Pub in Kentish Town
Parakeet
256 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, NW5 2AAClosest station: Kentish Town, about 1 min walk4.7out of 5 on Google, from 534 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Parakeet
Oct 2023 - The Northern Lane station is closed until Easter next year - Thameslink overland still ok Tufnell Park is probably the best alternative. Or walk from Kentish Town West or Gospel Oak.
17 March 2023 - now open, 2 handpumps. Layout similar to previous Oxford Tavern, but more seating, enhanced lighting. Two real ales available on first night: Hammerton N7 and TT Landlord.
From the Camden New Journal - will reopen in New year as The Parakeet. Acquired by Columbo Group who own Jazz Cafe, Blues Kitchen and the Old Queens Head. Worrying thing is that neither Jazz Cafe or Blues Kitchen or Old Queens Head is known for real ale.
14/11/2022 - The Jazz at the Oxford site and poster, suggests the the closure is temporary while the Oxford is refurbished. Could be back for Christmas… It looks like they are working on the cellar so it might be good news. No planning application signs are visible. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
12/11/2002 - Closed when passing 6pm today. Google says permanently closed with last review over a month ago. Last social media post end of July. From another reporter, "Certainly not open and Jazz Club moved to Assembly Rooms. Last time I passed the casks were in the bar area and I assumed they were just doing it up."
Sold by Greene King in early 2018, West Berkshire Brewery bought this pub via their one sixth interest in Maverick Pubs Ltd and it was under the operation of the Brewery. With the sale of West Berks to Yattendon Estates in late 2021/early 2022, the involvement of West Berks has ended and the overall management sits with LT Management Services Ltd. On 3rd March 2022 the beers were from Redemption & Three Sods. "Staff advised they are effectively a free house so any beer could turn up."
A street corner, Victorian pub updated for the current day. It attracts a mixed crowd from the surrounding area, and provides a spacious and well appointed environment. An open plan kitchen, serves food cooked fresh to order from an extensive menu. A first floor bar and function room, is available to hire. It also hosts various events, more details on the pub's website. The interior features many period features, including the original mosaic tiles from 1863, and restored flooring, and fireplaces. An outside drinking area is available. Disabled access and facilities.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Pavement seating
- Real Fire
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Sunday only
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 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
- Columbo Group
- Phone
- 020 4599 6302
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.7out of 5 on Google, from 534 ratings
5 out of 5Diana Baldocchion Google, October 2024
After reading some reviews and finally able to get a table, we were able to enjoy some amazing food in this lovely place ! We decide to go for the sirloin share and it was delicious! I wanna personally say thank you to our waiter Noemi who was really bubbly and attentive. We had such a lovely lunch and got the dessert as well. I have to say I’m not a big fan of desserts but this was the perfect texture for a chocolate mousse and it wasn’t too sweet ! The ambiance and decor was super quirky and nice ! I absolutely recommend it . We will definitely come back soon !
4 out of 5Deeon Google, July 2024
Had Saturday lunch here, favourite dishes were the potato bread, trout, leeks and cherry sorbet. A little disappointed at the pork jowl dish’s portion, it was delicious but only 3 thin slices especially as it’s a ‘big dish’. I’d like to come back for the Sunday roast and I’m sure it won’t disappoint! Amazing interior and brilliant atmosphere
5 out of 5Iana Ordenon Google, September 2024
Wonderful pub with the most delicious kitchen. Highly recommend trying to get a reservation in the restaurant - the food was out of this world and some of the best I’ve had in London. Immaculate service, shout out to Lorenzo who took the time to walk through the menu and really made the whole experience!
5 out of 5daniel yateson Google, August 2024
One of the best roasts I’ve had in London! Yummy potato bread is worth ordering to start. The lamb was great, excellent roast potatoes, rich and delicious leek gratin. Some of our table had the sea bream which was so smoky and tasty. We ended up drinking cocktails til the end of the night which were also excellent - recommended, I’ll be back!
4 out of 5The Ghost of Frank Sinatraon Google, June 2024
This is a pretty sweet little find. The drinks are very reasonably priced I paid 6 pounds for a pint of Guinness and I came on a Monday and they were doing a special of only 5 pounds for cocktails. We tried the Japanese whiskey sour and the spicy margarita, which were both great. But the espresso martini was pretty average, and then the burnt butter old-fashioned was actually pretty gross, I wouldn’t recommend that one. I really like the ambience of this venue the stained glass windows are a very nice touch and the artwork is good. The music was great. It was pretty hot when we arrived and…
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.