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The Gate, Arkley, Barnet
Barnet
EN5 3LB
Served areas
Reviews of The Gate (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Gate
A former countryside Inn of some character which has undergone the Gastro makeover and is now better described as a restaurant rather than a pub.
Fortunately a lot of the original character has been retained and, although I have never eaten here, I know several people who have and they all rave about the food.
Dropped in last night on my way towards Barnet to catch a quick beer, which was the same choices as described below.
I managed to get the last spot remaining in the car park, despite it being early evening and the pub wasn’t particularly busy on entering. This is probably due to the fact that’s its location dictates you drive here and the residents of the surrounding Arkley and Totteridge all drive 4x4’s and are not familiar with the concept of car sharing.
So fully support the previous reviewers conclusion that this is a decent enough food focused pub, but not the place for just a few beers.
On 14th July 2010
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2236 recommendations about 2098 pubs]
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Strongers . left this review about The Gate
This is a good sized pub that is split into lots of different areas creating some very nice intimate seating and also table space for families to sit at comfortably. Two of the three hand pumps were on during my visit and these were serving up Abbot and Ordinary, but I opted for a well served Guinness from the limited standard draught selection. This is primarily a food pub and I wouldn’t go here just for a beer as there is little atmosphere, but I wasn’t made to feel out of place just having a drink. There is a paved area out the back which leads to a much bigger grassed area that is dotted with picnic tables.
This is a pleasant dining pub that is perfect for families and dates, but I wouldn’t recommend popping in for a few cheeky pints.
On 14th March 2010
- rating: 7
[User has posted 5965 recommendations about 5931 pubs]
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Mill Hill Broadway, 2.66 miles, 51 min walk (show)
New Barnet, 3.67 miles, 1 hr 10 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 17 August 2024 by paulof horsham
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 14 March 2010 by hondo .
- Car Park : Yes last updated 17 August 2024 by paulof horsham
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 17 August 2024 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 14 March 2010 by hondo .
- Micropub : No last updated 17 August 2024 by paulof horsham
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 March 2010 by hondo .
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