The Abbey, Kentish Town, London

The Abbey (124 Kentish Town Road) is actually really pleasant. I say ‘actually’ because nobody I know goes there regularly, although, on the rare occasions when we do, we will inevitably comment on its red-lit, wooden-floored, rather elegant long bar and interior. Its winning card is a very shady secret garden, with hidden treehouse and private heaters.

They need to sort the food out though. It’s not terrible, but you’d never actually go there to eat – scran is always a default option. But there are other pleasures: live music nights and other arts-based events, and a chilled-ish KT crowd.

Excellent venue, great atmosphere, friendly staff, fabulous music

A clean, yummy place.

The live music too loud but free.

Probably the best burger I have had in London. The bun is a home made sesame seeded with just the right amount of white fluff space. The meat has been hand rubbed by virgins from Babylon. If you know what I'm saying.

The Abbey is what I would call a good pub on Kentish Town High street. The drinks and food are good and there is often live music should that be what you are loking for.

There is also a large outside space and raised “balcony” area. There are heaters too and even a small room next to this balcony area to pop into if it starts raining. Overall I would say this is one of the better pubs in Kentish Town.

Good place The Abbey - just round the corner from me as well, so probably as close to a local as I have. It’s a decent sized bar and has a garden out back with heaters - fortunately for the 11 months of the year that England is too cold to sit outside.

They play a decent mix of music and also have plenty of live bands on as well. It is a bit on the loud side from time to time for a quiet chat with someone, but most of the time it works well.

Good place for a Sunday with the papers as well - it’s pretty chilled out and feels spacious.

The food is tasty too - nice mix they have on the menu now as they have brought in some great Caribbean dishes.

Oh and finally it’s got late night opening which always makes for a good pub.

A charming establishment, with a healthy selection of wines to complement the excellent gastro-pub fare. Cosy and relaxed, the setting is great for the ace Soundbites acoustic sessions. Staff could a bit friendlier at times but no matter this is a great place to kick back for an intimate drink with friends

I absolutely love this little pub. I play gigs here many Tuesday and Sunday nights, and it is always really buzzy, warm, and atmospheric. The lightings really cosy, with a big bar, and lots of big wooden tables. The food is great, with a new improved big menu with lots of Jamaican dishes, but pub food too. It is fairly cheap as well. The thing I love about this pub is the massive outside area. There are tables and chairs on two levels, with fairy lights, so this is great for the smokers! They have live music on the newly build stage, and now there is new management, the sound system has been replaced and sounds wicked. Definitely come here if you want some warm pub food, and a pleasant night drinking, chatting and watching some live acoustic music.