FOOD & DRINK
THE FAMILY-ORIENTATED NORTH-LONDON NEIGHBOURHOOD OFFERS COMFORTABLE DINING OPTIONS FOR BOOKINGS BOTH BIG AND SMALL
NAMAASTE HIGHGATE 4 South Grove
Founded by award-winning chef, Sabbir Karim, Namaaste is redefining Indian street food with delectable home-style cooking. Diners can expect all the classic dishes and treats from various regions across India including tandooris, biryanis, and breads. With three branches across London, Namaaste has become a neighbourhood favourite for a reason. namaastehighgate.co.uk
THE ANGEL INN 37 Highgate High Street
The beautifully-restored and vibrant pub was frequented by Graham Chapman and the Monty Python cast who wrote their worldfamous sketches in this corner of Highgate. Seasonal menus are carefully crafted to fulfil any food cravings from light snacks to Sunday roasts. Get into the community spirit with its pub quiz every Tuesday, and for music fans, live jazz takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. theangelhighgate.co.uk
THE FLASK 77 Highgate West Hill
Perched on a quiet corner of the West Hill, the Flask serves classic British pub food. Named after the tradition of selling flasks from the pub which were used to collect water from the springs of Hampstead Heath, the pub’s history stems back to the 17th century. Patrons once included poets Byron and Keats as well as English painter and printmaker, William Hogarth. theflaskhighgate.com
THE GATEHOUSE 1 North Road
Head chef Chris Payne only uses the finest ingredients from sustainable producers to create a British menu with a strong Spanish influence. The independent pub also offers a wide selection of international wines to accompany dishes such as paella, lamb tagine and couscous, and lemon sole with seaweed butter. thegatehousen6.com
DON CICCIO 1A Hampstead Lane
In the middle of Highgate Village, Don Ciccio brings traditional Italian cuisine to N6. The restaurant is known as the ‘home of Italian truffle’, all sourced from the north-west region of Piedmont, adding more aromatic flavour to a host of delicious dishes. donciccio-highgate.co.uk