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The Wrestlers, Highgate, N6

98 North Road
N6
N6 4AA

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Punch Taverns

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Highgate

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David Walton left this review about The Wrestlers

Visited 22/12/25. Visited previously 05/10/20.

Four handpumps dispensing Tribute and Wrestlers Best from St Austell, TT Boltmaker and L Pride. Keg offering of Carling, Moretti, Stowford Press, Guinness, Clwb Tropica, K1664, BT Bones lager, Brixton Reliance Pale Ale, Staro, Inch's cider and Neck Oil.

L-shaped bare boarded venue with the bar counter following the internal shape of the venue with tall stools at certain points along its length. There is a good level of dark wooden panelling on the walls here and leaded glass front windows. A fire was roaring in the front right-hand corner opposite the right angle of the bar counter. Regular tables and chairs don the right-hand wall, all housing real church candles (this venue fine with fire safety) and a couple of dark red leather banquettes in the rear right-hand corner and opposite. Regular tables and chairs in the front bay windows opposite the bar counter and over on the left-hand edge of the venue, plus a dark red leather studded sofa. Plenty of patio seating out the front, with picnic benches and some tall barrel standing tables. Thought this was an atmospheric venue and well worth a trip to.

On 8^th February 2026 - rating: 7
[User has posted 1340 recommendations about 1323 pubs]

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Tris C left this review about The Wrestlers

I came here for the first time nearly 30 years ago for Sunday lunch but didn't make a return visit until 2016. It's situated in lovely Highgate, one of London's highest locations, suitably positioned opposite Berthold Lubetkin's iconic 1930s' modernist Highpoint.
The pub has a history going back to 1547 but the current brewers' Tudor structure dates from 1922 and until recently, displayed a Charrington's hanging sign.
The first thing that hits you on entering is the fine log burning kitchen range which apparently came from the pub's previous incarnation - I love the smell of woodsmoke in the evening! There's a lot of dark wood panelling and conventional furniture dotted around an L-shaped room with rear L-shaped bar. The floor is modern bare boarded but is naturally worn. Also in abundance is much leaded lights with both internal and external stained glass, giving something of a heraldic nod to the slightly baronial feel. Furniture is generally traditional with some more modern items to the rear which is more of a dining area, beyond which is a garden.
We were in for the Swearing on the Horns, a twice-yearly ceremony which has been taking place since 1623, now raising money for children with cerebral palsy. Along with the Yard of Ale drinking, it was a jolly evening with a nineteenth century fancy dress theme sported by the friendly staff and some of the customers: the barmaid was dressed as a serving wench with the barmen wearing red and white striped blazers with straw boaters, giving the appearance of ice cream vendors.
Ales: Fuller's London Pride, St. Austell's Tribute, Charnwood's Salvation and Darkstar's Hophead on great form and at £4.60 a pint, not a bad price for the area.
This is a very nice pub and is a must-visit if in the N6 area. It also makes for a great crawl with the postcode's other hostelries.
The daily midnight - 1.00am Fri/Sat - late licence is a bonus but note that this is now a cashless venue; card payments only.

On 28^th February 2019 - rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Wrestlers

L shaped interior with the main feature a very fine inglenook with range to the right side,kicking out a good deal of heat but also imparting a rustic smell to the proceedings,maybe the chimney needs a good sweep.There is a lot of wood panelling to the left,but rather worn sofas didn't help,while on the other leg a modern makeover at the rear in pastel shades again looked out of place,although functional for dining families with children.Annoying bland muzak was chuntering away and the 4 handpumps offered Castle Rock Harvest Pale,London Pride,Ilkley Mary Jane MILD and St Austell Tribute (tired,£1.90 the half).
With some more care this could be a good pub,but I was left underwhelmed by the offering and wont rush back.

On 6^th January 2018 - rating: 5
[User has posted 3126 recommendations about 3126 pubs]

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