Pub in London NW3

Garden Gate

14 South End Road, London, NW3 2QE
Closest station: Hampstead Heath, about 1 min walk

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 2,780 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Garden Gate, London NW3

About Garden Gate

Wood-panelled 19th-century pub with tasseled lampshades and a large, heated garden.

Close to Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill this is a large, comfortable, multi-roomed venue, furnished with wooden and upholstered tables and chairs, soft lighting, soft music, stained glass, non-working fireplace. Plenty of room around front bar, with another smaller room at the back, to the left.

Vast garden, which offers barbecue on weekends in good weather. Menu of starters and mains, such as sausage, burgers, steak, chicken, pies, fish & chips, available for lunch and dinner. Decent wine list. The nearby station used to be called Railway Tavern recorded in 1874. Listed as an Asset of Community Value in Sept 2016.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Family Friendly
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Real Ale
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Smoking
  • Good for Children
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:30 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Mitchells & Butlers
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 2,780 ratings

  • 4 out of 5Brie Pritchardon Google, April 2024

    really lovely pub, perfect for summer. great beer garden, although we booked an outside table and we’re sat under a canopy so didn’t get much of the sunshine. I’d recommend specifying if you want to sit in the sun when you book!! ☀️ food was good, a little pricey but as to be expected for the area. £6.50 pints of cider, some beers were cheaper. there’s no table service so you order at the bar. overall - great location and vibe so would defo come back for the summer time!

  • 5 out of 5Selina Marsonion Google, September 2024

    My partner and I hosted our engagement party at the Garden Gate - we booked an area outside for 60 people and around 40 attended in the end. When we arrived, the staff were great at clearing the area quickly and making sure we had water and knew where everything was. I love the outdoor garden space with the fairy lights. The service is quick, friendly and the food is good. The prices are typical London prices but you get good quality drinks and a lovely space - it's our favourite local pub :) My only complaints are wishing there was music played in the garden for more atmosphere, and the…

  • 4 out of 5Sunny Lemonade Nicon Google, September 2023

    The highlight: This pub has beautiful and spacious outdoor seating, which is usually very busy on a nice day! I recommend booking a table in advance via their website. The food needs to be ordered and paid via a QR code and gets served to the table. The drinks need to be ordered at the bar. We visited for Sunday roast - the roast to share had loads of meat. ⛰️ The vegan roast was nice to try, but lacked some flavour and was quite dry even though we used all of the provided gravy. I wouldn't necessarily have it again. I recommend the spiced chickpea salad 👍

  • 5 out of 5Isaac Beirneon Google, August 2024

    At the Garden Gate, where the roses bloom, There's a name that lights up every room. Tara's the one, with a smile so bright, Her service is swift, and her heart's just right. She greets every guest with a warm embrace, Bringing joy to the pub, filling up the space. No order too tricky, no task too small, Tara handles them all with a grace that enthralls. From pouring the pints to serving the stew, Her kindness and care always shine through. The regulars know, and the new ones too, Tara’s the reason they love this view. So here’s to Tara, the pub’s shining star, Her sensational service sets…

  • 5 out of 5mia jowetton Google, August 2024

    My server Tara was so lovely and friendly, she helped through my allergen worries and made me feel really comfortable and at ease. The food was exceptionally exactly what I needed after a long day at the heath. On top of that the beer garden is lovely, and the rest of the staff was so attentive to any of our needs. Would highly recommend and will be coming again!!

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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