Salusbury, Queen's Park

"On the 22 April we are going to be closing the pub for renovation before revealing The Salusbury 2.0 hopefully at the end of May."

The owner since 1999 is a company called Masseria Group. Set up by Nick Marsh (ex Lansdowne) and Rob Claassen (ex Duke of Cambridge), they brought their previous gastro experience to bear but with a clear two-room layout separating bar from restaurant, this means diners and drinkers don't trip over each other. Jazz was playing softly in the background and with covers of reggae albums on the walls, it's a sure indication that muzak will not assault your ears. There is a mad mix of unmatched tables and chairs which creates a pleasant jumble that is not your identikit gastro. It exudes a laid-back, comfortable air as good pubs should. The owners also operate the organic food/deli a few doors down, which does take-away pizzas and eat-in at a small area in the back. Nice range of bottled beers. If you get bored, you could always visit Kilburn library or call in at the cop shop. This street sure packs a lot in a small space. IPA was £4.10 and Abbot £4.80 in September 2018.