Harden's survey result
Summary
“In an area where there’s lots of options for dining out, it’s not easy to get a reservation – that says it all” about this well-known Highgate gastropub – which serves “good seafood in addition to the usual pub favourites” and benefits from “an owner (Heath Ball) who knows his wine, with an excellent selection from his native NZ”. It’s also “rather grand” and “old established” – there’s been a pub on the site for 500 years – and there are two gardens for eating al fresco.
Summary
“Top-notch” Highgate Village local that’s arguably “the best gastropub in north London” currently – and perfect “for a late lunch after a walk on the heath”. The menu stretches from a “generous Sunday roast” and “gastropub favourites” to “a great selection of seafood” and “Asian-accented dishes” – “all cooked with style and attention to flavour”. “Great beer” too, but perhaps more notably an “excellent range of wines”.
Summary
This “excellent local” freehouse in Highgate Village offers “really good pub food at reasonable prices for the area”, a “strong wine list” and “often interesting cooking” that references cuisines as far flung as Basque, Korean and Sri Lankan.
Summary
“Lovely on all levels” – this cosy gastropub in a leafy corner of Highgate is not the largest, but has earned a solid reputation for its “yummy food”. Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome, too.
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Have you eaten at The Red Lion & Sun?
25 North Road, London, N6 4BE
Restaurant details
The Red Lion & Sun Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Top notch pub grub - the crab was outstanding and the pie was a proper pie. Decent wine list to complement it, but also really good to see locals in just for a drink. Highly recommended "
"What a shame. This place used to be amazing. The food was extremely average today. So sad. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
25 North Road, London, N6 4BE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
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