The Wrestlers in Haringey

I came here for a Sunday roast on the recommendation of one of my friends - but the roast was probably the worst I've had since I was at school! We both had roast lamb which was fatty, tough and rather tasteless. Extremely disappointing and I won't be visiting again. The outside area at the back is quite pleasant.

Firstly, a really nice pub with an excellent beer range and nice atmosphere. But, the Sunday lunch is not great I'm afraid. Everything tastes like soap or too much herb - I couldnt put my finger on it. No hot drinks available either. A shame.

Beware: we ordered a bottle of rioja with our Sunday lunch, thinking we were ordering a reasonably priced table wine and turns out they served us the £50 bottle without bringing this to our attention - and then refused to even acknowledge that most people I'm sure will be shocked to be served such a pricey bottle over standard Sunday lunch. The food was ok. This place has a nice vibe but be careful to ask the price of every bottle of wine you order - they keep an expensive cellar. The manager was very forceful - and bordering on rude - when I tried to explain to her that it would be polite to just inform customers that they are serving customer such expensive wines upfront.

Great, looking old-fashioned pub. The Sunday lunch was terrible. All the meats we ordered were tough. Roast potatoes with old and the parsnips were undercooked. No hot drinks on the menu

Sadly this was a disappointing Sunday lunch. Glass of wine and food had an under-taste of soapiness, probably from poor rinsing. Roast beef was under-seasoned and a bit tasteless. The vegetarian goats cheese pie was nice but it would have gone better with vegetables and salad rather than roast potatoes and gravy. Perhaps the main menu is better.

What a fantastic pub! They say on the website that they're serious about the "pub experience" and it shows. This is a proper, traditional English pub with a beautiful interior and an amazing fireplace. Lovely staff, good, well kept beers, tasty food. Definitely worth a visit. We went for Sunday lunch and I would advise booking as it was fairly busy

Really friendly and understanding of my friend who is deaf.. Fab Sunday roast, average price too. Totally recommend this place

Pub itself is lovely, but the female manager is rude and dismissive. She is horrible to all the customers and I have heard from multiple other people that she is widely disliked throughout Highgate. Disrespectful and oblivious to basic manners.

The real ale was good, the sausage roll was good (albeit a bit pricey), the service was good, and we were able to sit outside, though I think we were lucky as it was quite busy. I don't live in the area, so I can't visit often, but I'll be keeping this place in mind for the future. Hopefully by then I'll be able to stand at the bar.

The food is just incredible, the mushroom and spinach pie is top tier and their gravy is unique! The pecan pie with custard I had was just the perfect ending to my dinner there! Well done guys!

I went with my friends and I had a very good experience. nice food, nice service. We enjoyed so much I can t wait to come back there. feel safe with the safety guidance there. thank you very much.

Lunch. Sunday Roast. Perfect. Fresh, plentiful and delicious. Service fast and friendly despite it being packed - obviously popular

Past this place so many times but popped in on Friday night pretty awesome not what I was expecting. Nice and chilled. Food was decent.

We visited this pub for a business meeting. It was rather quiet (that evening at least). A nice selection of beers (the fact that my favourite belgian witbier was available draught was a plus) and the sunday roast was pretty good.

Why do score on the doors give one star rating and on the restaurant window they display 5 stars? This surely is not acceptable

Decent pub but will not visit again as card only. Beers normally good and Sunday Roast was ok on last visit

Asistí a este pub con tres amigos para un asado del domingo. Aunque el asado en general era bastante sabroso, la carne de mis amigos tenía un 95% de grasa y, como no es la esposa de Jack Sprats, ¡no podía comerla! ! Cuando se despejaron los platos, informamos al camarero sobre los problemas asumiendo que se borrarían una vez que pagara la factura. Pedimos budín y más decepción. ¡Mi Eton Mess era una masa de crema con aproximadamente cinco pedazos pequeños de merengue y lo que parecía una fresa cortada en pedazos pequeños! ! ! Una vez más, cuando se limpiaron los platos, dije que no pagaría mi budín. La camarera regresó y confirmó que el gerente aceptó la falta de pago del Eton Mess pero que iban a dejar la carne? ! ! !Cuando pagué la cuenta, mi amigo habló con el gerente (Sarah), quien se negó rotundamente a retirar el dinero de la cuenta por la grasa asada u ofrecer cualquier gesto de buena voluntad. !Teniendo en cuenta que Highgate tiene tantos pubs increíbles para comer que evitaría The Wrestlers a toda costa. !

I had a wonderful Sunday at the pub the roast was 10/10, it must be the new chef they have. The menu has a lot of choice, the pub has a lovely chilled atmosphere. I will be making regular visits to this pub now .

El pub es muy tradicional. Sin embargo, no están bien mantenidas, las mesas pegajosas y un olor extraño proveniente de la cocina. Pedimos algo de comida, que tardó más de cuarenta y cinco minutos a pesar de que el lugar estaba casi vacío. La comida fue decepcionante, definitivamente un asunto "congelado y frito". El pescado y las patatas fritas eran pesados y el pescado estaba lejos de ser fresco. El servicio fue bueno, aunque un poco distante.

Friend of mine brought me here to show a typical London pub. The place was really quiet (which was good) and only had a few regulars. Honestly, it’s not what I expected. Looked more like somebody’s living room large couches and sticky tables. While the place has a certain charm and a very respectable history, I’m not sure I’d want to come back. The service was very friendly and casual, the beer was good.

hard to explain as card payment only. which is unfair to ppl who have maybe pounds and wants a quick drink. food waslSERVICE was vv slow, managers was like a bully.

Came up to London to visit my pals and I fell in love with this pub and its food. I had the beef, and the desserts were beautifully done. The only downfall is although the meat was cooked perfectly, it wasn't quite salty enough. Gordon Ramsey would have had a fit!

It was so good to visit The Wrestlers again (I love that name!) after not visiting the area for number of years.We’d had a lovely afternoon walking across the Heath and visiting Hampstead, and were looking for a good pub/restaurant to finish our day with a nice meal.It’s so nice and cosy inside - lots of beams, dark wood and character, and we found a nice comfortable corner to relax with our drinks.My partner ordered the goat’s cheese salad, which she really loved (and shared a bit with me so I could enjoy it too!), and I had the excellent Thai green curry.The food was very prompt, and the service friendly and helpful. We liked the candlelit ambience too!We really enjoyed our visit, and it made for a perfect end to our day.Thanks to everyone who made us feel so welcome and for the fab meals - we will def be back.

Fui a este pub la semana pasada y comí comida tailandesa y Macon Village - buen vino. El fuego estaba en llamas, el personal era muy atento y el pub era muy cómodo. Tenía un precio razonable durante todo el año, y con buena comida de pub -. No puedo esperar para visitar un domingo para una buena cena / almuerzo de asado

Food was lovely (king prawn curry, fish and chips and duck) and there was a decent choice of vegetarian, fish and meat dishes. The room was too hot, especially as there was a roaring fire! We had booked but were given a table that was quite squashed for 3 of us! Would be nicer in the winter. Good value and nice atmosphere though.

Great food. Quick service. Couple of the waiters a bit clueless but didn’t spoil. Good value for money. Lamb shank in particular was very nice

Reservamos una mesa anoche. Llegamos 20 minutos tarde debido al tráfico. Cuando llegamos, la mesa había sido entregada a otra persona y no había dónde sentarse. La mujer que es el nuevo gerente fue grosera, sin disculpas, arrogante e inútil. Trae de vuelta a Lisa Marie y Laed. Solía tener un personal amable, pero no más.

Nos exprimieron a 4 de nosotros en un domingo ocupado. Hacer un pedido en el bar lo hizo mucho más rápido que esperar por el personal como muchos lugares para comer.

Since the chef changed a few months ago the food and choice of food has improved its now well worth eating here

Vinimos para el domingo asado la semana pasada.

The wrestlers used to be a family pub in the heart of Highgate so when it reopened after a change of management locals were delighted. The website offered a wide selection of Sunday lunches but when ordering we were told the site had not been updated. The food was bland and tasteless, the meat so thinly cut it had no flavour.

Very poor experience. ‘Roast pork loin’ was grey pale tasteless strips of pork plopped on some microwaved veg topped with a blackened dried out Yorkshire pudding. The only veg option was cauliflower cheese (online menus features two options that sounded nicer), which came with a double helping of very poor double cauliflower cheese, another terrible Yorkshire pudding, a few potatoes and a side of extra cauliflower cheese. I complained that there was no crackling with the pork loin and was given a ramekin with 3 cremated pieces of pork fat. Honestly. I’ve had better roast dinners at school dinners. When we complained they told us there was no one in the kitchen. For somewhere that advertises itself as a gastropub, that seems inexcusable.

Great pub for a roast! Food is served until 8pm on a Sunday with left over roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings put out for everyone to enjoy! 2 lovely gardens - front and back.

Roast dinners until 8pm and to a consistently high standard. Only place in area with a late roast. Staff friendly, welcoming and efficient. No pressure to drink up unlike some pubs in the area. Left over roasties and Yorkies are a winner, great pub

Pasamos un tiempo estupendo aquí de visita para el cumpleaños de mi marido con la familia.

Que se detuvo para tomar una bebida y algo para comer en este lugar. Mi amigo dimos a un bar, entonces ella volver a la mesa sin ninguna bebida ella nos dijo que tenemos que irnos porque el gerente es muy grosera y agresiva. Una pena que el lugar era muy agradable.

Service was excellent. The burgers were cooked to perfection. A lovely pub with a nice ambience. I will be back

En una fría tarde de abril día absurdamente, incluso con su gran fuego el pub era ciertamente no tostar. Vacío cuando llegamos a las 1 de la tarde, así que tenía la opción de mesas. Personal agradable y eficiente.

Vivimos en Highgate y tienen, por lo tanto, probado todos los pubs del pueblo. Nunca volveremos a los luchadores después de nuestra última visita. El toro o el León y Sol rojos ofrecen una alternativa mucho mejor.

Fue tomada por Domingo almuerzo acogedor y acogedor que estaba en una pequeña mesa. El ambiente siempre es agradable y es un buen lugar para calentarse en un día frío y relajarse. Defraudó a ser servido discos preparada congelada del asado. Se esperaba un poco más de estos días realmente.

The Wrestlers is a friendly and cozy pub in Highgate. We have been to a number of different pubs in Highgate and this one is our favorite. Depending on the time of day and week, it can be quiet or bustling, but it is always a nice place to visit. We've had a couple of meals here and they were both very good. The decor is very traditional. They tend to play oldies for background music, mostly American and British pop/rock from the 60s and 70s. This is an unpretentious pub where all seem welcome. There are posher pubs in Highgate, but they lack the Wrestler's charm.

Estoy aquí a menudo y haber probado cada pub en la vecindad, sólo volveré a los luchadores. Un ambiente fantástico, fantástico personal, muy buena comida. Es especialmente agradable en el invierno, especialmente si tienes un asiento en la gran chimenea abierta. Simplemente precioso.

Such a shame as the first time to a pub I’ve driven past for years will almost certainly be the last. First up, the service was excellent as they were as embarrassed as I was by what was being served up. Us, and the next table had full refunds. So why is burger so difficult to cook other than raw, at the third attempt it was right, and the only time all the advertised bits came with it.. Couscous minus advertised bits made 2 appearances and was replaced by a nearly raw burger when my wife had enough. Otherwise a really nice atmosphere, warm on a freezing night, what’s not to like, as long as you avoid the food I guess..

Stop in here regularly with friends and family for a pint and something to eat. We return for the hospitality, great beer selection and tasty food.

You feel you are stepping back in time when entering the pub...mixture of seating and tables. Plenty of space. Good selction of beer which seemed to be well kept. Food was a bit of a disappointment. Not that tasty or well presented, some of the advertised relishes were forgotten when the meal was served. Bar staff did their best to rectify but one gets the distinct impression that the kitchen management needs some attention. I'd certainly return for drinks but not for food, there are much better places in the locality

This pub has changed a lot since I last visited (a long time ago!) but it still holds its charm. Spacious dining area at the bank and cost dark wood front remains. In my opinion this pub is a gem in winter as really cosy.

A lovely friendly bar...... big log fire in the winter months and a nice secluded garden in the summer months. Good food on offer...

Los luchadores ha sido en Highgate durante muchos años y continúa desarrollándose. Es un lugar rústico que ofrece asientos fuera durante todo el año y en una gran ubicación. Las cervezas y cervezas de huéspedes siempre son buenas y apoyado por los eternos lagers y and bitters" irlandés. La comida aquí es buena y abundante y grandes porciones especialmente domingo almuerzos. Principalmente nos socializar aquí y tomar nuestros visitantes para las comidas.

Excelente relación calidad-precio, mi esposa cuenta mejor asado los domingos ella ha tenido en años, la salsa era muy sabroso, gran servicio amable, sin duda, volveremos la próxima vez en Londres.

I used to frequent this lovely old pub around 10 years ago. The atmosphere remains good but the cooking has gone downhill. I wonder if part of the food was cooked up front & re-heated or maybe part was microwaved? The broccoli was certainly fresh & almost raw, definitely needed a few more minutes in the pan. The chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes disappointing, perhaps it was the thin tasteless gravy that was poured over everything way too liberally or perhaps because they were pre-cooked? The red cabbage was delish & the carrots & green beans fine. The dessert of sticky toffee pudding & apple crumble with custard was good. The Pinot Grigio was reasonably priced. Mixed bunch on a Sunday, couples, families with children & others with their dogs. There is space available to sit outside at the front & back of pubLadies toilets need some attention. There is a leak so water on floor & the hand dryer does not work so the need to provide paper towels.My friend & I enjoyed our time there, the staff were attentive & efficient, however, there are better places in the area to eat. Shame.

I used to really enjoy going to this pub, which is one of my locals, for Sunday lunch with my partner, and having not done so for a while, we came here on Sunday. Yes it is a nice homely pub, but I think it has become too "kid-friendly" with children running around, and there is a certain barman who is too over-familiar. I know you mean to be friendly, but please don't address paying customers as "guys"! :-(

First time for Sunday lunch here, always liked the bar snacks and beer. Had a group booking for four: child and a vegetarian included. Great roast selection lamb, pork and beef. All served with roast potatoes and, has to be said al dente vegetables. Two vegetarian options the goats cheese being a winner. Good sized portions, great ale, very good pint of Pride and nice wine. So good we had the desserts and. Geese board. Thoroughly recommend, service is polite and solicitous, what more could you ask for ?

A good friend of mine invited me to Sunday lunch at this pub " they do a nice Sunday roast " he said , And he was not wrong , I went for the Braised lamb shank and i was over the moon with my choice .Good helping of everything and reasonably priced , i have passed this place so many times and never even noticed it, i have been missing out , i will be back for sure

What a pub should be. Well cared for, blazing fire, good drinks choice including excellent German lager, down to earth proper food and a good mix of clientele including dogs. If you do not like dogs in pubs Wetherspoons bans them. Most importantly the staff are brilliant and good role models for other pubs to learn from. Highgate take note.

Cramped Sunday lunch. Food adequate but only pub grub standard. Annoying features were the lack of table service and profusion of dogs. Great pub if you believe it's perfectly normal and reasonable to take your dog to lunch. For the rest of us ... not so much.

Lots been written about this pub already. Traditional pub, lovely warm fire and very welcoming. Excellent beer and very good service at the bar.

Nice pub a short distances walk from the tube station. Although I've not eaten here, the food does look amazing, and the pints are always good! Friendly bar staff and a relaxed environment make this a firm favourite.

Tasty fresh and loads of it. Take your pick from beef, chicken,pork or lamb. Huge plate of meat, potatoes, veg and Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy. Pudding likewise. Sticky toffee pudding our favourite. This pub has a quiet ambience perfect for a Sunday lunch with friends and family. Then settle down to reading the papers totally satisfied.

We have eaten here more than once and were never disappointed. We have had large plates and small plates. The selection is good and the drinks are good as well, whether you want a cocktail, a beer or a wine by the glass or bottle. The crowd there is nice and the service friendly. Inside is pleasant and they also have outdoor tables which are pleasant as long as you aren't downwind from a smoker.

This was our second visit & we were pleased that the food was still as good as last time. There is a menu with plenty of choice. The food is well cooked & nicely presented. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is a lovely courtyard to sit out in during the summer. It is well worth a visit.

It was my first time at Wrestlers. We had chicken, rib eye and pork roast which were all very good. The portions are big. The prices for roast are between £10 and £15. The staff is very friendly and the pub is nice inside. Although outside it looks bad. Our friend asked to have a rarer piece of meat and the waitress who was very kind changed it immediately. I will definitely go back again for roast. FYI you might need to book before you go.

While pub-by in atmosphere and not a huge selection on tap, the thai food is incredibly authentic, spiced to a fashion that doesn't make you instantly feel like Drogon from Game of Thrones, and priced well. Would go again.

Popped in for lunch on the off chance. Had fish n chips ans misses had halloumi salad. Both really enjoyed. Service good also the beer. Will come again.

I have been coming here for as long as I can remember, and it has gone from strength to strength. Nice open feel, but cozy at the same time. If its cold, a beautiful fire will warm you up. Nice selection of beers and other drinks. Friendly service. And the food, from starters and snacks to the mains are all great. They are also dog friendly which made me happy.

we have been using the pub on and off for quite a few years but hadn't been for a while. Went last night to meet some friends and they have had a bit of a make over in the back bar area. Looks a bit more of an eating area. the pub was fairly full but as it was a thursday we managed to get a table. Really nice relaxed atmosphere in the pub and the bar man was really helpful and friendly. We ended up ordering some bar snacks which were reallly good. I recommend the nachos - big generous portion. One of the best pubs in the Village as far as I am concerned

It was a wet windy Sunday and we had just returned from our trip to Africa.All our usual haunts for a good roast were booked so we decided to try out theWrestlers. It is opposite where we live but we have never ever rated it much.We got a table in a corner and ordered our roast meals and a bottle of red wine and had the most delicious meal and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were lovely and so friendly and professional and the whole atmosphere in the pub was great.

The place has a certain vibe to it on particular nights of the week which make it acceptable for a drink

What an excellent dinner. I had rib eye which was pink and so tender!!! Yummy.Potatoes where lovely Yorkshire was lovely pint of tribute open fire. I wanna move in ffs!!! ;-)Well done a proper pub done properly with English staff who can pull a pint.

Having driven our daughter back to her flat after the Christmas break we all agreed lunch out would be nice so we tried the Wrestlers on a dark rainy Sunday lunchtime. We were greeted with a welcoming smile and found a nice table next to the fire. The menu was small consisting of roasts which is a good sign that the food is fresh which it certainly was. We all had roast pork with roast potatoes, yorkshires, red cabbage, broccoli, green beans and carrots. The food was hot and tasty. All the servers were pleasant and efficient. Listening to the other diners it is obvious they have a lot of locals who eat there on a regular basis and I can see why. We would definitely eat here again when we are visiting our daughter. The roast was good value for money at just under £10.

I met friends yesterday for Sunday lunch. I had the veggie nut roast which was lovely and tasty so too were the veggies and roast potatoes! One of my friends had the roast beef which she really enjoyed as well. Cosy friendly pub with a log fire which was perfect on such a wet cold miserable Sunday! Puddings were yummy too and well presented. Good value for money. Staff were very friendly - I look forward to going back.

Went there with 3 friends a couple of months ago. The food was inedible. No one ate anything and the staff were quite happy to collect the plates without comment until we suggested they might ask why all the food had been left.Also does no one read the Food Hygiene rating of the pub. It has 2 stars. Which means Hygiene - Poor. Confidence in Management - Some. Structural Compliance Fair.

I have been to quite a few pubs in the Highgate area and this is, by a country mile, the best that I now call my local. Their food is amazing especially their Sunday menu.. It is Child and Dog friendly and reservations are recommended if you plan to go there for Sunday lunch. Staff are very friendly and service very good.

Met on a Monday evening for a family dinner. The pub was comfortable and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, "because its Monday" a number of dishes were unavailable and we had the last two steaks. The food was well cooked, but no better than standard pub fare. Ale was good!

This place is cozy and friendly. It's especially nice in the winter with a big fireplace. My regular choice for a drink. It's also a good deal for Sunday Roast compared to the more famous nearby pubs like Red Lion and Bull and Last. The food is always good and only £10

This was my old local when I lived in London ten years ago. When I went back in, it was still the same - cozy, friendly and airy with a killer garden patio.We met up with a friend and had their Sunday roast (which was really not that great), but enjoyed the atmosphere and the location. A short walk from Highgate tube on the Northern line, this is a pub that's tucked away a bit, so its filled with neighbourhood folk, rather than tourists.

The Wrestlers is in a very old pub in Highgate and is large and comfortable. The choice of food is very good and we went on a Sunday and had the Sunday roasts - lamb, beef and pork. The meat was delicious and served with vegetables, potatoes and amazing huge Yorkshire pudding. Dessert was also excellent with pear crumble and ice cream. Amazing value. There are many other options which all look interesting. The staff are very friendly and efficient. We will definitely go again!