The Woodbine - Irish Pub 215 Blackstock Road, London N5 2LL

"A super pub,the Woodbine, perhaps celebrating the cigarette or maybe the flower. Lots of beers on offer including Proper Job and Landlord from the cask. A very "woody"pub very relaxed and welcoming. A good experience, can't think of anything I would want different here. I thought they did pub jousting but it turned out to be a staff member using a pole to adjust the pavement awning. Pub jousting, what could possibly go wrong?"

"Last night was our first visit to this delightful pub and it will definitely not be the last! We arrived a bit late for our reservation, but the landlord was very welcoming and happy to move our time. We spent the next three hours tucked into a comfy booth where we enjoyed friendly and attentive table service serving delicious and very reasonably priced wine and Thai food. The Woodbine offers a great atmosphere and music and is a cool relaxing place to be. . Will be back for St Patrick’s night ( must make a reservation soon!), if not before."

"Lovely boozer with loads of screens showing the World Cup. It was nicely busy so a really good atmosphere and even had some Dutch fans in there which was a laugh. Lunch was good and reasonably priced, which the drinks were too. Will certainly be back."

"Mick and the team run this fantastic pub on Blackstock Rd where you can watch the world go by from the pavement tables (or sit in the covered and heated rear garden of the weather is too inclement). I love the decor. Regular quiz-nights (Tuesdays) and good deals on wine every Wednesdays. Great Thai food during weekdays. Live music once in a while and big-screen sports (being close to The Emirates it does get busy on matchdays, also the only time a bouncer is on the door). The staff are great and really friendly (as is the pub-dog, Bowie). This is a proper local pub that does so much good for the community and caters for all: locals, passers-by, parents, kids, dogs and their humans. Go, you won't be disappointed!"

"This place is without a doubt one of the best places I know, the atmosphere is welcoming and cozy, the food is amazing, and the customer service is astonishing! I am amazed by how well this place delivers on all the aspects of hospitality and food, I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting some great food and a beer, with friends or alone! As for the pricing, we paid 40 pounds for 3 main courses, drinks, and starters! So overall pricing is not too bad! Definitely a must-visit if you are in the area!"