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The Good Reader, London, Greater London

The Good Reader

4.7
4.7
42 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
21:30

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Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
The Good Reader - Pub & Kitchen is a local Crouch End family-run pub, offering fresh, seasonal, delicious food with excellent wines, batch-made cocktails and the usual suspects on draught. A la carte & kids menu all week harnessed around the Saturday brunch menu and a good old Sunday lunch. Beer garden and the best sun trap in Crouch End on offer.

We are no under 18's after 7:30pm.

120 Park Rd
Crouch End
London N8 8JP

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Pub, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Thu 15:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    020 8245 6872 x44
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Great for brunch

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Good Reader shines with "great food, great ambience," offering the "best Sunday roast in Crouch End." Guests rave about its "relaxed cool intergenerational vibe" and "exceptional service." The pub is "airy and bright," featuring standout dishes like moules marinaires and beef shortrib risotto. A "warm atmosphere" and "great cocktails" complete the experience. Though a few noted noise levels and service speed, the overall charm and quality make it a favorite in the neighborhood.
42 Reviews
  1. danielle

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub. Lovely atmosphere and consistently great food. Definitely recommend

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  2. Denise

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 fabulous pub. Great ambience, food and selection of books/boardgames. Super friendly staff. Can’t wait to come back.

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  3. Susam

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and good value. Lots of noise and bustle. But good fun and very good service

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  4. Daniel

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Top notch Sunday roast, ticked all the boxes. Service was a bit hit and miss, but to be fair it was a very busy Sunday afternoon

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  5. Adam

    VIP

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the Good Reader for Sunday lunch, dog-friendly and vibey pub with friendly staff and tasty food. I ordered the lamb shoulder roast, absolutely delicious and fall-apart tender. TGR is becoming a neighborhood favourite of ours!

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  6. Joao

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been a few times, first time for a meal and the food was excellent. We love the place and feel lucky to have it in the neighbourhood

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  7. debbie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit to The Good Reader, and loved it. We were a group of 5 including 2 young children. We had a table in the restaurant. The service was excellent, the food delicious, and I will definitely return

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  8. Annie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious roast, good options for kids, lovely atmosphere.

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  9. Emma

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Highly recommend!

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  10. Kelly

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The look and feel of this restaurant were very cozy. Great for Sunday roast and very kid friendly. Delicious roast!

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The Good Reader is rated 4.7 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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120 Park Rd, London, Greater London N8 8JP

Additional information

  • Area
    Crouch End
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Thu 15:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Pub, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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