Pub in Upper Holloway

St John's Tavern

91 Junction Road, Upper Holloway, N19 5QU
Closest station: Archway, about 5 min walk

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 964 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

St John's Tavern, Upper Holloway

About St John's Tavern

Pub/dining room decorated with framed portraits, serving British menu using locally sourced produce.

26/07/23 - Pub closed for refurbishment.... reopened 6th September with three cask beers as listed. Pre refurb Keg beers including Orbit, Brew by Numbers etc.

Another part of the real ale renaissance taking place in this part of London. Although the emphasis is undeniably on food (hams hanging in the food preparation area are visible from the bar), this gastro pub has had up to five real ales on at any one time. It is also big enough for those who just want a drink to enjoy one without feeling uncomfortable. The whole impression is one of space, helped by a large bar area and high ceilings.

There is a large restaurant area to the rear of the pub, and an outdoor drinking/smoking space to the side. But please note the menu says a 'discretionary' 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills. During the summer of 2009 underwent a large programme to restore many of the original features.

Underground: Archway. Overground: Upper Holloway. Buses: 134, 390.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Real Fire
  • Live Music
  • Games: Board games
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch: Fri-Sun
  • Serves Dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Real Ale
  • Disabled Access
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Newspapers
  • Smoking
  • Serves Coffee
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
4:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 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 7272 1587

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 964 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Rupinder Matharuon Google, September 2024

    Stopped by when it had just opened on Sunday for a roast as my friend was staying in the local area. The building looks awesome from the street, very well kept up. It is located just a little down from Archway tube station. Staff were nice, the interior is very nice, kept up and well appointed. The bar is quite long and wraps around to one end that leads into a back section with more casual seating with some sofas. There is some outdoor tables as well. Prices for pints are typical more central London ~seven to eight pounds or so so was a little surprised but likely represents the…

  • 5 out of 5Nicholas Northeyon Google, September 2024

    What a modern, relaxed gastro pub. High resturant quality food in a cozy setting. Attentive staff that are personable and funny. Marco was really thoughtful, personal and took time to make the experience special on a Wednesday night. Great mid-week deal, loved the 2 course for £20 deal! Exceptional quality 🙌 if I could give you a higher rating I would!

  • 1 out of 5Jeremy Gayon Google, July 2024

    Tapas that you would get at a Spanish bar served as mains for close to mains prices. One dish was £10 plate of 5 sausage slices with a fragment of gherkin - we ordered lots off the menu “to share” -as there was no other option and nothing listed as a main (in a poorly designed menu) all portions were meagre - left hungry and annoyed having spent a lot of money for very little. The whole experience was confused and designed to extract cash from the punters for as little as they could get away with. All the photos show a plate that is just over the size of tea cup saucer. This used to be my…

  • 5 out of 5Haroon Malikon Google, March 2024

    A really excellent Gastro pub. Exceptional food, wine service and dining room. And the Tuesday and Wednesday 2 courses for £20 is incredible value for the level of cooking being done here. Bravo!

  • 4 out of 5Maya Traykovaon Google, April 2024

    So, here's the deal: the food, it's nice, cooked well and all, but it's like it's missing that little kick, that extra oomph. Fresh ingredients, yeah, Mediterranean menu vibes, but could use a pinch more seasoning to really make it sing. Started off with the aubergine and the pardon peppers, which were lovely but frustratingly underseasoned, so nothing to write home about. Then onto the mains – the lamb chops, a tad under seasoned and chewy, but not a deal-breaker. And the fish? Surprisingly tasty, certainly the best dish that we tried and yet still begging for a bit more flavour. This…

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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