Ye Olde Monken Holt in Barnet

I only went there for drinks with my family it depends on what time you go there when we arrived there were not many customers it was relaxing staff are pleasant but you need to like dogs about half an hour there a lot of people came in with dogs I like dogs so did not bother me I would go back again

Great Crisps, Great Pints, Great Atmosphere. No possible complaints. love it

I love it here, Katie is fab and the drinks are always 10/10 And they sell Taytos!!

In my opinion best pub in Barnet, very well run, excellent draft beer and they have kept prices as reasonable as possible. Always a good welcome

'Regular Customers Only' Not sure why anyone is reviewing this pub as 'welcoming' or 'friendly'... There a sign in the door stating 'Regular Customers Only'. This may or may not be legal, I don't know - although the management seems keen enough to spread their tables onto the public highway, maintained at the cost of all taxpayers, not just their 'regulars'. This sign has appeared a number of times over the past couple of years (I think they've been told to remove the sign on occasion, but it has gone up again at a later date). Whether legal and 'their right' to do this or not, it's unfriendly at best and more likely a dog-whistle for blatant discrimination. If you're happy with discrimination, feel free to ignore this. Otherwise, report or vote with your feet - there are many other welcoming places in Barnet.

Been in many times with my young lad (10). He sits quietly with a Diet Coke and some crisps after a long walk or to watch a game. He’s even been known to go up to the bar and get his own. Place is normally very quiet. Suddenly today, when it was a bit busier, we came into watch a game and there was a strictly enforced “no under 16’s rule” and they refused to serve us. No problem, your business, but we won’t be back when the Sunday afternoon part-timers disappear.

Best pub in barnet / by far Every thing u want from a pub . Great atmosphere/ friendly locals ‘a real hub of the community’ & if the management doesn't want to serve someone for whatever reason then that’s their choice ‘ rightly or wrongly’ We all get it wrong on occasion/ no one’s perfect/ but it’s more right than wrong at this establishment I’d assert .. A well ran pub ‘ for a reason …

It's a great pub with such a welcoming vibe. The Landlady Veronica is so hospitable, great staff and events are great fun. Cannot recommend enough

As a loyal patron of the Monk and Holt Pub in Barnet, I feel compelled to speak out against the false accusations of appalling, repugnant, and discriminatory behavior leveled against our esteemed landlady. Having frequented this establishment for quite some time, I can attest to the utmost professionalism, kindness, and fairness displayed by our landlady in all her dealings. It is truly disheartening to see baseless allegations tarnishing the reputation of someone who has consistently shown dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patrons. From personal interactions to observing her interactions with others, it is evident that she treats everyone with respect and fairness, regardless of background or identity. Furthermore, the Monk and Holt Pub has always been a place of camaraderie and community spirit, largely due to the efforts of our landlady in fostering such an atmosphere. Her commitment to ensuring that all patrons feel valued and comfortable is commendable and should not be overshadowed by unfounded accusations. In times like these, it is crucial to support those who uphold principles of fairness and equality. Let us not succumb to baseless rumors but instead stand by our landlady, who has undoubtedly proven herself to be a pillar of integrity and goodwill in our community.

Nice pub, however the live music was a bit too loud and I couldn't hear myself speak to my friends. Had to leave early.

Lovely land lady excellent service Very cosy pub Always friendly and welcoming to all. Always have a great experience there Veronica is so lovely and friendly She is a first class land lady

One of Barnet’s best Pubs. Always a friendly atmosphere and good vibe. The Guinness is particularly good. They have music some evenings you can take your dog in as well. It’s a real hub of the local community. In fact my favourite pub in Barnet.

***Appalling, Repugnant and Blatantly Discriminatory behaviour by the landlady (Veronica) that needs urgent exposure to warn prospective patrons about the shocking mistreatment and abuse they may encounter.*** I visited Ye Olde Monken Holte on Sunday the 18th of February on my own and encountered an incredibly distressing experience that compels me to share what happened. From approximately 4:20 pm to just before 8:00 pm, I was a patron, enjoying a few drinks whilst sitting perfectly quiet on my own. However, my evening took an abrupt turn when the manager (or landlady) who I believe to be named Veronica, approached me as I was finishing my drink. In an astonishingly rude manner, she said “I want you to finish up, leave immediately, and NEVER return”. This command came out of nowhere, leaving me bewildered. I had had no previous interaction with her AT ALL and had been sat perfectly quiet minding my own business. The entire time I was in the Monken Holte , I would confidently say I was the MOST quiet and non-disruptive patron in the entire establishment, as I was on my own! I was even extremely thoughtful and accommodating, as a lovely bar staff member came up to me at one point and asked if i’d kindly move tables as there would be live music later. I immediately said "of course" and instantly moved my things and moved to the smallest table available away from where the music would be set up. After a while the pub started filling out for the live music and I started to see patrons standing up near me and so I even invited them to share my table out of goodwill. Straight after the landlady had rudely accosted me and told me to leave and never come back, I looked up at the patrons on my table and they appeared as shocked and bewildered as I was. Their expression mirrored a mix of disbelief and discomfort, leaving them almost shell-shocked with what they witnessed. They vicariously offered apologies on behalf of what they witnessed and their sentiment echoed the sheer astonishment and bewilderement I was feeling, affirming that I wasn’t alone in hearing the outrageous remarks from the landlady. Puzzled and seeking clarification, I packed up and before leaving found her standing by the bar and politely asked her if I had done something wrong. To my surprise, she arrogantly declared, "I don't have to explain anything." I proposed that understanding the issue would prevent future misunderstandings. Regrettably, her response remained unchanged: "I don't have to give an explanation." I suggested that withholding an explanation could be perceived as discrimination, to which she callously dismissed me and walked off. This incident on the 18th of February left me deeply disturbed and convinced that such behaviour deserves exposure. Discrimination should never find a home in any establishment, let alone one as historically rooted as Ye Olde Monken Holte. I urge potential patrons to consider the troubling atmosphere created by Ye Olde Monken Holte's management on the 18th of February and think twice before supporting an establishment that condones such disgraceful conduct. In closing, I want to emphasise that this is not merely a review, but a serious matter that demands a thorough investigation. I've also just seen other 1 star reviews that have had a similar encounter with the landlady, and so this cannot be considered a one-off, or case of "just having a bad day". I implore the brewery to thoroughly review the accounts presented here, as well as other reviews highlighting similar encounters with the landlady. URGENT action is required to address this issue promptly, to rectify this matter, ensuring a swift resolution to this incident.

Super little pub, good Guinness and spotless toilets. The bonus of great music on a Thursday night makes this venue a great destination

Great to have the Irish music on a Thursday

Good, traditional, local pub. Good cellar serving quality ales. Good live music nights. I love it. Pity about the football on TV but you can't have everything 🤷🏻‍♂️

Good place for food and drink. Very chilled atmosphere. Mix of old and young drinkers. Dog friendly. Nice staff.

Great old comfy pub selling Timmy Taylor's landlord and other v nice beers.

Not much choice of beer, but a proper local place.

Fantastic quirky pub very friendly

Very nice and cozy pub with a beautiful garden with outdoor heaters to keep you warm during the cold season. Great selection on spirits and draft beers. The drinks are very affordable and nicely made. Bought a few drinks and all of them were given with a smile which was a breath of fresh air and really welcoming and comforting. They show the football or anything you ask them to. Very helpful and friendly staff also. Big thank you to Samy for helping me out today and serving me with a big big smile. Would recommend a pint in there. Warning: once you have one you wouldn’t wanna leave haha x

Great pub, Usually filled with regulars during the day and they have a DJ night every friday which is excellent

Shell Shocked or what. Just been to the Monk to listen to music and have a drink with my partner. The landlady told her barman not to serve me. I asked why and she replied, rather grumpily, that she didn't have to give a reason. I have been going here for many years, less frequently for a while, and have never had any issues. I would have thought that she would want custom and at least explain why my custom isn't wanted. Looking at social media, it appears this may not be an isolated incident. Still trying to process my being persona non grata.

Propper pub great bar staff flet very welcoming defo return 👍

Not what it used to be sadly...

Excellent management; vg real ale. Warm and welcoming.

Always enjoy my Saturday afternoon couple of pints in this gem of a pub. Wish I had the chance to get there more often.

Nice enough pub with lots of events adding to the vibrant scene locally.

Good beers friendly staff and very cosy

Pleasent local pub, very friendly staff and reasonable prices.

Lovely local pub with live music on a Sunday evening. It's a great place to sit enjoying a drink.

A lovely pub in Barnet sorry Proper Pub, The Ipa and Abbott beer was superb ,I would highly recommend this place to come for a beer

Nice friendly staff and dog friendly

Staff Always friendly nice pint too

Went there for a funeral so it wasn't a normal experience. But lovely pub with lovely staff.

A little hidden gem in barnet, great atmosphere with live music and a decent pint!

Great pub, always lot's of things happening music wise. Good choice of Ales and the rest...what I do love is their basket of toiletries in the ladies, a super touch if you've forgotten something important! Staff always friendly and love the disco night!

Nice pub, don't serve food...... But the atmosphere is always fantastic and the service is quick and friendly

Popular well priced pub and almost youth free

Went for the first time on 29th Nov 2022 Loved the pub Good staff good clients reasonable price Very cosy Solly

Lovely pub, had music session the night I was there.

Homely warm place with an amazing landlady and good service.

Green King IPA is not the best of beers, Timothy Taylor Landlord is a better option. Veronica the landlady makes the pub! There are friendly customers but music too loud on a Friday night

Been going to this pub on and off for the last 20 years, not regularly since the 90s - when it used to be a solid traditional old man pub, definitely dipped through the years but now really good. Live music at times - can be a trifle loud for a small pub, but lots of nice touches these days. Very cosy

A cornerstone of the local community! We regularly go for a Friday evening beer at the Monk and adore the owners love of community and the atmosphere the pub boasts (on an almost daily basis)

Everything you want in a pub: outstanding management, great people, good beer. Thoroughly recommended!

Nice little pub, has outdoor seating. Entertainment on at the weekend

Great little pub in the heart of Barnet Lovely staff. Very welcoming

Really nice and calm, friendly pub. It was quiet when we were there, but apparently they sometimes have bands play. Great beer selection, service was professional and courteous, it's nice to be asked "same again"

Such a lovely place with a nice history! It has a backyard garden, friendly staff and just look how they care for their (women) customers, so thoughtful!

Decent pints and friendly staff

Friendly small pub with a decent court yard at rear.

Great pub and atmosphere. Friendly staff, Very enjoyable.

Dog friendly and welcoming staff and lots of outdoor seating.

Nice little pub, some nice seating out door areas, back and front. Regularly visit.

Nice pub, good selections of beer and a dance floor, what's not to like

Lots of drunken middle-aged men never again

Nice locals pub with live music from local musicians on Wednesday nights.

Me and my wife popped in here for a couple of pints as we were staying in a hotel across the road. It's a great little pub. A good range of ales and beers, TV screens for the sports, a decent sized seating area at the front and a partially covered one at the back

Always a pleasure to visit...great staff and good beer.

Lovely pub with great staff a good beers and really not that expensive compared to others in the area.

Great pub, friendly staff and good beer

A proper pub... decent guinness

Loved the old town vibe in the pub. Very friendly establishment.

This is normally my Local, visiting at least 4/5 times a week. Normally no problems, Gerry is always so welcoming however, visited here on St Patrick’s Day with family and was told 3 drinks in our friend who travelled almost an hour to celebrate with us would not be served (wasn’t drunk or any bother). Veronica gave no reason why he would not be served when we asked politely. Veronica simply replied ‘there was no reason to give and we should ‘f**k off’ to another pub if we want to get served. Absolutely disgusting language towards a customer especially one who provides the pub with reoccurring business.

This is my local, I drink in here everyday. On St. Patrick’s day we arrived and got served, no problems. I love coming to this pub, all staff are pleasant and jolly. I have never had an issue except on St Patrick’s Day when Veronica the landlady refused to serve my friend. My friend had a thick Dublin accent, assuming he was a traveller she declined to serve him. I have been in the pub before when she has locked the door to ‘keep the travellers out’. My friend from Dublin was targeted my RACISM - of all days to refuse an Irish man of a drink. I was with family and was told to ‘f**k off’ by Veronica and she ‘was too busy to give a reason as to why she wouldn’t serve my friend’. I have never felt so embarrassed in front of all the people I know in the pub and made to feel so little in my local. I will be letting my instagram followers (all 50,000 of them) aware of this along with other locals who I recommend the pub to, unless I do not hear a response from the Monken Holt. I didn’t want to go down this route but would like to know why a local like myself who supports the business was not given a VALID explanation and instead given foul and offensive abuse.

I have to pass half a dozen pubs, two of which are very good, to get to my "local" pub. There's a good mix of people, entertainment along with high quality staff and they look after their beer. It's a pub, not a restaurant, doing what pubs do best. The place is run by very professional landlady who has brought the pub back to life.

Was recommended to come here, wasn't disappointed! Fantastic old fashioned pub, we were greeted by friendly staff and lovely cosy surroundings. Great beer too! Really enjoyable place to sit and have a couple of drinks. Fantastic friendly atmosphere, loved it. This is exactly what I have been looking for in a pub. Thank you Monken Holt !!!

We adore our visits to the Monk with our two Cocker Spaniels. The landlady Veronica, Manager Gerry, bar angels Katie, Debbie, Sharon, Bree, and all the other brilliant people make us so welcome. The dogs can't wait to visit and literally drag us in after our walks. I can't recommend the pub highly enough.

Absolutely fabulous pub traditional and great welcome from the landlady, highly recommend situation is top of the high street.

Really lovely pub but awful management. Says its a dog friendly pub but its not. Dogs must be 'seen but not heard' going by all the never ending instructions "barked" at you. Owner is rude and will make you feel unwelcome and treat you like you are at school. Its a real shame, cant wait till she moves on so we can get our frindly local, 'friendly' and welcoming again.

Absolutely lovely dog-friendly traditional pub with a charming landlady, and polite, efficient, welcoming staff. Good selection of beers and the perfect place to watch the footie.

Great pub Love the garden The staff are very friendly and are friendly including Jerry (sometimes) And no food just a great old fashioned pub.

My husband and I came for a drink, but were met by signs informing us that this pub is now for "Regular customers only". (Photo below). Can't get any more unwelcoming than that... Horrible experience.

Lovely pub with great ambience. Good choice of beer, lager, wines and spirits. Staff very friendly. Great place to spend an afternoon or evening.

All good except for the bald guy with glasses bit miserable (cheer up sorry if Something happened to you) everything else is great. Manageress and rest of staff all good 😎 regulars are great. Lots of stuff on as well so entertaining place.

Estoy sentado en este pub mientras escribo. Un maravilloso pub con carácter y verdaderamente para perros. El personal / propietario es encantador y trajo nuestros 2 perros agua y un montón de golosinas. He olvidado traer un juguete masticable para el cachorro, así que le ha encontrado un palo.Nunca dejes que se diga que los pubs de Londres no son amigables como lo son.

This was our third ‘reunion’ that we’ve held at the Monken Holt. The staff have previously been very good, but today they went above and beyond with their hospitality. Many thanks for contributing to a fabulous afternoon

Siempre nos encantó este pub y era muy triste ver que nuestros disminuciónnos quedamos encantados de visitar de nuevo y verlo lleno, amenidad y sin duda su mejor.Los nuevos propietarios han mantenido lo mejor del viejo y encantador nuevo añadido detalles como el tazón de extras femenina en las mujeresel ambiente era genial, justo como lo recordaba, largo puede que siga en este fantástico pub adecuado

Excellent evening great company lovely place to have a night out with family and friends, excellent staff and drinks , lived around here for 20 years and the first time I've been here , will definitely return.

This is a great bar it’s very clean and comfortable for a pint sat beside the fire. The bar staff are very friendly. I would recommend this bar for a nice pint of Guinness.

Mejorado ahora Veronica la casera ha tomado. Es amable, muy concurrida y apreciada por los lugareños y visitantes. Hombre del bar cabeza Gerry, desde Dublín, realmente sabe cómo funciona un bar. Sin embargo, ocupado el pub se pone siempre poder servirle, a menudo trato con varias personas a la vez. El servicio es el mismo alto nivel que puede conseguir en Irlanda.En resumen, vale la pena una visita.

Disfrutamos de nuestra visita de la hora del almuerzo de hoy.Personalmente, nos encanta un buen pub que no sirve comida. De lo contrario, puede sentirse como si estuvieras en un restaurante.Era tranquilo y no somos locales, pero era acogedor y la camarera era eficiente. Bebimos cerveza dorada, sabía delicioso y estaba bien servido.Me alegro de que haya vuelto a su nombre tradicional.

This pub is always busy, it is very popular with the locals, there is an extensive range of beers available including real ales, well worth a visit if you are in the area, plenty of local parking

El pub local perfecto. La reciente remodelación ha ordenado el lugar sin perder la atmósfera esencial de los pubs. La nueva administración ha hecho maravillas. La cerveza está bien cuidada y siempre se puede servir rápidamente. Hay un rumor real sobre el lugar ahora. Cuánto tiempo puede continuar

Estábamos interesados ​​en visitar este pub local recientemente reformado. Cuán decepcionados estábamos. Ahora no se sirve comida, las cenas asadas fueron antes legendarias. La decoración era preciosa, muy bien hecho y los aseos eran hermosos. El conjunto de la parte trasera del pub está amueblado con SÓLO sillas altas y mesas, muy incómodo. El frente del pub estaba lleno, casi todos hombres de mediana edad. Una familia con dos niños pequeños vino a tomar una copa tranquila, no había ningún lugar donde sentarse, así que se fueron. El lugar está lleno de televisores, sin sonido pero muy molestos, TODO deporte. No hay sofás cómodos, así que tomamos una bebida (buenos precios) y luego nos fuimos

Habíamos oído Barnett era el pueblo más alto alrededor de Londres, a la par de los Urales. El día que estuvimos allí en los Urales, hacía mucho frío. Vimos un cartel, el almuerzo del domingo y en la que fuimos. Pedimos la carne asada y por el precio, era excelente, grande que sirve y muchas legumbres. La carne era un poco duro, pero por ese precio, que se va a quejar? Desde Australia, el tamaño de las bebidas aquí increíble, existen 100 ml tamaño bebida estándar en Oz. Aquí, comprar dos copas de vino y obtener el resto de la botella. ¡Guau! Poco obvia. . . . No conduciendo, así que por qué no. . Bebida. el resto de la botella. Obvia podría ser un poco apt aquí, no puedo creer el tamaño de bebidas aquí en el REINO UNIDO. . No beber en mi opinión responsable, pero nos las arreglamos. Encaje agradable pop para un almuerzo de domingo en un lugar a la par de los Urales.

Nice old style local with friendly relaxed atmosphere. We did not eat here so can't comment on the food.

Buena comida, buen servicio y un personal estupendo buena cerveza y un buen ambiente de perros fuimos temprano por la noche del sábado y lo pasamos muy bien altamente

Nos paramos para el almuerzo y tenía una de sus hamburguesas hamburguesa especial y perro caliente y también su festival, comida regular (Que viene hamburguesa con una pinta!). Tanto estaba buenísimo y era de buena relación calidad-precio. El lugar es bastante disperso con un montón de opciones para asientos, el jardín de la cerveza es pequeño pero agradable.

Perros. Muy pequeño dentro con asientos en la parte delantera y en el jardín. Pedí el asado del domingo, pero era las almas. En el pescado y patatas fritas. Fue el mejor pescado y patatas fritas que he comido. No grasienta, el pescado estaba tan suave y precario.

Visited the pub with friends great atmosphere in the pub.They have a outdoor space at the back and bench seating at the front.

This pub is now called 'the Monk' and has been for some time now. What Greene King were thinking of to allow the name change I'm not sure. The pub at the front is still traditional, the back is more modern and aimed at people wanting a meal. I had Scampi, average really, chips were salty and why they had to serve the scampi in a ceramic cocktail glass escapes me! Never went in 'Ye olde Monken Holt' but imagine it was better than this.

Was recommended to this establishment by a friend on a number of occasions so I finally went to try it for myself.Called in after work on a Friday looking forward to a burger. Service was friendly and fast(thanks to it being practically empty). Price was reasonable for what looked like a big meal called the Dirty Burger.My friends' food arrived and was consumed before I was approached by a member of staff who said my order had been misread by the chef and a regular burger (£2 cheaper than my order) came down and asked if I wanted that or wait for my actual order, I clearly refrained and waited for what I had paid for. 25 minutes later my Dirty Burger arrived with a tea spoon of chilli con carne(see photo), the bun was rubbery but it was warm so I finished my meal without the bun.I would not recommend this to my worst enemy! I am sitting here with an upset stomach and a much lighter wallet.

I came here for a family lunch on a Saturday and was very impressed. Service good - the staff were excellent, friendly and polite at all times. Great food too- the best burger I have had in a while. Everyone was pleased with their food. Good value too. The only downside was the toilets, could have been a bit cleaner. But overall I would definitely recommend it for a lunchtime meal.

The pub itself has a nice atmosphere, especially the bar area which seems very cosy. The sunday roast menu was quite limited in my opinion. The food was quick to order and also arrived on our tables quickly. I thought the quality of the food was unfortunately quite low. The carrots had not been peeled properly and the trimmings had hardly any seasoning. The lamb shank was very hard in places, and I did not think that it had been freshly cooked there and then. This actually put me off my food and I couldn't finish my meal.

Nice comfy pub with a good range of beers available. Although we did not eat there, food looked very good. Good place to stop, after walking the dog on Hadley Common. Pub is dog friendly with smallish beer garden out the back.

Have used this pub for the half way place to catch up with friends. Its changed its name to Monk... the manager is new and has a nice energy about him with a good sense of humour.After drinking a bit we decided to try some food. The chips triple cooked are to die for. I had a club sandwich which was lovely and very filling but the chips were delicious.

Great, small pub in Barnet. Good food, comfortable surroundings. The staff members were friendly and was a great place to have Saturday lunch and catch a game on tv.

As someone who has been going to The Monk for about 5 years for nights out I recently went in for a birthday meal on a Sunday afternoon with my other half, I had the sausage and mash and he had the steak, both were delicious and very well priced, I am now happy to go there not only for social drinking nights but also for lovely meals!