I found myself in there on Monday, dragged along by a friend of mine on the promise of experiencing "the best Pop Quiz in London".

It was only when I arrived I realised I actually knew the place, although the last time I went it was called Clockwork. I have to say, it is completely different now. Much smarter, with red curtains, antique furniture and candles creating a smart, winter-warming atmosphere where before i just seem to remember there being big drawings on the wall and a lot of wooden tables and chairs. Now it's like a brand new place, and, working near Angel, I'll be a regular from now on. Excellent job!

Oh, and I ought to mention that my friend was right; their weekly Pop Quiz really is hilarious and and the most fun ever. Some Northern bloke hosts it and for one round plays pop hits on a Bontempi organ.. everyone laughs their heads of when they realise the plinky plonk bossanova tune he's playing is actually Anarchy In the UK or something, then he looks up completely straight faced and says "OK, so 2 points if you can guess that one". Haha. So yes, highly recommend looking in on that too.. Your Mondays will never be the same again.

All in all, a total winner.. and a welcome addition to Islington!

its effing class
ten times better than the buffalo bar already
and hopefully no irritating anaemic northern manager this time.
three cheers for stacey, hussar!
still intimate but a touch more roomy than the buffalo