eating our way around london #2

Last Friday saw us battling the St Paddy’s Day havoc (or taking part in it for some of us!) to sample Mexican fare at Arizona Bar in Camden Town. I’ve realised that I am really bad at navigating (how many times can one person get their friends totally lost?) and should not be relied upon to steer everyone in the right direction.
On arrival, the warm atmosphere we were anticipating to help us thaw from the bitter cold never really sufficed. Our Eastern European waitress seemed unimpressed with Steve’s chirps and equally unamused by Ian’s (hard earned) Guinness hat. The restaurant did have a somewhat deserted saloon bar vibe, so if it’s authenticity we were after, we can’t really nitpick. Entertainment, which was Top 40 music videos aired via wide screens however, was totally specious. The food was pretty mediocre but portions were decent so it served its purpose of filling the gap.
In a turn of events, I claimed the ching-chong-cha triumph this week and left £2 richer. Aahhh, the smell of victory (smelled a bit like burrito, but still sweet).
The trip to Camden Town was worth the change in scenery but, if its atmosphere you’re after, I suggest waiting until summer to pay this place a visit.

Closest tube: Camden Town