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Kings Head, Finsbury Park, N4

126 Blackstock Road
N4
N4 2DR

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Tris C left this review about Kings Head

Built in the mid-19th century, with a refitted interior dating from the 1930s and on CAMRA’s list as being of Some Regional Importance.
On entering, a sign to the door told me that the pub operated a no mask, no entry policy; no one in the pub was actually wearing one, so why the stipulation?
The floor’s carpeted, there’s upholstered banquettes with matching upholstery to normal chairs; tables are fairly standard. There are some ornate flourishes to the bar back with a pot shelf dating from the ‘30s, along with a similarly dated and now bricked up fireplace. There’s a white Anaglypta ceiling from which brass chandeliers hang and décor comprises a few framed prints with some Arsenal memorabilia; I couldn’t locate the source of the slight smell of damp. Decent music played at an acceptable level, but this had to compete with the football commentary from too many TVs to count; games machines flashed to one side. There were Perspex panels to the bar with more instructions stating that card payments were limited to £10 – they weren’t – and that no one should stand at the bar – people were. The net result didn’t make for a welcoming visit.
Customers were very much local and seemingly no longer Irish, but definitely mouthey.
There’s no real ale, so I opted for a Guinness, served well, at a very reasonable £4.50.
This really isn’t a great pub and in a postcode where half-decent pubs are thin on the ground. I agree with the previous viewer that I too couldn’t recommend it and similarly, have no plans to return.

Rated: 3.5.

On 1st October 2021 - rating: 4
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Kings Head

A small street corner boozer with a carpeted interior and large windows in two sections,the back room is more convivial with a fitted bench running around the walls,a central dartsboard which looked unused to me and two flatscreens.There were pictures of gaellic football side Kerry around here ,although on my visit there was no strong Irish prescence among the smattering of customers.Opposite the bar and at the front are more fitted benches,small tables and a tiny brick fireplace housing a gas fire.A few old posters featuring Arsenal FC are dotted about but with no enthusiasm but perhaps necessary given how close the Emirates is.A third flatscreen dominates here and with all three screens covering live Sky football this destroyed any ambiance given the volume.
At the bar there were 2 handpumps both clipped with GK IPA,clear but with a nasty tang and a total rip off at £2 the half.Most punters were drinking nationally branded keg lager,and although it may be old school ,it's not a pub I could recommend nor plan to revisit.

On 6th March 2016 - rating: 4
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hondo . left this review about Kings Head

A thin narrow interior with plain decor. 2 real ales.

On 1st November 2014 - no rating submitted
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Rex Rattus left this review about Kings Head

This is an Irish pub, in that it is frequented by Irishmen (perhaps women too, but there weren't any in when I visited). They did have one ale on - GKIPA at £3 a pint. There was no sign of any food on Tuesday afternoon.

The pub is traditionally furnished, with upholstered banquettes, normal chairs, and metal framed tables. The floor was carpeted. There was a dartboard at the back of the room, and at the front was a TV on showing the ladies' darts. There are a few potted plants dotted around, and the overall impression was a clean and well maintained pub. All quite normal, and much appreciated by yours truly who just wanted a quiet dink in a comfortable pub. This pub is nothing exceptional, and the ale selection won't win ny prizes, but it's a lot better than some pubs around this area.

On 11th January 2013 - rating: 5
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Steve C left this review about Kings Head

This is a small and thin Irish bar that has a plasma screen at either end and a dartboard at the rear. The rugby was being shown when Arsenal were playing and a couple of people turned and left when told that there is no Sky Sports. There are four hand pumps which were all dispensing Courage Best, but I decided to have a Guinness which was well served. There’s not really much else to say about this place other than the governor was polite when the other two customers in attendance were not.

I suppose this place is ok for a very quiet pint during the day, but there are better pubs in this area.

On 16th March 2010 - rating: 5
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