"Warning: The Faltering Fullback involves a lot of steps. Honestly, a couple of times we’ve been here, we’ve thought we might need a sherpa to make it to the top of their rambling, multi-layered garden. Everyone that knows and loves this Finsbury Park local will have a favourite area - and table - that they’re willing to fight for. And when we say fight, we mean passive aggressively stare at the competition until the table is available. Although the long menu of Thai food here won’t change your life, it’s a prime location for several pints or a lowkey birthday. Just don’t get too sloshed. Those stairs require at least a mild awareness of your own coordination." - Heidi Lauth Beasley