Avenue House Cafeteria in Barnet

I don’t live very far from st Stephens Gardens I took the kids with me to have a fun day out with some friends they had a lovely time in the play area and sandpit and explored the grounds, so after we were there for awhile we decided to have lunch and I must say I was pleasantly surprised of how friendly The staff were as it was a little busy nevertheless the food was great and my children loved it we are going to make this a regular it’s funny a few years ago I got married in Ave house so it brought back lovely memories for me it was a little strange being there after seven years.

Lovely that the park is open again, but the coffee is still horrible. The beautiful house and garden should have a cafe that reflects the surrounding beauty. Most high street cafes serve much better coffee than this. For a while the cafe was good, but then it changed hands and became very basic - it really could be so much better. Please sort this out.

This converted stables provides a great historic backdrop for the family to enjoy a freshly prepared light lunch after visiting the gardens

We were looking for somewhere for lunch in Finchley with easy parking. Inky's Stable Café next to Avenue House has a car park. The café is in a converted barn. There is plenty of choice of food which is reasonably priced (e.g. sandwiches) and nicely served. The café only has a sliding door and in the winter it gets cold every time someone opens the door. Seating is mainly benches which is not that comfortable. Also, the toilets are outside the main café and also cold in the winter. Nevertheless, a good place to stop for a snack.

Small but perfectly formed, this quaint cafe set within the stables of the home of Henry 'Inky' Stephens. Good selection of hot and cold meals and snacks, particularly the range of seasonal salads. Equally great if you just want to pop in for coffee and a cake, even iced coffee. Enjoy a wander around the landscape gardens and arboretum open to the public free of charge 7 days a week.

Just popped in for a cuppa. Member of staff having a fag when we arrived, and scuttled away. When we went in other member of staff came out of kitchen, ignored us. Smoker did wash her hands and greeted us nicely. Place smells a bit of frying. UHT milk. I want this place to be nice as it is local and has lovely location.

Food is ok - slightly mass produced feeling but reasonable quality. Nice option for tea / coffee or a hearty breakfast after a walk. Good for dog walkers, or best avoided if you are not a fan of dogs. Outdoor seating lovely on a sunny day.