Diners' Choice: Gastro Pub restaurants in North London

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Updated April 05, 2025

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The Parakeet

4.8

4.8 (830)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

Kentish Town

About the restaurant

Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room.

Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for May open on the 1st April at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

Top review

Tino

Dined 2 days ago

great local gem in Kentish Town, food was faultless and service very attentive. also, good drinks list.

The Duke of Hamilton NW3

4.7

4.7 (538)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Hampstead

About the restaurant

The Duke has been a core part of Hampstead life since 1721 and boasts a rich history and heritage.Now, after a brief period of restoration, the pub has reopened under the management of Hampstead-born brothers Ben and Ed and their childhood friend Adam. The boys have given the beloved local pub a new lease of life, with a brilliant bar offering, relaxed, vibrant spaces and a food menu that shows off pub grub at its best.
The pub is also home to the Hampstead Jazz Club, one of north London’s best new music venues

Top review

Ian

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

Excellent food, and very friendly service in a great room

The Good Reader

4.6

4.6 (57)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Crouch End

About the restaurant

The Good Reader - Pub & Kitchen is a local Crouch End family-run pub, offering fresh, seasonal, delicious food with excellent wines, batch-made cocktails and the usual suspects on draught. A la carte & kids menu all week harnessed around the Saturday brunch menu and a good old Sunday lunch. Beer garden and the best sun trap in Crouch End on offer.

We are no under 18's after 7:30pm.

120 Park Rd
Crouch End
London N8 8JP

Top review

Roisin

Dined 3 days ago

Another great Sunday at The Good Reader. Whole family there this time - the mussels were so good my kid drank the jus with a straw. Such a lovely place.

The Prince N22

4.7

4.7 (235)

£26 to £40

Pub

Bounds Green/Wood Green

About the restaurant

Perched on the corner of Finsbury Road since 1870, The Prince has long been a centerpiece of N22. While its look has evolved over the years, its charm & unique character have always endured, making it a true neighbourhood staple.

Primarily a local pub serving great beer from independent breweries around the country, we also have a dining menu centred around modern English fare.

The Prince is only a 5 minute walk from Alexandra Palace station and a 10 minute walk from Wood Green Station & Bounds Green Station.

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Eliza

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

The food was absolutely exquisite, probably some of the best food i’ve had in London. Service was wonderful, overall such a brilliant experience eating at the Prince.

The Drapers Arms

4.7

4.7 (1624)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Angel

About the restaurant

GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.

The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of Islington

Very much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.

Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.

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giorgioVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely place and great food. Service average and over an hour wait for food

The Pig and Butcher

4.4

4.4 (151)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Islington

About the restaurant

The Pig and Butcher opened its doors in 2012 and has become a bit of an Islington institution. A laid back country style pub with a stunning private dining room and honest cooking showcasing the best farms in the UK.

In the bar we serve craft beers, wine from family-owned vineyards only, aperitif cocktails and a selection of local hand pulled ales.

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PawelVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Niece food and good service on a buzzy Saturday night. We will be back!

The Alliance

4.7

4.7 (70)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Brondesbury

About the restaurant

The Alliance has been a core part of Mill Lane life since 1826 and boasts a rich history and heritage. Now, after a brief period of restoration, the pub has reopened under the management of Hampstead-born brothers Ben and Ed, their childhood friend Adam and Scott Soteriou . The boys have given the beloved local pub a new lease of life, with a brilliant bar offering, relaxed, vibrant spaces and a food menu that shows off pub grub at its best. You could even manage a mini pub crawl between their other Local Pubs The Duke of Hamilton (Hampstead) & The Clifton (St Johns Wood).

Top review

Melissa

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Lovely Sunday roast with the family. Baby friendly! Kind servers.

The Harrison - Bar, Kitchen & Hotel

4.8

4.8 (205)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Euston

About the restaurant

The Harrison Pub is a traditional London pub serving tasty homecooked food every day of the week. Food is freshly prepared, no nonsense and homemade - including breads and desserts. We're a great place for a traditional Sunday roast or a long relaxing Saturday brunch.

We like to make everyone feel welcome and at home. Our menu reflects this with a decent selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as traditional pub favourites (steak and chips, fish and chips, homemade burgers). Book for drinks, larger groups, parties and longer time slots through our website. We welcome walkins and drinkers as we are still a pub. We have a decent wine list and a wide selection of ales, craft beers and ciders, non alcoholic beers and lagers, cocktails and soft drinks. We are an LGBTQ friendly and safe space.

The Harrison has covered and heated outside tables. Children and families are welcome. Dogs are welcome.

Top review

Graham

Dined 4 days ago

We had a small family get-together and really enjoyed the relaxed convivial atmosphere. The food was good, the beer excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. A really enjoyable afternoon and we look forward to our next visit

The Bull

4.3

4.3 (323)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Highgate

About the restaurant

We may contact you about this booking, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Your table will be booked for:
1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 2;
2 hours for parties of up to 4;
2 hours 30 minutes for parties of up to 6;
3 hours for parties of 7+.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

We look forward to welcoming you at The Bull Highgate! All tables are held for a max of 15 minutes, so if you are running late please call us to let us know. All tables outside are subject to the wonderful British weather, so please be prepared for this accordingly.

The back garden closes at 9 PM, so please be aware that the last bookings we are able to offer for this area are at 6 PM for the parties of 6+ and 6:30 PM for the smaller groups.

We will try, where we can to accommodate specific table requests, but cannot guarantee specific table allocation, especially at peak times.

Please note we only accept card or con

Top review

TinaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely pub lunch , outdoor front garden perfect for Spring day. Do friendly , lovely team and food was very good.

The Brave

4.3

4.3 (78)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Canonbury

About the restaurant

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