The Village Green

Nice pub located in Muswell Hill. Came on a bank holiday Monday for a quick drink in the afternoon. I have removed a star because there was no staff... Literally no one to be seen, eventually after 10 minutes someone emerged from the cellar to serve me. However, rest of the pub is great. Great drinks, pints, cocktails. Nice beat garden, very clean too. Maybe hire more staff?... Follow me on Google Maps for more pub reviews

I first visited this place many years ago when it was called The John Logic Baird. Named after the pioneer of television who broadcast the first images from the nearby Alexandra Palace in 1936. Wooden televisions are still stacked up inside. I think the local amateur dramatic society were in attendance as they took quite sometime in saying goodbye to each other before leaving. Only to re-enter the building 30 or 40 mins later and repeat the whole process. Much to our amusement. Great entertainment.

Lovely pub, but management need to get their act together. Just one (lovely, cheerful) lady was left on her own to serve the whole pub in the evening. And she was great.. Went back again on 16/3/23. Had dinner this time, and it was not at all memorable at all. Go there for beers and watch sports. Eat before or after your beers - elsewhere. By the way, a choice of wines, or even a wine list, is not really a priority for them either.

Nicely done up and great place. But I was a bit shocked about the prices to be honest! The picture is of the £8.50 children's meal we bought for our hungry 8 year old. It's a joke! It basically means I would leave the pub in search for more food to feed my kid because he'd just about got his appetite up by the time he inhaled this tiny little starter, which totally defeats the purpose of a pub dinner. I did complain and they were very nice to give us some more. But whilst we understand there is some reason for the portion size in terms of calories (supposedly to prevent obesity in children), I believe a lower price would then be more suitable. I know its an affluent area, but...