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N20 - WHETSTONE

BLACK BULL (Map Ref 002). Map
1446 High Road, N20 9BS
020-8445-3578
Fuller's London Pride; Young's Bitter
CLOSED March 2008. DEMOLISHED July 2008. Was a spacious and comfortable Ember Inns hostelry with quiz Wednesday and food served every day until 8pm. Guest beers were infrequently available.
Last update: 20/7/08
CAVALIER (Map Ref 006). Map
67 Russell Lane, N20 0BB
020-8368-2708
Adnams Broadside; Black Sheep Bitter; Courage Directors
Large pub amongst local shops in residential area. Refurbished August 2007 to create a partly partitioned off restaurant (24 covers); settees introduced elsewhere. Beer prices have risen sharply. Big tent for smokers in garden. Number of TV screens reduced.
Last update: 4/9/07
GRIFFIN (Map Ref 008).
1262 High Road, N20 9HH
020-8445-1110
Caledonian Deuchars IPA; Charles Wells Bombardier; guest beer
When this famous pub reclaimed its original name (from 'Scruffy Murphys') a few years ago, an effort was made to promote real ale with casks behind the bar. These have now made way for wine and spirits. However, a third handpump for a guest beer was added in 2009. Front L shaped bar with plenty of TV screens and quite loud piped music (Friday night). Very large back garden (children welcome) and covered courtyard area with sofas. Deuchars is £3.20 a pint. Food served Noon-1Opm and Sunday roast 'till 6pm. Quiz Thursdays. Live music Saturdays. A chunk of the whetstone, which is thought to give the area its name, is located on the pavement outside. Legend has it that soldiers sharpened their swords on it before the Battle of Barnet (1471).
Last update: 26/6/09
ibar (Map Ref 004).
1277 High Road, N20 9HS
Tel.020-8445-216
Greene King IPA
Three name changes/facelifts in a mere 17 months for a pub that for many years was the 'Bull and Butcher'. The prefix 'New' was added in October 2007, when the pool table room at the back was turned into a well equippped 250 capacity live rock band venue with free jazz sessions Sunday afternoons. Renamed 'Real Music Club' in September 2008, the latest incarnation (March 2009) sees an austere white painted frontage and transformation to a Club/DJ venue open till 2am at weekends.
Last update: 12/4/09
JO JO BALOU'S (Map Ref 010).
1267 High Road, N20 0HS
Tel.020-8445-4245
DEMOLISHED c.2000. Now a 'Boots' store on corner of Totteridge Lane.
Last update: 16/6/06
ORANGE TREE (Map Ref 012). Map
7 Totteridge Village, N20 8NX
Tel.020-8343-6961
Timothy Taylor Landlord
Est. 1755 in picturesque setting by pond. Refurbished in 2005. Emphasis very much on the restaurant and food.
Last update: 7/7/07
SAPPHIRE LOUNGE (Map Ref 014).
248 Oakleigh Road North, N20 0BU
020-8368-3314
No real ale
Formerly 'Rising Sun' - a huge, detached pub with beer garden and car park which Closed August 2009 to re-open as an Indian restaurant/bar.
Last update: 13/9/09
THREE HORSESHOES (Map Ref 016). Map
1166 High Road, N20 0RA
020-8445-2121
Greene King IPA; Timothy Taylor Landlord
Major refurbishment February 2007 with more TVs, extensive square wood panelling and walls crammed with prints. Patio garden and outside front drinking area. Toilets re-located upstairs. Live music.
Last update: 24/6/08
WOODMAN (Map Ref 018).
418 Oakleigh Road North, N20 0RZ
020-8368-1451
DEMOLISHED in 2002. Replaced by flats.
Last update: 1/4/06
YORK ARMS (Map Ref 020). Map
310 Oakleigh Road North, N20 0DH
020-8368-3068
Courage Best; guest beer (e.g. Charles Wells Bombardier, Fuller's London Pride, Woodforde's Wherry)
Time warp locals pub with an interior that probably hasn't changed much in 30 years. Long may it survive. Guest beer added September 2008. Island bar serves lounge area to right and darts/TV area to left. Secluded garden. Jacket Potatoes, Ploughman's Lunch and sandwiches available Noon - 6pm Mon-Fri. Sea food stall out front at weekends.
 
 
Last update: 28/9/08

Last updated 31-Jan-2010

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