Open till late (1 am), great selection of shisha / hookah , drinks and food. Love this place!read more

where do I start went for a birthday party absolutely shocking place terrible service food left on…read moretables for 10 mins or more getting cold mains out befo starters unbelievable no bar service one waiter doing drinks on a mini laptop we were just standing there groups of us for near 30 mins like lemons waiting so poor I would no recommend this place to my worst enemy horrendous

Went there last night with a couple of friends, what a great evening! Great atmosphere and the…read morestaff very accommodating and so helpful, lucy who was looking after us was so helpful, well experienced and great fun, look forward to our next visit.

My cousin, my wife and I came here to have dinner once. I always remember friends and colleagues…read moretalking about The Orange Tree but they had always described it solely as a pub/bar so I didn't think much when my cousin suggested we come and have late lunch here. I truly wasn't disappointed. Definitely some of the best "pub grub" I have ever had. Everything on the plate beautifully presented and the duck that I ordered was perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is nice an warm and the place a has a classy yet unpretentious feel to it. We really ought to plan another visit when we're in town.

The food and drinks are well-priced - extremely fair and great deals are available. The food is…read morenothing to write home about, but it is good; the portions are great. The service is often quite swift and amicable. It's a wonderful and lovely place for a drink and dinner with friends while watching the game!

Fabulous Weatherspoons pub that has been converted from a former Dairy although I wish there was a…read morebetter smell inside (This goes for all Weatherspoons pubs and maybe pubs in general). The pub has a great bar with lots of variety and as expected the drinks and the food are affordable. The pub retains the look of a industrial building but has been modernised to be comfortable. It is quite spacious and has lots of daylight streaming in from the large sky lights. Upstairs is more comfortable to eat with friends or family but generally they have tried to retain a Victorian feel to the place. There is also a beer garden that is bright and with many alcoves to hide and enjoy time with friends and family. Weatherspoons food is decent and standard throughout the chain with of standard pub food such as burgers and the standard English food. Service at the pub pub was excellent with the staff being attentive and our food arriving quite quickly. The price was exceptional for anywhere in London with drinks and a main for two for £12. If you are popping into Alexandra Park and need to get off at Muswell Hill Broadway you should start with a drink here.

I went in to this pub on a late saturday afternoon because it was raining. I am a big ale fan so I…read morewas delighted to find they had a special promotion called 'The International Real-Ale Festival'. This runs through to 16th November and offers a wide selection of ales all at very reduced prices. I chose an ale called Mumbo Jumbo (brewed in Manchester) which was one of six ales on tap. You will never guess the price ... only 85p for half pint! I took my seat and looked around. I could see 3 chairs carved into the shape of an elephant, lots of older men who all seemed to know each other. There was no music playing which gave a rather crap atmosphere. The pub also seemed a little run down. I glanced at the food menu which consisted of cheap typical pub food. There was however a small courtyard which would be nice if the weather was better. Although as it was also a smoking area I probably would not have used it. The ale was good - a bit like a beer version of guinness. As I was not too impressed by the decor and atmosphere, I drank up rather quickly and left to continue my shopping in the rain.

OK, the place is run down a little its an old man's pub and they like it that way! And yeah sure…read moreunless your with a mate or group of people you wont get much conversation out of them old geezers bar a grunt about the weather, football, politics or the "back in their day" speech. But who cares, there's an unwritten rule in this pub, the old folk sit by the bar on the left of the pub and the younger crowd sit by the big ass plasma screen outputting lots and lots of Sky Sports News. Then there's the courtyard area used by mostly the smokers or the MUCH younger adults who for some reason, "forgot their I.D. again" This is a popular starting point for a lot of people of Friday night, there's music nothing chart challenging or Brit award nominated but mostly good listenable music! Oh where was I running to with all this did I mention £2.50 a pint or £2 mixer, ale, cider, whatever its dirt cheap in here!! I'm not saying that you should sacrifice class for drink prices I'm just asking you to remember where you are Tally Ho corner, North Finchley mate, what was you expecting? Don't make this bulk of your night cause you will be considerably let down by what you were hoping to call the highlight of your night! If it's Friday/Saturday and your not already geared up to take the train west side or east, or a bus to Muswell Hill at the very least get drunk in here on cheap yeast!!

Absolutely love this place!…read more Great food, great selection of premium lagers, ciders and ales (and the rest)! Warm, local atmosphere. Not sports. Music takes a back-seat but i've heard everything from Pink Floyd to Thom York (solo) stuff being played here. Do it! Not the place for a "Night Out" but perfect for a quiet local one or Sunday lunch!

This is the only pub on the whole road, there is a bar opposite called elements, but it attracts a…read morecomplete different crowed. So basically, if you are on this road, and looking for a pub, it will have to be the Maid of Muswell. I do like this pub, it has a nice garden and nice seating area in the front of the pub. It is definitely well kept and the staffs are quite friendly. On the few occasions that I have been here with my friends, I have felt a little out of place because it is not a loud place, it seems more like a pub for the locals, something that the community are proud of. Though, on the other side of the coin, I have been with my girlfriend, had a mediocre roast dinner and chilled out there for hours.

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.

This local brew pub reopened in Finchley this summer, and already the place is packed on the…read moreweekends. The interior reminds me a lot of American brew pubs. Spacious, a slightly industrial look, large, rectangular open space, and brewing equipment in the back. There's an additional space in the basement, which I wouldn't recommend. It's a little lackluster and unfinished looking, not much atmosphere. Stick to the upstairs, and especially the comfy leather couches. There's a photo booth for entertainment (warning: they and the photobooth company retain copies of all photos for promotional use). As far as dining options go, they've got a good pub menu, with beer can chicken, sandwiches, cheddar-ale soup, sausage rolls, and wings. I was here very late at night, so I didn't get a chance to try the food, but we did have a nice bowl of nuts that tasted like it was home-roasted with sugar and spices.

This is a nice local pub with a lovely atmosphere, more sophisticated than your average pub as it…read morebrews its own beer. I visited at 7pm on a Sunday and it was relatively quiet though most tables were occupied. There is a downstairs area with table tennis and additional seating however it lacks atmosphere as it is essentially in a basement with no windows. For drinks, my friend and I had wine as we are not big beer drinkers which were reasonably priced. As we were peckish we shared a large portion of spicy chicken wings which were to die for!! They were well presented and came with a garlic dip. The staff were friendly and came over to check if everything was alright. Had a nice, relaxing evening and will definitely be coming back

Such a beautiful outdoor area! This is a lovely stop for lunch, an early dinner, and/or some…read moredrinks. The prices are a bit high, but the food is pretty good.

Visiting my cousin who lives in the area and came to the Ranelagh for dinner on a Sat evening of a…read moreBank holiday weekend. The weather was sunny and warm where most people were sitting outside. We managed to get table outside. They were a little under staffed so it took a while to get your order of food and drinks. Children friendly place and they even had a bouncy castle. Ordered the fish pie which was very good. Great washed down with a bottle of white wine. Very nice pub, people serving as well as the customers were all very friendly. Would definitely come back!

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!

We visited the Ally Pally to watch Ronnie O'Sullivan wipe the floor with poor old Mark Selby in the…read moreSnooker finals. We had to eat here twice because the only other venue was selling over priced hot dogs. The first time we both had the hamburger and although pricey it tasted ok. The place was clean but so busy you had to share a little table with strangers or eat on your lap. The second time I went for the chilli con carne and it was cold and tasted crap. My father in law had steak pie with peas, gravy and mash and loved it. I guess it's ok if your there but don't go out your way to eat here, eat at home first if you have the choice.

The Phoenix Bar is on right in the middle of Alexandra Palace on top of the hill. It's a great…read moreplace to go to, especially in the summer because you can sit outside as there are lots of benches in the beer garden, and you can look over the whole of London. The bar inside is pretty big too, and they have a decent bar menu. The staff are not the friendliest, but the location and experience makes it acceptable. It's definitely one of my favourite bars in London just because of the view! And if you fancy going ice-skating (recommended before going to the Phoenix), there's an ice-rink next door.