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The Good Reader, London, Greater London

The Good Reader

4.6
4.6
47 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
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

  • Location
    120 Park Rd, London, Greater London N8 8JP
  • Phone number
    020 8245 6872 x44
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None

Menu

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What 47 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Child-friendly

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Good Reader offers a "lovely atmosphere" with "great food" and "super friendly staff." Known for its "fantastic Sunday roast" and "excellent service," it's a neighborhood favorite for both families and friends. The venue is "arty and welcoming," providing a "lively yet relaxing" experience with "delicious" cuisine and a "great selection of books/board games."

47 Reviews

  1. Tim91

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  2. Jrgasjohn

    London3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. 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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  3. Sally

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff , good delicious food , great atmosphere xx

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  4. Spencer

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  5. Deborah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good such a lovely selection especially being vegetarian! Lovely atmosphere and fab service !

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  6. danielle

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub. Lovely atmosphere and consistently great food. Definitely recommend

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  7. Denise

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  8. Susam

    Hertfordshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and good value. Lots of noise and bustle. But good fun and very good service

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  9. Daniel

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Top notch Sunday roast, ticked all the boxes. Service was a bit hit and miss, but to be fair it was a very busy Sunday afternoon

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  10. Adam VIP

    London22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the Good Reader for Sunday lunch, dog-friendly and vibey pub with friendly staff and tasty food. I ordered the lamb shoulder roast, absolutely delicious and fall-apart tender. TGR is becoming a neighborhood favourite of ours!

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FAQs

The Good Reader is rated 4.6 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for The Good Reader

120 Park Rd, London, Greater London N8 8JP

Additional information

  • Phone number
    020 8245 6872 x44
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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