Best Restaurants near The Highgate Inn

The Bull & Last is a food-led pub in a 19th-century coaching inn on Highgate Road, just off Hampstead Heath. Expect a warm bar, a more formal dining room upstairs, seasonal British cooking, and seven guest rooms above the bustle. It works best as a long lunch, Sunday roast, or overnight stop after a walk, rather than a quick sightseeing detour.

Dartmouth Arms is a neighbourhood pub on York Rise in Tufnell Park, better known for seasonal food, local beer and a hi-fi-minded soundtrack than for old-school pub grit. It draws diners, drinkers and small groups looking for an easygoing evening in a residential part of north London. Expect a compact, indoor-focused room, a relaxed pace and a crowd that tends to linger over dinner rather than rush through a pint.

Butler’s is an independent deli and wine shop on Stroud Green Road, built around carefully chosen cheese, charcuterie, bottles and in-store tasting. It is more neighbourhood food stop than attraction: browse the shelves, order a board or a glass, and settle into a short, unhurried break. Regular wine-tasting events add a social edge, especially on evenings and weekends.

89 Social is a compact wine bar and restaurant on Stroud Green Road, built for unhurried evenings rather than quick drinks. Expect a cosy, urban room, a food-led menu with Italian and Mediterranean leanings, and a strong wine list that encourages lingering over dinner. It suits couples, small groups, and solo diners who prefer a local, low-key setting to a polished destination venue.

Gaucho Hampstead is a polished Argentinian steak restaurant and bar on Heath Street, a short walk from Hampstead Heath. It draws diners for lunch, dinner, Sunday roast, brunch, and drinks rather than sightseeing. Expect a reservation-led meal in a smart dining room with terrace seating, a wine-heavy list, and a neighbourhood feel that stays relaxed rather than formal.

Puraan is a dedicated vegetarian and vegan Indian restaurant on Turnpike Lane, serving South Indian-leaning dishes in a compact, no-fuss setting. It is a practical stop for a sit-down meal near Turnpike Lane station, with the emphasis on straightforward service, urban convenience, and a menu built for meat-free diners. Expect a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a destination venue.

On Green Lanes in Harringay, BEST TURKISH RESTAURANT is a casual north London stop for grilled meats, salads and dips, with the easy pace of a neighbourhood meal rather than a destination dinner.

Camden Town Brewery Beer Hall is the brewery’s public taproom and tour venue, set under railway arches in Kentish Town. It pairs fresh beer poured on site with casual food, guided brewery tours, and a lively, beer-first atmosphere. Expect an urban, compact space rather than a sightseeing stop: part working brewhouse, part social beer hall, with the best visits unfolding over a drink, a meal, and a tour.

Dobar is a compact breakfast and brunch café on Green Lanes, a short walk from Manor House station. Expect a busy, informal room, counter-style ordering, and a menu built around coffee, eggs, and daytime plates rather than long, lingering meals. It suits a quick stop or a relaxed late breakfast, especially at weekends when tables can fill fast.

Set inside Camden Stables Market, M’eat The Vegans is a casual, multi-cuisine plant-based stop in one of London’s busiest market districts. It is less a destination restaurant than a practical place to eat well while moving through Camden’s dense lanes of stalls, music, and street food. Expect a lively, informal setting, quick turnover, and a menu built for vegans, vegetarians, and mixed groups.