As Adore says - when Quinns actually closes is a consistent mystery that may well never be solved as it would involve someone leaving it and still being sober enough to remember…bearing in mind that people are normally half-cut by the time they get there - it seems unlikely it’ll ever happen.

A big bar once you get inside and a big space as well - Quinns does seem to have some tardis like qualities. It’s a slightly odd atmosphere as it’s half old school locals/half spill over from Camden looking for a drink - but it’s absolutely fine so long as you’re not on your own!

It has a few TV’s dotted around the place and because it’s usually not that busy it can be a good place to catch a game. Having said that the pub doesn’t really feel like it’s been set up to watch sport and it can feel a bit like you are in a mate’s massive back room watching their fairly decent, but not exactly huge TV.

Not sure about the day - it’s always seemed pretty dark in there and I can think of numerous bars around the area which are far nicer for a fat Sunday or quiet daytime pint and paper.

Has to be said I haven’t tried the food there…I suspect it might be a bit alarming.

Good place for a late night would be my recommendation.

I am not actually certain what time this place closes. I was there on Friday night; we left around half past one, staggering a little, and the place was still full and still serving.

Quinn's is on the Kentish Town side of Camden, a little removed from the markets and the tourist traps, so the crowd isn't generally aggressively subculture and it's not as hideously expensive as one might fear; well, unless you're drinking one of the truly immense selection of imported European beers. I am not kidding when I say they have a staggeringly comprehensive selection of Belgian beers, as well as more than a few from other countries. They also have a decent range of real ales on tap - on numerous taps, all the way down the bar. Oh yes, the bar. It's bigger than some pubs I've been in, so even when the place is full getting to it isn't that much of a struggle.

There are a couple of flat-screen TV's in there, generally showing sport ((of the rugby and cricket rather than football flavours)), but tucked away muted in corners so they don't intrude. The decor is pretty modern, it's wallpaper and red upholstered benches rather than wood panelling and horse-brasses, given a sort of twenties class by elegant lamps and stained-glass signs behind the bar.

Even on Friday night it doesn't get cruelly overcrowded, due to its size, and during the day it's empty enough to be a nice quiet place to retreat to with a book and a pint. You won't be made to feel unwelcome for drinking slowly, either. Quinn's is great and I urge you to pay it a visit if ever you find yourself in the area.