St John's Tavern

4.6

183 Reviews

£26 to £40

Modern European

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

A contemporary British pub with an astonishing dining room. St Johns serves well sourced, seasonal British food along with classic European regional dishes. We source our produce from British farms and sustainable sources, and everything is made on the premises. Service is relaxed but efficient and the ambience is one of ease and conviviality.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, European
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7272 1587
Website
http://www.stjohnstavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Blood

Location
91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU
Neighborhood
Archway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Transport links for The St Johns Tavern are as follows: Buses 4 17 41 43 134 143 210 263 271 390 C11 and W5 London Underground: Archway, Northern Line, London Overground: Upper Holloway
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mi Casa Tu Casa
£65.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 28, 2025 only
St Johns Tavern & Idle + Wonder are excited to welcome Sophia Pelizzoli, a London based private chef & ceramic artist, for a special end-of-winter supper club. Known for her hand painted tableware and heartfelt approach to cooking, Sophia creates meals that bring people together in the most beautiful way. We’ll gather around a stunning table set with Sophia’s ceramics, surrounded by candles, flowers and elegant silverware. A night of seasonal flavours, good, company and unforgettable moments. Tickets are £65 per person - This includes 3 courses and a welcome drink. Friday 28th of February 7pm @St Johns Tavern
BYO with Theatre Of Wine
Multiple dates available
Back due to popular demand BYO a bottle or 2 from our good friends Theatre Of Wine 2 mins up the road and come enjoy with us here at St John's Tavern, Also each Wednesday we will create a special dish to be matched with a weekly favourite wine of TOW. Matches made in Archway!
Kid's Table
Multiple dates available
The Kids' Table is here every Sunday 12-4pm The Kids’ Table is a weekly pop-up kids’ corner service for pubs and restaurants. Its team of creative playworkers will keep an eye on the nippers enjoying crafts, games and table-top fun; meaning parents can enjoy a long leisurely lunch...and finish a sentence. Spaces are limited so please book as an experience The Kids' Table if you do wish your kids to partake. Min age 3yrs. The Kids table will be located in the Front Bar. www.thekidstable.co.uk

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North London
Kid-friendly
North London
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

St John's Tavern offers a charming blend of "excellent dining room" ambiance and "fabulous food." The "superb" Sunday roasts are a highlight, complemented by a "great wine list." Guests appreciate the "friendly and efficient service," though occasional service hiccups are noted. Ideal for all occasions, from intimate dinners to family gatherings.

183 Reviews

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Jonny
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good meat, fish & excellent starters. Nice to have an open fire in the restauratn too.
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Seth
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as ever. Food and wine were excellent (quality and value). I wish they served it on hot plates though. Will always go back
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Angela
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday roast. Really lovely friendly staff. Made us and our little doggie feel very welcome. How all pubs should be.
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Tim
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at St John's - been coming for over 25 years - and it never disappoints. In Summer - it can be beautiful to sit outside in their small but surprisingly accommodating garden - the interior is always stylish and inviting. Good for intimate dinners or lunches for two, for large family tables or indeed hiring the whole restaurant out. Better to sit closer to the fire than the kitchen end of the dining room.
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Yasmin
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as always. Staff were generally lovely, but had to be chased a few times for things like the bill, card machine and condiments to accompany our roasts. Noise level is moderate, but this is due to the large open room. Although we pick this pub for that reason as we had a potentially noisy toddler with us. Would be nice to see some mocktails on the menu, but nothing major.
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Shakira
VIP
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I love St John’s Tavern, especially their Sunday Roasts, but for me being a non-parent, it is sometimes overtaken on a Sunday by kids running around throughout every area, which does negatively affect the ambience.
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clyde
VIP
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic value Sunday roast beef lunch £24 including all the trimmings. Service super friendly. I have been coming here about 40 years & it’s now at its peak. Superb!
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SeanE
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining room. High ceilings provide great acoustics even though busy. We had booth which was spacious for 5. Excellent service. Bavette steak delicious. No hassle to get us out and we enjoyed a leisurely evening
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Joanna
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic Sunday meal here and made use of the excellent kidstable activity. The service was brilliant and the food was delicious. The best meat in a roast we’ve had out in a while!
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Bonnie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ordered all the starters and they were amazing. Highly recommended. The staff were welcoming and made it a relaxing experience.
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St John's Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Archway
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Transport links for The St Johns Tavern are as follows: Buses 4 17 41 43 134 143 210 263 271 390 C11 and W5 London Underground: Archway, Northern Line, London Overground: Upper Holloway
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Blood
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stjohnstavern.com/
Phone number
020 7272 1587

St John's Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mi Casa Tu Casa

BYO with Theatre Of Wine

Kid's Table

Menu

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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