The Crown, Islington

A quite marvellous little watering hole this one. The place itself is packed with original features including etched glass on the windows and doors, a big central bar with all sorts of little idiosyncrasies like rather odd wooden 'mantelpiece’ with small windows which you can open or shut depending on whether you want the bar staff to see you or not…rather unusual. It’s got a beautiful ceiling and some lovely traditional green tiling round the fireplace.

We were only in for drinks last night - good range and price was fine. The food looked great and I will definitely head back there to try it out.

Service was very friendly and a nice bunch of people in there on the whole.

Seats at the front of the pub are all wooden tables and chairs and then there are some old leather sofas at the back for lounging about on.

Outside - its wooden picnic tables for the smokers in a small garden. All in - pretty much the ideal pub from my point of view - relaxed, friendly, a little bit of history to it and some nice design.

Delicous meal here on Friday night. The Rib eye steak was perfectly cooked and judging by the lip smacking and approving noises coming from opposite me, i can also recommend the Pork :)

Decent selection of ales on tap and friendly, attentive staff. I will definitely be coming back!