The Ridgeway Tavern in Enfield

A party of 7 all meeting for lunch. Got shown to table but no mention at this time you have to order food from the bar. 4 of the party have obvious mobility problems so this advice would have been useful. When asked the only 2 bar staff to take food orders we were told do not have a machine to do table service.Come on Ember inns this is the 21st century, I,m sure we still have paper and pen still in operation at other pubs.Bar staff slow with only one staff able to log in to computer. Food on the whole very good. Be prepared to get blocked in the car park after 4pm with people arriving!

first time visiting this local pub,, the food was standard, very slow service. needs a good refurbishment! we went especially for the quiz night and was very disappointed at the quiz master. she could not even pronounce some words which made it difficult for us to understand and answer. we had to get her to repeat the questions on numerous occasions. to top it off, I came straight home to find that my whole body was itching and red and covered in bites. I know this is a dog friendly pub however the cleanliness obviously does not show in this instance. will definitely not be attending again and maybe you need to look at your cleaning standards.

My wife and I were attracted to the Ridgeway because it is conveniently located between the M25 and Enfield Town, and has ample parking. We had an hour to spare and ordered from the 'light lunch' menu: one steak sandwich and one breaded mushrooms. expecting to be served in a maximum of 15-20 minutes. We were ere not told that there was any kind of delay in the kitchen, and our order eventually arrived (after one reminder) 40 minutes later. The food was OK - standard pub grub - but was spoiled by the fact that we had to wait so long and eat it in a hurry.

The staff here seem lovely but the standard of the food is just appalling . Such a disappointed , undercooked food, what we ordered didn't match to how it was described on the menu, 45 minute wait .... terrible

Tandoori Skewers were fantastic and the servers Charlie and Jess were super helpful! Very friendly and accommodating atmosphere

Either no heating or down low, very cold sat with coat on. They said they would turn thermostat up. Food poor, hard gammon, deep fried roast potatoes, chicken leg poor, also waited 50 minutes for food to arrive. Won’t go back.

We came for Sunday dinner the gammon was lovely and then we stayed for the quiz. Brilliant service by Tayla behind the bar

Have been a few times for a night out with friends for dinner and never disappointed. Pub is lovely and clean and food was fantastic - we all enjoyed it. The Pub is dog friendly too so we can take our dog who hates being left alone. Would definitely recommend this Pub. Food is good and staff are always friendly and go out of their way to help. 👍👍

Worst food and the place is falling apart, actually felt ill after eating there won’t be going back. Pub food can be hit and miss this is definitely a miss, not only was the food poor quality but badly cooked. I asked for horseradish sauce and was handed an empty jar that had the remnants of every guest before me and was out of date by 2 months! Service was at the bar and understaffed Never ever again avoid avoid

Great food, service and Atmosphere! Would defo go again, lovely family time with great meals. Highly recommend

Amazing roast potatoes on the roast!!!! Best I’ve had in a long time. Lovely and crispy, and super soft and fluffy on the inside!!! Would highly recommend.

Came on Friday 27th October, they had a halloween party with a DJ and the staff all dresses up too! Would definitely come again!

This place has really stepped up since the last review I left. I have been here a few times since and the staff are polite and the food is excellent as usual. Happy to make this my local.

The service can be so slow sometimes. Specially if you just want a drink. Sunday lunch time one person behind the bar, people queuing for drinks. Just not good enough.

Great for food and friendly service. Great local pub, had Sunday roast and the girls serving on the bar were so friendly. They checked everything was ok and was super attentive. All in all a great vibe at this place, will be returning as they do music once a month !

Parking Charge Notice :85£ Hi ,Stan here I was with a girl on a date at your Tavern when I received a parking ticket and the waiters didn't tell me anything about it at all. Had a nice evening at the Tavern on the 25 August 2023 . from 21:18 till 22:25. I had notification of a perking fine from their car park. I like it very much because it has live music I would like to go there again but I don't want to have a parking ticket . I have already sent you an email much earlier Please reply I hope you will resolve this matter positively. Best regards Stan.

Reasonable food for the price. Tried using menu app but card details scammed by being diverted to another site resulting in having to have card stopped and new one issued, which spoilt an otherwise pleasant lunch.

Had a great evening playing the quiz. Dog friendly, they had bowls available for water for the dog. Speedy service for drinks at the bar.

Myself and my partner came here for breakfast today and it was absolutely lovely. She had a bacon sandwich with extra bacon and egg and I had the waffles and we shared a healthy portion of hash browns. It was all delicious! We were served by the lovely Ben who made our first visit here wonderful! I also can’t forget to mention the manager Lauren who cooked our yummy breakfast for us. We will definitely be back as soon as possible!!

I came for breakfast with a friend and had a lovely time. Ben. He was very charming and lovely. The food was lovely and fresh and came out quickly. A totally fantastic visit! Thank you.

Ordered Bacon and Mushroom Carbonara. Dried up sticky pasta was served. Tasteless and chewy. Given a replacement but that didn't arrive until after my wife had finished her meal so we ate separately.

Lovely evening and great service thanks to Tayla behind the bar , We use this pub on a regular basis and always feel very welcome x

Friends and I had the bottomless 2 course dinner. The food was good and the drinks kept flowing! Tayla deserves a shout out for her excellent service!

We were greeted with a smile at the bar and promptly had our orders taken. The food was out in impressive time and it was cooked to perfection. Anyone who's not enjoyed the food here, try the mixed grill. It was amazing! Shortly after we finished, the plates were collected by a smiling, happy barmaid who asked if everything was alright and seemed very happy indeed when I said that the food was superb.

Came here on the weekend and was served by tayla - amazing service and great recommendations - will be back soon

Such a lovely place bar staff are very friendly especially Tayla who went out of her way to get everything I asked for it’s because of her we booked in the first place

This is talking about this pub and the stag & Hounds (Bury street west) and probably all other Ember Inns. They are lovely pubs with comfy seating , fireplaces and friendly staff however the food is best described as Pants. The company has focused on...

Used the Ridgeway Tavern for a post funeral get together for the family. Very helpful staff, loads of food on the buffet, lots of tea and coffee, an area set aside just for us, and very reasonably priced.

I went to the ridgeway tavern on the way home from work at peak time, it was quite busy so I was expecting a wait however food was fast and yummy and the staff were hilarious! All around amazing meal and experience!

We took our aunt for Sunday lunch an over all it wasn’t the best experience. My hunters chicken was dry , burnt in areas as was the bacon. Roast potatoes over seasoned with pepper. The pie didn’t have much filling . Asked the waitress for...

I went to the Ridgeway Tavern today as have had good experiences in the past. My partner ordered the meal deal which was 2 courses for £7.99. My partner ordered a prawn cocktail ( which had a supplement of £2.00 added) which when arrived comprised...

Very great service with good price. Prawn cocktail starter was amazing. Great selection wine menu with very good price. Def come back soon.

Food is decent, if uninspiring, but sweet Jesus, don’t imagine you’ll be getting you’ll be getting it in good time. If you go for the 2 or 3 course option, they will need constant reminding to bring the next course out. And worth checking in...

Nice pub although a bit quiet for a Sunday. Had lunch with family. We enjoyed our food especially the Sea Bass and chips which was very tasty and portion huge. Only complaint was we waited too long for our main course. This would not put...

Arrived for lunch and the barman v sheepish, but the Manageress advised there was a 30 min wait. After 40 mins the lovely young waitress said our ticket was out next. After an hour when I asked the barman why our food hadn't arrived he...

Often enjoy a meal here with friends, the new cocktails they are doing are great value. Staff are so friendly

The pub had about a dozen people in it including my table. The wait was long for the meals. The staff did not apologise for the length of time it took. We asked for the manager but they never appeared. The previous manager was excellent...

Booked for a lunch with my elderly mother and children who both work in north of England so was looking forward to a lovely catch. Starters were god but had to wait nearly and hour for mains. My meal of fish and chips was inedible,...

My husband has been in hospital and is not very mobile. The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. They immediately made sure the disabled toilet was open. Katie was particularly helpful. Will definitely visit again

We've been going to the Ridgeway Tavern for the last 13 years and have witnessed many changes in that time, including refurbishments and, as is usual in the service industry, a high turnover of staff. However, the one constant in these 13 years is the...

Went for lunch with a few friends today the pub was quite . There is a app to down load to order food and drink or you can order at bar after putting our order in we waited 45mins for our starter some having soup...

Really poor service, had to wait ages for food and drink Food was awful - lasagne had a huge lump of gristle / cartilage in, the size of a 20p coin so couldn’t stomach the rest! We were going to order coffee and desert but...

We have been coming here for several months. We have found it very pleasant. Lovely staff Katie gave us first class treatment . The bar man made me the best ice lattes . I would definitely recommend this pub excellent food and drink great value...

Visited on Monday 8th November for a spot of lunch. We had the Angus burger and fish & chips. Both meals were lovely and fresh. Peroni was excellent. The service was very friendly from the Irish lady Ciara. We will be back again.

I went to the ridgeway tavern today with my mother for some food and was served by Katherine the food was lovely and tasty and the service was great. Katherine was very sweet, smiley, friendly, efficient and helpful we had a great experience and will...

Amazing efforts made for birthday. All staff were so friendly. The drinks and food couldn't be better

I’m a regular visitor and the staff are always good but today I had the worst fish and chips I’ve ever eaten (or not eaten). The fish was over cooked but the batter soft, I sent it back to the kitchen but what came back...

The food at the ridgeway is hit and miss but generally it’s bad! Kids food often over cooked with brown looking peas! Fish and chip usually the one to go for but today was awful!! Never any cask ale on and if there is it...

We were shown to our table promptly. When ordering we were told that there could be a twenty minute wait, our food was served within that time. Plenty on the menu to choose from and the waiting staff were very friendly and efficient.

Four of us came to eat last Saturday afternoon outside . We had a good selection to choose from on the menu ,lots of lovely options . The food genuinely surprised us how gorgeous it was ! Every course was delicious and cooked to perfection...

I booked a table for 3 for yesterday, for lunch. My wife had the roast beef dinner. I had the Scampi & chips, and our friend had the triple roast. My meal was pretty decent, except for the peas. They were very hard. My wife...

Myself and my ladies had a wonderful time for Processco brunch I would highly recommend this. Lovely food and great service we couldn’t ask for more. Well done team!!

Booked a table for 2 adults and 2 children yesterday and when we got there we found the information about ordering was not explained on the phone and was told to download the app to order then was told we can actually order at the...

Decent food and okay service despite only two staff working. The chicken and bacon salad was a v generous portion and nice. The two course set lunch was good value. Def recommended and would return for sure. The outdoor tables are ok but you are...

Three couples arrived for a booked Sunday lunch. The first couple arrive 30 mins early and sat outside and waited to be seen. After being ignored for 15 minutes, we went indoors to seek service only to be told to wait at the table, as...

A massive thank you to the Staff especially the chef. Meal 10 out of 10Venue 10 out of 10Staff 10 out of 10Cleanliness 10 out of 10Service 10 out of 10From Sasha, Caroline, Pam,Vijay, Christelle and GeddisWe had a wonderful evening and we'll be back. Hopefully you'll be able add more than 6 people at our table

Went here for lunch today with some friends. The service was good, food was good, and the place was reasonably quiet. All staff were friendly. The app was a bit tricky to use as the order at table option wasn't working properly and it took time to place order, but got there in the end.

The service we received was lovely and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly. The brunch was fabulous and well worth the money. I will absolutely be recommending this. Also the pub looked amazing and very Christmassey. Thank you again 😃

We had a lovely time. The set menu is great value for money. We had a warm welcome and very good customer service. Thanks for making a post lockdown evening very enjoyable.

Just had a Sunday lunch here food was ok for the price was a bit shocked to be asked to pay up front , even moor shocked when I ordered 2 sweets from the Sunday lunch menu which said they were £2 each if you buy a Sunday roast which I did and the waitress asked for £9 something and when I questioned her she said that’s if in the same transaction. If this is the case it should be pointed out when you are asked to pay up front . I paid the full price for our puddings but this kind of behaviour really gets me and I won’t be coming back If you would like to discuss this You have my details on record as I book the table by phone

Went here for the first time ever after a visit to the hospital up the road. It was dark and raining and we were hungry. Parked in the pub car park and today received an £85 parking fine from euro car parks so be warned! I expect there is a sign somewhere but we didn't look for one as I thought I was just parking in a pub car park. really and we were shown straight to a table and served there. Staff did not mention anything about parking.

Food/drink was all fine, good for the money especially with continued discount scheme. Most of team seemed cheerful and polite. However the hostess who greeted us was very blunt and not friendly. Heard it was quiz night so stayed to listen and see if we wanted to come back for it next week as we love a good quiz, but same girl was reading the quiz and couldn't pronounce half the questions! Would come back for food but would not want to be greeted by her.

Really good food and drinks on our visit today. We prebooked our table to ensure we would get a table outside. From the moment we arrived we felt comfortable with the Covid regulations and procedures that are in place. Service was quick and friendly. Will return we back in the area again.

Visited afternoon for roast dinner. Was one of the worst roast dinners ever. The beef was overdone and tough, the veggies were from frozen and looked tattered and the roast potatoes look like they’d been kept warm for hours. Truly cannot recommend. At £23 for two roasts and two soft drinks overpriced inedible food.

I used to live locally so know the pub but moved away 25 years ago. My brother still lives in the area so when aranging afamily get togther it was a reasonable choice. Table booked for 7 people. Its a gastro pub and , on arrival a table was waiting reserved for us. Food was excellent pub type, service was without fault and it all lent it self to a great day.. We have already agreed to do it again soon. Its a great pub, friendly staff and great service... good for casual visits, couples or groups. Smallish car park but plenty of street parking..

We went for lunch on Xmas day, there were 15 adults and 2 children, food was really good , the Xmas roast was amazing and we were all served together and no waiting , food was all hot and good portion sizes. Very good value for money and we will be going back!

Was here with a group of friends. Food was ok but it really was the desserts that let them down, items not as described. The chocolate and raspberry pyramid was meant to be hand finished with raspberry not a raspberry in sight (think the clue is in what it’s called) and one of them did not have the chocolate marbled element, waitress said they come pre-made so not their fault and my Eton mess was more like soup by the time it got to me which somewhat raises the question over food hygiene standards if the ice cream was totally melted how long had that sat on the side ??? They did swap the pyramid but there was no offer of giving back the difference in price which should have been automatic.

Another trip here for a family meal on NYD. Food was good and portion size plentiful. Staff were friendly and interacted with my children to keep them entertained 👏👏. Only downside was the pub was a little cold but overall glad we came back.

I previously left a bad review regarding the food and poor service. The manager David contacted me and apologised for the poor food quality and service and asked me to return for a complimentary meal.I left it a while and decided to return without booking. I was amazed at the change because the service was friendly and the food was great. The steaks were cooked to perfection because it is hard to get a blue steak right. The pub looked lovely and all the staff were polite and friendly. I will return again. A+

Thank you so much to the staff for being available xmas day. The food was amazing and service was fantastic. Would 100% go back

Well the experience I had today I would not recommend it.. I found the “manager” Irish woman lacking in customer service! rude and abrupt, no need for it!! I will share my experience with other staff from the hospital who regularly use this place for lunches and special occasions! ordered off the festival menu, a turkey dinner.. it was nothing short of a dogs dinner just lumps of fat!! Definitely not worth the money or wait!!

We met up with our friends here for a Pre-Christmas meal and we are so pleased we chose this place. We all enjoyed a lovely Festive Meal. For the amount of money we paid the quality of food that we had was excellent value for money. I had the Roast Sirloin and the beef melted in the mouth, the Roast potatoes were crispy on the outside and lovely and fluffy inside. There was also a nice selection of veg on the side. The only downside was we all agreed that our Roast dinners were quite dry, I had a quick word with our Waitress and she came straight back to our table with some little individual jugs of Gravy which we all thought was a nice touch. The staff were lovely and very helpful. We will be going back. Thanks The Ridgeway

I visit this pub on a regular basis and always have a pleasant experience. Lovely food, good selection of drinks, especially the gin! Staff are friendly and always give great service. Would recommend.

Three of us had lunch here today. The restaurant was half empty and we all had a two-course meal. Two of the meals we had were badly cooked. The Chilli Noodles (what noodles - it was mainly rice) were wet and tasteless and was left uneaten. The nachos were all stuck together and could not be eaten individually. We had no choice but to eat them with a knife and fork. None of the staff were interested in the guests. They were talking at the bar. Nobody came to our table to ask us about our meals. When I went to pay I informed the lady who told me it was a shame and made me pay full price.

Meal ordered and when delivered broccolli stone cold,salmon completely overcooked .

We turned up on Saturday as a party of 10, it was a guy we know local pub/restaurant. At first appearance, the place was lovely and welcoming. Most of our party were there for drinks but a couple of us wanted to eat. When I asked if we could have a table, I was told 'if we give you our last two tables then that's them gone' sorry is that not the whole point? to allow people to come in and dine/drink?.

As it’s my closest local, I have eaten at the Ridgeway Tavern on several occasions. The food was never going to set the world alight, but it has always been acceptable, pretty much what it says on the tin. Not tonight; the meals my friends and I have eaten tonight were unlovely and unloved. The cauliflower curry contained, at most, two florets. The accompanying salad comprised a small pile of undressed leaves (no sweet chilli sauce, as stated on the menu). My scampi lacked the lemon pieces and tartare sauce, also stated on the menu. The scampi came with peas... about two tablespoons of peas! The bar staff were helpful and did their best to supply the missing ingredients but they were unable to give a convincing or consistent answer to the question as to why the chips weren’t vegan. All in all it was a shambles, and I’m sad to say that I won’t be patronising the Ridgeway Tavern again.

Enjoyed latest visit to local pub - good steak meal, favourite glass if wine and excellent customer service from Gemma and Katie... all in all great night with friends!!

Friendly helpful staff and nice atmosphere but the reason it was quiet and peaceful was probably due to the very poor food. There were three of us and were all less than impressed. The breaded mushrooms were the worst I have ever had - thick hard shells containing the tiniest bits of mushroom I have ever seen - awful. The ham egg and chips were okay but eggs were hard and the plate cold. The steak and ale (or kidney) pie was mediocre with the oldest looking blob of mash that looked as though it had been there since the day before. The piece of chicken was tiny and my wife still felt hungry after the meal. Having to go to the bar to order was a bit of a nuisance - especially for someone with limited mobility, and the food did not come out all together so two were eating while the third was still waiting. Hardly surprising that we were not asked how our meal was! We could have refused to pay but instead will not be eating there again.

Ember Inn, so food always a reasonable standard and price as was the wine. Visited here quite a few times on and off and always get good service and food. Will be back again

From the moment I paid at the counter it took half an hour to get served two simple dishes. One dish came incomplete, I had to mentioned to the staff and it took nearly 10 minutes to get the rest. The food was not great and not well presented.

Met up for drinks with friends. Friendly welcoming pub and staff. Prices were fair and food was good.

This pub used to be my local - but not anymore!

We came here for a family meal on Sunday. 7 of us and we all had different dinners. They have a very good roast option and a vegan menu with a wonderful Moving Mountains burger. The service was friendly and the atmosphere relaxed with background music playing. Plenty of car parking is available - lucky enough we read previous reviews so knew that we had to register our car. Overall a good visit and we will be back.

A few weeks ago a friend treated us to a Sunday lunch here. Three of the four of us loved it. We had some friends from the US visiting and wanted them to try a Sunday roast. Everyone was happy as the food was tasty.

Went here with my mate for lunch, really enjoyed the food was really nice and good price. Would recommend to other friends and staff were very friendly.

Went there for lunch today very mediocre food I ordered soup which was okay but asked what the soup was and was told butternut squash it was actually curried which had i been told would not have ordered., I then had fish and chips which I left the majority of as it was horrible.My husband had posh fish and chips which he said was okay so he almost finished . My wine was fine a chilled white my husband ordered a glass of malbec which tasted nothing like malbec. Not a good lunch time experience will not be returning .Also you have to order at the bar and pay before you eat.

We had such a good meal with friendly service in December that we decided to eat there again in April. What a difference!!!

Myself and my partner popped into the pub for a quick drink and bar snacks on the 7th April 2019, we have just received an £85 car parking fine! We should have registered our registration number at the bar but this was not clear at all, no signs anywhere visible to state this and no member of staff mentioned this to us. We are regulars to the pub and are saddened valued customers are treated this way.

I visited the Ridgeway Tavern on the evening of March 29th with an old school friend who was in Enfield for the weekend. Unfortunately what was meant to be an relaxing catch up and meal was utterly spoilt by the arrival several days later of an £85 parking fine notice. My friend was also hit with a fine - not a welcoming experience, and certainly not the memory of our weekend reunion that she was hoping for!

Family meal last Tuesday at 2pm for 8 of us was very enjoyable. New menu had something for every one of us (young & old), cooked and presented so well....hence no leftovers. Two of our party arrived late but their meals came very quickly after ordering which was greatly appreciated.

I visited the Ridgeway on March 29 with my school friends as it’s always been our favourite pub. Parking has always been free or the parking machine broken so I parked as usual. There were no obvious signs asking me to pay anything so I went in as normal and ordered an appletiser, hot chocolate and sticky toffee pudding - no one at the till said anything about parkung either. Yesterday in the post I then receive a letter with an £85 parking fine from Euro Car Parks. This is not acceptable - you need to make people aware if there is now a parking charge.

After a quick trip to Chase Farm hospital i popped into this tavern for a spot of lunch. I chose to have the chicken wrap and my wife had the rack of ribs. Both meals were lovely and came out quickly. Interesting to note that they had a separate vegan menu! not really my cup of tea but some of the dishes looked interesting.

One of the problems with this type of pub/service is that you take your choice to the bar and give your table number, order and pay then. The food arrived (prawn sandwich on wholemeal...very disappointing as the bread was dry and stale, no spread on it, the prawns did not fill it and the salad was dead and ungarnished. No visit from the bar staff to enquire if all was ok, guess they'd had the money so didn't care!

My two youngest children 22 and 26 kindly paid for us on mother’s day we had a delicious meal very tasty will go again had a great mother’s day

The food at this establishment is only average and the portions are small.

I have been here before with children and found it satisfactory. Unfortunately I can’t say the same about yesterday’s lunch. The menu shows that the potato with your selected dish can be upgraded to sweet potato fries for a fee. This is not necessarily true as it does not seem to apply to fish dishes. To get the sweet potato we had to order potato we didn’t want and a much more expensive side dish. The inflexibility and greed of this has put me off retuning.

Went here tonight for a friends birthday, two meals went back because they were just warm. Returned after microwaved. The steak meal, plus the Chicken Curry meal were OK. My meal the Pesto pasta, was awful. No pesto, pasta tossed in dried herbs in oil. With cherry tomatoes, salad leaves and asparagus spears. I told the waitress it was dreadful, no one come over to see what the problem was. I was a catering manager with Compass, before that a chef, I might look old but I do know what a pesto sauce is.

Excellent service, food and value for money. I’ve lived in Enfield for a few years but haven’t had the chance to eat at the Ridgeway Tavern, very impressed with the food and staff.

Had a nice evening at the Tavern on the 16 Feb. from 9.30 till 10.30.