Well I went to this bar called Whisperz just before Christmas. It's relatively local to me and am…read morealways eager to discover new places in surrounding areas. I feel like this area will be gentrified soon enough due to the new luxury apartments and a possible Supermarket which will probably open up nearby. The fact that Whisperz has a few local restaurants neighbouring it is nice, but I had popped in one evening on a Friday as I heard some music from within. It's not a wide bar but it is long and can hold a number of people. I think it's best for these type of nights out as it's good to stand, chat and drink here actually (which is what we did). We had a few cocktails seeing as we were in a mixed group and they had some deals on to save on the pennies which is good as Christmas was coming up. I'm not the biggest pop fan, but everyone was really into the music and you kind of got into it all as the night went on. The booze helped, but I suppose that's what bars like this are for. It was so good we ended up staying till near closing. From what I understand the site Whisperz (which I'm not sure what was behind that name) is changing it to something more specific (Bar Kitsch) as the owners loved the fun vibe of certain cheesy themed nights, so the music will be anything from 70's and 80's to the present. I'm totally down with that! I love that there will be an eclectic range of music throughout the years, even if there is a bit of cheesy retro songs. You never know I might even be tempted for a bit of karaoke if they play the Baywatch theme tune, haha. I welcome a fun new bar to the local area which is renowned for being quite sleepy, as it will improve the sense of the nightlife. Would be nice to have offering something different. Crouch End nearby already has some good little pubs and a few upmarket restaurants, so I love that finally there's a proper evening bar to let your hair down locally without having to venture far out of this area of North London and all with a late license! All good by me, especially if they keep the happy hour that everyone seemed to be taking advantage of previously. I look forward to the relaunch (apparantly it might be in March '16) and dancing to some funky tunes.

An art deco heaven with a cocktail menu that delivers the classics with exceptional service. That's…read moreall you really need to know, the rest is just extra information I could be giving you. Recently created by a burlesque performer Emerald Fontaine, this drinking den effectively combines all the little touches that make you feel swept away in the moment. The service is stylish and nothing short of a performance in itself. Even something as simple as the cucumber water pour punctuates the moment as your servers become one with the 1940s atmosphere. The sofas are intimate, the lighting is flattering and if you can't find something on the menu that you'll like, then you've clearly never been introduced to the pillars of cocktail culture so start from the top.

Came here for a very special person's birthday and they treated us wonderfully! The bar interior is…read morevery sexy with dim lighting and cosy seating. We ended up downstairs in the private room, which was surprisingly well set up - a perfect mini-stage and a bar to fill our needs. The staff were smiley and attentive and I'd come back here in a heartbeat! Be warned that the loo is tiny though, and the hand dryer is located sort-of by your head when you're sitting, so it can startle you if your barnet sets it off accidentally ;)

Lovely bar, I felt like I was in an american speakeasy! The lighting was perfect, great decor,…read morethere is plenty of seating and I loved the music. I sat at the bar as all the booths were taken and the staff were really friendly and never let my glass go empty, which is really appreciated as the bar was full. No waving down for another round here! I stuck to the gin cocktails and tried the Bouquet Garni & Stone 75, with Stone 75 being my favourite. The barman was able to offer advice when choosing, so helped me decide on what was best for my taste. So it was perfect. There is a pool table at the front of the bar, which my friend and I had a play at, which was quite cool, you don't often get a pool table in a nice bar and people generally had one game and sat down, nobody hogged the table. I will definitely be returning and it was a great result to discover this place on my first visit to the area.

And, your welcome - because BELIEVE me after a visit to original sin you will be saying thank-you…read moreand singing this joints praises. Hands down my new favourite bar in London (and that is a BIG statement) the staff are absolutely fantastic they know there stuff back to front and inside out. You can order from the well thought out menu or they will whip you up something freestyle to your liking. I have never encountered such incredible mixology, service and genuinely enthusiastic staff. However after 2 tasty tipple I would not suggest trying your hand at the old school pool table - your not going to win there. I almost don't want to post this - just to keep this wee place all to myself!

Wonderful small venue with top notch productions. A nice cafe has pizza before the show…read more Literally just around the corner from the Finsbury Park tube station. Balcony seats have good sightlines and are comfortable, but rows are extremely narrow so you will literally have to squeeze past other patrons. Makes for a friendly communal feeling. Saw "Rags" there -- amazingly fine and large production for a small theatre.

Fun place to catch up with friends, have an ice cream or drink, or if your headed to a show,get the…read moresuperior pre-theatre menu: £12.50 for a pizza and glass of house redor white, or soft drink. The pizzas are served whole with your own personal slicer, and are delivered hot to your table. Arrive early on show nights, or pre book your dinner when you buy tickets to your show. Either way, you'll enjoy the food and reasonable price.

We grabbed a late lunch here on our first day visiting London. While it was not really 'close' to…read moreanything we were going to, I'm so glad we stopped in! We ordered at the bar, and the server was very friendly. He explained the menu to us and pointed out a few special items. After we placed our food and drink orders, we grabbed a table. We ordered the nachos as an appetizer. They were so good! The chips were handmade, and you could really tell. Everything on the nachos was fresh. Honestly, there were such a big order, we almost didn't need our burgers after! The burgers were so big. They came with a generous helping of shoestring french fries, that were seasoned perfectly. My cheeseburger was good and messy, just the way it should be. I could only eat about half of it, because I was so full. Everything was seasoned perfectly. My boyfriend enjoyed his tropical chicken burger. Oh, and I forgot to mention the drinks! I loved my cider! It was a huge cider, enough for two glass-fulls. Definitely come here to eat, relax, and have some good food!

Loved this spot! Had the Classic and The B&B Cheese and enjoyed them thoroughly. Great…read morebartender/server who took good care of us. Definitely recommend if you find yourself in Dalston.

The T-Bird bar is a fun little bar on the Blackstock Road. As one might guess from the name there…read moreis a loose American theme in the decor, though it certainly doesn't seem to have been carried out with any sort of militancy. The pub has a general charming, shabby feel about it with cracked sofas and low slung tables. The bar is typically stocked and is open later and so great for one more drink. The atmosphere is generally relaxed and friendly, with a lot of people increasingly worse for wear. The staff are similarly amiable. They have weekly open mic nights and DJs which are good fun. A really fun, slightly shabby pub, that is open later on Blackstock Road.

Dead excited about this place from the outside I was keen to get in and explore. I admit to judging…read morea book by it's cover and expecting a rather more exciting experience. Once through the door I realised I really shouldn't make assumptions. The delight is it's somewhere that offers an alternative to the old men's boozers that monopolise the local area. But the selection of beer is less than inspiring and it certainly doesn't have the 1950s American feel that I had expected from the outside and the name. The jukebok is constantly rolling out the rock and indie and apparently it's free on Mondays. I doubt I'd recommend anyone to out of their way to pick up a pint here but should you be passing and in need of a little something to wet your whistle then choose this over the grot carpet clad alternatives.

Great restaurant for a date or a quiet meal with a few friends. Modern British cooking executed…read morevery well, we loved it. The service is also very attentive and personal, I will come back as soon as I can. It's a little gem on the Broadway

From the owner: The Clock N8 Restaurant in Crouch end uses the finest seasonal ingredients to create classical…read moreBritish cooking that both supports and celebrates Britain’s farmers and producers, many of whom are stallholders in the market. The Clock N8 offers high quality food and drink in the most striking, yet informal setting, for breakfast, brunch, lunch, Dinner and Sunday roasts

A solid 4 is what I am giving. I did not go here for food, but rather to see one of my favorite…read morelesser-known artists perform. I arrived late to see Andi Pomato, but still got to catch the last bit of his set. The entire night ended up being amazing because they were having Sunday Kind of Love, a music session for a number of different artists. Moving to food and drink. I can't really speak to the food except the chips with cheese. It wasn't the best, but it definitely held its own. I had an aperol spritz, which was tangy yet sweet. Side point: a very nice size goblet indeed. I also had a really good lager that I think I forgot to take a picture of. My friends each had a Jack and Coke, which they enjoyed. I'll be back next year when I fly over for the next Sunday Kind of Love and maybe next time I'll have an actual meal. As always, happy eating and drinking. MarieMG

I went at a very quiet time on Saturday afternoon. When I say 'quiet', I mean that I was the only…read moreperson there. However, as I waited for a friend, I ordered a drink and watched the cars go by and people run on the pathway. It was a nice place to relax and the guy at the bar was friendly. I can see this place being great during the evening or summer time as there is an outdoor seating area with picnic benches. Inside, there are enough sitting spaces and a descent size bar. I didn't get the chance to explore more of the pub but I liked it. On the left hand side of where I sat, just to the right of the bar, is what I assumed to be the kitchen separated from the sitting area only by a short brick wall. There was only a brick arch which I liked the look of by the kitchen. I hope to come here again during the evening to test the vibe but I can imagine, being close to a park, it would be great.

Hard rock, heavy metal, thrash metal... Whatever you want to call it. There was also some 80s too…read morewas being played all night. The decor in the bar suited the type of music... And so did its patrons. The barmaid was kind of a jerk... I ordered four shots to begin with and then four beers after she brought the shots and she yelled at me saying she needs the orders up front first. But the place wasn't that busy to be rushing through to serve people so I don't know what her deal was. If you come, don't forget to wear your black jeans and tee along with your black boots and black hair and black errrrthang.

The toilets have improved a lot. They've been refurbed and are clean. Oh and we managed to get a…read moretable. That's the positives out of the way unfortunately. Beer selection is still poor. Apart from the Aspalls, but that tasted awful and couldn't manage much of the pint, so left it for another of our party to drink. I ordered what turned out to be the worst chicken wings I've ever had. Over-cooked and dry, with the hot sauce squirted randomly over the wings and plate. Presentation is not really a priority here at Big Red. My hubbys pulled pork burritos was not great. It had a good kick to it, but it also too much of this over-powering sweet sauce. Not sure what it was trying to hide, the sauce. Maybe that there wasn't much pork in it? The floor staff were just about interested. I had to ask to have the table wiped down before our food arrived, as it had a bits of the last diners food all over it. I'm not sure why I gave it four stars in my first review. Maybe because the food definitely better last time. I'm sure of it was. Oh well.

This has got to be one of my most favorite places to go out ever! And I don't mean just at night,…read moreone of my favorite things in Summer is going in, having a great Mojito and watching the world go (well traffic go up and down the hill) through the open doors. It's not the most glamorous of places, it could do with a bit of re-decorating but they do make some of THE nicest cocktails I have ever tasted. I adore the Mojito, whilst my man loves their El Diablo, I have tried many others Singapore Sling, Mai Tai - all delicious! BUT and it is a big BUT the place has a bit of a nasty reputation once you get past 10 - 11pm when a more 'rowdy' crowd come in. We tend to leave then but the times we've stayed we've never experienced any trouble at all, it may be because we are stocky Northeners and with our now weakened accents or because we keep our selves to our selves but we have NEVER had any trouble. BUT we have heard things - even off the bar men - so be warned. I love it on a summer's evening have a few Mojitos with friends then home for a BBQ - what more could you ask for? Oh, it even has some great Latin music on selected nights, but again, caters for a different crowd later on by playing quite hard core Hip Hop (the main reason we don't usually stay) But it can play some great old school and they take requests - Bobby Brown goes down a treat!

Really great littlle place and a haven from the chavtastic Village, which is opposite. 2 4 1…read morecocktails are a real bargain and the staff can mix a tasty mojito!