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The Good Reader, London, Greater London

The Good Reader

4.5
4.5
21 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Lively
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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8245 6872 x44
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North London

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Good Reader is a vibrant spot with "incredible food and service every time." Known for its warm atmosphere and friendly staff, this newly renovated pub offers delicious Sunday roasts and an impressive wine list. While some guests note high noise levels, the lively ambiance and welcoming environment make it a local favorite.

21 Reviews
  1. Alia

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sunday roast I’ve had in a long time…maybe ever?! Huge portions and a delicious menu. Terrific Bloody Marys too!

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  2. Emma

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went on a Saturday night and the food and service were very good We had a table for 2 booked but the dining room in particular was extremely noisy so we had to move (we are mid 40s so not deaf yet 😀) Unfortunately the food took an hour and a quarter to arrive but the staff were very apologetic We will return once the kitchen is ready and a few soft furnishings wouldn’t go amiss

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  3. Sarah

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I almost don’t want to give this a good review because it is becoming increasingly difficult to get a table.. The food is so good- fresh quality produce and although smallish menu every dish is delicious, also great Margheritas and affordable good wine. Also the playlist is brilliant so basically everything you want in a pub - quality food, warm atmosphere and great cocktails.

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  4. sarah

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fab newly reopened pub. Lively, relaxed and great food. Excellent front of house management and a decent wine list! Definitely worth a visit and great if you are a local. The Sunday roast was very good.

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  5. Kristiana

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One one of the Best pubs in Crouch End! Rachel, the manager, was incredibly helpful in accommodating our booking, and the entire staff made our visit truly unforgettable. The Sunday roast was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend!

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  6. DazT

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and very good wine selection in this newly renovated local, on a par with anything we’ve eaten recently in central London. The warm friendly team gracefully accommodated our picky food foibles, every dish was fabulous (OMG short ribs!), and we had a really wonderful evening. It has become a busy local venue so don’t expect a quiet night but the buzz was fabulous and just added to our enjoyment! Can’t wait to try Sunday lunch!

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  7. Nicola

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been several times since the kitchen opened a few months ago, menu is very well executed and everything we have tried has been delicious. The bavette is a standout dish and the homemade horseradish sets it off beautifully. Our new go-to if we are eating out in Crouch End.

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  8. Katharina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a an absolutely lovely evening, and the food was amazing. We came for dinner and to see the live music, "The Boneshakers", which both were an absolute treat. The Lady greeting us when we arrived was outstanding in her service, super friendly and very attentive, even got a blanket for the dogs to sit on. The only small minus point was the temperature, we felt a bit chilly, especially in the dining room, but its nothing that would keep us from not returning!

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  9. Sinead

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly staff. Music in one corner gave lovely ambience. Manages to give a lively yet relaxing experience.

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  10. Pepe

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience Finally got to the pub for Sunday lunch after its reopening and it was worth the wait! Really helpful friendly staff, dog friendly even with a big greyhound. Vegan roast wellington was tasty and veg all nicely cooked not soft and boiled for hours! Pork belly tender and nice crackling, really good ingredients. Already looking forward to coming back during the week just to chat and chew with friends. Live music is coming soon so another reason to drop in! 🥂

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The Good Reader is rated 4.5 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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120 Park Rd, London, Greater London N8 8JP

Additional information

  • Area
    Crouch End
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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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