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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Gastropub restaurants in North London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Gastropub by neighbourhood
4 restaurants
Indian Gastropub · ££ · Archway
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Lamb Roti Tacos
Regarded as the 'undisputed star' of the menu by Jay Rayner and 'one-bite umami wonders' by Kentishtowner, these consist of flaky, buttery roti filled with a hot, dry lamb curry and topped with crispy fried curry leaves.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern British Gastropub · £££ · Highgate
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Sunday Roast (Pork Belly or Dry-Aged Beef)
Sunday sessions are so popular that spare tables are an 'endangered species.' The roast pork belly is praised as 'the most delicate piece of protein' with 'impressively crisp crackling,' while the beef options feature 'prime cuts of 35-day, dry-aged Aberdeen Angus.'
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Modern British / Gastropub · £££ · Canonbury
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Crisp Hash Browns
Described as 'Heaven' and 'impeccable' by critics, these are served with chip shop curry sauce, batter scraps, and malt vinegar for the ultimate comfort snack.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
British Gastropub · ££ · Highgate
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Pastel de choclo
The editor's essential must-order pick, offering a comforting and uniquely delicious twist despite the traditional British setting.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.