The Kings Head in Haringey

We came for the comedy night last week and had an amazing night. The atmosphere when we walked in was great, enough tables and even for those standing it didn’t feel cramped. The service of the bar staff was quick and friendly at all points during the evening. The comedy room itself is intimate and homely making it great for couples or groups depending on preference of involvement. Loved our evening here!

Super old school with a basement playing music!

A wonderful Mother’s Day lunch the free mum’s moet was a lovely touch !

Morgan was very helpful and approachable. A lovely venue 😊

We hired Downstairs @The Kings Head for a birthday party - and it was phenomenal. The staff - special thanks to Morgan, Koti and Teri - were great. Ever helpful and friendly, they made both the planning and the night itself easy and stress-free. Fantastic venue - we had the coolest party in town!

All the food was of good quality, and we’ll served, but a special mention must go out to the calamari; it was a generous portion of freshly deep fried tender squid. The best I’ve had since gorging on it in Spain. Bravo.

Fantastic atmosphere, really good beer selection. And Morgan the manager was exemplary with his recommendations! Great night out for me and my friends! Will be back for sure.

We come here frequently and have never been let down. The food is consistently great and fresh. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. We also love the jazz club downstairs every Sunday. After trying many pubs in the area, Kings head is our go to pub in Crouch End 💛

My wife Milena isn't potty trained, but we love the food, drinks, ambience and service here.

Fabulous local pub with great vibe and lots of events. From quiz to comedy club, fun all the way

Birthday party at our local. An excellent evening with really friendly and attentive service. Thanks for the quick Owner's Response, but I hadn't actually written my review yet. I just started with the stars! I don't know why Gmaps decided to publish it!

Great Crouch End pub with a nice relaxed vibe. Nice to see some different guest ales. I liked the Purity Mad Goose and the Hogs Back Tongham Tea recently. Shame that more people don't try these tasty ales!

One of my favourite local pubs. I can’t stress enough how fantastic the food is here. The prices are reasonable and overall the pub has a very relaxed and unpretentious vibe. The burgers, fried chicken and pies are all great, but so are their changing specials. The hake was some of the best fish I’ve had in any restaurant in a long time. Even better than Lyons round the corner. I enjoy it so much we ended up booking for Christmas Day - something I’ve never done. The Christmas meal was lovely and the staff were excellent as always. To top it off, the jazz downstairs every Sunday afternoon is a jewel and a much needed tradition. I find myself popping in fairly often for lunch in the week now. I find the other pubs in Crouch End a lot busier, more expensive and fussy, but I honestly think The Kings Head is slept on. People don’t know what they’re missing.

El personal del pub era tan encantador e hizo un gran esfuerzo para mi cumpleaños. Todos tuvimos comida y un montón de bebidas y la comida era increíble. Sin duda volvería

El personal era fantástico y muy servicial, especialmente que teníamos un pariente mayor y ayudó con su acceso en silla de ruedas. (¡Gracias!) La comida era buena y la relación calidad-precio. Muy bonito lugar y merece la pena una visita.

Superb evening, good food and drink, great atmosphere and very good service by the bar people. A lovely place to see friends and enjoy good food.

Best pub in crouch end. Morgan is the prefect host will return love it. Such a great vibe

Always enjoy the Sunday roast here. Good lineup of craft beers and children’s menu is varied, as well as food value for two courses.

Always my go to when I’m in Crouch End. Interesting beers on tap and the bar snacks have always been top notch. Get some surprisingly big names for the comedy downstairs too.

Totally crap service, and charging restaurant prices to boot. Willing to take our money but not actually deliver any quality in any way. Despite similar bad experiences from others they don’t seemed to have pulled their socks up, sorry Morgan.

Personal amable. Buena comida del pub, generosos servicios. Disfruté de la tarta de cerveza y pollo parmigiana. Definitivamente volviendo. Gran ambiente.

Pleasantly busy, but not too noisy, nice lighting and good, relaxed atmosphere.

Really friendly team and good beer selection - particularly Deya Steady Rolling Man!

During last Thursday’s comedy night, I had the misfortune of watching a dyspraxic man whose eyes were wider apart than our domestic political spectrum complete a 5-minute diatribe against the State of Israel committing an alleged ‘genocide’- which is an insult to populations suffering the definition of genocide. Israel must be terrible at it considering the population of palestine in 2024 was up 2.30% from 2023, which was up 2.31% from 2022, which was up 2.27% from 2021 (current population of 5.43m vs. 760k 20 years ago – you donkey). Like many of the left wing nowadays – jumped up, repugnantly virtuous, self-righteous degenerates who do not have the necessary authority to make their factually incorrect statements. People have opinions on significant issues they know nothing about, the same opinions that are lazy in construct, unproductive and only cause division. I am all for political & dark humour, but this was straight up misinformed hate under the guise of comedy – no one laughed – dead silence – aside from what can only be described as a psychologist’s cash cow shouting ‘hell yeah man’ and other such sentiment of misplaced support now and again, the typical type. It is ironic that these hypocrites live in Crouch End – I had to remind myself that I was not in a 2015 Labour Party Conference – through your verbal belligerence you answered why Jews need the only Jewish State, Israel - multi faith, religiously, sexually and politically tolerant - mirroring the core values of the UK, the same can’t be said for it’s neighbours - in order to exist – thank you. Sid the Sloth as I shall refer to you, shout into your echo chamber – outside in the mainstream – the real world, where we work hard to pay your government subsidies whilst you hit dead ends on the comedy circuit – the majority are well informed and do not share the same position – sanity restored. To the host, if you start the evening by reminding the audience to ‘be respectful and kind, make sure the same standard applies to your talent where it is stone wall obvious. In the meantime, enjoy your weekly death marches around Central London with the other zombies you fraternise with…whilst you are there, ask yourself why you are – when all 22 Arab states have not taken a single refugee – the same Arab states who in bulk exist as a result of their barbaric colonisation of native North Africa… committing actual genocide against Christians in Nigeria as we speak - extending their land control to a whopping 13m km2. Then there is Sudan, Congo, Uighur Muslims to consider – by not applying equity of your sentiment to these suffering populations you have demonstrated your hatred for one group of people and ultimately one faith, as you are too blinkered to recognise the country’s diversity. There is no 'apartheid', palestine is a stand alone entity. To put it into context - Israeli Muslim Arabs make up 18% of the population and they enjoy the same rights & freedoms as the next citizen (5% in the UK). Salim Joubran, Khaled Kabub - the list goes on. These are Israeli Arabs who serve in Israel's Supreme Court - and have sentenced Jewish Israelis to jail time - this dynamic does not exist under an apartheid. By the way Israel is only a mere 22k km2 - defending itself on 7 fronts…yet you accused it of being the aggressor in the region - a country let me remind you, that was attacked first on Oct 23’ and who has always been the victim of a broken ceasefire. Shame on you, warped Sid. Kings Head, you are a great venue, bar staff were lovely. Please don’t give bigots stage time, it’s an insult to the 2.5k Nova festival victims - raped, mutilated and slaughtered - the 110k+ displaced Israelis - including Christians, Druze and Israeli Muslims - and the innocent hostages from 25 different counties who still remain underground without light, love and any semblance of humanity for over 500 days.

A decent pub. Great selection of drinks. Nachos and padron peppers were good. Staff were friendly.

Lovely local pub, the staff are very polite and the food is always great as well. Would recommend.

Pretty average Sunday roast. Very slow service. I don't know if something happened because we were waiting for more than an hour to get our food after we had ordered. They apologized, so it might have been a one time thing

I had a nice time with the barmaid very good

One of the nicest pub experiences I've enjoyed in London recently. The service was very efficient and friendly, and despite them being busy preparing for the quiz we felt very welcomed. With one or two more veggie/vegan options on the menu our visit would have scored 5/5 across the board! Thanks very much to all!

Muy buena comida, a precios justos, y el Jazz era brillante a pesar de que era solo una noche de atasco. Hay un pequeño cargo de entrada para el Jazz.

Brilliant food and atmosphere. Loved the music!

Had a great night for a staff members leaving do. Friendly staff and comfy atmosphere. Decent prices also!!

Great pub with a great selection of beers.

The fantastic Kings Head team helped plan a truly memorable birthday party. Fairy lights transformed the comedy club, the chef's food was a triumph and the layout even allowed for live music and ceilidh dancing!!! A brilliant bash and by partying 12-5pm on a Saturday afternoon - the budget stretched a long way. Thoroughly recommend...

🚇 Hornsey 🍺 £6.10 Pravha The Kings Head is located on the corner of a parade of shops in the heart of Crouch End. The nearest station is Hornsey, it’s a fifteen minute walk to get here. There has been a pub in on this site since 1662. In the 19th century the pub was informally known as “The Yard of Pork”. Prior to 1812 the pub was called The White Hart. The majestic turreted pub you see today was built for Taylor Walker in 1892. In the basement of The Kings Head is the home to one of the oldest comedy clubs in Britain. “Downstairs at the Kings Head” was founded in 1981, comedians like Alexei Sayle, Lee Mack, Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett and Jimmy Carr have all graced the stage here. This is a stylish one bar pub with a contemporary feel. The servery is located on the left hand side and has modern lighting above the counter. On one wall is a decorative collage of music, TV and film stars, on another is a collection of photos of comedians who have performed here. There is plenty seating throughout with traditional tables and chairs, curved banquettes and a couple of sofas. At the back of the bar is the stairs down to the basement Comedy Club. The beer line up will please most with a selection of cask, London craft and mainstream beers to choose from. I decided on a pint of Pravha, my pint was great, price point was average. There is a classic pub grub menu available, Fish & Chips costs £17. We arrived around 1.30pm on a Sunny Saturday lunchtime in August. The pub was fairly quiet with a few locals and a couple with their pooch in attendance. The atmosphere was very relaxed and it was easy to settle in. The service was ok, the welcome was pleasant enough. As well as hosting comedy nights there is also Jazz on a Sunday and a weekly quiz. Lots of history and celebrity is associated with @thekingsheadn8 . Our visit was good, I loved the architecture of this imposing pub and especially the portrait of Bill Murray. Our beers were on point and not overly priced, the vibe laidback and relaxed. This pub is worth a look if you’re in the area. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 17.08.24

Jazz at the Kings Head was a joy. Sundays from 2.30 every week.

Popped in for a late lunch. Great service and even better food. Looking forward to my next visit! Diolch

Love visiting the Kings Head! Staff are friendly and helpful and the food yummy. Last time we visited we had the fish and chips and chicken burger both delicious. Also tried out their 2 for 1 cocktail deal espresso martinis were great!

Great atmosphere. Amazing service! Definitely recommend the fish and chips and chicken schnitzel. The place to be for a Sunday sesh. I'll definitely be back!

Sunday roast was the best I've had fab food and great service here Morgan was the perfect host!!!

If you’re in Crouch End and want a place to check out, I highly recommend heading to Kings Head! Was my first time in the area and the service was great :) also, the portion of food was decent. Lastly, I love my Guinness and you’ll get a good one here. When I’m back in London I’ll definitely try and pop in again.

Great service ! Really impressed by how friendly the staff is. Good food and drinks !

Gran servicio, buena comida y un ambiente encantador! ¡Qué gran pub para ir! Nos gustó especialmente el martinis expreso y el personal es muy amable y divertido.

Great atmosphere and food. Friendly staff.

Good food and atmosphere, enjoyed the Sunday roast.

Great pub with a long history! The service was top tier!

Love the charming Victorian building and its brilliant comedy club downstairs. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Awesome pub to go to and even got served by the manager who was friendly as hell. We are on holiday and didn’t know the area and found it to be the best spot going. Great food and cold beers. Would go again for sure.

Colin was so friendly! His wine knowledge is fantastic! Finn and Koti were really great too!

Fantastic pub! Staff were great, especially Amy, so friendly!

Personal encantador, buen domingo asado y cerveza. Limpie las instalaciones de cambio de bebé. Un pub encantador. Volveremos pronto

Finally managed a quick drink in the King's Head. A pleasant and comfortable pub. Quite traditional and relaxed.

All was great, apart from the vague smell of toilets/drains. And sticky door handles. The management need to arrange a deep clean.

From the moment we walked into the kings head the atmosphere was very welcoming. The decor is wonderful, a real sense of comfort that makes you want to sit down and totally relax whether it be by yourself or with family and friends.

Good food and drink. Staff were great, Terry especially.

I have been going to the Kings Head for years, mostly for their fabulous comedy nights downstairs. I can't really comment on the food as I'm not sure I've ever eaten there, but it looks pretty good. The decor isn't traditional, but the atmosphere is great and I've always found the bar staff friendly and efficient. Enzi in particular seems to have been there for years, and is always welcoming. Seeing her when I walk in, I feel like Norm in Cheers!

A warm welcome always. Staff are all very friendly, particularly Enzi who always goes above and beyond to make sure we have a pleasant experience. She knows her drinks and can always recommend the most suitable upcoming event for me and my partner. Would 100% recommend.

Great pub with lovely staff. Went for birthday drinks and was served by a lovely young woman called Enzi who couldn’t have been more cheerful and friendly. Will definitely be back for food at some point - highly recommend!

A nice pub with a great atmosphere. Shout out to Enzi in particular who is a really efficient and friendly member of staff!

Food and service was excellent, Enzi was incredible!

Burger was really good and Enzi was a fantastic help dealing with allergies. Thoroughly recommend!

Enzi was so great!!! Took care of my allergy worries

Enzi fue muy servicial con mis intolerancias 🫶 siempre me siento incómoda por ser ESA chica, pero ella fue súper servicial y amable! Gran comida, ambiente fantástico!

Lovely place to escape from work, lovely atmosphere and delighted to have a very kind and caring member of staff to assist my friend who has a disability. Thank you Enzi for making our time their comfortbable and chilled.

Fabulous pub, great welcome from the team behind the bar and the food was delicious! Will be back :)

Love the kings head! It’s my local and been going there for years. Great place to catch up with friends on a Friday evening or to spend a couple of hours during the day catching up on some work. Enzi in particular is an exemplary member of staff, always a friendly face and provides brilliant service. She is a credit to the pub 👌🏻

I've been coming to The Kings Head for many years mostly for their great comedy evenings. Recently I moved locally and discovered the pub has a lovely atmosphere, the bar staff are fab and Enzi is a perfect star. I look forward to trying the menu soon as the food does look good.

I have been to this pub hundreds time as I worked in the area for years. The lastweek I popped in, there were two barmaids behind the bar and one at the other side chatting away and sharing jokes ignoring me completely. Today one barmaid looked at me and ignored me, another one having a sip from her drink said something incomprehensible. I am aware it is hard to find bar staff nowadays but half a smile all I expect.

Desde el momento en que entré en The Kings Head me sentí muy bienvenido por el personal increíble! Especialmente Enzi que nos atendió que era muy atento, amable y servicial. La comida era deliciosa y el ambiente general era excelente.

I have been to this pub hundreds of times as I worked in the area for years. The last week, I popped in for a quick drink when it was almost emty. There were two barmaids behind the bar and one on the other side chatting away and sharing jokes, ignoring me completely. Today, one barmaid looked at me and ignored me, another one having a sip from her drink said something incomprehensible. I am aware it is hard to find bar staff nowadays (forget about good and trained bar staff), but half a smile, all I expect

It’s a lovely place. I’ve been here 4 times and the atmosphere is great, food is really nice. It’s a dog and kids friendly pub and they also have stand up comedy so a must try for sure. Highly recommend it. 🥰

Recently visited the Kings Head in Crouch end. I had a lovely experience, relaxed atmosphere and it was nice to see the staff engaging with lots of locals. Just want to give a shout out to Enzi, who recommended some lovely gins and she had a good knowledge of the food menu. We had some yummy bay snacks. Will be back very soon!

Lovely place! Came in for a few pints and some food and had the best time. Kudos to Morgan and team for such a fab venue!

Brilliant evening , food & atmosphere Great staff , especially Morgan Would thoroughly recommend !

Great pub. Been a favourite local of mine for years. Brilliant staff. Enzi is an absolute gem! Many a great night had, drinking, eating, and events downstairs.

Classy style pub, good food. Quick friendly service.

We’ve been going to the Kings Head for quite some time. There’s a lovely young lady called Enzi, who’s always been so lovely and friendly to us. We always look out for her as she brings a smile to our faces and makes time to have a little chat with us. She’s a real asset ☺️

My friends and I had a great evening at the kings head , it’s a lovely laidback pub and the staff are wonderful especially Enzi who was so great at helping us decide what gins and wine to try. She has great taste!

I’ve been lucky to live just up the road for decades, yet - despite masses of pubs around Crouch End nearby - the Kings Head won my heart. The comedy and downstairs music is a big pull (although some of the acts I saw when they came here before they were stars now pass it by) and prices are good value. A special mention for young Enzi (behind the bar) who was so cheerful, professional and friendly! Enzi’s smile really always made the pub a great place. Happy memories (despite a sometimes blurry memory!)

Lovely pub with great atmosphere! Enzi made the visit that much better with her fantastic service :)

Always a smile from Enzi when myself and friends come to the Kings Head. A very relaxed and friendly manner and knowledgeable about the food and drink on offer. So lovely to see a long serving member of staff - makes for continuity and familiarity and feels like a real local rather than staff changing all the time like in so many pubs.

My favourite pub in the heart of Crouch End. Nice easygoing atmosphere during the week but energetic and fun in the evenings and especially on match days. I’m a vegetarian and it’s great that they have so many clearly marked vegetarian options on the menu. The staff are superb with dietary restrictions and asked us about allergies so I would assume they’d be very accommodating. I believe the fries and halloumi sticks are fried separately to the meat but I’d recommend double checking. I love coming here with my friends and flatmates!

We called by whilst waiting for a friend to arrive home. What a lovely, friendly welcome. We ended up staying longer eating and drinking. Chicken Schnitzel was so tasty and succulent. The bar person knew about the beers and sorted out some great tasters before choosing. Great atmosphere. Thanks 😊

Beautiful food, and a fun atmosphere!

Really nice pub in the heart of Crouch end

Best espresso martini in London

The King Head is fantastic! Great atmosphere, great draft beer selection, and delicious bar food. Friendly staff and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Cracking selection of beers and great tasting food!

## The King's Head Crouch End: A Local Favorite with History and Charm The King's Head in Crouch End boasts a rich history dating back to the 17th century, offering a classic pub experience with a modern twist. Here's a breakdown to help you decide if it's the right spot for you: **Ambiance:** * **Victorian Charm:** The pub retains beautiful Victorian features like exposed brickwork, polished wood paneling, and plush leather seating, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere [DesignMyNight website]. * **Hidden Nooks and Booths:** Perfect for a cozy catch-up with friends or a quiet drink. * **Relaxed Vibe:** Reviews mention a comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere that feels like a true local pub [Tripadvisor reviews]. **Food and Drink:** * **Modern Pub Fare:** The menu goes beyond typical pub grub, offering dishes like poutine with chip shop gravy and British sprats with a contemporary twist [SquareMeal review]. They also have pub classics like fish and chips and steak pie. * **Drinks Selection:** Expect a good selection of beers, wines, and spirits to quench your thirst. **Additional Perks:** * **Themed Events:** The pub is known to host themed events like pub quizzes and live music nights, adding a touch of entertainment [DesignMyNight website]. * **Comedy Club:** Head downstairs to "Downstairs at the King's Head" for a night of stand-up comedy [The King's Head website]. * **Outdoor Terrace:** Enjoy your drink al fresco during the warmer months [Tripadvisor reviews]. **Things to Consider:** * **Limited Weekend Availability:** The pub can get busy, especially on weekends, so reservations might be recommended [Tripadvisor reviews]. * **Sunday Service:** Hours are limited on Sundays, closing at 8 pm. **Overall:** The King's Head Crouch End is a great choice for those seeking a charming pub with a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere. The delicious food, diverse drinks selection, and occasional events make it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Just remember to book a table in advance for weekends and be prepared for potentially limited hours on Sundays.

Popped in last night for a quick pint, lovely pint of Guinness, and friendly service, ended up staying for two or 3 and a couple of nibbles too, which were tasty and came quickly! Will definitely be back next time I’m in Crouch End!

Morgan was a great host; very attentive and informative about the menu and goings on in the venue; definitely recommend the Sunday roast; lovely chilled atmosphere; great light. Courtesy of the Lovely Ladies

Absolutely unbelievably bad experience here. Turned up for comedy night in jovial mood, it was my birthday. Bar manager decided I was slurring my words, totally untrue. Spoilt what should have been a nice evening. Will endeavour to get a refund from We Got Tickets. Avoid this place at all costs. I dare say the manager will claim we were drunk but I have written this response immediately after - hardly the ranting of an incoherent man. Very poor pub. As an aside, manager was quite happy to take our food order before refusing any more drinks

Ordered from the lunch menu, not as advertised. "Cherry tomato and grain salad" without the grains. "Bloody mary ketchup" without the ketchup. Also near where I was sitting smelt like urine.

Went for Sunday lunch with friends hoping to pop downstairs yo watch Jazz afterwards but had not realised there was a £7.00 per person charge Found it difficult to find anywhere on social media about the cover charge and as pub was nearly empty it might have been an idea to reduce cost of tickets fir those spending, £18.00 on a Sunday roast. The pork belly was OK but my friebns lamb was so tough it was almost impossible to cut through it. She returned lamb and asked for pork instead but dud not srruve until we had finished our dinners so that was a bit strange to wait so long

Nice pub for a french client. I had a very good fish and chips and a ... belgium beer that I really love.

A bit more on the expensive side but no complaints for a gastro pub that hosts stand-up events on Thursdays and Saturdays, the shows are quite long too!

Very cool place to meet and chat with friends, the drinks and food are also great. The dessert was wonderful, brownie.

Nice British pub in Crouch End! We had a great time and received amazing service from Tereza, we will definitely be back!

Staff was super friendly, nice atmosphere and he food was great!

Nice atmosphere and the beer was kept well. However, the person serving on the bar was quite rude and should probably not be working in a customer facing role.