Euston Tap, NW1

Opening night was very busy, as you would imagine, with a big crowd gathering outside as well. It was just a quick visit for me and only had a half, but what a half it was, Thornbridge Bracia, which someone told me was a very rare brew, first time in cask and only a few available, so I felt quite honoured. The price tag of £3.80 a half was a bit shocking but it is a 9% beer and the price no doubt reflected it's rareity. Generally the beers are reasonably priced. There are no pumps on the bar everything is on the wall behind the bar, loads of cask and interesting draught beers plus two massive fridges each side of the small bar filled with bottles. There's a winding iron staircase to the upper room which is a bit of a nightmare, especially as it's very near impossible to pass anyone on it. There's no bar upstairs which means you have to negotiate the stairs with beer in hand. I think it might be a good idea to put another fridge up there with some bottles. I'll definitely be paying further visits, preferably when I'm a bit more sober and when it's less busy and I can do the beers justice and have a proper look around.

Opens November 5th.

Official site of the Euston Tap - www.eustontap.com

Official site of the Euston Tap - www.eustontap.com