Tufnell Park Tavern in Islington

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

We go here often for the £9 lunch menu, which changes every weekday. It’s fantastic, creative cooking that brings out the best in seasonal ingredients. We usually can’t resist getting dessert as well. Children are welcome before 7pm and there is usually plenty of space on a weekday lunchtime for a pram.

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

Had a lovely Sunday toast with family we all enjoyed the meal very much staff was nice and helpful pub looked very nice after having refurbished done will be coming again to enjoy another enjoyable meal.

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

The atmosphere is so friendly, bar staff so welcoming. The bar is well stocked, plenty of inside seating. It was a lovely afternoon so we sat outside. A lovely relaxed time with family. I would recommend this pub to everyone. It is close to Tufnell Park tube station.

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!

I use to live round the corner from this pub. It has undergone a complete change since I lived there and it is for the better. Bar staff are pleasant, there are tables outside. There is a good menu there'll suit all tastes. Payment is by card only no cash is accepted. This pub has a charm of it's own., Lovely atmosphere.

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.

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.

Really nice pub, great atmosphere and food.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Great place lovely atmosphere very nice 👌

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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 .

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…”

Had table booked for weeks before, had no Sunday lunches left at 2.30pm on a Sunday. Buggered up our new group’s Sunday lunch. Still charged us for a few olives. In spite of being more or less empty.

Great pub, good selection of ales.

Friendly & Hospitable. You just feel good ❕

The pizza was amazing! The dough was especially good.

not just the typical pub food, place has charm

Quaint, comfortable pub for after work drinks. Only marked down as didn't have prosecco, which was my initial choice but made up for it with a nice Pouilly-Fumé. For those with 4 legged furries it's a dog friendly pub

The best local one could ask for

One girl working there has been unhappy to serve me and also been quite aggressive towards my group on a few occasions throughout the night.

Great service, super friendly. I highly recommend. The food is really nice and the terrace is great.

Abbiamo aspettato due ore per poi capire che la cena non sarebbe mai arrivata perché la cameriera non aveva ben chiarito che nonostante avesse lei preso la comanda avremmo dovuto pagare alla cassa sia le bibite che il cibo. Alle ore 9.30 ci dicono che chiudono tra mezz'ora e nello stesso tempo si scusano e ci dicono di aspettare un quarto d'ora e nel frattempo dobbiamo cambiare tavolo. A cena finita alle 10( per colpa loro) il dessert non si può più ordinare perché la cassa è chiusa e nello stesso tempo se vogliamo ancora stare nel locale dobbiamo cambiare un altro tavola. Questa volta all'interno direttamente Insomma un incubo

My favorite Tavern, the food is amazing and the place has a great atmosphere, lunch drinks or dinner, anytime, one the best option in the area.

Great food, quick and friendly service, lovely back garden area, and not impossible to get a table. What is not to love! Have been back so many times

One girl working there has been unhappy to serve me and also been quite aggressive towards my group on a few occasions throughout the night. The staff I think all used to be really lovely - now it’s not so great… The guy with the glasses is a solid stand up guy - really great…all the rest to the staff aren’t really what I remember. Bit sad because it is a nice pub but when you’re paying £7 for a pint you expect good service.

Beer garden is lush in summertime. Patatas bravas is delish, great food and generous portions generally. Great selection of drinks and lovely atmosphere. Also super dog friendly.

Il pub è carino con giardino davanti e dietro. Il cibo prende un 5. La birra buonissima. Non ho assaggiato gli aperitivi ma ho visto altri tavoli con Americani, Gazpacho e altri cocktail.

Love this pub, not far from the tube , great beers, great service and the pizza was delicious

Lovely Garden at the front and back of the pub.

Great service. Decent food. All staff always friendly and it’s a bit cheaper then other pubs in the area

Been here on several occasions, food is always fresh, creative and well-priced, service friendly and quick, great pub/restaurant!

Great find, Lovely outdoor areas, great sunday roast and pizzas, excellent service, will certainly be back

Staff very rude ..not helpful..know smiles from this team..tables dirty ask to clean .washed them over put the dirt on our laps... had asked for cutlery..the face on the staff...dont be in the job if this is how you feel.. Food was nice..but staffing issues (massively)

the place its fine , i like the garden ,

For a family area of Tufnell Park with a large inside and outside space I find it disappointing that they do not allow children after 7pm. Shuts out customers who would like to enjoy a meal and drink as much as the rest of everyone else (talk about feeling old / unwanted in your east 20s for having a baby!!)

Excellent food for honest prices. Very nice inside with different ambiences and mostly feeling intimate but relaxed. Staff is patient, helpful and efficient, despite the busy Friday I was in. If anything I felt the portions were a bit small for the mains, but the entrées compensated. Good variety of wine and beers.

The roast pork with broccoli and mashed cannelini beans was incredible. Have eaten here before and been ok but food seems to have improved massively. Highly recommend.

superb one of the best pub in London

Nice spot. Pleasant atmosphere. Visited a few times now