The Salisbury

Since this previously down-at-heel boozer re-opened in early 2005 the Salisbury has provided a real boost to the drinking options of the area. The vast, beautifully restored gin palace of an interior provides four quite distinct areas each with their own vibe. The kitchen produces an excellent menu of gastropub style food, there's a good selection on the juke box and a decent range of beers are on sale, including Czech Litovel brand lagers and Fullers' ales. Live music is often played in the back bar including regular Sunday evening jazz sessions, and on Monday night there's a good, well-attended pub quiz. Long hours are kept, until 1.30 or 2.00 from Thursday to Saturday.

So far so promising, and for all the above reasons, the Salisbury must rank as one of the best pubs in North London.

On the downside though, The Salisbury is is surely one of the most expensive pubs in North London, with an average pint tipping over the three quid mark. At busy times the bar is often woefully undermanned, occasionally by staff with a somewhat Soviet approach to customer service.

On balance though, it's a winner. Try it out for yourself and see what you think.

The Salisbury
1 Grand Parade
London
N4 1JX

Tel: 020 8800 9617

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