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The Alma, N1

59 Newington Green Road
N1
N1 4QU
Phone: 02036207516
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Alma

Close to Newington Green,the exterior of the pub is very traditional with two fine bow windows and three entrance doors.However once inside it's a shrine to all things American,especially their film stars.Two life sized models of the Blues Brothers draped in Ukranian flags stood guard of the left door,which Marylin Munroe and Steve Mc Queen featured throughout.There are two wings either side of the front bar,the right side in rich leather buttoned back bench seating.Dark red is also the colours around the bar,the wooden floor reminds you that you are in a pub not a diner.The Sky Sports screen at the front was on mute and there was a decent soundtrack.
The food was pizze and pub grub at a slight premium but there are meal deals at certain times.However no one was eating and there was a boozer vibe on my Friday afternoon trip.
Two handpump stood lonely and unused.The 12 keg options were generally mainstream and I opted for Signature Brew Studio Lager,wet and uninspiring.Nothing interesting on the beer front would stop me from returning,it's also a pastiche of Americana.

On 4th June 2022 - rating: 4
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Tris C left this review about The Alma

It would seem that this pub has been reinvented since the last reviews - as mentioned, the pub came close to closing a few years ago but was saved with intervention from among others, local MP Jeremy Corbyn!
There's an attractive central bar and is unsurprisingly much as you'd expect for a pub that is occupied by impossibly young well-spoken locals: a bare boarded floor, conventional furniture with a mix of stools and chairs, spherical lanterns and candles in bottles on tables.
However, that's where clichés end as the pub is festooned with film memorabilia - the walls are literally covered with film posters and the like; a large statue of the Blues Brothers looks out over proceedings and pub security comes courtesy of a storm trooper from Star Wars - a quiz was in full flow but was so simple that I couldn't believe the look of bafflement on the faces or participants. There's food of course but it looks mid-end rather than gastro, especially given that you can eat wherever you like rather than being confined to a specific dining area.
Ales: Hmmm...four pumps, two unused and two with reversed clips, one for Fuller's London Pride. I opted for a half of the Lagunitas IPA which was a painful £2.80 a half but tasted quite nice.
This pub's quite good fun if you're in the mood but with just two ales, both off and otherwise sky-high prices, the Force is not strong with this one.

On 2nd October 2017 - rating: 5
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Moby Duck left this review about The Alma

Decent enough pub, well summed up by Rex below,very busy on my Saturday evening visit,my pint of Twickenham Red Head was in fine fettle,wouldn't go overboard about this pub but worth a look if nearby.

On 1st June 2015 - rating: 6
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Steve C
Canonbury, 0.31 miles, 5 min walk (show)
Dalston Kingsland, 0.54 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Dalston Junction, 0.62 miles, 12 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Alma, N1
4th Jun 2022, 15:36
Review submitted by Bucking Fastard
 
13th May 2021, 18:08
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 19 June 2014 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 23 September 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - 20p per pint includes real cider - last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : Yes - Until 9 p.m. - last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Darts : No last updated 02 October 2017 by Tris C
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 June 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • Karaoke : No last updated 02 October 2017 by Tris C
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 02 October 2017 by Tris C
  • Micropub : No last updated 02 October 2017 by Tris C
  • Pinball : No last updated 23 September 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Pool Table : No last updated 23 September 2013 by Pub SignMan
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Sunday - last updated 14 May 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : No last updated 01 April 2022 by Tris C
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 23 June 2014 by Rex Rattus
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 23 June 2014 by Rex Rattus
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