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Food-led pub in Highgate. It had a change of management and a complete refurbishment in April/May 2007.

Inside there are tables around the front for drinking, though those towards the rear beer garden seem to be intended for dining, and table service is offered. There are beer gardens at front and back. According to their website as of March 2011, they offer hog roasts for private parties in the back garden during spring to autumn.

As of March 2011, food is served noon-10pm Mon-Sat and noon-9pm Sun. Ewan has visited twice in 2011 and has greatly enjoyed the food on both visits. The menu, reprinted daily, always has plenty of interest. Grilled Portobello mushrooms with taleggio cheese (£6) were an excellent starter. Ewan tried the roast poussin with hand cut chips for a main (£12.50), and it was a substantial size with plenty of very tender meat.

The drinks menu focuses on the wines (as well as an extensive whisky list), though they still offer four handpulls for ale, with a couple of regular Greene King presences as well as occasional interesting guest ales.

An advert in the July 2010 issue of the Full Pint newsletter states that children and dogs are welcome, and this is confirmed on their website as of March 2011.

See also:

• Fancyapint review
• Beer In The Evening comments
• Will Eat For Money review