The Faltering Fullback
It's difficult to find a good place in Finsbury Park to enjoy serene, green views while drinking a pint. Down a quiet backstreet, however, you'll find this charming local boozer, drenched in ivy, with a rather magical back garden complete with a multi-tiered, boozy tree house.
The interior of the Faltering Fullback is also multi-layered, with a couple of bars, a large back room, and a pool table. Sport is a passion here, so you can pick up a cue or watch the game on TV, but there's also a well-stocked jukebox, a hotly contested weekly quiz, and a wealth of 'ceiling inspiration' curios hanging up above. The wine list is perfectly drinkable, and the adequate beer selection is served by bartenders who practice unhurried hospitality.
While there are definitely bigger beer gardens to be found in the capital, the outdoor space at this well-loved, ivy-covered local is certainly one of the cleverest. Come here in an early-afternoon suntrap in which to sip a cold lager from a mainstream bar that includes the likes of Amstel, Heineken, and Leffe. This is probably the best outdoor space to get drunk in London. Best because it has loads of different areas for groups big or small, and they serve pretty good Thai food, such as stir-fries, curries and noodles.
- Google Rating: 4.5/5.0
- Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Phone: +44 20 7272 5834
- Website: http://falteringfullback.com/
- Address: 19 Perth Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HB
