British actress Daniella Westbrook has been earning extra cash by pulling pints at a pub in north London.

The former EastEnders star has struggled to find her feet since she relapsed in her drug battle, losing her home and splitting from her fiance, and she is now supplementing her income by working as a bar maid.

Westbrook has been spotted wearing a uniform for the Bill Nicholson pub, and she has confirmed her new role in a post on Twitter.com, writing, "I work (at the Bill Nicholson pub) on (soccer) match days to help my best friend who in turn is helping me get out (of) the house & feel useful. I'm grateful..."