Address: 42-44 Gaisford St, London, NW5 2ED, United Kingdom
Phone: +442072672304
Rating: 4.5
based on 232 reviews.
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The staff was incredibly nice and the food and wine really tasty."
"Staff are friendly and accommodating."
"The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive, providing us with all the essential details and making it a breeze to organize an unforgettable day for our guests."
"The staff were also very lovely :), Max and Tom served our table and were brilliant!"
"The staff in the pub were awesome though - some of the best service I've had in London."
"Charlie served us with exceptional customer service skills!"
"All the staff were friendly, attentive and professional, Kate was great from the moment we arrived!"
Cons:
"Our waitress, Anna, was extremely rude, short and abrupt."
"Service was slow as the bar was very busy and there was only 1 person serving consistently."
"recently the service has been consistently bad."
"Shocking service. Waited 20mins for our drinks before having to ask for them again."
"Terrible customer service, inability to deal with group bookings."
"The manager was very disrespectful to my friends and I."
"Unfortunately, during my last visit, the waitstaff seemed determined to make us leave, despite the pub being less crowded and other tables enjoying their time."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Amazing food and even better service!"
"Food was 10/10."
"The fireplace and outdoor area are gorgeous, the food is delicious!"
"Love this place. Great neighbourhood pub with excellent service and really nice food."
"The food was absolutely amazing - I had the risotto and it was perfect!"
"Absolutely amazing Sunday roast as usual! Super fresh, carefully sourced and brilliantly cooked products."
"The food was great and the service wonderful."
Cons:
"Unfortunately I’m disappointed to say it wasn’t great, the potatoes where very hard and the lamb wasn’t to my tasting expected a lot more."
"But i have to say that on my most recent visit i was a little disappointed with the smashed avocado on toast."
"Food poor. Ordered avocado salad. Got a plate of leaves with 2 very small grey bits of avocado."
"The two portions of fish and triple cooked chips were terrible. Over cooked fish, unseasoned peas and soggy chips."
"Such a disappointment! The batter was pale in colour and soggy when peeled back from the fish."
"The Fish was Ok but batter quite tasteless, Triple cooked chips were very chunky and only just cooked and not crispy at all so left most of them."
"yesterday's meal (Thursday September 29, 2023) fell a long way short of your usual standard."
Ambiance and Location
Pros:
"This pub has a beautiful bar area, restaurant and outside area."
"Set amongst old trees in a residential corner, just off the Kentish Town High Street."
"The pub is beautiful."
"What a lovely bar"
"The Lion and Unicorn is the perfect neighbourhood pub. I love the food and the service is excellent. The decoration makes it feel so cosy and inviting."
"A fantastic and beautiful pub located in the heart of Kentish Town just off the high street."
"A very attractive, beautifully appointed gastropub, a few minutes’ walk from Kentish Town Station."
Cons:
"Despite offering a children’s menu, crayons and a high chair - this pub is NOT child friendly."
"The lay out of this place is a bit strange as there are a lot of tables for the size in the drinking area which makes it quite cramped, especially at the bar."
"As a non-smoker, the smoking in the small garden area wasn’t great, as the canopy didn’t allow the smoke to escape."
"His dog Eddie pesters you whilst eating, which is a right put off as soon as eating food!"
"We felt a bit out of place here soon as we walked in and got shafted on the worst table in the house."
"Seated in a tight space next to Christmas tree which was fine but not ideal."
"Tobacco is always an unpleasant distraction."
Value for Money
Pros:
"The portions were large and very worth the price."
"The best Sunday roast I've had in UK! Banging flavours from the start to finish."
"The portions are substantial so you certainly won't be hungry! The Yorkshire and vegetables were fantastic."
"Very romantic. Very good value."
"The quality of the food is extremely high, and roasts are reasonably priced."
"Really lovely pub, particularly recommend the 'Work From the Pub' option during the day which gets you unlimited tea and coffee all day and a delicious meal from the lunch menu for just £15."
"I felt like I was living the lifestyle, without breaking the bank."
Cons:
"It is very pricey, but in keeping with similar pubs in the surrounding area."
"The bill was £52.48... I feel like I've been taken for a mug."
"How does it get away with serving an overdone burger with a small side of fries for £14!?"
"Beer price is much more Zone 1 and expensive for Kentish Town."
"It was a steep bill for 3 basic meals and 3 drinks (the kids had water)."
"Let's just say the pricing in here is 'aspirational.' £7 for a pint of Neck Oil and £4.50 for a bottle of alcohol-free Heineken!"
"Very average food at premium prices, even by Kentish Town standards."