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St John's Tavern, London,

St John's Tavern

4.6
4.6
194 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European
91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
A contemporary British pub with an astonishing dining room. St Johns serves well sourced, seasonal British food along with classic European regional dishes. We source our produce from British farms and sustainable sources, and everything is made on the premises. Service is relaxed but efficient and the ambience is one of ease and conviviality.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, European
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7272 1587
  • Website
    http://www.stjohnstavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sean Blood
  • Location
    91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU
  • Neighborhood
    Archway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Transport links for The St Johns Tavern are as follows: Buses 4 17 41 43 134 143 210 263 271 390 C11 and W5 London Underground: Archway, Northern Line, London Overground: Upper Holloway
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mi Casa Tu Casa x Homies on Donkeys

    £68.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 14, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Mi Casa Tu Casa x Homies on Donkeys - A Mexican takeover On Wednesday 14th May, St Johns Tavern will hand over its kitchen and dining room to Leytonstone's Modern Mexican Taqueria - Homies on Donkeys, led by chef Smokey & Sandra Bello. For one night only they'll serve a menu that honours the traditions and convivial spirit spirit of Mexican street food. Dinner runs from 6.30 to 9.30pm and is guided by the rule 'Never put down your Taco' All guests will receive a welcome cocktail on arrival, followed by shared starters, think smoky esquites and guacamole with nopal salad and crispy kale, Guests will then have the chance to build their ownn tacos with signature slow-cooked specialities like rich mole chicken and tangy cochinita pibil. The evening cocludes with a nostalgic chocolate tart drizzeled in warm cajeta. Priced at £68pp, it will be a fun celebration of Mexican culinary heritage, Guests are encouraged to relax, chat, share and maybe a shot of Mezcal to take the edge off!
    Mi Casa Tu Casa x Homies on Donkeys Photo

Menu

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What 194 people are saying

St John's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St John's Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "great service" in a "beautiful dining room." Guests rave about the "delicious Sunday roasts" and particularly commend the "attentive" staff. While some mention the lively atmosphere, the overall consensus is a warm, welcoming environment perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners.

194 Reviews

  1. ANNA

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My previous visit to St John was a bit of a disappointment ( we ate in the bar and the service was very poor) , so I was a bit skeptical about how things would be in the dining room… I’m pleased to say that everything from start to find was fabulous. Our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly and the food, delicious . We both chose the pollock with puttanesca sauce, crispy potatoes and a green salad followed by sticky toffee pudding and accompanied by a bottle of Chardonnay which was certainly not an average oaky wine! So pleased St J is now back on my radar and I look forward to enjoying dinner there again soon.

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  2. Lee

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and a delicious roast. Beautiful dining room and great atmosphere.

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  3. Magdalena

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic Sunday lunch with delicious food and the team was very friendly . The team in the kitchen is great, helped us to choose amazing dishes and beautiful desserts! Highly recommended, we will be back!

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  4. Debbra

    Aberdeen1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, a big thank you to the kitchen and the head chef Sean. We shared starters and the trout and aubergine salad were amazing. The staff were incredible, particularly Mounir, and Henty were brilliant. Very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back and highly recommend,

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  5. Nadia

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service! The roasts were delicious- especially the roast potatoes- which is always a sign of great food! The Yorkshire pudding’s could have been hotter but apart from that- excellent!!

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  6. Roxanne

    Birmingham7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor experience, wouldn’t recommend. Poor customer service

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  7. Paul

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Since the last time I went they have changed all the paintings in the main room, which gave the place real character. They have also turned up the lighting. The menu had also changed completely. Now vaguely Middle Eastern/Italian with only one fish option. Good service on a quiet evening - place was about 30% full on a Thursday evening. Excellent jazz in the bar afterwards.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The individual roasts were a good size, but the sharing suckling lamb advertised for two wasn't really filling, not much meat on the bone. Could've been easily eaten by only one person; it would have been more convenient to order two individual dishes. The sticky toffee pudding was a winner, but the pear dessert was a bit of a steal.. £8 for less than half a pear and a splash of cream.

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  9. victoria

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm never disappointed visiting St Johns, great service food and wine, one of my favourite places to dine with friends and family

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  10. mgdodd1963

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can't beat the Sunday roast offering, staff incredibly attentive, food choice and preparation fantastic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for St John's Tavern

91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Archway
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Transport links for The St Johns Tavern are as follows: Buses 4 17 41 43 134 143 210 263 271 390 C11 and W5 London Underground: Archway, Northern Line, London Overground: Upper Holloway
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Blood
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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