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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.
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
North London
Child-friendly
North London
Gastro Pub
Review summary
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The Good Reader offers a warm, dog-friendly atmosphere perfect for Sunday roasts and family outings. Consistently praised for "really good food," it features a cozy vibe, friendly staff, and a standout menu with vegetarian options. While noise levels and service timing were noted, the "excellent food" and "welcoming environment" make it a neighborhood favorite.
50 Reviews
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Sandra
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Extremely tasty and generous portion Sunday Chicken Roast! Will definitely visit again!
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belinda
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Such a good experience at The Good Reader for Sunday lunch for my partners birthday. We came with an extra person and they were so good about accommodating us. The lady in charge of seating and welcoming guests was fantastic as was the lady who served us. Really good food, great atmosphere and I could even take my dog! Thank you to the team ❤️
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James
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Sunday roast was epic - even my mother in law loved it!
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Tim91
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Easily the Best Sunday in Crouch End. Good portion size, really good food and good (table) service. Would recommend.
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Jrgasjohn
London3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 3
Burgers were good.
Staff were friendly
Probably the worst fish I have ever eaten and the beetroot risotto was absolutely swimming in olive oil.
The chef is in well over his head.
Plus 2 adults 4 kids over 300 quid
Defo won’t be back there so many better places local to here
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Sally
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
Lovely staff , good delicious food , great atmosphere xx
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Spencer
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Best pub meal I’ve had in Crouch End for years. Really impressed along with friendly and efficient service. Highly recommended based on my experience.
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Deborah
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great good such a lovely selection especially being vegetarian!
Lovely atmosphere and fab service !
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danielle
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great pub. Lovely atmosphere and consistently great food. Definitely recommend
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Denise
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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The Good Reader is rated 4.6 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.