“Now in our tenth year of operation, we run with the same passion as we did on day one. We use the best ingredients we can get our hands on throughout the year and produce a menu that resounds with integrity. The aim is to support almost exclusively small-production farmers, breweries, and winemakers who share our passion for not just delicious produce, but artisanal values and natural processes, too.”
English asparagus with crispy hen’s egg, Parmesan custard and sorrel; charcuterie board (duck prosciutto, ham hock terrine, chicken liver parfait, rabbit rillettes, pig’s head, pickles, and toast); and Yorkshire Belted Galloway steak with triple-cooked chips, mixed leaf salad and Béarnaise.
With its position adjacent to Hampstead Heath, its vibrant kitchen under the stewardship of Ollie Pudney – whose way with pies and game is as deft as his touch with salads and delicate spring vegetables – and the smooth-running of staff under the management of the ever-smiling Joe Swiers, it is not surprising so many people in the know call this place “The Best Food Pub in London“.
A pub & restaurant in North London