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St John's Tavern, London,

St John's Tavern

4.6
4.6
186 Reviews
£26 to £40
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Blood

Experiences

  • 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 186 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

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Loved For

  • North London

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St John's Tavern offers a "great atmosphere" and "excellent service," making it a cherished dining destination. Guests rave about the "fantastic Sunday roasts" and "delicious food." The ambiance is inviting, with an open fire and jazz music enhancing the experience. It's perfect for both intimate dinners and family gatherings.

186 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The individual roasts were a good size, but the sharing suckling lamb advertised for two wasn't really filling, not much meat on the bone. Could've been easily eaten by only one person; it would have been more convenient to order two individual dishes. The sticky toffee pudding was a winner, but the pear dessert was a bit of a steal.. £8 for less than half a pear and a splash of cream.

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  2. victoria

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm never disappointed visiting St Johns, great service food and wine, one of my favourite places to dine with friends and family

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  3. mgdodd1963

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can't beat the Sunday roast offering, staff incredibly attentive, food choice and preparation fantastic

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  4. Samantha

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed trying dishes from the new menu! Had the gurnard which was cooked perfectly although found the addition of pickled chillies rather strange! I hadn’t been here for ages but the open fire and music from the jazz trio in the bar area made for a great atmosphere, so planning a return visit soon!

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  5. Jonny

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    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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  6. Seth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    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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  7. Angela

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. Tim

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    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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  9. Yasmin

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    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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  10. Shakira VIP

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    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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St John's Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for St John's Tavern

91 Junction Road, London, N19 5QU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Blood
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