Pub in London NW5
Grafton
20 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LGClosest station: Kentish Town West, about 3 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 999 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Grafton
Child and dog-friendly local pub with a barbecue-style menu, plus an upstairs bar and roof terrace.
Reopened under independent management - see website for details.
From an email sent by the operatros - "27/08/24 - Temporary Closure Announcement. Hey , We wanted to let you know that The Grafton will be temporarily closed as of tomorrow Tuesday 27th August." No indication of why or when it might reopen.
Oct 2023 - The Northern Lane station is closed until Easter next year - Thameslink overland still ok Tufnell Park is probably the best alternative tube. Or simply walk from Kentish Town West.
Report from a potential customer, "On Friday 11.11.22 the only beer on was Landlord. I left. Walked past later and that was off too!"
Revitalised by energetic young tenants who retired from the pub at the start of 2017, it is now operated by Hippo Inns. This very popular pub re-opened in Autumn 2012, a traditional refurbishment making the most of the historic building's beautiful Victorian features, combining a traditional pub feel with many contemporary touches.
Specialising in cask beer from local breweries the pub is a member of CAMRA's LocAle scheme. Food served every day. There are board games to while away the time and a piano. The ground floor is very spacious; with an impressive, partly-tiled horseshoe bar it has the feel of many different seating areas.
There is an upstairs bar with function room available (no real ale) for up to 100 people, and an elegant covered roof garden. The management and bar staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. Popular quiz Tues nights and occasional comedy nights.
Local Branch Summer Pub of the Season 2013. Has been the recent winner of many local, regional and national awards. This pub plays a very active role in the local community with many local events taking place here. Disabled Access (Not W.C.). Family friendly (until 8pm).Dog Friendly.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Outside benches and roof terrace
- Real Fire
- Sports TV: Upstairs bar
- Family Friendly: Until 8pm
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room: > 100
- Events: Quiz second and last Tuesday each month 8pm
- Disabled Access: Pub only not the toilets
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7482 4466
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 999 ratings
5 out of 5Marcin Czekajon Google, October 2024
I go to Grafton nearly every Sunday for roast. The food there was always delicious and now under the new management this place is running really well. I can’t thank enough to have a such a great place near my home.
5 out of 5Dina Ekon Google, October 2024
Came in on Friday night and had an amazing time! Loved the staff - Peter and Samia took good care of us. Made some great recommendations from the menu - loved the croquettes! Loved their vibe! Definitely making this my new local hang out. Can’t wait to be back!
1 out of 5Ali Stephenson Google, May 2024
Visited this evening, awful service and food, shame cause it used to be run so well. Had a Caesar salad and orzo salad, Caesar came with no chicken and orzo came with no orzo. Asked for chips on the side, these arrived but were clumsily thrown across the table by the bar maid dressed in her best pjs. Apologies were made on leaving but left with a £59 bill for sub-standard food and service. Won’t be returning. Thought it couldn’t get worse but the toilets were housing all the black flies of Kentish Town that would have probably made a better meal. Please change management and the chef!
4 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, June 2023
A great pub offering a good range of keg beers. The Grafton works well. Only London Pride on cask today although it looks like there is usually a wider selection. Very Victorian pub architecture with cast iron pillars bearing ornate capitals. There is a delightful upstairs bar with a couple of Chesterfields, also a balcony with seating and a 'boardroom' at the top of the stairs. A great pub to visit for a beer and some solids if desired.
5 out of 5Gill Reedon Google, September 2024
The Grafton is under new management and it really shows. The food is really very good, my fish and chips was 1st class... and the staff are lovely. Great atmosphere. A definite place to return to.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.