The Canonbury is a total disappointment. Despite the glimpse of hope that you have when you assess its initial appearance, which you could describe as "presentable", you quickly realise that it has lost all of its character. The staff behind the bar lacked any sort of personal skills and were unresponsive and almost rude. They looked like they were not properly trained and took an age to do anything. The prices are ridiculously expensive for drinks, with 2 beers coming to almost 8 quid, and the menu is typically poor value. The seating in the garden is incredibly uncomfortable, with it presumably installed by a designer for its appearance, rather than the actual experience for the paying customers. My visit was truely awful. I went down the road to The Marquess Tavern for a drink and some food, which is very friendly, high quality and one I would choose over the canonbury everytime.