Cock o’ the North Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Really great meal post lockdown 2.0. Lovely, cosy surroundings and the food was exceptional."
• "Quality was excellent and after 3 courses we all felt sufficiently satisfied."
• "I tried mcmullen IPA which was absolutely amazing."
• "The food was absolutely delicious."
• "The food was lovely, my steak was cooked to perfection and my partners lamb roast was amazing with a big yorkie pud on top."
• "Delicious food - we really enjoyed the grazing plates. Dessert was excellent too."
• "The food was incredible."

Cons:

• "The pie was probably the worst I have ever had, meat consisted of bits of gristle."
• "We had to send the chicken curry back as it didn't taste of anything not even chicken."
• "The majority of tables had 'Reserved' signs on however they were not taken and it was a quiet evening so we spent half of it sitting by an open door."
• "The 79 year old birthday boy couldn't eat his beef."
• "would not have the roast dinner again as for the price it could of been better"
• "The steak and ale pie, and the lamb pie was much to be desired, the pastry was so thick my husband couldn't even cut it."
• "The cheese was as cold as if it had just come out the fridge."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff were Well behaved and friendly at the same time, well trained and professional."
• "Service was attentive but not intrusive, food was excellent and served piping hot."
• "The waitress gave great service and some other members of the team checked in too, very attentive."
• "The service was good and friendly plus you're likely to meet a few friendly locals who will keep you entertained while you wait for your food."
• "the staff who were amazingly polite when they served me and my mum and dad thank you again !!"
• "Service was faultless - the young lad who was our waiter(blonde/red hair,tied back/glasses) was perfectly attentive without being intrusive."
• "The staff were also really attentive, friendly and funny too."

Cons:

• "The service was the worst I have ever had, it was literally non-existent."
• "Very slow service 30 minutes before an order was taken."
• "As always the food is good and a good choice, the service is a bit slow even when the restaurant isn't busy."
• "All 4 adults were highly disappointed with the service of the staff."
• "Stuff was rude and service was very unprofessional."
• "Service wasn't great and all ended up with bad stomach problems after eating here, sadly won't ever be going back there."
• "Service was extremely slow, too many tables and not enough staff."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Very chic vibe & ample seating inside & outside."
• "One of the best places in north London for food and large green area for kids to play."
• "Nice spacious garden. Good place to come for a drink."
• "Nice outdoor Garden with Rattan tables and comfortable chairs. The inside is well presented and welcoming."
• "Big beer garden which is great for kids to run around in and many of the tables outside are undercover, some with heaters."
• "It is a very nice pub, it's very tastefully decorated."
• "They have outside tables which will be lovely at summer."

Cons:

• "eating your food in the lovely garden when fast cars fly past the pub."
• "We were seated at the back right near to the noisy kitchen area, with plates and cutlery clashing, and staff shouting."
• "The one star is for the nice garden and the fact I can’t give no stars."
• "Unless you come here Sunday lunchtime not much of an atmosphere due to lack of customers."
• "The pub was empty at 8pm on a Saturday! Are they trying to drive customers away so they can sell it for housing?"
• "Our pre-booked table was in very close proximity to a very loud group. Disappointing place to have a nice meal."
• "On a bright sunny day we were stuck into a covered table when there were more than ten empty tables in the sun."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Bill for two with drinks was reasonable and the meal was good value for money."
• "Healthy portions and very reasonably priced."
• "The food was very nice, and very reasonably priced."
• "Reasonably priced. Highly recommend."
• "Prices are reasonable compared with some in the area."

Cons:

• "This restaurant is not good value for money."
• "Incredibly stingy portions (I had to eat when I got home)."
• "Eton Mess dessert was very mediocre - it had very little flavour and was nearly all cream and meringue with very little fruit."
• "Food good but portions could be bigger."
• "Over £300 the bill was, overpriced for what you get."
• "Wouldn’t pay £25 for it again. Nothing special."
• "High price for mediocre food. Will not be there again."