phoenix bar

We visited the Ally Pally to watch Ronnie O’Sullivan wipe the floor with poor old Mark Selby in the Snooker finals. We had to eat here twice because the only other venue was selling over priced hot dogs. The first time we both had the hamburger and although pricey it tasted ok. The place was clean but so busy you had to share a little table with strangers or eat on your lap.
The second time I went for the chilli con carne and it was cold and tasted crap. My father in law had steak pie with peas, gravy and mash and loved it. I guess it’s ok if your there but don’t go out your way to eat here, eat at home first if you have the choice.

this place is actually quite awful, the indoor bar is dirty, and the food sub standard. however the only redeeming feature is the opportunity to drink outside but the tables are so far from a decent view, you’ll end up sitting on a gravel space akin to a car park.

The Phoenix Bar is on right in the middle of Alexandra Palace on top of the hill. It’s a great place to go to, especially in the summer because you can sit outside as there are lots of benches in the beer garden, and you can look over the whole of London. The bar inside is pretty big too, and they have a decent bar menu. The staff are not the friendliest, but the location and experience makes it acceptable. It’s definitely one of my favourite bars in London just because of the view!
And if you fancy going ice-​skating (recommended before going to the Phoenix), there’s an ice-​rink next door.