Pub in London NW5
Pineapple
51 Leverton Street, London, NW5 2NXClosest station: Kentish Town, about 6 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 1,613 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Pineapple
Built in 1868, this pub with traditional decor offers a changing beer list, Thai food & board games.
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.
A rare gem hidden in the local streets just off Kentish Town that was previously subject to a very high profile campaign in 2001 and 2002, by both local people, CAMRA and the London media, to prevent its closure. There are mementos (including a new plaque) and news articles on display in the pub, along with Pineapple ephemera from all over the world. Also note the rare Bass mirrors.
Twice a CAMRA North London Pub of the Year, most recently in 2012 and in 2024 it was declared the Pub of Pubs after voting by CAMRA members - full details on the Branch website.
The single bar serves an extended ground floor area, with a large quiet, added conservatory to the rear. Upstairs is a separate and well appointed seating area which is available for hire. Monday is quiz night, and the pub participates in the London quiz league. Food is available 7 days a week from a Thai menu with good value lunchtime options (Mon to Fri).
Now a Grade II listed building, its Victorian character is exceptional, and well worth close inspection (fine bar-back with etched and gilt mirrors). It is now a true, friendly local community pub and many of those previously involved in the "Save the Pineapple" campaign are part of the current customer base. Listed on CAMRA Historic Pubs Register of historic pub interiors. Card-carrying CAMRA members receive a 20p a pint reduction on cask beer.
Happy Hour 3pm to 7pm daily and all day Tuesday on certain drinks - 50p off the house beer, which we believe is Pedigree.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Garden at rear, tables at front
- Family Friendly: Until 7pm
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: A smaller lunchtime menu is only available Monday to Friday lunchtimes for only £6.50 a dish!
- Serves Dinner: Last orders 9.45
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room
- Events: Quiz Mondays starts 9pm
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit 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
- 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
- McGrath, Davies Property Services
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7284 4631
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 1,613 ratings
5 out of 5Johnny Gunneron Google, September 2024
Great find in Kentish Town. Good selection of beers reasonably priced for London and yummy Thai food on the menu. Much better than your bog standard pub grub. Traditional pub feel with nice conservatory and garden too.
5 out of 5Ardenon Google, December 2023
Cozy and warm, with plenty of seating upstairs and some downstairs. The fireplaces were going and they had impressive Christmas trees up, and it was lovely! The food was stellar as well, very fast service too. The menus are put out at 6 and we ordered right away, and received all of our food within 15 minutes of ordering. The prices were very reasonable, and everything good quality. I particularly loved the corn cakes and the green curry. The menu has something for everyone and they also had a good beer selection.
5 out of 5Isha Agarwalon Google, August 2024
I love it here. The atmosphere is incredible, with a bunch of different seating areas, such as the garden, conservatory and traditional pub type seating room. The Thai food is decent, I got the green curry which I LOVED but my friend ordered the drunken noodles which were a little dry, so maybe just ask the staff what they would recommend before ordering. Drinks are relatively cheap for the area, and the staff are super friendly!
5 out of 5Isha Vajpeyion Google, July 2024
Came to The Pineapple, Keir Starmer's favourite pub, to celebrate his winning the election and becoming the Prime Minister. It has a very charming seating area on the ground floor with a cute garden where there's always nice music playing to add to the ambience. Or you can go upstairs for a quieter atmosphere. They have a Thai kitchen which we didn't try this time. You have to whisper if you're lingering/smoking outside the pub as the neighbours are known to be touchy about the noise. I hope the Pineapple doesn't fall to its death like many other pubs in London which are shut down because of…
5 out of 5Tanya Malikon Google, July 2023
Cute pub with amazing Thai Food. Located on the residential streets behind Kentish Town. This pub looks small from the front however inside it has a conservatory eating area and an outdoors eating area at the back. The food is what you would find on a standard Thai restaurant menu. We had the mixed starter - which only gave one piece of each thing, so not great if you’re dining as a couple. We also had garlic chicken stir fry. The food and drinks are very reasonably priced. A cute weekday dinner spot.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.