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NORTHWOOD Not the sort of place you expect to find a football team, or a decent boozer- its more the G & T belt, where the Metropolitan Line finally escapes close-knit suburbia and heads for the golf courses. Well, the only thing on offer near the undergoround station and the ground (map> ) is the WILLIAM JOLLE, 53 Joel Street, a Wetherspoons house; and frankly if you havent nuch time there is little point looking for anything else. At least here you should get the usual JD ales plus a guest or two, and reasonable nosh. But if you have a bit of time, get off the train at PINNER, the stop before, and here you will find an old town engulfed by suburbia, and the *QUEEN'S HEAD, 31 High St, the oldest and best of the options in town. This sixteenth century pub is much altered but retains character. Its a Carlsberg-Tetley house so expect Tetley and Burton Ale, plus guest. Lunchtime food available. If you are making a session of it, retrace your steps down the High St, turn right , then 2nd right into Waxwell Lane where you will find the ODDFELLOWS, another C-T pub, with good service and a friendly atmosphere. Beer is reliable,including good London pride, we are told. Food seems to be available all lunchtimes except Saturday (!!) so not very helpful for most visitors. Coming from the north or from the M25, leave at J17, and head for the strongly recommended LAND OF LIBERTY HOPE AND PLENTY*(!) atLong lane, Heronsgate near Chorleywood, just half a mile from the interchange. Brakspears, Courage and Youngs, plus guests, usually on offer, along with Belgian bottled beers. Lunchtime food. The other good out-of-town option coming from this direction is the *FOX & HOUNDS at Rickmansworth High St, a nice traditional two roomer with Courage beers and a guest, plus lunchtime food.
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