find myself in this part of Enfield again.