In 2013 M&B took this pub back into direct management, they have thoroughly repainted interior and exterior while retaining the same essential layout. A Victorian building occupying an imposing corner site that was originally named The Earl Derby.

On opening night the guest beers were Jarrow Rivet Catcher and Leeds Gathering Storm. But one by one the number of cask ales fell to nil. At the time of its opening, we wrote "A welcome addition to the Kilburn cask beer scene, an area that has proved obstinate to the real ale revival." It looks as if that obstinacy remains.

The usual array of craft kegs supporting London brewers such as Meantime and Camden Town.