The Crown — Restaurant in London

I like this little pub. I never realized it was an Irish pub until l stepped in and it was like being there. Old Irish men always up for a quick chat. Cheap pints (getting rare these days!). Not pretentious at all, just what you need, screens to watch the football, a nice person to serve you a cold pint. There is a jukebox and usually people put good music on it. Oh if you like darts, there is a corner dedicated to it. As a girl, l appreciate that the toilets are spacious and most of the time clean. Especially since there is a note that men should no longer use them 😀 But bear in mind, there is only 1 cubicle for women. Which is working fine, a bit busier on big event such as St Patrick's night but manageable. A place l like to go and will...

The Crown on Holloway Road is a proper locals pub, football is on the telly, there is an obligatory dead dod having a wonderful sleep under a table and everyone is engrossed in the game or conversation. Lovely stained glass windows with little bays make the place look special. Not one for the real ale enthusiasts, no cask ales. Keg beers aplenty so all is not lost. I enjoyed a pint and a...

this has the feel of being an ultra local pub, without being intimidating. they sem not to have any ales on tap, only lagers, and Guinness (but oh, what a fantastic pint of guiness it was!).

there's also a dart board and a pool table (a little confusingly you have to ask behind the bar for the cue ball).

Great venue for a drink before going to London's finest curry house...