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GOOD BAR GUIDE

A few years ago local pubs seemed to be closing at an ever increasing rate. Today, however, all that is changing with new bars and refurbished pubs opening on a regular basis and so here is a selection of pubs and bars in the Church Street area.

Auld Shillelagh, 105, Stoke Newington Church St N16 OUD Tel: 020 7249 5951. Fast becoming one of the hippest bars in Stoke Newington. Mediterranean style beer garden with cocktail bar. The home of the classic Frank's Happy Hours and many other storming evenings. The best Guinness in London. Giant screen, plasma screen and even a screen in the garden. DJs, live music. Normal opening hours.
www.theauldshilielagh.com

Bar Lorca, 175 High Street, N16 Tel: 020 7275 8659. Big Spanish bar with restaurant, Funk and Latin music. Thurs - Sat open till late.

Bird Cage, 58, Stamford Hill Stoke Newington N1 6 6XS Tel: 020 8806. 3810. Bringing real style to Stamford Hill, wide range of wines, real ale and excellent food. Top Line DJs at night. Open Mon-Wed 4.30pm-11.00pm, ThurFri 4.30pm-12pm, Sat-Sun noon-midnight.

Blush, 8 Cazenove Rd, Stamford Hill, N16 Tel: 020 7923 9202. No attitude atmosphere, Girls night only Friday. Food (Sun), live music, pool, garden. Open 6pm Mon-Sat. From noon Sun.

Booths, 71-73 Stoke Newington Church St, N16 OAS Tel: 020 7923 9332 / 020 7275. 9809. Friendly bar downstairs, restaurant upstairs. Great pizza and cocktails. Attracts a lively crowd at weekends. Large screen, outside seating on Church St, DJs at weekends. Normal hours.

Coach & Horses 178, Stoke Newington High St N16 7J1- Tel: 020 7254 6697. Long established, good mix of regulars. Food (Thai), TV. Normal hours.

Cricketers, 18 Northwold Road N16 7HIRTel: 020 72414236. Good local boozer near Stoke Newington Common. Pool, TV. Normal opening hours.

Daniel Defoe, 102, Stoke Newington Church St N 16 OLA Tel: 020 7254. 2906. A roomy Charles Wells pub with lovely beer garden and good wine list. Open Mon-Fri 1 pm-11 pm, Sat/Sun noon-11 pm. Real ale, tasty homemade food, pool, TV, no kids.

Jolly Butchers 204, Stoke Newington High St N16 7HU Tel: 020 7254 2970. A bustling High Street pub with friendly staff. Table football, TV.

Krystal's, 97 Stoke Newington Rd N 16 8BX Tel: 020 7254 1967. An altogether different kind of place with a stage, flowers that wouldn't disgrace the Chelsea flower show, disco balls and chandeliers. Cabaret at weekends. Pool. Open from 5pm weekdays, noon Sat - Sun. www.krystals.org

Londesborough, 36 Barbauld Rd N16 Tel: 020 7254 5865. Newly refurbished bar with a large rear area and atrium. A good range of wines, spirits and beers. DJs, and an excellent menu. Real ale, garden with barbecue.

Prince of Wales, 1 Allen Rd N16 8SB Tel: 020 7254 2270. Friendly local. Pool, TV. Organises regular community events.

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