Enkel Arms

Unmissable Vibes and Prices, Arsenal's Essential

Stepping into The Enkel on Seven Sisters Road feels like being warmly embraced by a slice of London’s old-school pub charm. With its atmosphere buzzing gently with local spirit, the pub does not attempt to dazzle but rather comforts with its familiar woodgrain and quirky knick-knacks that tip a hat to bygone days. Helen, the landlady who's been serving up smiles for longer than most care to remember, dots through the crowd like an ambassador of warmth, her presence as much a highlight as the fare itself. You'll often catch Sam behind the bar, expertly pouring a Guinness so smooth, it feels like Irish poetry in a pint glass—a not-so-secret that many claim to be the best-priced in London.

The allure of The Enkel is not just in its drinks, which satisfyingly bridge affordable enjoyment and robust flavor but also in an atmosphere akin to cozy camaraderie among locals. If you're a sports enthusiast, the arrangement of flat screen TVs glowing with live matches creates a seamless fold between cricket chatter and football fervor. Though space becomes truly precious when Arsenal plays, there's ample consolation in the friendliness of both staff and patrons year-round. For those with a taste for games, a pool table and a state-of-the-art electronic dartboard beckon upstairs, integrating a touch of modern-day leisure. Accolades go to Georgia whose radiant service routinely exceeds expectations, ensuring that every weary traveler or enthusiastic local is afforded genuine hospitality. Happily unpretentious, The Enkel thrives as a testament to the power of community, where pint prices remain refreshingly decent and everyone knows your name. — Jasper Griddle