Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Hertfordshire
  4. Hertsmere
  5. Borehamwood
The Arkley, Barnet, Greater London

The Arkley

3.7
3.7
15 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Barnet Road, Barnet, Greater London EN5 3EP

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
With beautiful surroundings, and a stylish interior, The Arkley in Barnet is a classic meets modern pub, a perfect setting for any occasion. Our chefs take pride in preparing fresh, delicious tasting food using the finest ingredients. Signature dishes include spit-roasted chicken with lemon & garlic confit, slow cooked pork belly with seared scallops, salmon supreme served with thyme-roasted butternut squash, and our home-made British beef burger. For a lighter bite, our spiralised carrot salad and Mediterranean mezze are both delectable, or for some sweet indulgence our melting golden chocolate bomb with caramel ice cream is sure to please!
You’ll also find a range of daily-changing specials and a carefully selected drinks list, including beautiful wines, ales and lagers, cocktails, and bubbles. So, whether it’s for a drink at the bar with family and friends, a special dining experience or a relaxed afternoon with great food – you can sit back and unwind, and we’ll take care of

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 15 people are saying

The Arkley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

15 Reviews
  1. Jesse

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic service and the food was flawless. Truly, I am a chef myself and I could not fault it. Lamb rack was impeccable and cooked perfectly. Service was top notch and considering this is a pub, I was VERY impressed. I will definitely be back and I 100% recommend this place to EVERYONE.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Rockmeister

    Newcastle3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was an unfortunate experience at the Arkley from start to finish. It took 25 minutes from receiving menus to being able to order food. The wrong bottle of wine was served, with the waiter not even stopping to show the bottle of wine, open and pour as is normal. By the time we realized that the bottle was incorrect it had already been opened and poured. The waiting staff were miserable - seemed like they had not been trained in customer service. Food was not of a standard I would expect of the Arkley - chicken was dry, my mother in law’s potatoes were burnt, the desserts were soggy. A waiter spilled food over an adjacent table’s customer. Fellow diners were horrified at the language of 2 diners (f word, c word etc). Manager and waiting staff did nothing. Finally when my bill came the restaurant manager said “because the bottle of wine I was served was cheaper than what I had ordered, things had evened out”. Can’t get my head round his logic! One spends time choosing a particular variety/region of wine for a reason. I am staggered at the poor level of service, professionalism of staff and and quality of food. The fact it was valentines night and busy should be no excuse. Awful experience.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Luvrests VIP

    London85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge choice of each course. It was Sunday lunch with good choices too. Food very tasty. Very friendly service. Ambience very relaxed but buzzy. Overall very enjoyable occasion

    Is this helpful?

  4. ColinN

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 20, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very slow service despite the place being only 10% full. Food was badly cooked and we waited too long for it to arrive. Waitresses seemed to find nothing wrong in that. Never again

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Waitresses lovely , maitradee not good , quite indifferent when we were smoked and heated out of where we were sitting as he added more wood to an already hot fire. It was burning our faces ! He reluctantly moved us . Disappointing

    Is this helpful?

  6. v2eat

    Hertfordshire34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice casual get-together with girlfriends. Food is nice here - what it says on the tin. Only downside to the evening was receiving a cocktail in a used glass (lipstick marks) but the waiter dealt with professionally. Will be back!

    Is this helpful?

  7. harryh999

    Hertfordshire20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 24, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very friendly service, food fresh and tasty, bar empty, probably due to cost of drinks, was quite chilly and not very busy, we only had the burgers, as it was so quiet, I was being cautious, probably unnecessarily.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Manju

    London37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, friendly service. Great choice on al a carte and set menu.

    Is this helpful?

  9. JennieB

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I booked for a friends birthday lunch. The restaurant was very noisy as it was Good Friday with lots of families. We chose from the vegan menu which has a good selection. Our cocktails were delicious and very strong! I would go again but perhaps in the evening.

    Is this helpful?

  10. GilE

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice dinner with friends. Friendly atmosphere, good menu choice and reasonably priced wine.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Arkley is rated 3.7 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing
Google Map for The Arkley

Barnet Road, Barnet, Greater London EN5 3EP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Borehamwood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo