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The Assembly House, Kentish Town, NW5
NW5
NW5 2TG
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Metropolitan Pub Co (Greene King)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Alan Winfield left this review about Assembly House
I went in the Assembly House 9 January saturday night the photo was taken in the morning.This pub looks really grand and ornate from the outside once inside i was dissapointed that it had been knocked into one large room and it also seemed to be a Greene King tied house with the bland IPA on which i tried and there was also a seasonal beer on which i car'nt remember the name of ive been in better but it is very handy if you want a drink when you get off the tube.
On 29th June 2010
- rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about Assembly House
It was busy, but not heaving, during my visit here and I had to wait ages to be served. All but one of the staff seemed to have done a disappearing act. The Abbot was ok and I enjoyed watching the football on the large projector screen at the rear of the pub. The front still has public bar characteristics even though the pub has effectively been knocked through in to one large drinking hall.
This is the sort of pub I would pop into for a quick pint on the way home from work, but as I neither work nor live anywhere near here I can't see myself returning.
On 27th November 2008
- rating: 6
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Rex Rattus left this review about Assembly House
This is a large corner pub that has been opened up to form a very large drinking area. It is bare-boarded throughout and has a few sofas at the back. Because of its height, size and being uncarpeted, voices can echo a bit when it's really empty - as it was when I was in there at early lunchtime during the week. However, some impressive late Victorian features remain, and these are worth a good look if you do drop in.
The only ales on were GKIPA and Abbott. The IPA was £3 a pint, which is pretty expensive for a very ordinary beer. It tasted like it was supposed to. The food prices were quite expensive as well. It is probably a very different place with a few more people in, although I would expect the noise level to increase dramatically in that case. I suppose it's alright, but it's not really my type of place.
On 12th November 2008
- rating: 6
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Roger Button left this review about Assembly House
The Assembly House near Kentish Town tube station has a 300 year old history as a coaching inn. The quite grand exterior dates from the late 19th/early 20th century and its majestic spires (not captured in the photo above) make an unmissable landmark. The interior still retains traces of its original opulence even though it is certainly not as grand as it would have been in its heyday. The front bar is a bit dim despite the almost floor to ceiling windows and was originally several smaller rooms if the old wall lines in the ceiling are anything to go by. Many of the old etched windows have sadly been replaced with plain glass which rather spoils the symmetry. The more lavish bar at the rear contains a wonderful ceiling and some spectacular glass work and mirrors that provide a glimpse of its original opulence. Beyond is an old ballroom with portraits, bookshelves and a skylight. It is not hard to conjure up images of many an elegant ball or celebration that may have taken place here. Whilst the pub certainly has more character that many other pubs in the area, the beers are a bit of a let down with the ubiquitous Green King dominating albeit the prices are reasonable for the area. The pub generally attracts a good mix of people and I have never encountered any hassle in the 20 odd years I have been using the place. Service has always been good even though it can get busy when there is anything on at the Forum 200 yards down the road. Whilst it may not be anything near its original grandeur, it has served me well as a meeting place (after all, that is what the name implies) over the years and will hopefully continue to do so.
On 28th April 2008
- rating: 6
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