Wanting a classic pub lunch, I popped into the Angel Inn. The atmosphere was good and was very…read morebusy. The menu was quite extensive with lots of choice. We ordered salt and pepper squid, scotch egg, fish and chips and the ultimate burger with sweet potato fries. The food took quite a long time to come - probably as it was busy. There was also a whiff of dishwasher/cleaning fluid in the air as the kitchen directly opens up onto the seating area. When the food arrived I fell in love with the warm scotch egg, however, I wasn't very keen on the fish and chips. I felt like it lacked crucial flavour and crispness. The pricing isn't too bad for the heart of Highgate and I would probably go there again - I just wouldn't order the fish and chips.

Virtually snowed in at the top of The Hill this weekend there was nothing else to do, but while…read moreaway the afternoon at the pub. Out of the many great pubs to choose from in Highgate The Angel Inn is one of my favourites so we headed over. It's a lovely, cosy place, with original 1930's wood paneling and gorgeous open fires mixed with trendy couches and tasseled lampshades hanging over the bar. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly, and during the day you will find anyone from 20-somethings to families with babies and dogs all enjoying a drink. The music is usually good too (think Mumford and Sons and old classics such as Portishead) creating a nice, chilled out ambience. Whilst in the evening, it becomes more bar-like and large groups reserve tables for various celebrations. For me though, the food is the main attraction, and if you like pub food you will not be disappointed. Everything here is served up in hearty and delicious portions, from "Cumberland Sausages and Mash" to "Pork Belly, Sauteed Leeks and Bacon Mash", it's all scrumptious and served promptly with a smile. What can I say, it appeals to both the Yorkshire and Greek in me. The bar men are very friendly and polite too so if you add them to the amazing food, great drinks (this is one of the only places I can find bottled raspberry beer) and a great venue, it certainly deserves the title of a fantastic local. Top Tip: The Sunday Roast is to die for.

Ahh - this place was so good for my soul. I came in the…read moreafternoon so it was not crowded, and I had a whole table to myself. I ordered a mini beer, and a kids size order of Fish and Chips and it was a good portion for those who want to try it out without a huge meal. The customer service was amazing, and I felt like I was right at home. Some great things to note: - Warm and cozy with fireplaces - Outdoor seating and ample seating - Great food and booze selection Get their early and walk around the area as well, it's the perfect reprieve from the busy London streets.

First place we visited after hopping off the plane from Los Angeles. It was HEAVEN! Food was…read morefantastic, drinks were fantastic, and ambience was warm, welcoming, and inviting. The perfect way to start off our trip!

Friendly gastropub in the middle of Highgate. Excellent selection of beers including some good cask…read moreales.

The Bull underwent complete renovation a while ago and is now back in business...and I like what…read morethey've done to the place. A friend of mine took me here the other day - he'd been raving about it for a while and I can now see why: they have their own micro-brewery here and it really adds a lot of charme to this place. What made me like this place even more, was the really nice and down-to-earth attitude of our waiter: he took time to walk us through the beers on offer, explaining each and one of them! My first pint was some ginger-flavoured beer, which I have to admit I wasn't quite a fan of. The next one - Hops & Mops - was much better - I particularly liked the name of this one. The food here is also quite nice. We've had the chicken wings, which came with blue-cheese dressing. (Note: 8 wings is plenty for two people!). As they have a changing menu, I'd recommend having a look at the specials During my visit I had grilled haloumi cheese on ptitim (Israeli couscous). They have board-games lying around, so you should come here with a few friends and hang out for a few hours!

For an Italian chain, it isn't too bad. The location of this Strada, set up in leafy North London,…read moreis very relaxing and has a real residential feel to it. We started off with some hand stretched pizza bread of Aglio (garlic and rosemary) and Pesto and tomato, dipping it into lots of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I am a huge fan of speck so I ordered their Rigatoni Speck with Gorgonzola, which came in a heavy cream sauce. It was good to see that aside from the usual pasta and pizza dishes they also serve such dishes as fillet of pork with sage and prosciutto, pan fried calves liver and whole seabass stuffed with thyme (very good). They also have a rather long list of wines to choose from.

Just had a three course meal here. The arancini were nice but a bit too tough/crunchy and not much…read morecheese inside, so not very good qua arancini. I ordered a Caesar salad for the main and had understood that it came with pancetta and anchovies. But what they brought was literally just chicken, lettuce and croutons with dressing. So I got the fondant dessert to try and console myself, but it was quite bland and obviously pre prepared. The bit of torroncino that I tried (with espresso and frangelico) was very good, though. Good service and spacious seating but the food let it down for me.

The best fish and chips I ever eaten. Regular customer, never been disappointed. I couldn't believe…read morethis place hasn't visited by any of my fellow Yelpers. This is truly been kept quite by the well heeled locals of Highgate and Dartmouth Park for too long. I would best describe this place as a posh fish shop. Forget any images of greasy, oily, bland fish and chips you may have experienced in the past. This is a whole other level. Firstly, the chips are triple cooked Maris Pipers which is (as all self respecting British connoisseur will know) the best roasting/ frying potato. The fish is locally sourced and would have been swimming around the North Sea no less than two days before. The fish is beer battered in locally brewed Camden Hells larger and it has to be one of the best pieces of batter you can get. It comes in at £11 which is slightly more than you would pay else where but the difference is roughly about £4 but well worth it. They also offer an array of other quality seafood based dishes all of which I haven't tried but on viewing look amazing. If in the N19/NW5 area or a tourist wishing to sample the national British dish at its truly best then defiantly go out of your way to visit. I've attached the menu with prices along with address so guys defiantly check it out if looking for a fish fix. I'll attach some more images when I next go in.

I moved to London from US for 5 years and refused to eat fish and chips. With that said, I am…read moredefinitely not a fish and chips expert... Nevertheless, I LOVE SEAFOOD so I am going to say, from a seafood restaurant perspective, it's definitely a Must try! It has great oysters, mussels, and their fish and chips is definitely light and crispy -heart-! Unfortunately, this place only opens on Wed thru Sunday so make sure you are there on the right days!

The Holly Bush will always hold a place in my heart as one of my favorite pubs. It's a gorgeous…read morepub, and is the perfect environment for some food and drink. The burger was perfect, as were the chips, and was perfect with a pint. Nothing to complain about, will always find myself coming back here.

U can sit down in the bar or eat in 2nd floor restaurant.. food was top notch and also service.read more

During my last visit I was once again impressed by the personalised service that everyone receives…read morehere. I really feel at ease when I come here and also do I enjoy being somewhat part of my local community. Today, Fabrizio was not in (after all, everyone has to have a day off, right?) and I overheard how several customers were quite disappointed because they would not be greeted by him personally! Nevertheless, Fabrizio's replacement was doing a very good job in keeping the customers happy as well. I, myself was very happy, especially with the special: homemade bread with avocado mousse an topped with generous heaping of Parma ham. Yummy!

I had the Meat Lover's pizza and it was really good. The crust is thin, not too thin. I'd…read moredefinitely go back.

I had a business meet up here at the recommendation of the person I was meeting. It was a good…read morechoice because it is a Thai cuisine and I love Thai food. I tried the house ale, the Pineapple Ale, which I enjoyed. For my meal, I had the Thai Dim Sum (fried prawns and pork) and the Pad Ka Prow (Prawns with garlic, chillies, onions, mixed vegetables and Thai basil). The food was good with a good amount of spiciness without being overwhelming. I liked the abundance of natural light that illuminated the establishment.

Top notch food and outstanding service. Vibrant and lively ambiance. Thrloroughly enjoyed the…read moreexperience and will definitely return.

Welcome to Highgate, Popeseye. What a great addition to Highgate/Archway food scene you are…read more As Archway locals we in our household are lucky to have myriad of eateries to choose from at all hours of the day and night, so the fact that we have ventured to Popeseye twice in a month after we found out about its relatively new opening should speak volumes in itself. It is just a perfect addition to the neighbourhood - right on the main road, easily accessible from the tube but quiet, and unlike many quick grab and go eateries in the area, genuinely a lovely place to sit down, even if it should be for a full nice evening or say, a date. All that for nonprohibitive prices for a steakhouse, and we have a winner. Atmosphere is really lovely and cozy: what really serves this space right is that it is partitioned into two parts - so even if it is full, you retain quite an intimate atmosphere (that being said, on Tuesday's jazz and steak nights, when all the visitors tend to gather in the back area around the band, don't be discouraged by the seemingly empty front part which you get to see from the front windows are you are walking by!). But let's be real, atmosphere and location is nice, but steakhouses are about meat, meat, meat! Popeseye has not dissapointed me on this front. The five weeks hung grass-fed beef steaks are very flavoursome and juicy. The cuts are generous and the steaks are finished just right. So far I've tried a sirloin and their 'Jazz and Steak Tuesdays' special of 6oz rump and they were both exactly as should be. All steaks come with a generous side of fries and a big selection of sauces for the table (standard and dijon mustard, hollandaise, ketchup, horseradish, etc.). The Tuesday special for £15 includes the 6oz steak, fries, sauces, and one small glass of wine - definitely a good deal. (NB for the jazz lovers - from what I've seen, the musicians have been quite liberal with their interpretation of jazz, but hey - this is not a jazz bar and they were still good musicians and on tune, so I don't see a reason to put my judgmental hat on). Everyone was too full to sample the extensive whiskey and desert menu, but look - if you are smart and unlike us, don't order the phenomenally cheesy, home meals memories inducing mac and cheesy for the table, maybe you can give that a shot :). Both times service was knowledgeable about their meat, pleasant and efficient. I left as a happy meateater and I will be back.

This is a seriously underappreciated gem in North London. Fantastic steak full stop. The highland…read moremeat was superb and my 12oz fillet was one of the nicest I've had in London. I can't recommend this place highly enough if you're in North London and want a steakhouse that's not pretentious and a relaxed atmosphere.

Every Londoner should have a local, right? This is my local pub and I love coming here. I'm…read moresubscribed to their IG page and I tend to time my visits with when they have live music...which is actually quite often. I really enjoy sitting in the pub and listening to the tunes of an Irish band or another acoustic ensemble. I've not tried their food ai I can't really say much about it.It's.not a gastro pub but the food seems to be standard pub grub.

This seems to be a popular place to stop in after visiting Highgate Cemetery. My friends and I also…read morestopped in after walking across the park to get to it. The place was practically deserted, because we arrived at 3:30 on a Sunday, I suspect. I ordered the fish and chips and a Guinness, which I know is very cliche. I'm not going to say they were necessarily much better than other places in London, but they were about as good as the more touristy places I tried, but were also about half the price of fish and chips I had near Victoria station just a day earlier. Highgate Cemetery can be a bit of a hike, so this is a great place to stop in and whet your whistle.