The Good Reader

Name: The Good Reader
Address: 120 Park Rd, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, N8 8JP
Telephone: 020 8245 6872 x44
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

24 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

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
Website
https://thegoodreader.co.uk/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
120 Park Rd, London, Greater London N8 8JP
Neighbourhood
Crouch End
Parking details
None

What 24 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
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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.

24 Reviews

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chris
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service...what more needs saying. I suggest you experience it yourself!
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Eli
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great meal and can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend.
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Matt
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice Sunday roast. A lovely building too, my only complaint is that it was a little too cold. Next time I'll bring another jumper!
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Alia
Vancouver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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Emma
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Sarah
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 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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sarah
VIP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Kristiana
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 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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DazT
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 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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Nicola
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 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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The Good Reader is rated 4.6 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

120 Park Rd, London, Greater London N8 8JP

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
https://thegoodreader.co.uk/
Phone number
020 8245 6872 x44

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