The monolithic Archway Tavern has a striking presence, occupying the middle of the roundabout that a few deluded souls here refer to as 'Archway Island'.

With the back room, formerly a nightclub and rock venue, now converted to a restaurant, the actual size of the pub's interior is some of an anticlimax.

Still, they've got a few screens for the footie, and fans of the Kinks will love the fact that the band signed their first record deal (and later shot the cover for 'Muswell Hillbillies') here. Not what it used to be, but cheap and still one of the best bets for a no-nonsense pint in Archway.