St John's Tavern

“Lovely atmosphere, quality pub food, and friendly service!”

aszlaq★★★

Wanted to try a Sunday roast as it’s supposedly very good here - but I was not impressed. We each ordered a different meat version. It was all mediocre. Beef roast was missing horseradish, and chicken was missing stuffing (as per the menu) which we asked for and got on the side. But after all I’m glad they originally forgot the stuffing for my chicken roast as it was not great. Potatoes were shocking, definitely not fresh, impossible to eat without a lot of gravy to soften them and give them some flavour. Medium quality otherwise, a bit lazy to be honest, which is hard to accept given a plate

Cressida Illingworth★★★★★

St. John’s Tavern in Archway is one of those rare locals that manages to be everything at once: a proper neighbourhood pub with genuinely outstanding food and staff who make you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food is exceptional. The menu strikes a brilliant balance between hearty pub classics and more ambitious, carefully crafted dishes, with ingredients that clearly speak of quality sourcing. Every plate arrived beautifully presented and bursting with flavour, the kind of cooking that makes you slow down and actually savour your meal rather than just fuel up. The serv

Yumiko Scintu★★★★★

Ate here on Valentine’s Day and it didn’t disappoint. The food was beautiful and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend!

Odell★★★★★

I recently visited St. John’s Tavern and had a really pleasant experience. The atmosphere was warm, traditional, and full of character, giving it a classic pub feel. The food was hearty, well cooked, and full of flavor, with generous portions and good value. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the visit smooth and enjoyable. It’s a great place for a relaxed meal or drinks in a cozy and welcoming setting.