Bald Faced Stag in Barnet

2 roast lambs with accompanying vegetables. Kale was tough (underdone?). Not the best lamb I have ever had. We were first in dining room so service was excellent. Grandson’s chocolate ice cream one scoop in a glass dish was underwhelming. Had to tell the till operator to add our drinks to the bill (there’s honesty for you!).

We went here for a birthday treat and to do the quiz. The guy at the front of house forgot about our booking moved us into the restaurant where we couldn’t do the quiz then moved us outside then moved us back inside. Despite me stating on my booking 1 week prior that we were there for food and the quiz. The management of our booking and forcing us to sit in the cold was appalling. We weren’t offered anything in return for the terrible treatment. Don’t waste your money on such a rude business.

Never a bad time at the Bald Faced Stag! Food is always so good, service is always amazing. Their house cider is the best!

Nice roomy boozer with an outdoor space and the pervasive smell of fish and chips. Beer week kept but a bit pricey

Great time had at this lovely gem of a london pub. Food was spot on and the service was first class. Nice garden with heaters which was a real treat.

Beautiful pub with a nice garden. Food is great and service was really nice! Would definitely recommend

Lovely and quiet atmosphere after a long journey

Good atmosphere, shame about the customer service.

We went to the Bald Faced Stag with some friends for a spontaneous chill evening with some nice drinks and food. Being located at a major road it's quick to get to and quite easily accessible. Also given it's on a busy road, the outside area is fairly calm and invites for a nice cool drink on a warm evening! The bar staff war very nice, greeted us warmly and was quick to advise and serve. We also had some food from the daily menus. It's definitely on the pricier side - paying about £20 for a pie is quite expensive! I've had the meat and bone marrow pie which was delicious! It comes with a big bone inside the pie - don't forget to mix in the marrow otherwise it's a bit awkward. It was nicely paired with mash potatoes and cabbage. We also ordered some desserts. I tried to order the Peach Melba Knickerbocker glory - turns out they didn't have any crr left so couldn't serve it (odd one to not have on an early Friday evening - someone could just pop to the shop to get more cream?). My wife got the last one and the rare cream tasted a bit mouldy, so didn't miss anything! I got the tiramisu in the end. Sadly, the only similarity with a classic tiramisu is the name - it was somewhat a mixture of creme cheese, raspberry compote, dough and molasses? It ended up being wasted since I couldn't get myself to eat it - some classics shouldn't be tempered with! Overall, nice pubs for drinks, sitting outside and having a savoury bite if you're not on a budget. Don't try the desert, it'll make you sad.

Food, service and ambience all good.

We loved finding this gem of a spot. It was so cute and cozy, everyone was friendly and attentive, the drinks were great, and the food was some of the best we’ve had on our trip. We look forward to going back.

Great burger, great fish and (three times fried) chips, nice staff. We were there as family and had a good time in lovely East Finchley!

I've left a review before and have always liked the bald face stag but rewriting one as we went on Monday evening and the food was GORGEOUS! We ordered loads of starters and bar snacks for 4 of us and every plate was scrapped clean. The mushroom crumpet, thousand layer potatoes and chicken pate profiteroles make up for the fact they've taken the buffalo wings off the menu. Very impressed 👏

Went with a couple mates for pub quiz, good selection of cider and fish + chips were nice but the chips could’ve been cooked to perfection and more fluffy in the inside.

Amazing patio. Definitely the best pub in the East Finchley high road.

Excellent pint of Landlord served quickly and with my CAmRA discount represented great value. The thousand layer potatoes were also an indulgent bar snack. Thanks to Yann and Nick for the great service.

Very nice atmosphere, and the food was super good! Staff very friendly and helpful, I will definitely be going back to watch the next football match

Not a restaurant no table service but still.chargimg restaurant prices

The food good, the staff friendly and the portions generous- all excellent. But when the restaurant is a quarter full and they say they’re busier than expected as an explanation for a 20 minute wait for bread and butter one suspects they actually mean they’re under-staffed.

Had another great Sunday Lunch at the Bald Face Stag. Great portion sizes and lovely atmosphere

Very nice garden outside ,and spacious inside and good selection of drinks.

On Sunday it was Father’s Day and the pub was v busy, despite which I had asked a group of thirty friends to meet me there for our annual Summer kick-off-together! It was an absolute blast as were the staff, food, drinks and the sunny spells. Summer finally arrived at the Stag and so had we. The best pub/gdn/location in N/Nw London - service was ace

Even though The Stag was packed for fathers day, I met up with a large group of friends to have our annual get-together. What a way to lick off the Summer, great drinks, very cool staff and the garden was just perfect. Ive never written a review in my life but this had to be done. I'll be back for every year and perhaps the sun (which until then had refused to shine for more than a few minutes), will create the best start for the summer month. Sunshine and sensational afternoons fun!

The food took absolutely forever to arrive. An hour is just unacceptable!

Great food and friendly service! The beef pie of the day was an especially big hit! I would return again for sure, thank you!

Great visit with friends for a Sunday roast. Dog friendly. Staff were all amazing

Came for Sunday lunch with friends, had a fabulous afternoon in the garden. Was dog and child friendly, which was perfect for us. Garden has shady tables due to a gorgeous tree in the garden but had a great table half in the shady and half with sunshine. Staff were friendly and efficient, roast chicken was lovely and extra gravy was no issue. Also roast pork crackling looked amazing!

Lovely Sunday roast in the garden, great service by Amir. Will be back

Out with family and dog and all staff were lovely bar manager who was rude, food was average for price. Shame about manager.

That's the last time I go here for a lunchtime pint. No staff. Manager swanning around arrogantly seeing to dining guests and ignoring queue of people waiting for a drink. The management's attitude is, "These folk are spending £50-£100, you really expect me to stop and serve you a paltry £7 pint?" I understand, food is much more lucrative - so stop pretending to be a pub, close the bar down and rebrand yourself as a restaurant.

That's the last time I go here for a lunchtime pint. No staff. Manager swanning around arrogantly seeing to dining guests and ignoring queue of people waiting for a drink. The management's attitude is, "These folk are spending £50-£100, you really expect me to stop and serve you a paltry £7 pint?" I understand, food is much more lucrative - so stop pretending to be a pub, close the bar down and rebrand yourself as a restaurant

A lovely find with a wide array of drinks and a modern gastro menu, service was quick and the staff seemed to be enjoying themselves. Would definitely recommend visiting

Really loved our Sunday lunch at the Stag! The veggie Wellington is to die for and the trimmings also great. Service by the lovely Isla was polite and super efficient and the garden really tranquil.. in fact felt hard to believe the pub is on a busy the high street. Will definitely be coming again!

Went today for lunch. Ordered & paid for a drink only to find out kitchen closed for a wake. The food was actually ready and chef was playing on his phone….there were no signs up and nothing on their socials. Would have took 3 seconds to notify their Instagram to save me the bother.

Lovely local pub, good options for kids meals. We went here for a family lunch on a miserable bank holiday Monday. I ordered the seabass and it was so delicious, and I don't normally praise pub grub but it was that good. My husband had the pie of the day (fish pie) and he also said it was scrumptious. Only thing missing is a cocktail menu ;-)

Super bon excellent fish and chips et super burger

I have no problem with this pub in general but I have seen lots of dogS sitting on the furniture/cushions etc and even one wetting themselves on a chair. I now see the pub is actively promoting this by hashtagging about 20 times a picture of an admittedly lovely dog lounging on a wingback. I genuinely love dogs but it isnt hygienic especially when people are eating. PLEASE STOP ENCOURAGING/ALLOWING SUCH LOVELY ANIMALS TO USE THE FURNITURE! ITS NOT THEIR FAULT THEIR OWNERS & THE PUB HAVE NO COMMON SENSE.

Came here for the themed quiz and it was amazing Adele and the team were so attentive and I can't wait for the next one

So well looked after, great staff, great menu and all round a lovely pub. Well priced for the area and overall a lovely experience. Also did Sunday lunch which was fantastic and great for young kids too.

The Stag is always my go to pub. The staff are so friendly and there is always an amazing atmosphere. The music on a Friday night is such a great way to end the week!

Good atmosphere, staff are very friendly make you feel welcome Keep up the good work

The Bald Faced Stag is a gem! Adele's warm welcome sets the tone for a fantastic experience every time. The cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff make it a must-visit before the tube station. Some good nights when there’s a live singer too to liven it up.

Adele made us feel very welcome.

One of my favourite places to go when I'm in town. Lovely atmosphere. Staff are always so friendly and a great garden area too.

We have recently visited this pub after stumbling upon it when we came out of the train station nearby. Adele couldn’t have done more for us and was very accommodating with all of our questions and needs throughout serving us. We felt that my husbands allergies were taken seriously which in turn put our minds at ease and this is definitely on our list of places we would like to return to in the near future! A bonus was that when we visited they had some live music on which was great to listen to!! Will be back again.

Popped in on Sunday with my wife for a roast. Have to say the roast pork was absolutely delicious, my wife had the roast beef which was juicy and not overdone, what was best when asking for extra gravy we weren’t charged additionally for this!! My wife being from the north extra gravy is always required and have been charged upwards of £8 for this in other establishments, so very happy on this occasion, will return again! If only for extra gravy!!

Stopped by for a free cocktail through the DUSK app #iykyk

We hired a room here after my Mum’s funeral at nearby St Marylebone Crematorium and the food as excellent. Very varied choice of food that was still edible after a couple of hours. The pub as quiet and the room was perfect for what we wanted.

Lovely pub friendly staff. Great food. Shame there were not more people there.

Genuinely terrible burger for a silly price

Really good experience, friendly staff, goods service and good food. Have been a few times and never disappoints. Recommended.

Delicious meal. Good wine selection. Superb and friendly service from Nick.

Food was really nice and staff were very friendly

Both real ales ran out at 7pm, couldn't change barrel until next day for some reason, so we left, won't be back again in a hurry

Rude, aggressive and racist staff. I have lodged a formal complaint and am in the process of seeking legal advice for treatment which has left me in a state of alarm and distress. Totally irrational behavior which is completely unacceptable in modern day Britain. I have many friends and family in the Finchley area and have advised them all of how we were treated. I strongly suggest you stay away from this place if you are someone who stands for fair treatment for all.

Great pub. All the staff were super friendly. Tried out the new menu (recommend the Korean crumpet 😋). Great wine list. Loads of space.

Live locally, and come to the Stag for drinks and dinner often. New spring menu, which was fantastic - chicken liver parfait profiteroles to start, an awesome creation. New and improved burger is also a hit. Service was of top quality as always, felt very looked after. Love to see an exciting new menu and can’t wait to come back again.

I've been to the restaurant several times. Normally okay. Last night was awful. The two main courses we wanted were both off the menu for the evening. The Caesar salad was a few lettuce leaves with Parmesan flakes. That was it. No croutons, no anything else - and not cheap either. The gnocchi was just edible. Was the chef off for the evening?

Stopped in here solo on a Wednesday for fish n chips and was really welcomed by staff and the cozy vibe. The food was fantastic and service even better. Gerrard, a manager, saw that I was alone and invited me to play the weekly pub quiz and I had a blast. Definitely recommend coming here for good food and even better times.

As usual the staff were very helpful and the food was excellent. Very dog friendly as well

This is a nice, local East Finchley pub that's well run and covers all of the bases. There's a restaurant serving decent food, the range of beers on tap is pretty good, it's not so noisy that you can't have a conversation and they host a wide range of interesting events. I'm not sure that the pub is outstanding but it does all that you need well enough and it's a pleasant, relaxed place to chill out with a pint.

had such a lovely experience here! it was the first time coming for the quiz & we had a great time! G was a phenomenal bar tender!

Great sea bass. Very helpful staff

Good pub with real ale, however, a little pricey!

Popped in for lunch and wasn’t disappointed. Had the burger and it was delicious! Staff very friendly and attentive too. Great selection of beers

Great menu, had the burger which was delicious. Staff friendly and attentive too

Nice pub. Cosy inside and chap behind bar very friendly and helpful. Toilets nice and clean. Didn’t have time to eat. Saw they have a jazz band playing on Sunday evening; will return to check that out and the food.

Food was quite good and service pleasant. Unfortunately the front bar where you enter was very shabby and really smelled foul. If that area gets a good clean it would help improve first impressions!

To me the best pub in London, at least in 1994. Wish I could meet Simon Taylor again.

Passing through East Finchley, we spotted this pub, so popped in. There is a good choice of beers. This quite a roomy pub and finding seating is good. There is booth seating along with armchairs. We only had drinks but they do serve food. The staff were friendly. Will definitely return here when in the area.

We didn't have any starters, both enjoyed our main courses very much, and the desserts were also both good. The Stag dining area was a pleasant place to eat, and we will definitely go back there again soon.

I had the burger and it was delicious, thanks to nick and gerard for being really helpful

We had a family and friends celebration for 20 people and having always enjoyed the hospitality and ambience of The Bull Faced Stag and wanted it here. The management of could not be more accommodating, arranging tables, and answering any queries. Everyone was given the menu to choose and as usual, it delivered. There burger is up there with the best and their fish and chips is huge. Everyone said how much they enjoyed the food, which, given the quality is excellent value for money. The service, given there were so many of us, was exemplary. Got to thank Gerard, Adele and the team for their hard work in making such a memorable occasion.

Love the Bald Faced Stag, highly recommend! A cool, understated East Finchley local with a fantastic chilled vibe, amazing food & drink and fabulous staff. Lovely rooms and a great outdoor space, covered and with outdoor heaters. Great for private events too, hosted my Mum's 60th birthday - staff were so friendly, adaptable to last minute changes & additions and they made the whole thing so easy to organise. Night went off without a hitch too - took food orders well in advance and was impressed that everyone's dishes were assigned by name as it came out. Thank you so much Adele & Gerrard for all your help and for making Mum's night so special! We'll be back soon for your epic Sunday roast!

Wonderful roasts with great portion size - It was made even better by the wonderful service from the staff. Already planning our next visit!

Lovely pub I had not been to in years. Always did good food. I asked the bartender what the lamb shepherds pie was like and he said good. Then I got something the size of a small tennis ball.17 quid..

Great waiters, attentive and cheerful. Salads were good and nice menu with yummy puds. The 5pm jazz players were really good and added to the friendly atmosphere.

Really friendly staff, nice lighting and ambiance - and really good food. What's not to like?

Great pub serving a wide selection of drinks and food with a smile.

What an amazing pub. The themed quiz was incredible, great questions and even better answers. The GM Gerard was really helpful with anything we needed. Deb was outstanding behind the bar. Thank you so much for a lovely night out.

Very professional and friendly staff. I have good time every time I visit the place.

Quiz night was amazing. Amir was amazing, looked after us so well. Food was great as was service. We'll be back soon. Cheers guys.

Lovely bar... But staff not friendly. It's a shame cause lovely bar.... Staff let it down

Good service and fresh pints. Food is not worth the price unfortunately.

I was in this pub last night and even though I love live music the guy that was playing was exceptionally loud, I was shouting over at my partner the whole night. Also at the end of the night a lady went up and spoke to him, presumably to request a song. He shouted at her ‘I don’t do ******* requests’. She walked away a little upset. When he had finished his set he again shouted out ‘Do I look like a ******* jukebox’. I think his manner was despicable and management should have a word.

What a pub! Arrived on my own tonight feeling very vulnerable from a previous pub on area but was spotted immediately and made to feel so welcome. Great music, great atmosphere and staff who genuinely care about the clientele in their pub. As a woman on their own tonight couldn't rate this place higher

The food is excellent. The service is excellent. The place is lovely. My only criticism is the portion sizes are slightly on the small side. Apart from that it’s a great place and I go there a lot

It’s a lovely dining room at the Bald Face Stag but unfortunately the food is nowhere near as good as it used to be. We had two very lovely servers but service was slow and when we questioned why our brownies didn’t have the coffee ice cream & honeycomb advertised, another member of staff told us we’d ordered the children’s version which only came with vanilla. We didn’t. But accepted this and ate it. But when the bill came, surprise surprise we’d been charged full price for the brownies. When I asked the same member of staff about it, she just took bull and changed it to kids. No apology, nothing. And we suspect other diners were being given this pudding and being charged full price. Dishonest, underhand and bad customer service on her part. Don’t think we’ll be going back for food which is a shame as it used to be really good.

Food was disgusting - frozen, dry, old Service good, guy offered a glass of wine as apology for poor food Atmosphere is nice there , staff are super lovely but shocking shocking quality of food

Our hostess was very nice, polite and attentive. I would certainly go again.

Great food ,lovely service but very slow over 2 hours to get mains done - left no time for desserts or coffee etc .

Dramatic drop in stars since previous review. Very poor menu selection with many dishes unavailable. What was available was dry and unappealing (overcooked sausages) and served after a very long delay. How hard is it to cook and serve sausages? I can not answer, I do not work in the industry but it baffles me. Disappointed and not going back. There is enough choice in the EF area to avoid the Stag.

Great service, great food will definitely be back

Great staff. Very friendly and professional

It was not so overcrowded and noisy and was nice to be able to talk to your friends. Service was good. Steak was good portion and chips too crispy. The steamed toffee pudding was really tasty. Nice experience

Really quiet today, all a bit flat I’m afraid, bit slow, food just ok and not overly cheap. It’s a lovely pub in a great spot with nice staff, just feels food quality and service need to suit.

Only popped in for a quick pint. Barman happy enough

Just had drinks and nibbles but nice! Christmas ambience could have been a little better.

The whole experience here was awful from start to finish. Place was overcrowded and servers couldn’t even get between tables. Service was extremely slow. We ended up waiting 2hrs 30 mins for our Christmas Dinner. Food was below average. Cellar was broken so none of the wine was cold so couldn’t order a bottle of wine on Christmas Day! £90 a head for absolutely nothing.

Has gone downhill. Used to be our local but staff aren't as helpful as they once were nor friendly or professional.