The King and Tinker Public House in Enfield

Popped in for a spot of lunch, myself, hubby & son ordered the sandwiches from the menu, whilst my daughter ordered lasagna, grandkids ordered pizza. When the food came, we were very disappointed with the bread as it was regular sliced whereas another table had what looked like doorstop bread! The kids meals were clearly microwave Chicago town pizzas, and the lasagna that my daughter ordered didn’t arrive until we were all finished & ready to leave. They ended up taking the cost off of the final hill as it took so long to arrive. Unfortunately this has put us off from visiting further.

First time visiting the pub. Atmosphere was nice. Food choice good and quick service. Clean. Would go again. Large car park.

Very full up pub with trinklets and all memorabilia staff are nice but could be more roomy and tables are close together x

Lunch with family two of us had the steak pie with was absolutely delicious the best I have eaten 👏👏 hats off to you well done Toni who made the pie x (I had to ask) and also to Imogen who was as attentive as ever great lunch

Food was mediocre and expensive for what it was. I got the salt beef sandwich, first got told you get salad and crisps with a sandwich. Then when I ordered I got told ‘oh not with the salt beef sandwich’ when it arrived it was on bread that wasn’t fresh and was stale within minutes. The bread was also some cheap pre sliced stuff for £8.50! I was expecting a lot more. The rest of our order was over priced and as I said mediocre. The view is not as nice as it used to be. We was sitting out side staring at a car park and a load of coaches, disappointed.

An unfortunate experience. As my profile shows, I don’t do many (any) reviews but after decades of dining out, this experience made me want to share. We went with some friends to celebrate a birthday and when we arrived and settled at our table, we were brought the menus – all perfectly normal and as one might expect. Having mulled over the various dishes we settled on the lamb shanks, however, on placing our order we were informed that we had been given the wrong menu. We were slightly disappointed but to the pub’s credit, although the lamb shanks weren’t on the actual menu we were informed that we could still order them, what we weren’t told was that we would have to wait an hour . . . . . Anyway, when the shanks did turn up, they were very nice indeed. So, onto dessert, an hour goes by after we had ordered (apparently normal) but we did make a follow up enquiry only to be told, sorry ‘we forgot to put the order through’. Several hours later we left and the governor asked us how about our experience. We replied that although the food was good the service was lacking, the landlord simply shrugged. Won’t be going back, ever . . .

beware cause when going in for your meal its now permit parking an if like me you didnot no abouth it you end up giveing the land lord a 60 pound tip for your food an yet him or the staff say nothink to you when aldering your food or paying for it

dropped into this wonderful old pub because all the big pubs were busy or out of food. We opted for vegetable soup to start which was fantastic. The mixed ploughmans (ham off the bone & a crumbly cheddar we shared and was a dream! I finished off with a rhubarb crumble, wow for the third time. All finished off with Adnams ghost ship pale ale. I Will recommend this place to anyone!

Passed by this pub when out with a friend and decided to stop for lunch. The pub itself looks quite historical but due to covid fears and the hot weather we decided to eat outside. It is a shame that the outside dining area looked a bit run down and not overly clean. It also overlooks the car park, and in this very dry spell every car that drove in sent up a cloud of dust, which was not conducive to dining. The staff seemed friendly, but there was a long wait for our meals. The food was plentiful but unexceptional. My friend had a ploughman's with a huge amount of cheddar cheese. I opted for a burger that was pretty average with not much in the way of garnish other than tomato., although a small salad was included (mainly tomato). The food was okay but nothing to particularly recommend it. Not cheap either, but few places are these days.

Visited today with my wheelchair bound mother in law. Barry keeps a decent ale (Timmy Taylor and London Pride). Can’t comment on the soft drinks cos I don’t do them. Food was good and very reasonably priced. Needed a walking stick for MiL. Not a problem. Sorted. All in, a really good gaff. Good local place. Thanks for being so nice. Mark

Food was great BUT owner/manager tried to tell me that a 'soapy taste' was normal for draft Heinken as the end of the barrel has the same taste as the beginning of the barrel. Clearly has no idea about how beer/lager should taste. Staff clearly worried about their jobs if there's a complaint as manager is not in the least worried about complaints as too busy drinking at the bar with his mates. Sadly spoilt a birthday celebration lunch

Having used the pub many years ago for drinking, I was planning today's event and visited in January. I wasn't disappointed for the food or the beers, they were good. I phoned yesterday and was emailed the menu. Yes, the physical menus in plastic sleeve binders could be improved. The website is currently out of action for re-development so things are on the up. The pub had others at the tables, and I would class it as quiet. What makes this a pub to visit is the service. Friendly, funny, helpful. Everything you would want from a meal in a pub. The food today and drinks were of a good standard. This is tasty pub grub, not trying to be haute cuisine but providing food cooked to a reasonable level. Six seniors having a social lunch out together and enjoying the day and each others company. Some of the reviews are not good, I admit but I recommend that you visit and make your own mind up.

We visited on a last minute idea for a midweek lunch after a walk. We have been before and always like returning. This pub feels like stepping back in time with the decor and atmosphere. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s very different from high street chains but that to me adds to the charm. You get brilliant food at very reasonable prices. Lunch time favorites are the homemade soup, salt beef and bacon & Brie sandwiches. Although on the edge of London you feel like you could be right out in the country. Thank you to the staff who are always working hard and very hospitable. We look forward to coming back.

The roast dinner I was served at this establishment was absolutely vile! Tasteless rubbery meat, undercooked sour tasting potato’s, veg that must have been sitting in water for hours and watery gravy. Yuk!

We booked a table for 6.30 Sunday Evening. The website was amazing and the menu was perfect. When we got there, it was very quiet and the tables were very cramped together. considering the number of diners, it was not very covid friendly. The menu presented was so disappointing. It was not a match on the one posted online. If you scroll to the bottom of the menu, you will find the Sunday menu, which is not the same as the one presented. The drinks were also a little steep. The food was not amazing, especially for the price. We won't be going back.

Well I looked on the web page and looked good for kids but as for the food was very expensive drinks are really expensive aswell we brought a zero zero beer was £4.60 I had a fanta £3 and fruit juice was £2 25 not...

Met here as able to book table outside and it does feels like you are out in the countryside. It's fine for a pub lunch as typical pub grub. Menus could be better presented - in A4 plastic wallets held together with tags. The table...

I visited today with my family including 3 children one under one.We ate a lovely roast inside then sat outside where the children could use the facilities .Bouncy castle,climbing frame and play area The staff were very helpful and the food delicious.I would recommend this...

Don’t get me wrong food was ok staff were nice but the fact that between our tables we’d spend over £200 plus ….and we were told there was no ham or sausages …..so the ploughman’s was just cheese !!!! Although we had extra bread as...

I can highly recommend the salt beef and pickled Gherkin sandwiches. The staff were very friendly and efficient, food was served quickly.

This has been our saviour during lockdown. Friendly welcome and fantastic salt beef sandwiches. Thank you!

It’s nice to be able to pop somewhere for good quality takeaway drink and food. They have the best salt beef sandwiches ever! Everyone must try them as they are AMAZING! Lovely hospitality and lovely surroundings.

... and right on the walk's route! This was between lockdown#2 and Tier 4 taking over the home counties. We'd allowed plenty of time for the morning walk so arrived just after 11.30 for a midday table reservation. No problem - we were welcomed in...

went there with some friends for food and seriously wished I hadn't, the only food that was possibly edible was the freshly cooked fish and chips, everything else had been obviously kept under heat lamps or sitting in a hot plate. The beef was like...

A very dry “welcome” from all staff. Sunday roast was VILE! The beef was dry and I couldn’t chew it, the carrots squelched our water when you chewed them, as did the brussel sprouts. The roast potatoes were salty and uncooked in the centre and...

Excellent food and staff. Fish and chips amazing and so good. Best ever. Lovely pub. Will be back soon.

Very friendly service, food was good and the portions generous. Place looks a bit tired but with 2 bouncy castles, a climbing frame and garden toys, it kept the kids entertained before and after the meal.

Don’t judge a book by its cover! Tatty outside tables but staff and food superb. Salt beef amazing and steak pie was gorgeous, even chips great. Prawn salad beautiful with plenty of prawns.

Absolute rip off £23 for a cheese sandwich a salt beef sandwich pint Diet Coke and a pint of coke. Bread was awful and salt beef was vile. Total waste of money stay away !!!!!

Great traditional pub, called in earlier for a bite to eat, had the Hot Beef and Horseradish sandwich, this came with crisps and a side salad, absolutely delicious. Fantastic member of staff served us, warm and friendly, a credit to the establishment.

We just had our uncles wake it was great they allowed us to meet there with the funeral cars and horses we had so much help from Claire and the staff the food was great the staff were really helpful plenty of drink options including zero alcohol Heineken on tap so much tastier lots of gins and ales I can’t fault any of it they done us proud I recommend this pub to anyone thank you so much regards jason

Visited this public house with a view to eat, very unfriendly welcome decided against eating. I assume the landlord served us drinks, very direct and rude, not for me!

This pub is over 500 years old which immediately gives it a positive edge - the staff were also friendly and good-natured despite having to deal with a lot of customers and slow kitchen service. We waited an hour for our meal but when it came it was plentiful. I could see other plates groaning too. The real downside was disappointment in the food itself - mashed potato from a tin, very likely re-constituted and this made me doubt anything much was home-made. I too can undo a packet and pop it into the oven. It wasn't piping hot either. I expect better when I am eating out. We won't be going again. Sorry,

I was in the area again after many a year and decided it might be worth paying a visit to old haunts. After driving around for a while I came across the King and Tinker which brought back a few memories so I popped in for a bite to eat. The access to the car park was a bit narrow and the driveway, and indeed the car park itself were somewhat potholed and could do with a spot of maintenance. Although there was plenty of outside seating, and a huge external play area out back it wasn’t the weather to sit outside so I ducked my way in through the entrance which reminded me of a doorway into a castle, narrow, fairly restricted headroom and with a pointed arch and a latch lock.Inside the place was empty save for 4, whom I took to be, regulars engaged in earnest discussion at the bar and the barmaid suggested I sit in the dining area as it would be quieter. She furnished me with a menu and showed me the way, advising me to duck up the step into the dining area and I noticed it only offered padded protection in the other direction. From the various flyers on the table I read that they state they are the oldest public house in Enfield and date from the 16th Century, to be believed if the doorway is anything to go by. I was still in recovery from an outing the previous day so was only looking for a sandwich and soft drink. The Hot Salt Beef one was my target, the poster-board advertising it had lured me in from the outside and the menu proclaimed it was made to a recipe given them by an old Jewish customer of theirs and served the proper way with mustard and gherkin. Who was I to argue, I just waited in eager anticipation.Whilst waiting, the various ornaments on display caught my eye, a somewhat eclectic mix I thought. From the ceiling were hanging half a dozen or so tankards but also a very large number of gravy boats, not forgetting a brass colander, brass and copper kettles and brass bellows for a fire. The picture rail supported numerous plates and on the walls were motor and car posters and there was a display cabinet of model cars. Shelves of empty wine and spirit bottles and an old style bakelite telephone .Two flyers on the table mentioned that the place is a venue for regular Motorcycle meets and also Custom and Classic Cars, which immediately explained the wall décor. It must be the devils own job to dust all this.Food arrived with a cheerful smile, more a doorstep than a sandwich but I wasn’t complaining. Stacks of warm salted beef in wholemeal bread more than exceeded my expectations and it tasted divine and I was so pleased I had been tempted in by the poster/advert outside. Looking around I wished I had brought my appetite with me as the Main Menu special was Game Pie, Mash & Peas which I could have followed up with either a Crumble of the Day, Jam Sponge, Spotted Dick or Syrup Pudding, all good comforting food for a grey day but sadly wasn’t to be. I later found a poster on the toilet wall saying how they had a collection of 80 different Gins. I laughed thinking that would be a good way to have a pub crawl within a single pub, back in the day.I took my leave but after driving out thought that the state of the car park had taken its toll on my car as the front tyre pressure warning lights came up and I thought I’d got a couple of punctures but it turned out to be pure coincidence as a short burst of air into both front tyres sorted the problem.

Our group meet at this pub once a month for a meal and general chit chat. We have always had a warm welcoming and friendly atmosphere. No loud music to contend with. The food has always been exceptionally good and plenty of it. The Sunday lunch is very popular with customers. In the summer there is a child friendly activities garden. Car Clubs and Motorcycle Clubs meet here regularly in a large car park. No way could I ever give this pub a negative review.

Our car club meets here once a month for the last few years. The food has always been very good and there’s plenty of it. It’s a good place to meet up and have a chat. We have always been well looked after and look forward to our visits. A nice country pub atmosphere. Thanks Barry & Co!

Wonderful pub with over 500 years of history. Ribs delicious lots of drinks really lovely family run it, Angel the dog cute. Had a wonderful dinner there.

Met up with fellow classic car enthusiasts for the annual Christmas dinner. Paid in advance, drinks extra on individual tabs.2 course meal cost £25. 2 pints non alcoholic lager and bottle of not too good wine cost over £30. Soup was cold. Lamb shank was rock hard and served floating in gravy, mashed potato and peas. Also cold. Seemed like the boil in the bag meat was cooked in the microwave oven. Fellow diner at my table got his beef meal about 5 minutes before I had finished eating mine. At the end of the evening on the way out of the pub I asked if there was a comments form of some sort. There was not and the barmaid looked at me in a manner which indicated she didn't know what I was asking for. When I told her my meal was substandard she gave me her mother's phone number.. presumably the cook.. and told me the pub owner was sitting at the other end of the bar. On speaking to him, he said no one had ever complained before. He said I should have complained at the time. Well this was impossible as I was jammed in a space by a drafty window .. I didn't get out to go to the toilet until the end of the evening. The owner then told me not to come back again! Well I won't!

When we visited many people were there for a Xmas lunch but the pub was freezing. Food bland. Service dire. How not to run a business.

Stumbled across this pub by accident, was looking for a dog friendly pub after a long cold walk. Great selection of gins, amazingly good value food (huge portions), super dog friendly and warm cosy good old fashioned decent pub. Will definitely return.

Have eaten here about a year ago and again today, but today’s experience means we will not return. Staff were attentive although service often slow. Roast dinners were of poor quality, carrots hard, roast potatoes very salty covered in an unusual seasoning, no parsnips and gravy just like hot water. On the table tartar sauce out of date and luxury hot chocolate anything but luxury, with an apology offered for no cream. Disappointing experience on this occasion.

I went this evening with my family the food was amazing as was the customer service, I literally was dribbling with the fish and my family loved the roast and steak just as much. Which made it more inviting other then the food and customer service was how busy it was but I made eye contact with the chief who you could see was tired and clearly very busy. She even smiled and and asked how our meal was. The atmosphere and would will have me back very soon

We stopped off for a meal at this pub and were very pleasantly surprised at the character within, especially the jugs hanging from the rafters. The staff made us feel most welcome and were attentive without being inrusive. There were four of us and three had ploughmans which were exteremly well presented and enough to fill more than a small hole. We shall definitely return.

Friendly staff, they serve the best salt beef sandwich this side of Selfridges. Will be back for another soon.

I popped in on Saturday with a few friends just for drinks but when we saw some of the food coming out we decided we had to eat there! The food was amazing! I had the stack it burger which was massive with lovely home made onion rings not the frozen things most pubs use. My friends had chilli and fish and chips and the fish was huge! My boyfriend had the steak which was cooked to perfection. The staff were all lovely and bubbly. We will definitely be making this pub a regular place to eat.

Lovely pub great food.. really like what they’ve done with all the hanging baskets recently hung out the front, it really makes the pub look stunning... great for a bit of pub grub.. fish and chips is particularly my favourite.. have eaten here many times an can’t fault it.

I was visiting friends in Enfield who suggested the king and tinker pub for dinner. They said they often go for Sunday lunch and recommend the food. They couldn’t of been more right! I ordered the stake pie, it was delicious I swapped the mash for chips and it came with peas and the best gravy iv ever tasted. My partner had ultimate stack burger, it was truly huge!! Burger, bacon, cheese and massive homemade battered onion rings. Others in the party ordered the fish and chips and chilli con carne which looked equally delicious. We all throughly enjoyed our meals and will definitely be returning on our next visit to Enfield. We only wish we had a pub like this in our local area!

This is a beautiful pub but this day, my onion rings were NOT cooked properly nor did they look these photos. I threw up my entire lunch from here, chicken sandwich, chips and the onion rings. I hope you have a better experience, I was not a happy girl.

Should have realised the food would be bad as we arrived at 6.30 on a Saturday night and their was nobody in the restaurant or garden eating food ( a warm evening too )

We arrived today, Sunday, at lunchtime to be told that the chef was off sick. This didn’t deter the rest of the staff who produced some wonderful starters and main courses. Even though there wasn’t a roast dinner available there were sandwiches, pies, jacket potatoes and desserts. I had a prawn cocktail to start which was delicious and huge. Then I had a chicken pie with chips and peas served with gravy in a jug and this was all absolutely delicious. My wife had a Brie ploughman’s lunch which was enormous and she said it was also extremely delicious. We sat outside which was comfortable although I would recommend some money being spent on the flooring of the seating area to make it more even.

Trip down memory lane , long wait for lunch but well worth the wait , think we came on a very busy day . Fantastic ploughman’s lunch and fair play to the owner , we will be back again on my next trip to Barnet

What a fantastic experience i recently had at this really traditional Ye Olde pub.A place that was welcoming and friendly.Took the family for lunch and was not disappointed.The food was top notch and the prices were certainly family friendly.The place was busy and we were told in advance we would have to wait due to a staff member being unable to work that day.We were in no rush so we waited.The weather was good so we had a few drinks and then our food arrived.Like they say all good things come to those who are prepared to wait..We enjoyed the food and walked it off in the beautiful country side that surrounds this pub. Will be returning shortly to celebrate my mums Birthday..Great place, excellent food and nice ambience.

Me and my family have been to the King and Tinker many times over the years, mainly sitting in the beer garden.. It has a bouncy castle and climbing frame which keeps the younger members of the family occupied. We had arranged to meet up the pub for Father’s Day - we hadn’t booked tables as we were going to be sitting in the garden which we usually do, and there are quite a lot of tables there. I know it was Fathers Day but inside the pub it was not very busy - probably people would be arriving at different times to booked tables. Out of our party (approx 22) a few decided to order some food to eat outside, not meals but just some sandwiches and fries, etc. When my brother went to the bar he was told very rudely that nobody was allowed any food in the garden area because if it rains then there would be no room should we have come inside to eat. My brother explained that he only wanted a sandwich and some fries, but again the landlord was very rude in saying he couldn’t have them. My brother said what if he ordered them as a take-away (of which there’s a board outside advertising this). And the landlord said to him if you order it as a take away then you go and sit in your car and eat it and if I find you’ve eaten it in the garden area you’ll be barred. There was a stunned silence in the pub. Even the barmaids and the landlords daughter looked embarrassed about his behaviour, and apologised to my brother because of it. Unbeknown as to what had gone on, my sister arrived at the pub and came in and asked if she could order 2 portions of fries for her boys - she was told she couldn’t eat them in the garden but they could be eaten in the bar area. My brother then asked well could he order a sandwich and eat that in the bar area, to which again he was told very rudely that he couldn’t by the landlord. I think the landlord makes rules up as he goes along and I can only think because he had his mates sitting around drinking with him, that he thinks it makes him look big in front of them. I have never, ever been in a pub or restaurant where people have been treated so appallingly. We will not be going back to that establishment again. If that’s how the landlord treats his paying customers then he deserves to lose business.

Popped in just on the off chance for something to eat on Sunday evening. Was welcomed by really friendly staff who were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble.

i have recently started to go to the Kind and Tinker i went along twice last week due to injury and did not want to cook .... every time you go new staff ... arrived Friday evening 2 mins past 9 refused to serve us kitchen shuts at 9 fare enough you have to have a cut off point... went back on the saturday evening had a meal prawn cocktail which in the past had been really nice was watery and no taste. Jacket potatoe with chillie for main was bland no butter on the potatoe when i tried to get the bar person waitress attention took ages but eventually gave me some butter shock horror when i got the bill charge 6.50 for brandy x 2 and 3.00 for a small bottle of coke when i questioned with the manager he rudely replied to me the price of the brandy is correct because i had Hennessy ? with coke i did not ask for Hennessy i replied i asked for Brandy well you did not stipulate which brandy and i was not asked what brandy why would i order coke to go with Hennessy.. i informed him that i had been in the public house quite a few times recently and would not be coming back i am only writing this to worn people check your bill and check what you order MANAGER VERY RUDE what happened to the customer is always right

My 6 year old daughter, 3 year son went to this pub today with my friend her mother and her mother’s friend - to sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine. After buying food and drinks my daughter (remember 6 years old) ate a packet of crisps from my friends handbag. Well you’ve never seen anything like it the owner/manager came out shouting about the pub rules, had the 6 year old in tears and carried going into one as she got more and more upset. It didn’t matter how much she apologised........ discussing behaviour!!!!

We were looking for a dog friendly pub in the area. We’ve got two dogs and were on holiday so didn’t know the area.

I went to this pub. It all seemed too much effort if you are not a local. I had the audacity to say that the pint of beer I had was off. A conversation then took place between the licensee and his daughter. Clearly I must have been mistaken. I was then poured another drink. We were due to meet friends at this pub. I was fortunate to finish my drink and meet them in the car park and head elsewhere.

Popped in for a bite to eat. Wish we hadn't. Bad mannered, surly bar person. Given the choice of two tables by the back door leading to the toilets, in an empty restaurant. Sandwiches like doorsteps served with a few crisps and what some might call a salad. I thought this kind of 'pub grub' had disapeared along with Double Diamond, smoking and scampi in a basket. Dryers in toilets not working, a fuse problem apparently, no towels as a substitute. No toilet paper on second visit before leaving. A dump basically.

This pub has a very interesting history so my friend and I decided to go there for lunch. It has a very good ambience and varied menu. Unfortunately we did not get a welcome on arrival we were just told to order quickly because they were busy. There were only about eight others in the restaurant. The food was very poor standard and no effort had been made to serve it attractively. It was very much from the freezer to the microwave and for the price was not good value for money. Probably won't go again.

We called in for lunch and they do have a wide ranging menu. We went for the Home Made Pies. The service was excellent. They were friendly, helpful and the food cam reasonably quickly. The pies did seem home made, were reasonably tasty, but were reheats and there was no chance of burning your lips.

Visited the pub for a pre booked Sunday dinner for a party of five. The pub was busy with three other large groups. We were served quickly by a friendly waitress. Drinks were brought over, one incorrect. Meals ordered and we then waited an hour for one simple starter. Other tables who arrived after were served and provided with their orders before our one starter even arrived. We then waited another hour for our mains to arrive. At no time were we checked on. No apology offered for the delay. All food was very pleasant, however the excessive wait was unacceptable. The atmosphere was loud and the waiting staff/kitchen seemed ill equipped to deal with the volume. The pub is clearly willing to accept large bookings at the detriment of diners. When paying we attempted to use a valid discount voucher from Hi-Life. The polite waitress stated it wasn’t accepted. She then queried this with her father the landlord. She stated they had experienced this problem before. He was abrupt and rude stating, “My pub my rules, I’ve been here 27 years” There was no need for this attitude towards diners who had just paid for a meal in his establishment. Clearly happy to accept advertising from voucher companies and then not honour the agreement. Won’t be back. Manners cost nothing.

Proper little diamond, good tasty food and lovely land lord & lady. Worth the hour and a half to get there. I’ll be back for a Sunday roast with my uncle very soon!

Hadn't been to the King & Tinker for many years but decided to take the family out for a meal. Really was impressed,a lovely young lady made us feel really welcome. The menu was extensive and the food was expertly cooked. We did not have a long wait for our food, although it was busy. We shall certainly be visiting again soon. If you haven't been then please go, you will not be disappointed

I frequently visit the King and Tinker whilst out walking - often just for a beer, as there is a good choice of well kept draught beer, or sometimes an excellent salt beef sandwich to go with it. Recently, just before Christmas, I booked lunch for a group of 10 walkers. Despite the pub being very busy with another large group as well as regular diners, the service from Claire was outstanding. All the staff were friendly and helpful - both prior to our visit and during our very satisfactory meal - including vegetarian options. A friendly country pub which welcomes dogs and children.

This was my second meal at this old fashioned proper English pub in a month.

Lovely old pub warm and welcoming. Very attentive staff and very good reasonably priced food. Had lunch here quite often and never been disappointed. Nice menu.

We are no far from this pub, but we have been here just a few times, and never disappointed. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the plates are huge and delicious. You can enjoy any drink outside as well on a large area, prices are on the average, so I recommend it.

Beautiful rustic pub on edge of woodland between Enfield and Crews Hill. Very low entrance door leading to low beamed bar with nice selection of drinks. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Nice garden in the summer time with bbq's.

We stumbled across this 500 year old country pub along a lovely walk in Enfield.

Lovely local, country pub on the outskirts of South Herts. Pub lunch for four to celebrate with the family. The interior was littered with bespoke ornaments from the past, British memorabilia, frames dog photos, ale cups. The stilton soup starter was enjoyed by all, followed by the ploughman's lunch I've enjoyed in the past, the others enjoying a roast and lasagne and garlic bread. Salad was a bit too oily, and the portions were HUGE! But to be expected in a traditional pub.

Lunch on way home not been for a while

A place I frequent when I wan some good food and a quiet drink. Filled with local and characters, a great little place.

We found this pub to be very overpriced for drinks, not particularly very clean, with lots of dog hairs over chairs and cushions. Would not recommend did not find the staff very friendly.

overpriced drinks and ordered food chips were raw complained asked if I wanted more chips said no thank you very expensive pub will not be going back again

Made a last minuet pit stop with a friend and family that have a pooch they don’t go anywhere without.

Old country pub with large outdoor play area for families with children, smaller outdoor area for quieter lunch , cosy pub area and quaintly decorated eating area inside.

Shockingly bad meal. We had a roast here last Sunday, it was the worst pub food I've had in my life. All the veg from frozen, yucky gravy, loads of cabbage to fill up the plate, nasty cheap yorkshire. I left more than half & forced myself to eat the other half. It was also quite pricy too, an added kick in the teeth. Staff were friendly, however, and it's an interesting building in a nice location with car park. Great that there are bouncy castles, ride alongs, toys etc for the kids in the garden (this pubs only saving grace). Finally, there were SO many wasps in the garden, it was really bad. I'd never eat here again, no way. --I'd think the council would want to look at the cleanliness of this place also, it looked a bit dubious --

The King and Tinker is a very old pub (the oldest in Enfield, apparently) situated in a rural location by White Webbs Park. It is in the London Borough of Enfield, not far from the border with Hertfordshire, but you wouldn’t think you were anywhere near London. We’d passed the pub a number of times before while out walking but yesterday decided to stop for a drink and something to eat. We had a hot salt beef sandwich (a pub speciality) and poached fish of the day. Both meals were good. I also had a pint of Hobgoblin ale (not great, but drinkable) and a second pint, of London Pride (very good). The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. What I particularly liked about the King and Tinker was that it hadn’t been modernised or made to seem fancy (the dreaded ‘country pub & dining’). It was just how typical country pubs used to be, with photos and pictures of local interest on the wall, regulars sitting at the bar chatting with each other and the staff, and no piped music playing. It seemed like it was more or less the same as it would have been 30 or 40 years ago, except for the fact it offers a full food menu, which many pubs didn’t in those days. We enjoyed our visit so much we made a note to come back again when out walking in the area.

Well we was very disapointed. My partner ordered steak medium rare and it was well done. He couldn't eat it and we took it home for the dog that was £16 well spent. Service was good polite staff but the food was so bad for what it is and the price. Terrible would not go their again.

Wow, where do I begin. The place looks old and dirty, the food is complete and utter trash. The staff are awfully rude apart from one glass collector called Russel - Who actually persuaded me to go ahead and ask for a refund when he came to collect our full plates. I’m not one for confrontation but he felt it was unfair I should lose my money on a food experience I didn’t enjoy. I will never ever be going back again. The beef was inedible on the roast I ordered - hard, cold and chewy. I went to complain to change it to turkey as they had forgotten my turkey anyway, and the kitchen staff shouted at the waitress that they had already taken my turkey out that they had forgotten. I would have felt sorry for the waitress if she wasn’t also horribly rude with a face like a slapped bum!!! Sunday afternoon with family completely ruined!!!! I feel a bellyache coming on already. DISGUSTING.

What a lovely quaint pub - excellent food, wonderful décor and charming staff. Was our last meal in London after a whirlwind 6 days staying with friends. Just a wonderful place to go to...wish we had found it sooner think we would have been there every night!

I would like to extend a huge thank you on behalf of my mum who was unfortunately taken unwell shortly after arriving for lunch with her friend and her dog. Your staff were so kind and caring and even dog sat while they went to hospital. Thankfully mum is okay and your kindness is very much appreciated. They will be back soon to have the lunch they never got to eat.

We eat in here all the time absolutley lovely family pub. Great pub grub great atmosphere.

I tend to come here, on average, once every few months given the decent food, scenic setting and atmosphere.

Went for a drink Sunday tea time and noticed the food which was brought out to the garden for other people. Thought we would give it a try. Was highly delighted with the food and staff. I wanted something different from the Sunday menu and...

Reading my review of a year ago I regret to say that nothing seems to have improved at the King and Tinker. The Hunters chicken still has a meagre amount of BBQ sauce and this time the service was painfully slow. I reminded the very...

Lovely old pub that does nice well cooked food. The staff are most pleasant. Lots of interesting trinkets to look at. If you want to take your pooch there is a special table where it is welcome.

We held a family gathering here last Thursday following a funeral. Leah was our host and she couldn't have been more friendly, understanding or helpful. They provided us with a decent and plentiful buffet and we put a 'tab' behind the bar. All very reasonably...

Visited here for dinner tonight and was pleasently suprised with the warm welcoming atmosphere created by the staff. The food was good, tasty and lots of it, in fact too much for my wife and I + we were defeated on the mains. The pub...

Went to the King and Tinker for lunch with friends, the pub had a homely atmosphere with comfortable seating, trinkets and pictures displayed around, loved all the gravy boats hanging from the ceiling. There was a good choice of food on the menu, with good...

We booked a wake there today after my mothers funeral. The preperation and the staffs very attentive service was second to none. Thankyou so much for a great send off.

Had Sunday lunch here , very friendly staff. Good choice of Roasts offered, albeit very large portions. Nice cosy dining area.

It certainly hasn’t lost its quaint charm over the years. I find the staff to be some of the most friendly, something a lot of pubs have lost. The food is honest traditional home cooked and hasn’t let us down. Good generous portions.

This was a nice pub/ restaurant. Plenty of outdoor seating and a safe enclosed park if you have young children.. food was really nice.. and quick service which is always a plus.. Staff friendly..

Had a great time food was good and plentiful served by kerry.A good place to meet Friends and family.

We came here for mothers day as a treat to my mum so there was a few of us, we had a lovely meal which was plentiful although we all had to order the beef as the turkey had run out as it was so...

Disgusting I went to the King and Tinker yesterday for my Mums Mother’s Day treat and was awful, the food seemed different, wasn’t how it was before and the service well don’t get me started, we waited 45mins just for a starter, the waitress was...

Took my Mum for lunch and was greeted by a lovely friendly landlady. It was busy - there were a couple of dodgy oiks - every other word was f***. Not nice when you walk in with your family but...not the pubs fault and the...

Late Sunday lunch, 6 adults, 3 kids and a dog. We had booked table 13 which is the dog friendly table in the bar area. Great atmosphere, large portions of really good food and the staff were so friendly to us and made a wonderful...