Pub in London NW5
Junction Tavern
101 Fortess Road, London, NW5 1AGClosest station: Tufnell Park, about 4 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 730 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Junction Tavern
Traditional brick-built London pub with a beer garden and a standard food and drink offering.
New tenants took over April 2024 - Mike and Shaunessey Mclean. See
https://www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/two-tortoises-walk-into-a-pub
Changed in 2022 to a managed Stonegate pub which has seen a reduction in the cask range. A long time has passed since it was the Branch Pub of the Year. Seem to be 2 cask beers on - Sharp's Doom Bar might rotate with the 2 listed.
Very popular real ale and gastro-pub, CAMRA North London Branch Pub Of The Year 2008/09. Appears as a restaurant from the main road with the pub to the rear, boasting two connected drinking areas, conservatory and award winning beer garden.
Ornate interior with wood panelling and large mirrors. Quality food menu available, pre-booking advised for dining area. Family and dog friendly. Heated and covered outside smoking area.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Double award winning (Time Out) 2 years running, covered/ heated / seating
- Real Fire
- Sports TV: National sporting events
- Family Friendly: Until 7pm
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room: Conservatory area >60 people
- Disabled Access: Access to pub only
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 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
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7836 5005
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 730 ratings
5 out of 5J Mon Google, April 2024
Lovely pub. Very pricey for a pub but reflects the area. Friendly staff but maybe understaffed in the kitchen as they couldn't accommodate our full group for good immediately
5 out of 5luislukason Google, November 2022
Solid, tasty, juicy and generous Sunday roast. There's also a family roast option for 4-6 people in the menu which is quite a good option for groups or... families. Good selection of wines and beers. Good service. The pub itself is quite pretty, clean and well maintained.
5 out of 5Robin Kelleyon Google, August 2024
Kids popped in for a visit with the parents. Youngest told me to put a review as it was the best beef deep he had ever had. The curry fries were as good as the open air patio. Casks never fail. New operators have turned the pubs back into its roots. Simple. Neighborhood. Friendly. Welcoming. What you would expect.
4 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, May 2023
As busy as a busy thing! The Junction Tavern is humming. Lovely offering of both keg and cask. Service is spot on. Half the pub is given over to a restaurant area but empty on my visit whilst pub part and conservatory was rammed, perhaps the reason? People like to dine in the absence of raucous accompaniment. I don't know but, saw a very popular venue with lots of happy people. I enjoyed my Amstel. Lovely staff behind the bar.
5 out of 5Tbagon Google, September 2024
Went for a Sunday roast on the same day as the two people who left 1 star reviews.. so strange as we thought it was excellent.. tender meat, great thick home made gravy, big portions.. our party had beef, chicken and pork belly and all were 5 star.. Genuinely can't understand why people would complain.. Good luck to the new owners..
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.