St John's Tavern

4.6

164 Reviews

£26 to £40

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

A contemporary British pub with an astonishing dining room. St Johns serves well sourced, seasonal British food along with classic European regional dishes. We source our produce from British farms and sustainable sources, and everything is made on the premises. Service is relaxed but efficient and the ambience is one of ease and conviviality.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, European
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7272 1587
Website
http://www.stjohnstavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Blood

Location
91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU
Neighborhood
Archway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Transport links for The St Johns Tavern are as follows: Buses 4 17 41 43 134 143 210 263 271 390 C11 and W5 London Underground: Archway, Northern Line, London Overground: Upper Holloway
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

BYO with Theatre Of Wine
Multiple dates available
Back due to popular demand BYO a bottle or 2 from our good friends Theatre Of Wine 2 mins up the road and come enjoy with us here at St John's Tavern, Also each Wednesday we will create a special dish to be matched with a weekly favourite wine of TOW. Matches made in Archway!
Kid's Table
Multiple dates available
The Kids' Table is here every Sunday 12-4pm The Kids’ Table is a weekly pop-up kids’ corner service for pubs and restaurants. Its team of creative playworkers will keep an eye on the nippers enjoying crafts, games and table-top fun; meaning parents can enjoy a long leisurely lunch...and finish a sentence. Spaces are limited so please book as an experience The Kids' Table if you do wish your kids to partake. Min age 3yrs. The Kids table will be located in the Front Bar. www.thekidstable.co.uk
Tavern Pony
Multiple dates available
Tavern Pony 2 courses for £25 on selected dishes

What 164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North London
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

St John's Tavern is a delightful local gastropub offering "absolutely delicious food" and a "memorable evening." With its relaxed atmosphere, it caters to families and offers exceptional Sunday roasts and a superb wine list. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and charming ambiance of this "hidden gem."

164 Reviews

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sandra
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious and interesting food in a delightful dining room. Great ambience complete with decorative christmas tree, and exhibition of some of Sadie Lee’s fabulous portraits. Lovely staff… thank you
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Jaqui
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual a fabulous experience at St John for all the family. Always a warm welcome, fabulous food and a great ambience.
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Calvin
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent, we have been coming here for almost 25 years and it never disappoints💪🏽👍🏾 Wonderful we'll be back again soon❤️
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Helen
VIP
London
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, roast beef was great. service was a little relaxed but it was busy
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Susy
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Our overall experience was disappointing. The staff, however, did their work impeccably – cheerful, knowledgeable and professional - offering a speedy service. Our first experience of St John’s Tavern, however, was the noise. The Jazz music was so loud that we could hardly hear each other talk. We wondered how tables with six or seven customers could communicate at all. The main problem, however, was the ordinariness of the food. You would expect a reasonably high-end restaurant charging only slightly less than West End prices to have the necessary skills, ingredients and equipment to produce dishes somewhat more interesting than can be created in the average person’s kitchen. We could have done better ourselves. We felt that the staff were let down by the lack of ambition of those running the place
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Martin
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really excellent Sunday lunch. Great service and busy and atmospheric . Roast beef served with the gravy separately.
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mao
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved that the menu is mainly geared towards sharing. Super fun and tasty evening for all!
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Debra
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were both excellent on the night we went. We had a butterflied whole sea bass which was cooked on hot coals and it was fab! The waiter was very knowledgeable about the whole menu and did a great job of serving a busy restaurant.
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Katheline
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A hidden gem in Archway. Wonderful ambiance and great service.
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Harriet
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Another top evening in this wonderful room — special thanks to Hannah for her cheerful and knowledgable service!
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FAQs

St John's Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Archway
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Transport links for The St Johns Tavern are as follows: Buses 4 17 41 43 134 143 210 263 271 390 C11 and W5 London Underground: Archway, Northern Line, London Overground: Upper Holloway
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Blood
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stjohnstavern.com/
Phone number
020 7272 1587

St John's Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

BYO with Theatre Of Wine

Kid's Table

Tavern Pony

Menu

What 164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is St John's Tavern restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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