The Flask in Camden

This is a great pub in a great location with a great outside space and great beer. All-over really great

Very old pub with great character. Allegedly haunted!

Highgate is the nice and quiet place.

Mis amigos estaban en Londres desde Kuwait y queríamos encontrar un pub tradicional para un tradicional Sunday Roast. Estábamos celebrando un cumpleaños. The Flask es un pub que solíamos visitar juntos en los años setenta, así que estábamos encantados de que pudiéramos obtener una reserva en un plazo muy corto. Nos sorprendió que el pollo asado no era una de las opciones en el menú, pero se ofreció a cocinarlo especialmente para un huésped que tenía requisitos dietéticos. Intentaron ser muy serviciales. Tuvimos que esperar casi una hora para que llegara nuestra comida y estábamos preocupados por la franja de mesa de dos horas, pero esto no se convirtió en un problema, ya que no teníamos prisa. La comida era agradable ... la carne de res era un poco duro ... pero disfrutamos de la comida. Como estábamos celebrando un cumpleaños el personal preparó una tarta que habíamos comprado y eran muy serviciales. Todo el personal era realmente encantador y la camarera que nos atendió principalmente era encantador e hizo todo lo posible para hacer nuestra visita agradable.

So beautiful and charming- was in a smaller room with a cozy fire. Food was excellent and very attentive to detail- good for coeliacs

Really lovely pub with a good outdoor space. Food was excellent.

El servicio era bueno , atento y todo bien pero decepcionado por la comida muy promedio y sobreprecio . £ 21 para una pequeña (sí pequeña) ronda de Camembert y algunos crostini muy salados, con patatas fritas £ 26 . Tendría problemas en mis manos en mi restaurante si cobrara eso. Luego la hamburguesa, la prueba de fuego para cualquier comida de pub. Demasiado tiempo en el paso, demasiado cocido, duro y tibio. Los pubs de Londres son como una lotería en estos días sobre si realmente vas a obtener lo que se describe en sus menús. ¡Y soy local, no un turista! Sheesh.

Staff are nice and the pub is beautiful but look at the amount of food you get for £18.50.

My first visit as people recommend this pub for Sunday roast. It was good roast, good portion and pretty vibes like hidden pub. Especially Yorkshire pudding was amazing! We didn't book in advance and we seated outside. So the service was very slow. I would recommend you to book a table and come by car.

Terrible food. Great waitress. How they can get a kids pasta and pizza wrong is anyone guess. Adult mains mediocre

This pub is a real gem. We hunt these historic pubs out, often to be disappointed but this pub was the highlight of our weekend in London 👌. We didn’t intend to eat as it was around 1230pm but just wanted to sample the ambience. Oh my word! Untouched historic interior, super attentive staff and a classic menu with a modern twist. We didn’t eat but will certainly be back. Beer was good. Just wish there was more space for “drinkers” as it was diners only - but that’s simply a result of it being soooo popular for dining. Outstanding

Had a relaxed, long lunch at this pub. Wonderful, cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff and great service. The fixed price menu had a good range of options and was very good value.

Historic pub with great service. Situated in the lovely area of Highgate so great for walks after lunch or dinner.

Overpriced for the food. Great atmosphere.

Was wonderfully warm and cozy inside on a bitterly cold snowy night. Despite being Saturday night we were given a table without booking in advance ( only down side was the strong smell if air freshener here from the loo behind the table). Really polite and friendly table service and decent tasty food( although the kids pizza was a miss). It's layout and clientele mean even when full it's not deafeningly noisy or chaotic but just buzzy enough to feel homely with a nice atmosphere.

Lovely old pub. Great to warm yourself up after a wintry walk around Highgate Cemetery.

We went to the Flask in Highgate last night for New Year’s Eve dinner. The service was horrible the food was so disappointing I was shocked. When the starter arrived we had no cutlery or napkins it took another 10mins by then the food was cold. The main dish we ordered cote de beouf of which we wanted well done it was a piece of wood tasted nothing like meat. The salad chips and the bone marrow were disgusting. The peppercorn sauce was cold and tasted of nothing. I’ve been to the flask before and the food and was always top notch. It has really gone down. Our New Year’s Eve dinner was ruined. We were not alone two ladies sitting on a table next to us had the same. Whatever they ordered for was brought cold and then they were given fish and chips instead. Other guests had to go and get their own cutlery. It was a disgrace to be honest. We paid £180 for food and drinks not worth it at all.

Una comida de Año Nuevo decepcionante. El servicio era pobre - tanto entrantes y plato principal llegan sin cubiertos que tuvo que ser solicitado y hecho esperar mientras la comida se enfrió. Inaceptable. La cote de boeuf para 2 personas era increíblemente duro y por £ 80 representaba una relación calidad-precio extremadamente pobre. La comida desmintió su reputación e historia - ¿tal vez sienten que no tienen que esforzarse mucho? No voy a volver a comer aquí - puedo pasar a tomar algo en el bar de vez en cuando, pero hay algunos muchos mejores lugares para comer en la localidad. Esta no era una visión aislada, tampoco las mesas vecinas estaban descontentas con el servicio y la comida. ¡Una gran Nochevieja decepcionada!

This cozy venue was a pleasure to visit. We sat near a fireplace and everyone enjoyed the experience. I had a glass of red wine, but didn’t eat anything. However, what I saw others get looked well prepared. I’ll gladly go back again.

Cosy old pub with a narrow corridors, low ceilings. Service was great and they provided a large room for our party with Christmas decorations. 🎄 The food however was a bit of a letdown. We had the Christmas special and suffice to say we could not finish our food. The turkey was quite dry, the beef wasn’t too good either. Wished we had gone for the Sunday roast instead which looked mouth watering on our way out.

Overpriced, poor food, and stingy with it too. Didn't receive my dessert despite asking for it. One pig and blanket for a Christmas dinner is criminal

We had our work's Christmas meal here and we all had a lovely time. The food was fantastic, the timing between courses was perfect, and unlike previous venues we weren't rushed to finish our meals to fit in an extra booking. I've only marked down the atmosphere by one point because it was very crowded. This is a personal issue that is on me and for many people, this wouldn't be an issue and it wasn't enough to put me off going again or recommending it to friends and family. Next time my mum visits, I will bring her for dinner

For the tall people out there just bear in mind to duck most of the way around.

The Sundays roast was delicious.

This place is a really cosy pub. It has loads of character and is surprisingly large inside. The food was really great. There was four of us and we all had different dishes and not one complaint.

Lovely pub in North London. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

I love this place. The atmosphere and food are amazing!

Nice place for lunch and dinner and their garden dining area is lovely

A little slow for service but the place is lovely

One of the best pubs in North London. Food fantastic, service fantastic and always a great atmosphere.

Promedio alimenticio. Servicio lamentablemente lento. Esperé más de una hora para el plato principal - no es bueno con los niños. Para cuando llegó el postre nos dijeron que teníamos que desalojar la mesa ya que nuestro tiempo había terminado. Decepcionante

We went as a family for a sunday lunch. Food was fairly nice, not amazing but certainly to a good standard. However we waited really quite a long time for our food, fair enough as the place was pretty busy. This in itself is acceptable but being hurried with desserts and the bill at the end just isn't. We were rushed through as the table was needed for another party, and yet we waited ages for our food. Not massively impressive, as it was not exactly a cheap meal. Better service would be appreciated. Pub inside is absolutely lovely but I doubt we'll be going back.

Very old type pub lovely inside

Came here on a Sunday after a very long day looking for a roast; I ordered the lamb. When it arrived it was absolutely decimated, I could barely eat it and it was dry as a bone. My server Harry was amazing however and got me a different option quickly and took the other meal off my bill. Service was great but I’m immensely disappointed in the food, for £27 I would expect premium quality and did not receive it. Harry made my evening however and his service really made up for the poor food.

The food was superb - I had the pork roast, gravy was just right and vegetables were Harry really looked after us - so did Theo - thank you

Puede que sea solo yo, pero estoy descubriendo que las ‘cadenas’ se están volviendo tan malas como las otras. Queremos amar The Flask pero cada vez que vamos nos sentimos menos amados, solo otro punter. Esperé casi una hora para comer. Tomamos el filete de tomate, y amigos pescado con papas fritas. El tomahawk de alguna manera se siente más pequeño de lo que solía ser y no tan buena relación calidad-precio en £ 80 - podría ser mejor. El pastel de queso quemado era una broma. Se quejó y renunció solo para ser agregado a la cuenta. Incluso la camarera estaba avergonzada. Por favor, por favor, arregla el detalle y recupera un poco de orgullo y acierta con el detalle. Quiero que seas bueno.

Excellent, but service dropped sharply halfway through the meal causing considerable delays between meals. Otherwise it would have been 5*,

Service declining...Sat there for maybe 20 mins and no service. Tried getting thr servers attention but no success. Went inside and no better...

Una experiencia horrible. Horrible servicio del personal aburrido y desamparado, mesas sucias y comida terrible - asado de domingo y adornos que he tenido mejor en un comedor de la prisión. Y para colmo arruinaron la cuenta y no la dividieron como pedimos, y no tanto como una disculpa. No es de extrañar que pudimos encontrar una mesa en un domingo con poca antelación! Lástima que la ubicación y el lugar son icónicos.

Pedimos el cerdo asado a las 645 PM. Nos pidieron que pagar antes de recibir nuestra comida. Cuando recibimos la comida, encontramos que estaban fuera de queso de coliflor (solo suministrado con 1/2 un pedido) y pudines Yorkshire (partes bastante integrales de la comida). También nos sirvieron solo dos trozos muy pequeños de cerdo (como referencia, aproximadamente 1/2 del tamaño de una baraja de cartas en total). El personal estaba bien - claramente tenía un día ocupado. Mi problema es cobrarnos el precio completo y no comunicar que se quedaron sin artículos de antemano.

Lovely pub with food, just had some drinks but would love to return for food!

A little further than could be classed as a "local", but this pub could still become my "local". Fantastic and friendly service, great cocktails, and bar staff knowledgeable about obscure 80s cartoons - what more could you need? Highly recommended!

I asked for a plain burger with no pickles nor sauces, but with added bacon. It came with lettuce, which was not on the menu description, and bacon jam instead of bacon. I would have expected to be informed about bacon jam before being served , and I didn’t expect lettuce.

Well run pub servicing the locals and ramblers from the heath. Great outdoor space for the smokers and some dining in the sun. Drinks are always good and well conditioned. Staff are always welcoming, especially Mark and the fella with the long hair and goatee. Table service out front on weekends too.

Very charming pub. Whether dining inside or outside- it feels like youre in old londdon

Great Sunday roasts, and the bread pudding was fantastic. Friendly service too. It's worth booking in advance or getting there early.

Service was slow, food was awful and very expensive. Roast lamb looked dreadful and didn't taste great for £27! No mint sauce offered or salt and pepper, greasy plate. Very disappointed in standard.

I have been to The Flask many times for a drink, and even had a roast lunch there once. Not bad. However, that all changed last night when I went for a meal with my husband and two friends. The food was so bad that I am compelled to write a review. I ordered the trout (£23), which came floating in an ocean of tomato sauce with bits of barely cooked courgette and a few floating mussels!! Who thought it would be a good idea to put those ingredients together god only knows! I ordered it as one of the only things I could eat as gluten-intolerant, and gave it the benefit of the doubt, but it was awful. My husband had the steak and eggs (£20) and I’ve attached the pic for you to see. The ‘steak’ was the size of a sausage (no exaggeration), totally over-cooked, and tasted only of a burnt grill. Two sad looking fried eggs were served alongside on a piece of thin white sliced bread!! He left the pub ravenous. The other main course we had was a (main) salad, that my friend should have been a side, as there was nothing to it! All of this would have fine if the meals were £10 each but when the bill comes to almost £150 (with 3 ciders and a glass of wine included), and the chips are the best thing on the table, I’m afraid it is enough to say that I will never be returning to eat here. Perhaps the fish and chips and burger are ok but you have been warned.

Went for Sunday lunch and were overall disappointed with the food & service. One roast came cold and we had to send it back! It lacked in flavours and wasn’t very generous..

Great venue with great service from all Staff. I had fish & chips but thought just a bit on the average side. Great selection of beers though. Lots of history to this proper Pub with nice little nooks & crannies in a fab area of Highgate. We didn’t see any ghost’s though. We visited on our Wedding Anniversary & were looked after by Mckenzie. We will be back.

Wonderful. Same as it's ever been.

FLIES FLIES FLIES!!! The restaurant was filled with flies! We had to eat with one hand while the other constantly waved the flies away. We eat out a lot and have never seen such a thing. When we spoke to the waitstaff, she said she’d come back but never did. Then we told the manager and our main waiter they should do something about that room, and they said sorry but you should see how many flies are outside too! As we were leaving, we didn’t notice more flies than normal, but maybe they were all sitting patiently in line waiting to get to our table. Something needs to be done. Overall, the food was great and staff nice, but the flies were just too overwhelming to go again.

A classic and wonderful pub in Highgate which I’ve always loved going to. There’s a large outdoor area and plenty of cost areas inside. Upon this visit it was unclear whether bar service was possible and lots of staff hovering round doing what I assume was table service. On two occasions during this visit I politely let staff through carrying plates and they didn’t say thanks or even acknowledge me. They did the same to my partner when she went to the toilet too. Very strange. You don’t even need customer service skill just basic manners to say thank you. The staff who were doing the table service all looked very stressed and a bit depressed. This really made the visit feel quite laboured so we only stayed for one drink. Didn’t try the food but the burgers that went past looked tiny and didn’t make us think we’d want to eat here having done so many times before. The drinks prices were also very high so we went to the Dukes Head where the prices and beer selection were much better and staff friendly and engaging. It’s a sad demise for this pub and a similar experience to The Spaniards earlier in the day. Maybe they’re just happy in these parts to take the money and not give anything back. I might return one day but not anytime soon. Hopefully they do something to boost staff morale as it was non existent and for the money you pay this is unacceptable.

Lovely old traditional pub. But £8.20 a pint for ‘Yes’ a session ipa from a local brewery. Come off it. Available for under £6 accross north london

I loved it there. The staff were very friendly and professional. I would particularly like to mention two outstanding members of staff-Jack and Collette who excelled in their efficiency and helpfulness.

Not just a place for the guide books but, the locals and the returning clientele. You really are transported back to a time of the Tudors as you eat and drink your fill.

Very disappointing. Nice building. £8.25 for a pint of beer. Service so slow it had fossilised. One member of staff at the bar, with a growing queue. Group of 4 people who seemed to be staff stood nearby doing nothing to help.

Great pub. Lovely staff and a gorgeous setting.

Stumbled upon The Flask in Highgate, London, and couldn’t resist stopping in for their Sunday roast! 🥂 This cosy little pub might be smaller than others nearby, but it has a charming garden that’s perfect for sunny days. 🌞 The staff were absolutely lovely—super sweet and attentive. I was seated quickly, and my drinks and food arrived in no time. I went for the lamb, and wow, the portion was generous! The lamb was perfectly cooked, falling off the bone with ease. The Yorkshire pudding was spot on, and the sides—roasted potatoes, veggies, cauliflower cheese, peas & greens—were all delicious. If I had to nitpick, the gravy was a tad light for my taste, but that’s just a personal preference. Overall, it was a delightful experience!

Gorgeous fish and chips, very crispy beer battered haddock with triple cooked chips with smashed peas and tartar sauce. Gobbled up so no pic but have pic of the Guiness :@)

We absolutely adore hanging out at The Flask. It's by far our most favourite pub. They just renovated the front garden, which looks amazing for nice summer days. Mark always takes such good care of us. Can't wait to go back soon!

Great spot with excellent decor. The pork scratchings are too tough and could be improved.

dinner in the summer evening under the pergola was divine, great spot

Food was okay, but extremely expensive for such small portions.

We were served carrot coriander soup with granola.The granola was sweet like breakfast granola and did not work at all, soup was lukewarm.My son had lamb ravioli with Broad beans and crispy onions - awful! It came covered in peas with far too much crispy onions ( dried and pre packed!) The portion was very small and we were very dissatisfied.Never eating there again.

A pub in pure English style, charming.

Great pub in Highgate with top notch food and excellent service. Will definitely return!

My cousins Lamb came up raw. It was sent back to be cooked properly and came back almost 30 minutes later very overdone and crusty. The chef must be a school-leaver. This place used to be one of the best in North London, not anymore.

An institution. Great summertime vibe at the patio. Great spot for a breather. Good food.

Worse Sunday lunch ever. Yorkshire puddings were burnt. Cauliflower cheese was mushy and chicken inedible (gave it to our dog). We have eaten here before and had a wonderful meal. Maybe going at 2.30 was the problem. Will think twice on returning.

Hophead - one of my favourites. I had been meaning to get to the Flask for a while. Lovely pub, I'll be back soon.

Beautiful old pub with indoor and outdoor dining. Best fish and chips I’ve had in a very long time: crispy batter and chips. Perfect! Plus two interesting accompaniments in a special version of tartare sauce and a minted pea sauce. Portion size was generous. Highly recommended.

Disappointing brunch. Bread was just cheap supermarket pre-sliced and avocado was like out of a can. Ridiculously overpriced.

Beer is too expensive, two beers shouldn't be £16.50

Brought my dad here for a father's day treat with my siblings. We all had a hearty Sunday roast and Dad was offered a complimentary father's day pint which was a nice touch. The lamb was so delicious, great portions and tasty Yorkshire puddings. Only let down was there were only cold desserts on the menu, no traditional sticky toffee pudding (which I have had here before and love) or apple / fruit pie or crumble. Apart from that, everything else was top notch! Great food, great service, friendly and welcoming staff, great ambience and lovely quaint setting. Have been many times before and will certainly be back again. Oh and was first time for dad and siblings and they absolutely loved it!!

I just paid £18 for a large glass of rosé wine. A bottle of the same wine costs that in the supermarket. The chain that has taken over this once wonderful pub is treating us like idiots.

We were curious to try this having recently learned there are 2 'Flask' pubs in Hampstead. We loved the building and all the different sections in the pub, making it feel very cosy and atmospheric. The beer garden was lovely but absolutely packed being a sunny Saturday afternoon. The food was good but a little overpriced. £20 for a duck leg with massive chunks of watermelon and lettuce dumped on the side..however the trout and the smoked mackerel starter were excellent. Service was ok, the food came quickly but expect a little better for a place of this caliber than having to ask for cuttlery and paying the bill while the table was still full of dirty plates. With all the stiff competition in Hampstead I'm not sure we'd feel the need to return, but perhaps if we returned at a quieter time it would be different!

Great spot. Our server Daisy was fantastic

There were 7/8 of us, but the young people who served us were friendly. The food was amazing, literally .Most of us had Cottage pie a couple of them had a caeser salad If you get the chance, guys, go check it out...

It was my first time having rost dinner. It was very nice and tasty, but I didn't know that the beef would be a bit raw! Next time, I will mention that I would like it well done. Everything else was perfect! Very friendly staff Great service Lovely atmosphere

Wow,had an amazing lunch here yesterday. Fab staff,delicious food. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Wow, had the best time here yesterday. Staff went above and beyond. Food was amazing and the pub has a chilled atmosphere. Thankyou we will definitely be back.

Brilliant! Me and my partner just had the best time in the beer garden at the Flask Highgate with our one year old baby. Incredible service, the guy wearing ray bans was extremely polite and attentive throughout our stay as were all the staff. Fantastic beer garden with great selection of drinks and food. Already planning our next return. Highly recommend

One of the best Sunday roasts I have had cooked for me. Relaxed atmosphere, excellent staff , friendly and efficient. Overall experience left us all feeling to come again

What a amazing Pub... the food was so lovely particularly the Sunday Roast!! And the service was so on point the guy who served us was Jack what a charismatic young man so helpful and polite 👏 he really did make our vist special lovely guy... the out door dining g area is beautiful very well maintained with beautiful flowers everywhere 😍 highly recommended 👌

I had an amazing Sunday roast a few weeks ago The staff were awesome The barman Jack was so friendly and charming.The lady who served us our food Collette was so engaging and helpful suggesting wines to drink and starters to have with our meal I had a fabulous day

Went here for a meal with my girlfriend . Was given a nice table and everything seemed like we were in for a perfect evening . Shared a platter , olives and anchovies to start . Was quite substantial so asked them to hold fire on the main which they did . When it arrived the duck dish was the most mismatched horrific taste combination with a huge amount of vinegar in the dressing . My girlfriend had the gnocchi and caponata which also had way too much vinegar in it . The most disappointing thing was they clearly could see that we had hardly touched our mains and no one said a word . I really don’t care about getting something knocked off the bill but i found that extremely poor service . I paid £136 with service but i can assure you i will never go there again . Poor management and a disappointing end to the evening .

Lovely garden when the sun is out. No other place like it in Highgate.

Outside area is cozy and the wine list extensive. Never fails to charm.

I've been a regular customer at The Flask over many years, but sadly they've resorted to shameless "skimp-flation". I paid £26 for a main meal of "hake" which was practically microscopic, served with a pile of potatoes to bulk it out. When I complained, I was told this was "As it comes", but that my comments would be noted. Gee, thanks! Very disappointing, and will make me think twice about dining there in future. Plenty more places to eat in Highgate.

I love the venue. Has alot of history. There was a real fire which was great as a chilly evening. I ordered the Hake dish and the portion was very small. Small piece of Hake and a few potatoes and asparagus. I think improvements need to be made as not very filling. My friends ordered the fish and chips which they enjoyed.

The Flask, a historic pub in Highgate, London, has been a local favorite since the 18th century. Steeped in tradition and charm, its classic interior and cozy ambiance offer a nostalgic escape. From its connections to literary figures like Charles Dickens to its rumored hauntings, The Flask is rich in history and intrigue. Whether you're enjoying a pint by the fireplace or savoring British fare, the pub's welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike.

Classic Victorian pub. Excellent food and nice staff. £17 of service charge. Never again.

Best pub for food and drinks.. evening topped up with quiz games was even better

Came here for a Sunday roast and was not disappointed. A really good Bloody Mary to start and followed that with the Lamb which was perfectly cooked and just fell off the bone. The portion size just right for us and the gravy was so flavourful. I look forward to another visit

Seriously good pub food, and equally great service. Lovely Lola served us and made our lunch experience smooth with her professional and friendly approach. The place (and staff!) very dog friendly. Love the atmosphere with fire places and labyrinthine layout. Cocktails were very good also. 👍

Stopped in for a quick pint … didn’t want to leave.

Loved this charming pub. Great food, wonderful atmosphere and great service. One of the best by the glass sparkling wine/champagne list I've ever seen.

The Flask in Highgate is such a special place. The food is very yummy and service is very efficient.

Flask is a wonderfully historic pub, one of the nicest in North London. However, this is where the story gets worse. Maybe it's because it is now owned by Fullers brewery: it's extremely expensive and the food is not bad but nothing special at all for a pub. Service on this occasion was very slow and unattentive. If you want to pop into this pub to enjoy the history and a pint then great, however, I would find other places to eat.