Bank of Friendship, Finsbury Park  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Finsbury Park

address:

224 Blackstock Road, N4 3NG

phone:

020 7288 9891

nearest stations:

Arsenal London Underground station
(480m) - zone 2

Finsbury Park London Underground stationRailway station
(730m) - zone 2

Drayton Park Railway station
(880m)

Holloway Road London Underground station
(1.2Km) - zone 2

Canonbury London Overground station
(1.2Km)

bus routes:

4, 19 bus info

how to find it:

From Finsbury Park cross Seven Sister Road and head south down Finsbury Park / Blackstock Road. Keep going straight until the road leans right and rises. The pub is midway up the hill on your right, next to a zebra crossing. From Arsenal, turn left out of the station, walk along Gillespie Road for five minutes before turning right on Blackstock Road: the pub's up on the right.

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picture of Bank of FriendshipIt's always a pleasure to have a drink at this venerable boozer. There are no quiz machines or one-armed bandits to spoil enjoyment of fine draught Guinness, so those who prefer conversation to noise will be at home here. The place has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and unlike the nearby Arsenal Tavern or Gunners pubs, is not generally frequented by beery football fans. It can still get extremely busy on match days and seems to do a fairly brisk at other times. The coal fires are really cosy on winter days, and a nice rear terrace opens during the summer months. When you come here, just make sure Arsenal aren't playing at home.

reviewed:
14/1/2008
reviewed by columbo
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