Pub in Crouch End
Railway Tavern
23 Crouch End Hill, Crouch End, N8 8DHClosest station: Crouch Hill, about 16 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 479 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Railway Tavern
1930s pub with a simple menu, partitioned areas, open fireplaces and an enclosed patio garden.
A former Charrington's house, the pub is a rare survivor of the suburban inter-war years fashion for mock-Tudor. It dates from 1937, and may have been designed by Charrington's architect Sidney C Clark. It was named for the long closed Crouch End station, just up the hill, elements of which survive on what is now the Parkland Walk, part of the London Ring, from Highgate to Finsbury Park.
The wood panelling of the interior, which keeps part at least of the dividing screen between the large front room and the more snug rear (which includes a fairly cosy gas-effect fire and inglenook), wood bar and back bar, all make for an inviting stop when in Crouch End, or a short diversion off your walk.
There's a good mixture of hanging decoration, and art on the walls, and a friendly enthusiastic staff team happily served us drinks at the bar counter - four cask ales on including well-kept Fuller's London Pride and Timthy Taylor's Landlord.
Their website contains a very interesting section on the pub's history going back to 1937, it is worth mentioning the Toby plaque in the downside wall. There's much more background and history on the Crouch End Neighbourhood Forum site https://www.crouchendforum.org.uk/local-heritage-list-additions-railway-tavern-kings-head
Archway station on the Northern Line is about a mile and a half -away - 15 minutes by bus, or about 30 minutes walk. Bus routes serving the area include 41, N41, 91 and W5.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: There's a beer garden at the rear of the building closes 11pm
- Live Music: Check their website for details - events seem to be on Weds
- Sports TV
- Games: Bar Skittles
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Roshan's Kitchen menu and serving times are as on the web site
- Serves Dinner: Roshan's Kitchen menu and serving times are as on the web site
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Real Heritage Pub
- Function Room: Available for private hire on selected dates
- Events: Quiz night Tuesday
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 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 8348 3396
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 479 ratings
5 out of 5S Bon Google, October 2024
Went for banner’s chef and it was amazing! The jerk chicken is just spectacular. It’s got a great feeling and the pub is lovely and welcoming. Will be back for the pub quiz!
5 out of 5Shirlynon Google, July 2024
Great atmosphere from the minute we walked in. The food was exploding with flavours!! Definitely the best table service in Crouch End. The staff were attentive and smiley.
5 out of 5Cordelia Chuion Google, April 2024
Quirky decor, cool and cosy vibe, always lively and super friendly staff. The new Roshan's kitchen (🇯🇲🇱🇰) puts this pub on the next level - the pork belly starter is out of this world, as is the very unique Jamaican style Sunday roast (pictured). The goat curry with roti is also excellent. Hope to keep coming back as much as possible! One weeknight, there was a funk band playing. They were fantastic but it was very loud as the venue isn't that big.
5 out of 5Gina Supervilleon Google, October 2024
Visited for Sunday lunch and tried the Jamaican roast dinner and was very impressed!. The food was very, very good. The pub is nice and friendly so I would definitely go back.
5 out of 5Nainesh Mehtaon Google, March 2024
Went here to try the new food service which is run by the head chef of the legendary Banners. Had the jerk chicken, it was spicy and very tasty. Highly recommended. Looking forward to trying more of the dishes next time!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.