Tufnell Park Tavern in Islington

Had lunch then dinner here a couple of days apart, just before Christmas, and they were two of the best meals I have eaten out in a long time. The sea Bream was plate sized and superb, as was the grilled Haddock with Turmeric Mash. Not at all expensive by London standards, and I am far from being a rich man. Oh, and I should say that if, like me, you are a Coeliac or cannot eat Gluten, then you will find the staff entirely compos mentis. They always have at least one GF choice available, veggie and vegan too. And also importantly a beautiful place, child and dog friendly. Image of Harry Dean Stanton cooked up in photoshop from a Google image not credited, don't worry Smoking is allowed only outside.

Great local pub! Good vibes and friendly atmosphere 😊

Great pub with an excellent choice of beers, lagers and real ales. I especially recommend the East London Brewery Foundation Bitter. Cool and fresh! The Yes IPA is fizzier but another tasty beer from a north London brewery.

Fuimos a almorzar el domingo con la familia 10 de nosotros 2 niños No reservé, me las arreglé para poner 2 mesas juntas en la parte trasera Tenía el pollo asado para 2 y era absolutamente precioso, un montón de patatas asadas, Yorkshire, y verduras frescas y a un precio muy razonable Mi único problema pequeño era un menú infantil limitado Conducía así que tenía 0% lager en el grifo y sabía como lager normal En general, una gran experiencia sin duda volvería de nuevo

I recently went to Tufnell Park Tavern with a friend for a Sunday roast, and it was exactly what we needed. We sat outside in the sun, which made the whole experience even better. The outdoor area has a relaxed, welcoming vibe — plenty of space and a great spot for people-watching while enjoying a drink. I had the Sunday roast with beef, and it was spot on. The beef was tender and full of flavor, the roast potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the Yorkshire pudding was massive and beautifully crisp. The gravy was rich and delicious, tying it all together. My friend went for a pizza, which looked amazing — thin, crispy crust and topped generously with fresh ingredients. She said it tasted as good as it looked! We both had a couple of pints of Yes! Beer, which was crisp, refreshing, and the perfect match for a sunny afternoon. The service was great too — friendly and attentive without feeling rushed, even though it was busy. Tufnell Park Tavern has such a chilled, welcoming atmosphere — ideal for a lazy Sunday with good food and drinks. Definitely planning to head back soon!

Great community pub with a friendly and professional team behind the bar, front of house and in the kitchen. Food is great and lovely garden too.

Great lunch lovely new Italian beer Menabrea on tap. Italian sausages with polenta and lovely Italian red wine 🍷. Sometimes life can be good 👍

What a great place. Visited on Sunday and it was very busy and buzzy with families. Lots of colouring in going on. The roasts were very good and my pizza was standout. We took a selection of puddings to share and they were all superb. Especially, the Tiramisu. We were very well looked after by a team member in a black and white stripped top but all the team were friendly and helpful. We live an hour away but this pub is near to our son. For London, we thought it very reasonably priced and cheaper than our local, comparable eateries…..and better quality. Will definitely be back. Recommended!

The place and atmosphere is nice but the food is not. Edit: we asked for chips and they served us patatas bravas covered in aioli, onion and parsley (without warning that they did not have normal chips). We asked if they had an alternative, they said they had a 'plain version' of the same potatos . We ordered that (for a child) and we got potatoes with onion, parsley and pepper. So order at your own risk.

Great pub with good food. Menu changes monthly

One of my absolute favourites in the area - the food is incredible!

Really interesting and unique specials. Unlike any pub I’ve been to. They have a wide selection of drinks from all over the Mediterranean, lots of Greek beers, Portuguese wine etc. great ambiance and service was quick.

Warm friendly atmosphere with excellent food and service. Also dog friendly.

Typical English atmosphere...good service and good food...a good place to have dinner and have a beer with friends...

Great atmosphere and food, however the mushroom risotto main at 14.50, while delicious, was the size of a starter and I was still hungry afterwards. Disappointing. I'll stick to pizza in future.

Amazing service really enjoyed my time here and had a brilliantly made negroni

This place is terrible!!! The service is disgraceful such rude staff!! It’s disgusting!! and the food is nasty! Not how it used to be. I would not recommend this place to anyone!!!! Avoid!!!!!

We go most Sundays - a day off from cooking. Sunday lunch for the family. Usual good. Small variations in menu. The dogs love it. The pizzas are exceptional.

Superb pizzas and fabulous beer from Anspach and Hobday including THE IPA..

Only pizzas for walk ins then Chorizo pizza !??? feeling sick after 1 hour . sorry you did better before

Had the best home meal today the spices were amazing. Service was by zack he was so nice and attentive even as it was busy. Will definitely come back. Top place to visit

For being in a family area with a large restaurant area, it’s odd that they don’t allow children after 7pm. Even worse we were only told an hour after we arrived! Weird.

I recommend the great atmosphere and good food

Came in for a few drinks and was really impressed with the pub. Nice big space with lots of seating some nice food

Excellent food and service. The pizzas are a great option and their menu is very unique that offers a lot of options for vegetarians. Great choice of beers. Loved the atmosphere

Just stopped in on one of my walks for a quick pint and was pleasantly surprised 5 real ale taps 5 points best 5 points xpa sambrooks junction redemption fellowship and Twickenham naked ladies lovely range and a good range of keg beers aswell, will definitely be back to try the food as what I saw coming out of the kitchen smelt fantastic and looked great. Another huge plus friendly staff and exceptional toilets. Well done. Cheers Dermot.

First time we have had really bad food here and there was a lot wrong with all courses. V Watery pie filling, uncooked rock hard cauliflower curry, dry chocolate cake and the worst cheeseboard I have ever had and definitely not the cheese or olive biscuits advertised. Real shame as the service was excellent and we come a lot but will have to find a new venue. Pub and dining room are so echoey we couldn’t hear each other talk but have always put up with this as food used to be 5 stars.

Food is food, customer service is despicable, especially the young guy who was wearing a green top, and to be honest evry one one behind the bar is rude as hell, I’m very local and come to this place because of the kids, the sister pub the landseer pub, the staff are amazing and food is even better, long story short stay away from this place unless desperate

Incredible warm food. Everything they make is great

Vamos aquí a menudo para el menú de almuerzo de £ 9, que cambia cada día de semana. Es una cocina fantástica y creativa que saca lo mejor de los ingredientes de temporada. Normalmente no podemos resistirnos a comer postre también. Los niños son bienvenidos antes de las 7 pm y por lo general hay mucho espacio en un almuerzo entre semana para un cochecito.

Amazing lunch deal, no wonder it's busy on a Monday lunch.

We keep coming back here even now that we no longer live in the area. The food is great - whether you fancy a Sunday roast, or just a nibble, or a pizza. Lots of options for vegetarians. Great options for kids too. Good wine list and lots of beers to choose from. We love the garden in the summer but the dining room is very nice and airy too. There’s something for everyone!

Had great pizzas here and a really good space to relax and have an after work drink

Tuvimos un encantador brindis el domingo con la familia todos disfrutamos de la comida mucho el personal era agradable y servicial pub parecía muy agradable después de haber reformado hecho vendrá de nuevo para disfrutar de otra comida agradable.

Chicken was lovely and had very tasty herbs. Family/sharing style is a nice touch. Very friendly family atmosphere on a Sunday.

The staff is very rude (as noted by many customers on TripAdvisor), which is a real shame considering the food and ambiance are fantastic. If I were the manager or owner of that pub, I would have a serious talk with the team.

10 minutes waiting, just to have other people being acknowledged and served before us although they just approached the bar. Awful customer service

El ambiente es tan agradable, el personal del bar tan acogedor. El bar está bien surtido, un montón de asientos dentro. Era una tarde encantadora, así que nos sentamos afuera. Un tiempo encantador y relajado con la familia. Recomendaría este pub a todo el mundo. Está cerca de la estación de metro de Tufnell Park.

Good food and excellent service at our local pub, but it was exceptionally loud on a recent Friday evening in September whilst having dinner. We were a party of 4 and could barely understand each other despite sitting in close proximity. The cackling and screeching of diners seated nearby became unbearable. So we left with our ears ringing, and would think twice about having dinner indoors here again. Overall, it didn’t make for a relaxing experience. Not sure what the solution is.

Pizza menu has changed... Weird toppings like lamb, fennel, tuna, ... but no classics, so fine as long as you like "original" pizzas I guess. Not my cup of tea I'm afraid :-/ I miss the chorizo one!

Solía vivir a la vuelta de la esquina de este pub. Ha sufrido un cambio completo desde que viví allí y es para mejor. El personal del bar es agradable, hay mesas afuera. Hay un buen menú para todos los gustos. El pago es con tarjeta solo que no se acepta efectivo. Este pub tiene un encanto propio.

Good pub fayre - some food overpriced. Pizza good value.

We witnessed two members of staff laying out the outside tables. While doing this they allowed a cat onto one of the tables to eat out of the cat bowl. All the while they set up the tables they were going back to stroke the cat. I assume thi is a breach of hygiene standards!

Good selection of beers, nice atmosphere and tasty menu.

Really nice pub, great atmosphere and food.

One of our favourite spots in Tufnell Park and conveniently located next to the actual park. Possibly the best place to have bravas in London, especially during the summer. And during the winter is quite cozy and you can sit by the fireplace and enjoy a pizza. And if you are lucky, maybe you can have a pork sandwich, which is by far the best item in the menu. Shame that the menu changes constantly. Price-wise is a bit expensive. Definitely do not get table service because that way you avoid paying for the service charge.

Loved the space and happy staff but no atmosphere no back ground music just loud chatter from customers food looked great!!! But did not try on this occasion

Fantastic food all around and great staff

Nice Atmosphere to have some drinks :)

Worst Roast Chicken Dinner I have ever eaten, the chicken was very dry for 37 pound for 1 whole chicken (NOT 2) Do Not Expect 2 as you will get as little as they can possibly give you, save your money and go to a different pub.

Had a quick informal business meeting here. Great place.

From start to finish we really enjoyed the experience. It was a busy day (Father’s Day) so it was going to stretch most restaurants and when they said the chicken for 2 had just run out I admit we were a bit crestfallen as we were sharing that with our 92 year old mum. But the manager of the pub was fantastic she got us some chicken breasts with vegetables with all the trimmings and it didn’t disappoint. The chef is fantastic the flavours were so good and perfectly cooked. For after the apricot and almond tart was also fantastic. House white wine is also a hit. Thank you for a great meal and special service.

Really lovely food tonight and the staff were great.

A lovely pub with friends staff. They also had an alcohol free beer on tap which was a pleasant surprise!

Great service and good food 👌 Friendly staff and definitely willing to go the extra mile to help older patrons.

Arrived just in time to order from the full menu on a Sunday evening (pizzas only after 7). We had a great table on the terrace with friendly and attentive service. The food was delicious: great starters and all four of us had an excellent main including one fantastic pizza; deserts irresistible. One of the best meals we've had recently while travelling across the UK. TPT is a real neighbourhood gem. Thank you!

Great Pub! We ate well, drank good beers and good cider. Good wine list (Picpoul du Pinet on the menu haha!!!) The relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We were there as a family and we loved it

Been coming here on a weekly basis for 4 years. First just with my partner, then also our dog and now also our daughter. Very few places in London deliver this well on changing seasonal menu’s which are always composed well to include protein, veg, fibre and lots of flavour. The only thing that would greatly improve this pub for us and lots of local residents is if they would allow children until 20:00 instead of only 19:00. The current cutoff for welcoming kids just makes is hard as we often need to hurry to get our orders in or can’t go because we’re not ready for dinner before 18:30 most days.

Excellent food and a great selection of beers. A good place to relax.

Food wasn’t hot then got microwaved!

Unreal food in this place. Bavette steak is unquestionably the best thing on the menu have it nearly every time.

Great food. Very nice wine by the glass and the beer also looked good. Pizza is particularly good. Large place, tables inside and out and very child friendly. Highly recommended although not cheap.

Visited while staying in the local area Very busy but that didn't hinder the top quality food and service we had . Just excellent possibly one of the best meals we have had during our trip to London

Food and service are great but the only downside is that people bring in a lot of dogs

A great warm Tufnell Park Tavern. I would like some music on and the rule with no kids at all allowed after 7 pm make no sense .Other than that ,a great local pub .

This is our local and I couldn't be happier. The food is always on point. The menu is varied with a Mediterranean twist to it but their pizza is always excellent. Service is always very good. Friendly and responsive even when they busy. For lunch with children this is the place to be. No children after 7.30pm but I understand this. All round excellent gastropub and pub in general.

Bourgeois boozer nestled in the heart of North London's greatest locale. Prepare for a dim-lit atmosphere, tasty scran and a spacious outdoor offering.

Good beer but some of the food was a bit strange especially the soup.

Great spot for a glass of wine and a light meal. Good atmosphere and dog friendly.

Good selection of dishes for a £9 lunch main. I had the Beef ragu which was tasty!

always a winner drink lunch or dinner

Good spot for a birthday and large groups of people, local and has quite a homey feel. Nice staff and cosy inside with a fireplace.

I rang to book a table for Sunday lunch. Never been to TPT before but it had been recommended. The woman on the phone was so abrupt and rude I won't bother again.

Great place lovely atmosphere very nice 👌

Really good food all the time . My favourite gastro pub in London .

decent food at unsurprisingly full prices

Usually love this place, me and my partner came here for Sunday lunch we ordered two soups and two roast dinners everywhere we have been a starter comes before the main. To our frustration the roasts came before the soups they did offer to put the roasts back but this would of just sat there and wouldn't be nice to eat after as they were out of roast dinners so wouldn't been replaced. The attitude of a particular staff member was shocking I asked for some sauces for our roasts she came and slammed down the condiments I asked for a refund of the soups and seemed to be a big deal I pulled her on why did she slam the sauces she just replied by laughing in my face and eye rolling she was very strange I don't know how she thinks that's appropriate behaviour. No apology. Won't be coming back to shocking service. The food is nice but I'm old school and do believe in good customer service and it's definitely not here.

Honestly, I’m very sad to write this review. This pub is one of my favourite local spots - the ambience is always great, the beers and wine are interesting and tasty, pizzas are solid… But I went on a busy Friday night, and had such bad service that we decided to try a different spot. After grabbing two seats at the bar my partner asked to see a wine menu. The server responded by pointing to a wall we couldn’t see from our seats, rolling their eyes, and storming off… We both looked at each other and decided we’d rather try a different pub that night.

Great menu, good quality wine and nice atmosphere

Amazing pub, very spacious for London. Realty good food and service!

Great local pub/restaurant. Lovely vibe.

Nice space and a big step up from where it was a few years ago. Menu is interesting and the pizzas are decent, but an over reliance on salt does count against it.

Could dinner on Sundays be extended to 7:30 pm ?

Atmosphere seemed nice. However, the people serving seemed to have forgotten us. After sitting there for 20minutes we decided to leave.

tasty food, and even tastier waitress.

Tonight I had the nest pizza I have had outside Italy. Fantastic!

The best sandwich I’ve had in a while (pork bun). Roasted potatoes were also excellent. We sat outside which was a great atmosphere and had a couple pints—good beer selection on tap. This tavern also has a very nice outdoor back patio for longer sit down meals.

Lovely pub with good service and pizza. A few GF beer options and knowledgeable staff.

Popped into this pub on a whim and it was a solid choice. Lots of beers on a tap and tons of patio space to enjoy a pint on. We also ordered food, the roast pork sandwich and fried potatoes with garlic aioli. Everything was super tasty; although the chimichurri on the sandwich tasted a bit like soap? Service was friendly and quick. Great spot on a sunny afternoon!

Great neighbourhood pub with an extensive food menu and decent pizzas. Lovely large outdoor terraces front and back . Does get busy on evenings and weekends but it's a large venue so doesn't feel packed.. Has a sensible policy of children under 12 after 7pm .

Stopped for a drink on a hot summer day, good hidden terrace at the back but staff don't seem very happy

Came here for a Sunday roast which was served incredibly fast and was delicious. Sat out back which had a nice calm Sunday atmosphere. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Little bit pricey but I think that's all roasts in London!

Great pub with heaps of outdoor space and great options on tap. Staff are always friendly

Went for some spontaneous dinner last night. I’ve lived in the area for 4 years and walked past and was always like “yeah looks okay” but never went in.. then we discovered the awesome hidden terrace area! It was beautiful! We were server by Milo who was lovely, and the food choices were delicious. Excellent vegan and veggie options. I had the chickpea & cauliflower and the broth it came in was well flavoured. Finished off with some red wine which was reasonably priced.. I think you can tell by now I’m a converted fan?? Haha. I’ll be back soon!!

We totally enjoy going to this pub. Such a friendly atmosphere, great beers, and the pizzas are brilliant!

Nice spot for a pint and decent pizza

Came here with a friend for pre cinema drinks and pizza. We shared an anchovy olive feta and pepper which was so yummy and a salami and fennel. Both so tasty but the anchovies definitely had the edge for us both. Thanks 😋

Great pub food. Good atmosphere and space inside, outside front and back. Good selection of beers, too. It gets busy at the weekend, though, but it is worth a visit if in and around "Tuffers."

Lovely building, nice outside areas, good food, fabulous live music, etc. The only problem was that I ordered a round while my friend ordered a pizza and the bartender rapidly charged everything to my friend without even stating the total or checking with us! When she realised that there had been a mistake, her reply was, “Yeah… you didn’t specify…”

Great pub, good selection of ales.