A historic coaching inn turned high-end gastropub that serves as the ultimate post-Hampstead Heath refueling station, famous for its taxidermy décor and top-tier British comfort food.
Ordering Strategy
Reservations are essential, especially for Sunday lunch. Request the upstairs dining room for a quieter, more intimate meal, or the ground floor for a buzzier pub atmosphere.
What to order
Sunday Roast
A 'classic' of the house and widely considered the 'best post-Hampstead-Heath-yomp feed' in Highgate.
North Sea Haddock & Chips
Cited as a 'hearty' classic and part of the 'respected pub grub' that draws in the food set for substantial meals.
Scotch Egg
The 'signature' dish and a 'delectable nibble' that has been a 'darling of the UK's food set' since the pub's takeover.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Described by critics as a long-term 'food affair' and a must-order alternative to the more traditional meat dishes.
Chocolate Brownie with Soft-Scoop Ice-Cream
A standout dessert described as a 'childhood favourite at Michelin-starred taste levels.'
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Fay Ripley (90%)
Editorial Weight 52 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 9 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
4 Elite · 1 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (959 reviews)
Good to know
Located right next to Hampstead Heath; dog-friendly; they also offer boutique hotel rooms upstairs.
Locations
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