The Haven in Barnet

Celebramos nuestra recepción y cena de bodas allí el domingo 3 de noviembre, y fue una experiencia maravillosa de principio a fin. Nada fue demasiado problema para Julius y su equipo. La comida era increíble, y recomendaría de corazón The Haven a cualquiera que esté pensando en tener una función allí

Absolutamente fantástico. Comida perfecta. Servicio perfecto. Ambiente perfecto. Precios geniales. Tuvimos una excelente comida en un entorno encantador y el servicio fue fantástico. Recomiendo encarecidamente.

Mi amigo y yo nos gustaría decir un agradecimiento masivo a todo el personal, animadores y gerencia para una noche verdaderamente súper. La comida era como siempre deliciosa y muy bien presentada. el entretenimiento era espectacular y el personal es siempre brillante, atento , amable y nunca nunca nunca sin una sonrisa - gracias sabemos que trabajó tan duro para cuidar de todos : ) Nuestros sombreros van a la dirección para una noche espectacular - fue 1 clase de calle. Gracias y esperamos volver a visitarlo pronto. Miriam Bracewell (residente local)

Gracias caballeros por un magnífico almuerzo para mi cumpleaños de tías hoy. La comida era deliciosa, (gran menú) y el servicio - insuperable - especialmente prestándome un paraguas. Tuvimos un tiempo maravilloso.

La mejor comida y bebidas en el norte de Londres. El personal es muy servicial y la comida es increíble, sin duda volvería de nuevo. Gran ambiente.

We held a celebration dinner for over 60 family and friends, it went perfectly, Julius and his team make it very easy to arrange and host. The food was, as always, excellent and the feedback from our guests was very enthusiastic. It was great value with no hidden extras and we were delighted we chose The Haven. We are regulars for dinner and highly recommend it for both a quiet dinner and any function.

We held our wedding here, and the whole experience was fantastic. The planning stages with Julius were informal relaxed and incredibly easy. The whole team were helpful all the way through. The venue itself was brilliant. All of the feedback we have received was exceptional, with people commenting on how perfect the venue was, and how good the food was. I am extremely happy we chose the venue, and grateful for the attentiveness of the team. Great place.

Myself and my new wife want to thank Julius and his team for the most beautiful wedding meal, party, drinks, DJ and all round sublime service. I can recommend the Haven enough for a wedding, lunch, party, or just a few lovely cocktails. We had the best time. The food is fantastic and nothing is a problem. We love you guys Mr & Mrs ♥️

Our favourite local restaurant where you are always guaranteed a great time and great food! We came to celebrate our anniversary this evening and Daniel our waiter was fantastic and really very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble and the service was fantastic. Food was delicious. Highly recommend if you are in the area for a lovely time with your friends or family.

It was such a great decision. We didn’t plan on coming here but we are glad we did! The service, the food, the atmosphere! All 10/10. We don’t even live in the area but would travel all the way just to eat here again! Daniel of course was amazing! Very attentive and funny!

The smoked salmon and cream cheese paté was lovely and the rack of lamb was outstanding - perfectly cooked and oh so tender. The special, dover sole, was also excellent. Deserts of cheesecake and ice creams were very good but I found my apple and almond tart far too sweet. Service was good and attentive although, being a Tuesday evening, it was very quiet. Overall a lovely meal.

Waited at least an hour before the waiter took our orders. The waiters were nice but tonight the service was ‘sloppy’, we were constantly having to grab someone’s attention. My starter did not come out with everyone else’s and had to ask two different waiters where my starter was. It just felt we were ‘ignored’ and forgotten about unless we asked. Nobody told us the specials on the board, nobody asked if anyone had allergies, we had to ask several times for dessert menus, we asked if we could order coffees, and waited ages for the bill! I found the manager tonight quite arrogant and smiling through gritted teeth and at the end of the night when he asked how was it, and I told him, along with some other members of our party, about the service and our experiences he didn’t like it and in my opinion tried to suggest it didn’t happen or that it was fine, instead of listening to what his customers had to say. He tried to offer us a drink but it was so late by that stage we all just wanted to get home. What he should have done was apologise, and taken off at least 20% or the service charge. I don’t mind paying for good food and service but I also don’t like being mugged off, and tonight, in my opinion they dropped the ball. My first time there and I would not rush back. Don’t ask your customers how was it, if you can’t take criticism!

Absolutely incredible food and service. Food is consistently great and such a high standard. Prices are really reasonable and the service is excellent. They have both the restaurant and the bar and a menu for each. They have outdoor seating along with heaters and blankets plus a private room that can be rented for events which I have been to many. The last time I attended I brought my toddler and they were beyond accomodating and the kids menu is fantastic.

We sat outside on the warmest night so far. White tablecloths and napkins always higher the expectations of a good evening. Food was delicious and very attentive service made for an exceptional date night. Thank you to all.

What you expect is what you get at the Haven. The standard of food and service has always been to the highest level, however what surprised me was seeing fish, chips and mushy peas on the menu as traditionally I would go to a fish and chip restaurant for this. I have to say it was exceptional. The range of well thought out and prepared menu options provides something for all tastes and saves the challenge and cost of driving into central London for a decent meal.If you have never been.. try it, if you have been…you know what I’m saying!

We all enjoyed our lunch at The Haven. Very nice food and choice, pleasant staff. Our only criticism was that the bottle of tap water was unpleasant as it tasted like it had been in the bottle for a long period. Looking forward to our next visit but please ensure the water is fresher.

This is by far the best restaurant in the area. Julius and his team run a wonderful establishment. We were a party of 12 and the restaurant was quite full and there was a party upstairs, yet everything came hot, fresh and delicious. Each dish was generous and didn’t need any side dishes but the sides were ordered complimented the dishes perfectly. The wine list is small but of a high standard. We ordered several bottles of Chablis which were excellent. There is plenty of choice for every dietary requirement and the service was exemplary. It is fairly priced and everything was top notch. We will definitely be back soon.

As I have previously reviewed my go to dish at the haven is their steaks, until a few days ago when Julius the owner drew my attention to one of the new dishes on the menus fish and chips if you reading this you are probably thinking what’s special about fish and chips? A lot of places specialising in fish and chips cannot get this dish right, the Haven have cracked it, cod cooked to perfection in a delicate thin coat of delicious batter unlike the typical chip shop batter that is almost an armour plate that you have to fight to get to the fish.

Wow! I didn't know just how good this place was... Great lunch, service was fantastic. A real North London gem. So bored or the usual offerings and this restaurant has a great fine dining menu served beautifully. I'll be back!

Fantastic food, amazing staff and lovely atmosphere. My go to place to eat and drink in London. Child and pet friendly - A definite MUST GO TO RESTAURANT

This is my local restaurant and I truly recommend it it for the the bar cocktsils amazing wine and food. The restaurant food menu is amazing

Excellent room for a family get together food hit and miss but mostly hit for most of our party, my starter of 3 medium sized griddled prawns on a bed of something for £10 seemed ludicrous , average price for group including 5 kids for a couple of courses plus a half a dozen deserts & fizzy drinks rest plain water £50 a head for nice atmosphere

We had a family celebration in the Haven’s mezzanine private area for 19 adults and 13 children. The food and service were excellent but just as important the organisation by Julius and his well managed team in the run up and on the day took all the pressure off us and left us to enjoy the day with our guests.

Due to various factors we hadn't been to the Haven for a while but as we were passing we popped in hoping that they'd have a free table for two. The restaurant was half-full but luck was with us as there were two tables left. The Haven filled up as we were there so I do recommend booking if you want to be certain of a place. There were plenty of staff and bread and water was provided and our order was taken promptly. We had a glass of the house champagne each before ordering Spicy Squid and Tempur Prawns for starters and Halibut and Liver for mains. The starters arrived at the same time, as always, also as always, the dishes were absolutely first class. I have tried many house champagnes over the decades and to my taste the Haven house champagne is one of the best in terms of taste and THE best in terms of value for money. The mains arrived together on heated plates (I really do like that and I don;t know why some places have stopped doing it) and needed absolutely no seasoning whatsoever, perfect! In my opinion the Haven is the high quality restaurant of Whetstone. Excellent food served by friendly and efficient staff. Why go anywhere else/

Always a pleasure to visit The Haven. Our local go to restaurant for 20 years. Excellent food and service. Extensive wine list and reasonably priced.

We recently had a party celebrating our 50th Wedding anniversary and our son’s wedding for over 70 guests. We had a sit down three course lunch. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and Julius organised everything perfectly. We have had excellent feedback from our friends and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Having taken friends to the Haven on Thursday night, what a lovely treat we had. Thursday night now has an excellent pianist playing a mixture of jazz, blues and speak easy type music in the main restaurant. The lights are dimmed creating a much more cosy atmosphere - combined with excellent food, fabulous wine, polite and attentive service - “who could ask for anything more”! The menu has been completely revamped, with something for everyone. Well worth a visit.

We wanted to have a space to ourselves to have great food, wine, dancing and getting together. We had a special 90th birthday to mark and our EB loves to "rock and roll". The Haven Bistro provided it all. The private area was easy for the family to book and order the menu with drinks, a reception with dinner; also the management was very accommodating as regards a playlist of music, table plan and layout of the area. We had 33 guests and all had one of the best parties in a long time. The food was superb from the canapes to start then great choice of first course, the duck salad was a special hit. Main courses were similarly great, the rack of lamb and fillet of sea bass getting special mentions, the trio of desserts rounding up a lovely meal. We ordered house wine which is certainly quoffable. We were able to have our own "disco" and just hope we did not disturb the guests in the restaurant as we enjoyed the evening. We had a dedicated waitress and service staff who were very attentive, served everything on time and with no delays and all the pre-ordered menu items arrived as expected. This was a memorable evening for us all and a big thanks to The Haven and all the staff for enabling this to happen in such great style

We had a most enjoyable evening in the mezzanine function area, perfect for our 30 guests. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The tables were neatly laid out. The food was very tasty and well presented and for the quality very reasonably priced. Julius and his staff ensured we were well looked after throughout the evening. We will definitely be visiting the restaurant again

We spent a wonderful evening in the Bar celebrating my sisters 70th Birthday, from the moment we arrived we had great service from the staff and nothing was too much trouble, they kindly came out with a cake and candles for her. The evening was made all the more perfect with Denis Cook, singer and musician keeping us on the dance floor playing a mixed genre of music from 60s to present day 🎸💃🕺🏻🎼🍾🥂🎤 he made her evening with singing Happy Birthday and Finding a song with her name in it, all in all I would highly recommend The Haven for service, ambience and will look forward to going again when Denis is performing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I am a big fan of The Haven, generally speaking, but I decided to do a surprise party in their events room for my husband's 40th. I wanted the evening to be filled with great food, cocktails and fun and this is exactly what was delivered. The menu was amazing - there was something for everyone, the drinks were flowing and the vibe was great. The new bar also added extra pizzazz. I was able to bring in my own DJ, balloon arrangement and cake - so I could make the evening extra personal... the team were amazing with my contractors and super helpful throughout. The staff on the night couldn't have been better. Everything ran to time and was so smooth. I would definitely do another event here... and the food was just as amazing for 70 people as it is for a table of 4. Thank you for making the surprise party a success!

We had a family celebration here we took the entire rear room. It was beautifully decorated and the music was good. I would say the service was a little bit slow, but I have to appreciate we were a big group. Our food was enjoyable. Everyone had a great time. I think the bathrooms could have done with an improvement and were a little tatty and undesirable.

We took friends to celebrate my husbands special birthday on Saturday night (21 people). We have been many times before and have celebrated other events with them - including taking over the whole restaurant for a special celebration. Every time has been amazing. Julius is always so helpful. The food is always absolutely amazing and all the staff are wonderful. I highly recommend booking an event or just a table for dinner. We have actually just booked to go for Xmas lunch!

First the good news Very good service and pleasant ambiance What we did choose to eat was very nicely cooked and delicious However we found the choice of starters very limited We do not eat shell fish, that eliminated a huge number of what was available, £12 for a plate of smoked salmon seemed excessive For example no mushroom starter or pate? Even the main course selection was a little restrictive for choice as was dessert It’s a while since we had been here and it’s very likely it will be a long while till we return if at all

Plenty of choice . Brilliant service. Staff are helpful friendly and food is always high quality. lovely atmosphere for any occasion

Excellent personable attentive staff. Very tasty food- be warned the portions are generous!! Prices are very reasonable for this standard of food and service Keep up the good work!!

My father booked The Haven last weekend for a large group of family and friends to celebrate his 80th birthday. Sharon kept us informed of how the evening would go and was extremely helpful. We had canapés and Prosecco on arrival and the 3 course meal of gravadlax, lamb and banoffee pie was absolutely delicious. Throughout the evening, the service was impeccable and the staff were extremely attentive. We were lucky to also have live music and everyone commented on what a fabulous evening it had been. Thank you to Julius and all the incredible staff for a very memorable evening!

Went to the Lounge Bar on Friday to celebrate a special birthday. Newly refurbished bar area looks great. There was live music with Andy to entertain us. Julius the owner was friendly and helpful and his staff couldn’t do enough for us. Enjoyed ourselves so...

We held a fantastic small Bar Mitzvah party here in the smaller of the two rooms, with 35 people for a sit down meal and we had our own DJ with dancing too. It was a perfect venue. The food was outstanding and service friendly...

We visited the newly refurbished lounge on Friday evening and were very impressed with its bi-fold doors opening out onto the front giving it a very spacious feeling and the new modern, comfy furniture and lighting which give it a relaxing and welcoming feeling. We...

Being regulars, we went to the re opening of the Haven as it had been closed for 10 days whilst the bar area had a facelift. To our surprise, so had the menus. What a treat you are in for! Both the Bar, now known...

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambience. Most pleasant evening. First visit and certainly not my last! Will.recommend to all my friends. Can't fault this place!

Went with friends to have dinner and at the same time to the opening of the refurbished bar lounge. What a transformation, Julius obviously had a first class team of contractors carrying out the refurb. The lounge is a great place to start your evening...

It is always quite confusing to read reviews that range from 'excellent' to 'disgusting' because no venue can have such big fluctuations in quality and performance - which just shows how subjective most customer reviews are. They are invariably influenced by individual opinions that some...

We recently celebrated our silver wedding anniversary party at the restaurant. From beginning to end everything was faultless. We transformed the restaurant to have a different vibe. It looked amazing. The food, as always was spot on. Julius and his team did not let us...

The staff and Management team at Haven Bistro and Bar are absolutely amazing!! They made booking the venue and sorting out the meal choices so easy. On the day the staff were over accommodating, bending over backwards to ensure all my guests needs were met...

We had the pleasure of visiting the Haven for dinner last night. We have been on many occasions to the bar for great cocktails previously, but this was our first experience of the dining. We were lucky enough to win dinner for two which was...

Had a wonderful function here for 40 on Wednesday. This is my third time using the private dining area, and each occasion was superb. Julius and his team make sure that everything happens seamlessly, making life easy for the organiser. The food, drink, and service...

Haven Whilst the food is great staff need not to tell clients you have to wait when ask for bread to go with starters then told take 1 piece as he had to serve other people . Really Such as shame as said. My roast...

Dear Julius and Team, thank you for making our family celebration so successful and enjoyable. From start to finish your reassurance and faultless organisation made it so easy. The room looked fantastic and all our guests commented on the high quality of the food. A...

Fabulous restaurant and bar. Great friendly attentive service, food beautifully presented and delicious. Enjoyed the live music and dancing too!

Attended a 90th birthday of 40 people and was so impressed felt I should leave a review. The food was outstanding. Each dish perfectly cooked. Especially the rack of lamb that was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Hi Julius and all your wonderful staff At the Haven Thank you for making my 80th birthday party the most wonderful occasion The food was just fabulous as was everything else A night to be remembered by Us and all our guests

Julius & his team couldn't have been more helpful & accommodating. They were wonderful and the evening was a huge success and I loved every minute of it! I have used the venue for a party before and would gladly do so again and I...

I attended with my wife for her birthday. The booking process was flawlessly simple. We were greated and shown to a lovely table and then attended to all night by a plethora of fantastically polite, delightful and crucial professional waiting staff. I say this as...

Another great evening out with excellent food at The Haven. Thank you Julius and all of your team for helping make it a great evening. The food was outstanding as always. The steak ordered of the specials board was outstanding and cooked to perfection. From...

Visited two days in a row on a business trip. Very friendly, professional service and delicious food, my colleague said that the rack of lamb was the best he's ever tasted. I returned the following evening for dessert and hot chocolate, which was also excellent...

We dined at The Haven on Saturday night. We are visiting from Barbados and went with good friends from Whetstone who know the restaurant well. The food and service were uniformly excellent. Our waitress was extremely efficient and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend...

I have been here time and time again and the food is amazing each time! One of my favourite restaurants to go to!

My wife had her birthday party here and it was fantastic. The whole team made it a beautiful venue and pulled out all the stops to make it a wonderful night. They're all very friendly and professional and know what they're doing. The food was...

Booked the Haven for a surprise birthday party and opted for their function 3-course menu with the canape and drink reception. This place is truly exceptional. The staff are spot on and re-act quickly to your needs. The canapes and drinks reception was perfect. With...

Lunch guest at a small party of 12, 4 members arrived 25 mins late so will give the restaurant the benefit for this review for the moment Orders taken pretty soon after final guests turned up and the starters arrived relatively thereafter the mains arrived...

Perfect Sunday lunch as always. There is nowhere in the vicinity to beat their roast beef . Delicious!

All I can say, Excellent. The food, service, ambience is out of this world. I will definetely come back

White table clothes under candlelight - definitely a luxury dining experience. Came here for dinner with family and everyone was more than pleased with their food. The fillet steak was cooked to perfection and the banoffee pie was rich but light and a great way...

Visited last week , food was not good and ambiance aswell. Didn’t like it, went to Haven the other day with a couple of friends. The service was appalling. The barman was rude and did not make us feel welcome at all, We ordered a...

We held our wedding here and everything from start to finish was nothing short of outstanding. Julius is a delight to deal with. He is very patient, gave great suggestions and nothing was to much trouble. The price quoted was precisely what we paid to...

We organised a very special celebration for our Son with over 50 family and friends. The owner Julius was so accommodating throughout with great communication. The staff were welcoming and incredibly helpful. Food on the day was really lovely and the whole event was run...

Overall a very pleasant visit. The food was really good. All six of our party were very pleased. The service was good but some of the waiting staff should learn to smile and engage with their customers.

I visited The Haven earlier in the week with my wife for a drink and some bar food, my wife opted for a cocktail and l had a beer while we browsed the food menu, my wife opted for the Calamari and sweet potato fries...

Went to the Haven as a group for the Chicken Kiev to enjoy dinner and contribute to the Ukrainian collection. Great food and good company. As ever well looked after by the staff both in the bar and the restaurant.

I went to Haven the other day with a couple of friends (their recommendation). The service was appalling. The barman was rude and did not make us feel welcome at all, he seemed to be more concerned about his phone then making our cocktails. Which...

Great venue, we had a party here and I chose Salmon, Lamb & Chocolate Brownie from the menu. The Lamb was stunning as was the Salmon. But although the brownie was also delicious I was struggling by this stage to fit it all in. Waiting...

We booked the Haven restaurant for ours sons barmitzvah on a Saturday night and Julius and his team could not have been more accommodating towards us. He was a truly fantastic host and all of the guests said how delicious the food was in particular...

After losing my husband Salvo to COVID we wanted to celebrate his heavenly 60th birthday with all the close members of the family as we did for his 50th. The group of 17 all had nothing but praise for the food, drinks, staff and atmosphere....

I arranged a lunch for 14 guests and on their busiest Sunday, with two other very large parties and a packed restaurant, THE HAVEN staff managed it all so well. Their service was impeccable, and the food was served hot and utterly delicious. Julius, the...

This was our first visit to The Haven and it will not be our last. The staff were charming, the food was all delicious and the atmosphere was charming. Tables were well spaced apart with large clear dividers between the tables, so it felt very...

Incredible team produced a first class meal, beautifully and timely served and the private dining room in the Mezzanine Room looked amazing. This is an extremely classy and elegant restaurant and can quite understand why so many people have functions here as nothing was too...

We hadn't been to the Haven for quite a while and at lunch there on Saturday 14th August 2021 we were very pleased to find that despite Covid the quality of the food and the service had not changed from the high standards developed and...

We had our wedding at the Haven a couple of weeks ago. From the moment we booked it, Julius and his team were professional, organised and nothing was a problem. On the day, the room was laid out beautifully and everything went to plan. The...

Finally returned to The Haven after too long to remember - thanks COVID - after having both vaccinations. Was greeted by Julius and those staff we knew in such a heart-warming way that any concerns of social distancing were soon eradicated. The atmosphere and the...

The first restaurant we visited since being able to sit inside. We felt really safe with all the screens and distance between the tables. I had the Oysters which were delicious and then the Liver and Bacon cooked to perfection. I finished with with three...

It was good to visit the Haven, where we found the staff extremely welcoming, and safe.My wife ordered the Pork Belly and I ordered the Noodles with prawns and chilli.Both dishes were absolutely delicious, so much so that we ended up virtually sharing both dishes, actually a good idea.Have the house rose to go with either of these dishes, it goes perfectly.We were looked after well during pour visit and would recommend this restaurant if you are feeling a little wary still of venturing out.Brilliant food and staff and environment made for a great night.

This restaurant never disappoints. The set up feels very safe and the ambience and staff are lovely. As for the food it’s really good and terrific value. There are very few restaurants in North London this good. Can’t wait to go back .

Went here for my wife's birthday and had a really bad experience. I ordered the squid and the pork belly and both arrived with additional sauces not on the menu. the squid was replaced and when it did arrive, my wife's food was now cold (they did not care we either ate separately or that one was cold). The replaced food was very nice however. Then the pork belly arrived and was covered in a sauce that was so sweet it was inedible. They did take this off the bill but seemed more content on arguing with us that the food served was as per the menu and did not care that we had basically eaten a starter each. My wife did not really eat her main as did not want to eat on her own so we had a £65 bill for a starter each and a couple of drinks. They had no interest in whether we had eaten or not, and just said we hope it is better next time. There is no way I will ever go to this restaurant again. If you want an overpriced restaurant with no atmosphere where the food will not be as advertised and where they will not care if you eat or not, then this is the place for you. If you want decent food on a night out, avoid this.

We have waited patiently for The Haven to re open fully after lockdown and did they do us proud. Yes they did. My sister and husband travelled 3hrs down to London to come visit and eat here this evening. Everyone left very happy the food served by the chefs was absolutely amazing. Great to see Julius again greeting us and the rest his team of friendly staff who are amazing people.Glad to see the place buzzing again and everyone enjoying themselves. Long may it last and welcome back to the best restaurant and staff in North London.

The #Foodie Group loves coming to the Haven. We are looked after so well by Julius and Martin. The food was as wonderful as ever, with an excellent choice of wines and cocktails. It is such an elegant and fully covid safe environment. Despite a couple of fussy eaters in the group, everyone left happy and well-fed. We recommend the squid, sirloin steak, calves liver and Eton Mess. There is also an excellent vegetarian selection. We also suggest that you arrive hungry as the portions are very generous. We look forward to our next visit here.

We recently celebrated our wedding at the Haven using the private mezzanine floor, which easily held our 30 guests. The food and service was superb and the staff could not do enough to make sure our special day was perfect. Highly recommended.

We were visiting the area to see family and didn't book, which was silly on a Friday evening but we were welcomed here at the Haven restaurant. The staff were so lovely, friendly and professional here. We had a drink in the bar and from entering we felt completely safe as all the Covid measures were in place including screens between tables. The Slovakian bar lady was lovely and so welcoming. She made sure we had got a table in the restaurant and chatted to us all night. The ambience and atmosphere in the restaurant was special and the whole meal experience was excellent. The service was professional and friendly but not intrusive at all. The meal was super and the best steaks we have had for a long time. Every course was delicious!! We would not hesitate to come back here and we look forward to our next visit. We would highly recommend this place and would definitely come here for celebrations or special occasions too.Thanks guys for a fabulous Friday evening we thoroughly enjoyed the whole night and appreciate your excellent hospitality. Paul and Mike from Liverpool.

Just been to this restaurant with my husband for his birthday. I wasn’t sure what to expect as it was the first time we’d been out for months. It’s always been a good restaurant but today it exceeded my expectations. The outside seating area was comfortable and warm thanks to the heater and throws assigned to our table. The food was excellent, particularly the chateaubriand. The service was fantastic. I thoroughly recommend Haven and hope to go back there soon.

What a fabulous Restaurant. My Husband and I booked a table for 2. We were unsure as to what it would be like with the tables outside as he hates eating in the cold but they had done a great job. The tables were dressed properly and with the heaters on felt very cosy. ( the blankets were and added bonus!) The service and food was perfect as always and we stayed much later than we thought as the atmosphere was lovely and we enjoyed our evening very much. Well done Julius and his team. 10 out of 10. See you again soon. If we can get a table? Book ASAP

We went to the Haven when it reopened again in April. Surrounded by marquees and no shortage ofheaters and blankets it’s business as usual. A slightly smaller menu but all beautifully prepared, delicious and arrives hot. The service is first class and nothing is too much trouble. We’ve been back again for lunch and everyone was as enthusiastic as ever to please. Only thing missing is the sun! Well done Julius and the team. We’ve missed you.

I booked the Haven for lunch yesterday to celebrate my mum's 89th birthday so 3 of us went as my brother came along as well. I am SO very pleased I did as we had a truly wonderful afternoon. All Covid restrictions in place, heaters and blankets at the ready, glass screens in place to separate tables etc. Stringent adherence to the rules by the waiters. The owner has obviously gone to a huge amount of time, effort and cost to ensure that both the diners and the staff are kept as safe as possible for which they deserve a huge thank you. We arrived at 1.00pm and all the outside tables were taken - I understand was booked out all day and I'm not surprised.The lunchtime menu had so many things on it that we wanted to eat we were spoilt for choice - doesn't happen that often. The food was excellent, the service excellent, the wine very reasonably priced. A truly lovely afternoon for my mum, life almost felt back to normal as everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves, even the weather was kind to us. Will 100% be going back to try some of the other dishes on their great menu. Very very happy customer! To all the staff at the Haven, thank you so much for making mum's day special.

We come to The Haven as often as possible, but proprietor Julius has excelled himself in the 'sit outside' stage of Covid Lockdown. It was a celebration lunch in late April, but the weather felt more like November! The Haven had all outside tables under cover, with screens dividing plus heaters - and even rugs for the chillier clientele! The food was better than ever - my calves liver was sublime, and the other diners all rated their soup and burgers highly. All staff masked and very helpful, and we couldn't have felt safer or more satisfied!

There was only one restaurant I was prepared to visit after lockdown and that was the Haven. Although we are dining in the open air I was still concerned about being near other people. Knowing the measures the Haven had previously taken to protect their diners I was hopefulthey would be equally stringent in the open air setting. I was amazed with the steps they had taken to make their customers safe. Even though the tables were in the open each table was was separated by a screen and as soon as a table became vacant, they were cleaned down and sanitised before diners were seated. The tables in front of the restaurant were protected from the elements by the canopies and the ones on the other side of the pavement by gazebos, both areas were heated. The main event in any restaurant is the food and I know I’m boring but for me the steaks are best. I don’t know how the Chefs do it but time after time they are cooked to perfection, when you have a steak you are give a steak knife totally superfluous, you could cut the steaks with a butter knife, my friend had lamb cutlets that were perfectly cooked pink. Couldn’t resist having a pudding Rhubarb and Ginger fool with crushed pistachios, very rich and indulgent but after 5 months of shutdown we had earned it.

We wanted to go to a restaurant before lockdown. The Haven is the only restaurant I have visited that has the most stringent measures in place to ensure their customers dine in a safe environment, Julius the owner has gone to great lengths to do this. There are screens separating the tables and this is the only restaurant I have visited since Covid-19 that has done this. Hand sanitisers and a temperature station are also in place. The masked staff ensure that diners wear their masks if away from their table and if a diner has forgotten their mask they are provided with one. All these measures ensured we enjoyed our last lunch until hopefully we are back in December. I must add our Churrasco fillet steak was cooked to perfection.

The Haven still has a great menu, but the owner has also put a great deal of thought into how his customers can feel safe and secure while dining.There are screens between tables both inside and out, the staff all wear masks at all times and their is plenty of sanitiser as well.Tho is may sound like a hospital ward, but it is still the warm and friendly place it’s always been. The food is great and the staff really put you at your ease. Do eat there once everything opens up again. This is exactly the sort of restaurant and local business that deserves all our support

As well as many evenings spent dining with friends, The Haven has also always been our go to place for special occasions. In the past, this has included my husband’s 50th birthday party, our Silver wedding lunch, family gatherings, not to mention numerous other parties to which we’ve been invited over many years. When I read on the Government website that The Haven was licensed to hold marriages, for us it was the obvious choice to hold our daughter’s Covid restricted 15 person marriage ceremony followed by lunch. Julius and his staff are always so friendly, easy to work with and beyond professional. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the food is consistently first class and the service impeccable. Our sincere thanks and gratitude go out to them all for making Sunday so special in these odd times.

Have returned again, please see my last review of August 2019 With screen separations, due to the virus restrictions, the service was faultless. The food was beautifully presented and delicious as usual Can't fault it. Can't wait for my next visit Cannesdid ... surfingsyd

What can I say about this restaurant and its wonderful owner Julius.The ambience - brilliantThe service - brilliantThe food - incredibleMyself and fiancee visited for lunch. Impressed with the decor. Fresh, clean and different. Quickly shown to our table where we were given a menu with many interesting and appetising dishes.I opted for a spicey chicken salad dish, not my normal starter but the chicken was tender and the salad a great accompaniment. My fiancee went for smoked salmon. A lovely portion very nicely garnished.For mains, I had rack of lamb, tender as possible with carrot, parsnip, beetroot and fondant potato with a fabulous jus. Absolutely melt in your mouth. My fiancee went for Sea Bass beautifully cooked in a light lemongrass and coconut sauce.Dessert was Eton mess for her, beautifully presented and I had a yoghurt pudding with chaise crushed pistachios, different and gorgeous.We finished off with two coffees.All the staff were incredibly attentive and I couldn't fault one aspect of the meal.This was as good a meal in every respect as I've had in the last 40 years plus, I urge you to give it a try.