...a wonderful village pub...
	FLASK	LONDON N6 6BU	77 Highgate West Hill
	Highgate is one of London's villages which has been enveloped by the sprawling city. Lucky for us it has retained many of its beautiful buildings and the Flask is one of them. Every inch a village pub, it dates back to the early 18th century, and despite a few renovations, still oozes character. There are several small bars on different levels, with low ceilings, wooden floors and panelling. In the oldest part, a superb 'taproom' with sash windows, serves the lower parlour bar ( open only at weekends).	Pubs of this age always have stories attached to them. Highwayman Dick Turpin is said to have hidden in the cellars. Eighteenth century painter William Hogarth was a regular. His famous engravings depict the evils of drinking gin and the benefits of beer. The Flask is one local pub where the annual custom of 'Swearing of the Horns' takes place. It involves antlers and a lot of kissing. Pre-Perrier, visitors to the local Hampstead springs would call in here to buy a flask to carry the waters home.
			OPEN Mon-Sat 11.00-23.00 Sun 12.00-22.30 TEL 020 8340 7260 Credit Cards: All major TUBE Highgate
			FOOD Mon-Sat 12.00-15.00 & 18.00-21.00 (Summertime all day) Sun 12.00-16.00
			BEER Burton, Young's