
The Refectory Pub & Restaurant
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About The Refectory Pub & Restaurant
On Finchley Rd in London, The Refectory Pub & Restaurant is a pub that also runs as a pizza restaurant and sports bar. The menu lists 17 dishes, including The Refectory Hot & Spicy and the Veggie Pizza, with Steak And Fries for those who want a plate that is not pizza. A money bag starter is also on the menu. Football plays on large screens, and a lounge area with a live DJ gives the evenings a music focus, with a live musician performing as well. Shisha is available for groups who want to stay on after eating. The bar pours cocktails alongside a selection of other drinks, and the pub is open daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Menu & Prices
17 dishes · mains £12–25- Italian Taste£11.50
- Pepperoni£12.50
- The Refectory Hot & Spicy£13.50
- Veggie Pizza£12.50
- Ham & Mushroom Pizza£12.50
- Steak And Fries£19.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention watching football on screens, back beer garden, shisha lounge and money bag starter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention watching football on screens, back beer garden, shisha lounge and money bag starter.
Customer Review Summary
Watching football is the main draw, with reviewers describing large screens, a lively crowd, and a lounge showing matches with a live DJ. One Arsenal supporter calls it a great atmosphere for the game. Close behind are the friendly, welcoming staff and the back garden, which one reviewer names a favourite spot and another a nice beer garden. Diners also mention tasty cocktails, a good selection of drinks and shisha, and several rate the pub food as good or above standard, with one recommending the money bag starter. The kitchen draws mixed views. One reviewer says the food could be better, and a delivery customer who never visited describes burnt butterfly prawns, egg fried rice swimming in oil, and a honey rib that tasted like dog food. Another reviewer says a song request to the musician went unplayed for a long stretch. The delivery customer threw the whole order away and asked the delivery app for a refund.
Customer Review Summary
Watching football is the main draw, with reviewers describing large screens, a lively crowd, and a lounge showing matches with a live DJ. One Arsenal supporter calls it a great atmosphere for the game. Close behind are the friendly, welcoming staff and the back garden, which one reviewer names a favourite spot and another a nice beer garden. Diners also mention tasty cocktails, a good selection of drinks and shisha, and several rate the pub food as good or above standard, with one recommending the money bag starter. The kitchen draws mixed views. One reviewer says the food could be better, and a delivery customer who never visited describes burnt butterfly prawns, egg fried rice swimming in oil, and a honey rib that tasted like dog food. Another reviewer says a song request to the musician went unplayed for a long stretch. The delivery customer threw the whole order away and asked the delivery app for a refund.
Featured reviews
- Zak Lethbridge
“Dont even know to start. First, the of, the atmosphere. Unreal. People laughing, football playing and its a nice sunny day. Service was brilliant. Got my drinks within a millisecond of ordering. No questions asked. I Definitely recommend this to evryone that sees this. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Юля Yulia Gil
“She told the musician to play my song, it wasn't for half an hour!...and I'm still waiting.....No complaints about the kitchen👌”
- Tony Cheung
“great atmosphere to watch football game if you support Arsenal. Pub food is above standard. staff are super friendly.”
- Ancuța Tepele
“Lovely pub with a great atmosphere and consistently good food and drinks. The back garden is my favourite place. Huge thanks to the amazing staff , Cristina, Iulia and Adi — always welcoming, kind and professional. They truly make this place special.”
- Petar Dimitrov
“No idea good or bad, just can't be bothered to update Google trading hours 🤷 See below actual opening hours, hopefully it save someone their lunch break 😊 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Century-old local with contemporary decor, a terrace garden, TV sport and a familiar pub menu.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Location
Bars near The Refectory Pub & Restaurant
- 1.3 miReservationsOutdoor seating
shisha, ludo, chess and dominoes, venue for private parties
- The Claddagh Ring4.42,2111.8 miWheelchair accessible
vegetarian and vegan options, live music, sunday roast beef dinner
- The Southampton Arms4.71,6922.4 mi
roast pork bap, cask ale selection, live piano nights
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory Pub & RestaurantTakeout | 4.0471 | — | watching football on screens, back beer garden, shisha lounge |
| 4 0 4 Restaurant & LoungeReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.456 | 1.3 mi | shisha, ludo, chess and dominoes, venue for private parties |
| The Claddagh RingWheelchair accessible | 4.42,211 | 1.8 mi | vegetarian and vegan options, live music, sunday roast beef dinner |
| The Southampton Arms | 4.71,692 | 2.4 mi | roast pork bap, cask ale selection, live piano nights |
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